The best family-friendly activities in California for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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Private Sunset Sail in San Diego Up to 6 guests

Join Sea Monkey Adventures for a 2-hour sailing tour on San Diego Bay. This small-group sail is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or friends looking …More

Join Sea Monkey Adventures for a 2-hour sailing tour on San Diego Bay. This small-group sail is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or friends looking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Haight Ashbury Walking Tour – SF's Bohemian Past

The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was the center of the counter-culture movement and the Summer of Love. I'll bring its bohemian history to life and even share …More

The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was the center of the counter-culture movement and the Summer of Love. I'll bring its bohemian history to life and even share...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
Yosemite Nights: 90-Minute Stargazing and Stories Tour

Begin your stargazing adventure by meeting your guide, then sit back and watch as the valley transforms. Thousands of stars appearing, constellations sharpening into view, …More

Begin your stargazing adventure by meeting your guide, then sit back and watch as the valley transforms. Thousands of stars appearing, constellations sharpening into view,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$90
Los Angeles Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour

Join our Highlights Tour for an insider's view of America's most glamorous city! Unlike other tours we keep our groups private and under 15 people …More

Join our Highlights Tour for an insider's view of America's most glamorous city! Unlike other tours we keep our groups private and under 15 people...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$269
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

Taste of SLO - Downtown Walking Food Tour | 3 Hours | Food & Drink Included Explore downtown San Luis Obispo on this small-group food …More

Taste of SLO - Downtown Walking Food Tour | 3 Hours | Food & Drink Included Explore downtown San Luis Obispo on this small-group food...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
Shared Los Angeles from Orange County

Experience a full-day narrated tour of Los Angeles, exploring the city’s most iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and top photo spots. Led by a local guide, …More

Experience a full-day narrated tour of Los Angeles, exploring the city’s most iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and top photo spots. Led by a local guide,...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)

Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip …More

Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$122
San Francisco Small Group Customizable Tour

I craft one four-hour adventure each morning just for the small group and unique goings on in the City that day. The itinerary is open …More

I craft one four-hour adventure each morning just for the small group and unique goings on in the City that day. The itinerary is open...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$148
Private Surf Lessons in Malibu

Everyone who visits California wants to go surfing. It’s what California stands for. There are many places to surf in California but Malibu is on …More

Everyone who visits California wants to go surfing. It’s what California stands for. There are many places to surf in California but Malibu is on...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$135
North Beach Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group

Join the behind the scenes of the first historical and food tour of North Beach. Enjoy tasting high local foods, see how these culinary delights …More

Join the behind the scenes of the first historical and food tour of North Beach. Enjoy tasting high local foods, see how these culinary delights...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group

Make the best of your trip to San Francisco by joining the most engaging historical and food tour in Chinatown. Enjoy tasting homemade Dim Sum, …More

Make the best of your trip to San Francisco by joining the most engaging historical and food tour in Chinatown. Enjoy tasting homemade Dim Sum,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

When you purchase your tickets directly from Ghost City you're in for a stress free, easy, and enjoyable experience. The Ghosts of San Diego will …More

When you purchase your tickets directly from Ghost City you're in for a stress free, easy, and enjoyable experience. The Ghosts of San Diego will...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Tahoe National Forest Moonlight Snowshoe Tour Under a Starry Sky

Exploring Tahoe National Forest is a wonderful activity any time of the year and at any time of day. There is an extra level of …More

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Exploring Tahoe National Forest is a wonderful activity any time of the year and at any time of day. There is an extra level of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Day Tour to Kings Canyon National Park

This is a great way to get an overview of Kings Canyon National Park and see all of the iconic sites in a small guided …More

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This is a great way to get an overview of Kings Canyon National Park and see all of the iconic sites in a small guided...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$300
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This 4-hours sightseeing tour travels by smaller bus/van …More

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This 4-hours sightseeing tour travels by smaller bus/van...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$145
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day. First, choose a date from the schedule …More

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These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day. First, choose a date from the schedule...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$152
Napa & Sonoma Guided Wine Tour with Tastings from San Francisco

During your Wine Country experience, you’ll visit a variety of winery estates from organic boutique wineries to famous mainstream wineries. Many of the wineries that …More

During your Wine Country experience, you’ll visit a variety of winery estates from organic boutique wineries to famous mainstream wineries. Many of the wineries that...

6 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Kayak on the San Diego Bay

What makes this experience unique is that the majority of the areas you can visit are only accessible by kayak or paddle board. …More

What makes this experience unique is that the majority of the areas you can visit are only accessible by kayak or paddle board....

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$20
San Diego Harbor Cruise on the Largest Catamaran in San Diego

Enjoy a San Diego harbor cruise on San Diego's largest and newest catamaran yacht. We provide our guests with a unique way to splash by …More

Enjoy a San Diego harbor cruise on San Diego's largest and newest catamaran yacht. We provide our guests with a unique way to splash by...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
The Evolution of Yosemite: 3-Hour Walking Tour

See Yosemite’s most iconic views in one relaxed 3‑hour walk while your naturalist guide brings 15,000 years of geology, wildlife, and human history to life. …More

See Yosemite’s most iconic views in one relaxed 3‑hour walk while your naturalist guide brings 15,000 years of geology, wildlife, and human history to life....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Gourmet Santa Monica Walking Food Tour with Delicious Dish Tours

Experience the vibrant beachside city of Santa Monica with Delicious Dish Tours. While enjoying views of the ocean, the mountains, and the famous pier, taste …More

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Experience the vibrant beachside city of Santa Monica with Delicious Dish Tours. While enjoying views of the ocean, the mountains, and the famous pier, taste...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$181
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