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

Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods. For over 25 years we have...
$106

Direct pick-up from your Anaheim, Disneyland area and Buena Park hotels. A small group tour with a maximum of 20 passenger gives it an intimate...
$92

Experience the best of Los Angeles on one of the most popular Hollywood sightseeing tours, covering Beverly Hills, celebrity homes, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood...
$22

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour
Discover Yosemite is honored to have received City Helicopter Tourss Traveler’s Choice award for being in the top 10% of activities in the World for...
$220

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This...
$109

Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city’s less-traveled lanes. The ORIGINAL...
$103

Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. This is a fun...
$98

San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour
Discover San Francisco's Chinatown on this fascinating walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich heritage and culture of this storied neighborhood as...
$59

Check off your bucket list with The Hollywood Sign Express Walking Tour from Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a 90-minute, flat walk taking you directly...
$29

Discover California’s coastal magic on this full-day small-group tour from San Francisco. Cruise the legendary Pacific Coast Highway in a comfortable and professionally maintained vehicles,...
$118

Pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge on this scenic San Francisco guided bike tour, a family-friendly adventure bringing you up close to the city’s most...
$115

Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point
Delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures off Dana Point in Orange County. Known as a landmark for marine life...
$68

Our Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle tour takes you on a bespoke journey into the exclusive world of Hollywood royalty. Enjoy a brush with fame as...
$39

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the...
$86

Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline
Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from...
$99

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise
Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from...
$65

Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat...
$127

This tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking...
$73

This 5-hour Grand City Tour gives travelers a well-rounded Los Angeles sightseeing experience, covering approximately 30–35 miles across Downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park,...
$89

Explore Los Angeles in the comfort of a small, air-conditioned vehicle, allowing access to scenic locations that larger tour buses simply can't reach. Guided by...
$49

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes...
$40

