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

Haunted Catalina Golf Cart Tour
Hop aboard as we embark on a driving ghost tour through the City of Avalon. Our journey begins at 121 Clarissa Ave, one block from...
$85

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big...
$140

Dive into the life of Los Angeles on this comprehensive guided tour. Discover the best landmarks and visit sights without a hassle. Following your enthusiastic...
$168

Citadel Outlets Shop & Lounge
A true shopping experience is more than discovering your favorite brands and incredible values. It’s being surrounded by style from the ground up and even...
$30

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host BA, a public health professional. BA is a passionate...
$102

Guided Hiking Experience in Ojai
Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara County, planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for a small...
$105

Redwoods Forest Bathing
A majestical journey where the outside world and the inside world blend together in the Redwood Forest....
$119

Bike Rental in South Lake Tahoe
We are a family owned company offering the highest quality bikes including Marin and KHS. We offer rentals, lessons, and tours. Please call or email...
$195

You do not just experience one of the best hikes just for the locals in Big Bear Lake, but after the hike, relax on our...
$75

Our private surf lessons are taught at Fletchers Cove in Solana Beach with trained professionals. Each lesson is 1.5-2 hours and comes with a private...
$110

Explore Oceanside with Crazy Dash! Our scavenger hunt app allows you to explore the city to find items and perform tasks for points. Items can...
$10

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both...
$395

The Santa Monica Donut Tour is your first sweet adventure into sunny Southern California, and the holidays are the perfect time to visit. As palm...
$70

Activity Highlights: - Tahoe’s Most Premium & Unique Kayak Experience - Scenic Water Shuttle to the famed Emerald bay — one of the most sought...
$281

Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Tahoe's delights while indulging in some truly unique...
$24

This experience offers travelers extraordinary views of Lake Tahoe with an expert local guide. You’ll also gain meaningful insight into Lake Tahoe’s forest conservation and...
$95

An Evening with Mark Twain
Enjoy an intimate and entertaining evening with legendary Mark Twain brought to life by renowned impressionist McAvoy Layne during this exclusive small‑group experience at Twain...
$75

This is the ultimate Venice Beach experience! Explore the boardwalk, lift weights at Muscle Beach (or just watch others do it!), visit the skate park...
$50

Experience the only escape rooms on PIER 39 at The Flyer Thrill Zone. Step into Malone's Mobster Hideout — a fully immersive Prohibition-era escape adventure...
$28

Beyond the tie-dye and neon, the Haight-Ashbury is a masterpiece of redwood and revolution. This 2.5-hour tour reveals the neighborhood’s true soul through three lenses:...
$44

This tour takes you on a mouthwatering journey through San Diego's diverse food scene, from crispy fish tacos and authentic Baja-style tacos to a classic...
$89

