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

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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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Combo: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour plus Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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 …More

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...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
LA Tour: Downtown, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Farmer's Market

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 …More

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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$30
Farmers Market Tour & Hands-On Cooking Class in Long Beach

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 …More

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
Redwoods Forest Bathing

A majestical journey where the outside world and the inside world blend together in the Redwood Forest. …More

A majestical journey where the outside world and the inside world blend together in the Redwood Forest....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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...

1 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
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$195
Guided Hiking Tour in Big Bear with Sunset Champagne toast on Private Dock

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Oceanside by Crazy Dash

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$10
Enchanting Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

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 …More

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...

13 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$395
Santa Monica Holiday Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Cheer & More

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Emerald Bay Clear Kayak Adventure

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

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

3 hours
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$281
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe

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 …More

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...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Epic Views of Lake Tahoe on a Guided Nature Hike

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 …More

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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...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
The Ultimate Venice Beach Experience

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$50
San Francisco: Malone's Mobster Hideout Escape Room at PIER 39

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 …More

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...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
Haight-Ashbury: Architecture & Murals Tour

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: …More

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:...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$44
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Guided Food Tour

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
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