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

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LA Walk of Fame 100 Years of Hollywood Tour By Junket

Hollywood Boulevard is one of LA's most well-known streets, and for good reason. This one boulevard has it all, from the Walk of Fame in …More

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Hollywood Boulevard is one of LA's most well-known streets, and for good reason. This one boulevard has it all, from the Walk of Fame in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$26
San Francisco Sunset Cruise

This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions …More

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This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road

Discover one of the most scenic rides in the world on our electric bikes. Famous for its beauty, Big Sur offers the ultimate experience to …More

Discover one of the most scenic rides in the world on our electric bikes. Famous for its beauty, Big Sur offers the ultimate experience to...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little …More

This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
Yosemite Winter 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 …More

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...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$200
2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Plus Night Tour

2-Day Hop on Hop Off City TourStart your tour at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. The highlight of the …More

2-Day Hop on Hop Off City TourStart your tour at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. The highlight of the...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$86
Private Sidecar Adventure Tour through Temecula

Feeling adventurous? Looking for fun and unique things to do in Temecula? Our Adventure Tour gives travelers the opportunity to see what Temecula is all …More

Feeling adventurous? Looking for fun and unique things to do in Temecula? Our Adventure Tour gives travelers the opportunity to see what Temecula is all...

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$149
Big Bear Fall Colors Hiking Tour in Southern California

This hiking tour is hands down the best way to experience the best fall colors in all of southern California. It's hard to know where …More

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This hiking tour is hands down the best way to experience the best fall colors in all of southern California. It's hard to know where...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on …More

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$44
Electric Bike Rentals in Dana Point

E-bike rental to explore Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Beach and it's beautiful surroundings. Get exercise or just go for fun! …More

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E-bike rental to explore Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Beach and it's beautiful surroundings. Get exercise or just go for fun!...

2 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Disneyland Resort Tickets - Australia / New Zealand Residents Only

Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth - Disneyland® Resort in California! Your Anaheim vacation will be more than magical when you book your admission …More

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Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth - Disneyland® Resort in California! Your Anaheim vacation will be more than magical when you book your admission...

1 to 12 hours
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$350
Marina del Rey Christmas Eve Buffet Brunch Cruise

Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise in Marina Del Rey. You and your guests will …More

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Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise in Marina Del Rey. You and your guests will...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$134
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Santa Rosa CA

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

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⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$125
Hidden Los Angeles Private Photo Tour - Best for social media

Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens At Laphotour, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional …More

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Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens At Laphotour, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$142
Professional Photoshoot in Los Angeles

Private, customizable photoshoot in LA's most iconic spots - perfect for social media, fashion, and timeless memories …More

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Private, customizable photoshoot in LA's most iconic spots - perfect for social media, fashion, and timeless memories...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$120
Guided Highlights Tour of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco

Explore the stunning architecture and rich history of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco's premier Gothic structure, on a Guided Highlights tour. Marvel at intricate stained-glass windows …More

Explore the stunning architecture and rich history of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco's premier Gothic structure, on a Guided Highlights tour. Marvel at intricate stained-glass windows...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$27
Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, and Sausalito Coastal Experience

Step away from the city’s bustle and into the serene beauty of the North Bay. This curated journey takes you from the heart of San …More

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Step away from the city’s bustle and into the serene beauty of the North Bay. This curated journey takes you from the heart of San...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$195
Food and Drink Tasting at the Historic Formosa Cafe

Formosa Cafe offers a truly unique experience that transports you back in time to the glamorous era of Hollywood's past. The carefully crafted cocktails at …More

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Formosa Cafe offers a truly unique experience that transports you back in time to the glamorous era of Hollywood's past. The carefully crafted cocktails at...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$65
Skynet Playground

Nestled within the majestic oak canopy of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Skynet Playground invites thrill-seekers of all ages to engage in a unique aerial …More

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Nestled within the majestic oak canopy of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Skynet Playground invites thrill-seekers of all ages to engage in a unique aerial...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Huntington Harbour Stand Up Paddleboard Tour

Begin your stand up paddleboarding journey with an engaging land-based lesson from an experienced guide who covers the essentials of water safety and paddling techniques. …More

Begin your stand up paddleboarding journey with an engaging land-based lesson from an experienced guide who covers the essentials of water safety and paddling techniques....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Afternoon Half-day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour

What truly sets this Afternoon Half-day, Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour apart is the unparalleled expertise of your guide, who not only boasts over 25 …More

What truly sets this Afternoon Half-day, Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour apart is the unparalleled expertise of your guide, who not only boasts over 25...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$235
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