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

LA Arts District Tour
Guests will experience a wide variety of interesting murals and street art. Learn the fascinating history of this ever-changing enclave that has been called home...
$50

Daily guided wine country bicycle tours include local professional cycling tour guide, wine & olive oil tasting, as well as bike rentals. Our guests have...
$200

Experience the best of the Santa Barbara coastline during an introductory surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach. Learn the basics with an instructor who focuses on the fundamentals of reading...
$115

Best of North Berkeley Food Tour
Just a few miles east of San Francisco lies what many call the birthplace of California cuisine: Berkeley. On this 3-hour gourmet food tour, your...
$137

Stand up Paddle Board in Malibu
The Malibu area is considered one of the top paddle board locations in the world. The area is surrounded by coves and protected beaches that...
$135

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego...
$189

Enjoy a private tour of the vibrant Venice beach, an exciting beachside neighborhood where you can see great performers and street art, and people watch...
$35

Air Conditioned Van with a fun and knowledgeable guide takes you on a "Local's" only tour! History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Nature Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots)....
$115

This is really a local's favorite hike in Big Bear that goes to one of the least known scenic lake viewpoints in Big Bear. What...
$82

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration...
$85

The Local SD Tour. SD Only. We Don't Fake or Pay For Reviews. All Real. Exclusive Park Access This tour is a Haunted Ghost Tour...
$36

Immerse yourself in the largely unknown architectural splendour of downtown Los Angeles, and explore some of the most incredible buildings of geometric patterns, brilliant colours,...
$30

Vernal and Nevada Falls
Wildland Trekking's expert guides are the best in the business, which is why we are the #1 rated Outdoor Activity at Yosemite National Park on...
$220

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding...
$62

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy...
$185

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison...
$139

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...
$148

Venice Beach LA Food Tour
See and taste the best that Venice Beach has to offer on a one-of-a-kind Sidewalk Food Tour! Our food tour includes five unique stops showcasing...
$99

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...
$169

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals...
$95

No other surf company locally has this product because they can't do it right like we do. This is a private group surf lesson for...
$135

