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

California, USA
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 …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
from
$50
Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch

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

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

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (12)
from
$200
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
from
$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 …More

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...

3 hours
5.0 (22)
from
$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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
from
$135
Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

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 …More

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...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
from
$189
Visit Venice Beach Neighborhood: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
from
$35
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

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). …More

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)....

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (8)
from
$115
A Local's Favorite Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience

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 …More

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
from
$82
Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

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 …More

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...

4 to 5 hours
5.0 (32)
from
$85
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (24)
from
$36
LA's Art Deco & Beaux Art Architecture: Private Walking Tour

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, …More

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,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
from
$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 …More

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...

4 to 6 hours
5.0 (26)
from
$220
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (9)
from
$62
2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

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 …More

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...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
from
$185
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

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 …More

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...

2 to 4 hours
4.4 (25)
from
$139
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

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 …More

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...

4 to 5 hours
4.4 (52)
from
$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 …More

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
from
$99
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
4.0 (12)
from
$169
Private 2-Hour Alcatraz App Guided Tour

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 …More

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...

1 to 2 hours
3.5 (42)
from
$95
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
from
$135
Recent tour reviews
Activity name

California Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar