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

Experience a 7-hour, fully narrated tour onboard luxury tour buses. This tour offers 4 convenient 1-hour stops at Santa Monica Pier, Farmer's Market, Griffith Observatory...
$95

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience aboard the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe! Enjoy fabulous dining as you cruise against a backdrop of astonishing...
$170

Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour
Descend Catalina Island's Descanso Canyon by zip line, dropping from 600 feet above sea level, including one run that is 1,100-lineal feet long. You will...
$156

Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point
Delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures off Dana Point in Orange County. Known as a landmark for marine life...
$68

Spend an afternoon exploring two of San Francisco's vibrant areas for food and nightlife on a walking tour through Chinatown and North Beach. On their...
$96

Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline
Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from...
$99

Cruise the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean aboard a 70' yacht. This scenic experience offers a unique...
$45

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht
Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and...
$65

Climb aboard the ‘Catalina Express’ ferry at the Catalina Sea and Air Terminal in San Pedro for ONE-WAY SERVICE to Catalina Island. You can expect...
$52

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This...
$109

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And...
$49

San Francisco CityPASS — Save 45%
Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can...
$90

The hike is a guided 2.5 mile loop around the property where you will get to walk through the vines, see amazing views, visit our...
$49

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. Come witness this amazing journey off...
$54

Griffith Observatory Insider Tour
Led by observatory employees who know this monument inside and out, you’ll get a true behind-the-scenes on this guided tour part of our Insider Collection....
$56

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
Take a thrilling ride through Joshua Tree National Park in a comfortable open-air Hummer. Please note: this tour is unavailable December–February due to frigid high-elevation...
$179

Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of...
$127

Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city’s less-traveled lanes. The ORIGINAL...
$103

Carlsbad Food Tour
This Carlsbad village tour features 5 mouth-watering food samplings at unique eateries with insightful historical, architectural and cultural presentations! Enjoy Carlsbad's specialty foods, including Strawberry...
$94

San Francisco Bay Cruise
You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island,...
$39

Discover the ultimate Hollywood tour experience on our 2-hour Hollywood bus tour and explore famous landmarks, Celebrity Homes, and hotspots! See iconic landmarks in Hollywood,...
$39

