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

Come walk with me in the snow in Big Bear Lake's winter wonderland. Snowshoe tours are available from December through March. This is Big Bear...
$55

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up...
$55

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover San Francisco through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to...
$55

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

Descend 5 feet beneath the surface of one of California’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems, all from the comfort of your own personal porthole in our...
$53

This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and...
$53

California's newest theme park! The park features seven Sesame Street-themed rides, an interactive musical play area and 11 water attractions including a 500,000 gallon wave...
$52

Called "Baseball's Perfect Address", 24 Willie Mays Plaza has been home to the San Francisco Giants since 2000 and instantly became an icon in a...
$52

This small-group (10 people or less) guided hike through California's most diverse ecosystem spans both cultural and natural history. You'll explore how ancient Rome, gold-rush...
$52

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

Important Note: This is a one-way ferry from Avalon to San Pedro. You must also book your trip to Avalon, also on City Helicopter Tours....
$52

Avalon’s ultimate all-in-one ocean adventure. This 55-minute experience combines underwater viewing and coastal cruising off Catalina Island—featuring immersive viewing undersea windows, live fish feeding from...
$50

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...
$50

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

Enjoy the VIP bike drop-off service at the end of your self-guided tour! After your finish your ride, you’re free to enjoy your day in...
$50

The Sloomoo Institute in Los Angeles offers a unique slime adventure perfect for all ages! Guests enjoy a trip to the DIY Bar to create...
$50

Discover the magic of LA during the holiday season! Our exclusive 2.5-hour panoramic tour offers a captivating journey through the city's most iconic neighborhoods, transformed...
$50

Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Meet more than 12,000 animals and...
$50

Enjoy a wonderful ride on a new comfort bike in Sonoma - E-bikes, Kids Bikes, Road Bikes and Tandems available. With help, you will be...
$50

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

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

