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

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Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Los Angeles Private Walking Tour with a Local

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 …More

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...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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San Francisco Private Walking Tour with a Local

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 …More

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...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour

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 …More

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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...

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Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

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 …More

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...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket

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 …More

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...

1 day Free Cancellation
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Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tour of Oracle Park

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Small Group Hike Through San Diego's Heart and Soul

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 …More

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

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 …More

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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...

1 hour
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Catalina Express Avalon to San Pedro One Way Ferry

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. …More

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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....

1 hour
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Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise

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 …More

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...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
The Ultimate Venice Beach Experience

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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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

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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
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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental with Sausalito Drop-off

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 …More

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Sloomoo Institute Los Angeles General Admission Ticket

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 …More

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...

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Los Angeles Holiday Lights Tour by Open-top Bus with Live Guide

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 …More

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

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 …More

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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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Independent Hassle-free Bike Rental in Sonoma

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 …More

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...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

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 …More

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...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

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 …More

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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...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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