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

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South Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Adventure

Activity Highlights: - Tahoe’s Most Premium & Unique Kayak Experience - Scenic Water Shuttle to a secluded launch point — far from the crowds - …More

Activity Highlights: - Tahoe’s Most Premium & Unique Kayak Experience - Scenic Water Shuttle to a secluded launch point — far from the crowds -...

3 hours
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$281
Private Full Day LA Tour from Long Beach

Full-Day Private Los Angeles Tour from Long Beach This private tour offers tiered pricing for up to 14 guests—the more in your group, the lower …More

Full-Day Private Los Angeles Tour from Long Beach This private tour offers tiered pricing for up to 14 guests—the more in your group, the lower...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$115
Full-Day LA Iconic Sites Tour From Hollywood with Six Stops

Explore the best of Los Angeles on a full-day sightseeing tour that takes you to iconic destinations including Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Griffith Park …More

Explore the best of Los Angeles on a full-day sightseeing tour that takes you to iconic destinations including Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Griffith Park...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Lake Tahoe Small Group Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing …More

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$385
49er Express Round Trip Shuttle to Levi Stadium from Union Square

The 49er Express Shuttle offers a seamless round trip ride from Union Square to Levi's Stadium, perfect for sports enthusiasts eager to catch a game. …More

The 49er Express Shuttle offers a seamless round trip ride from Union Square to Levi's Stadium, perfect for sports enthusiasts eager to catch a game....

8 hours
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$99
Sunset Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay | Champagne Included

What makes this experience truly special is the blend of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere without the feel of a large group …More

What makes this experience truly special is the blend of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere without the feel of a large group...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$199
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Explore the vibrant heart of Santa Cruz on this engaging 90-minute walking tour. Discover hidden gems and captivating tales as local guides share their knowledge …More

Explore the vibrant heart of Santa Cruz on this engaging 90-minute walking tour. Discover hidden gems and captivating tales as local guides share their knowledge...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Los Angeles: Oxnard to Santa Barbara Day Tour With Amtrak Ride

Travel along California's stunning coastline on an Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. This day trip offers plenty of time to explore …More

Travel along California's stunning coastline on an Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. This day trip offers plenty of time to explore...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$188
Los Angeles Whale Watching or Sightseeing Cruise & USS Iowa Tour

Combine an exhilarating harbor cruise or a whale watching adventure with a visit to the historic Battleship USS Iowa in this engaging Southern California bundle. …More

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Combine an exhilarating harbor cruise or a whale watching adventure with a visit to the historic Battleship USS Iowa in this engaging Southern California bundle....

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Carmel By the Sea Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Join Secret Food Tours on a food tour through downtown Carmel by the Sea. You'll dine in several locally owned restaurants, trying some of their …More

Join Secret Food Tours on a food tour through downtown Carmel by the Sea. You'll dine in several locally owned restaurants, trying some of their...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$148
Hollywood Walk of Fame: Self-Guided Multilingual Walking Tour

Explore the Hollywood Walk of Fame at your own pace with this immersive self-guided walking tour. Using your smartphone, discover iconic landmarks, rich history, and …More

Explore the Hollywood Walk of Fame at your own pace with this immersive self-guided walking tour. Using your smartphone, discover iconic landmarks, rich history, and...

20 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$9
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Explore the birthplace of surfing on the Santa Cruz Surf Walk, where you'll learn about the evolution of surf culture from its Hawaiian roots to …More

Explore the birthplace of surfing on the Santa Cruz Surf Walk, where you'll learn about the evolution of surf culture from its Hawaiian roots to...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
LA Chinatown & Olvera St. Food Tour with To Live and Dine in LA

Tour the birthplace of LA and eat delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines. Learn the history of the oldest section of the city …More

Tour the birthplace of LA and eat delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines. Learn the history of the oldest section of the city...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Santa Barbara Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops

Start your Santa Barbara afternoon the right way with AFK Food Tours. In about 2 hours, you’ll hit four of the area’s most crave-worthy dessert …More

Start your Santa Barbara afternoon the right way with AFK Food Tours. In about 2 hours, you’ll hit four of the area’s most crave-worthy dessert...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Resolution: Immersive Dome Theater Experience Ticket

Resolution, the groundbreaking dome theater film that won the Audience Award for Best Immersive Experience at SXSW, invites you into a captivating world where music …More

Resolution, the groundbreaking dome theater film that won the Audience Award for Best Immersive Experience at SXSW, invites you into a captivating world where music...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$30
Funk Zone Wine and Food Walking Tour

Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone through an engaging walking tour that combines curated wine tastings and delightful small bites. With pre-arranged visits to two …More

Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone through an engaging walking tour that combines curated wine tastings and delightful small bites. With pre-arranged visits to two...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$145
Haunted Catalina Golf Cart Tour

Hop aboard as we embark on a driving ghost tour through the City of Avalon. Our journey begins at 121 Clarissa Ave, one block from …More

Hop aboard as we embark on a driving ghost tour through the City of Avalon. Our journey begins at 121 Clarissa Ave, one block from...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide

Join a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's city sightseeing Locations and landmarks explore places like Pier 35, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union …More

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Join a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's city sightseeing Locations and landmarks explore places like Pier 35, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$15
Sourdough by the Sea — La Jolla Baking Workshop

Experience the ultimate hands-on sourdough class with a self-taught Italian baker and mother of four, set on a breathtaking ocean view deck in La Jolla. …More

Experience the ultimate hands-on sourdough class with a self-taught Italian baker and mother of four, set on a breathtaking ocean view deck in La Jolla....

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
San Francisco Ice Cream Tour 4 Shops 2 Hours and Small Group

Make your afternoon count. In just 2 hours (about 1 mile), hit four of San Francisco’s most crave-worthy ice cream spots in one perfectly paced …More

Make your afternoon count. In just 2 hours (about 1 mile), hit four of San Francisco’s most crave-worthy ice cream spots in one perfectly paced...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Snorkeling Los Angeles

This isolated beach in Los Angeles is almost completely empty and we get it all to ourselves. It is a unique Treasure tucked away along …More

This isolated beach in Los Angeles is almost completely empty and we get it all to ourselves. It is a unique Treasure tucked away along...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
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