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

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Private Cooking Demonstration of Indian Fusion Cuisine in San Diego

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Nenu, an avid traveler and a self-taught cook. This is a perfect …More

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Nenu, an avid traveler and a self-taught cook. This is a perfect...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$239
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The …More

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Farmers Market Tour & Hands-On Cooking Class in Long Beach

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host BA, a public health professional. BA is a passionate …More

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host BA, a public health professional. BA is a passionate...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Carmel Point: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore the rugged Carmel coastline where you will have stunning views of Point Lobos, Carmel Beach and Carmel …More

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore the rugged Carmel coastline where you will have stunning views of Point Lobos, Carmel Beach and Carmel...

90 to 120 minutes
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$9
Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Film Locations and Sunset Strip Tour in Los Angeles

Explore Hollywood on this guided tour by open-top Mercedes minibus with a local expert. Be fascinated by the captivating eye-opening facts and details as you …More

Explore Hollywood on this guided tour by open-top Mercedes minibus with a local expert. Be fascinated by the captivating eye-opening facts and details as you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Los Angeles Street Art Photoshoot: Funky Venice with a Personal Photographer

Hop on this private 2-hour photo tour of Venice! From street art and beaches to food and just people-watching, Venice in Los Angeles is California’s …More

Hop on this private 2-hour photo tour of Venice! From street art and beaches to food and just people-watching, Venice in Los Angeles is California’s...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Mexican Gourmet Food Tasting from San Diego

Imagine taste a fusion food with the influence of the Mediterranean cousin and the Mexican and ad the fresh ingredients of the Baja California Peninsula, …More

Imagine taste a fusion food with the influence of the Mediterranean cousin and the Mexican and ad the fresh ingredients of the Baja California Peninsula,...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$400
Guided Hiking Experience in Ojai

Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara County, planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for a small …More

Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara County, planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for a small...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
Redwoods Forest Bathing

A majestical journey where the outside world and the inside world blend together in the Redwood Forest. …More

A majestical journey where the outside world and the inside world blend together in the Redwood Forest....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Los Angeles

Get ready for an unforgettable photographic journey through LA iconic destinations! We’ll guide you on a relaxed exploration of the City most photogenic landmarks, showcasing …More

Get ready for an unforgettable photographic journey through LA iconic destinations! We’ll guide you on a relaxed exploration of the City most photogenic landmarks, showcasing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$124
Bike Rental in South Lake Tahoe

We are a family owned company offering the highest quality bikes including Marin and KHS. We offer rentals, lessons, and tours. Please call or email …More

We are a family owned company offering the highest quality bikes including Marin and KHS. We offer rentals, lessons, and tours. Please call or email...

1 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
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$195
Guided Hiking Tour in Big Bear with Sunset Champagne toast on Private Dock

You do not just experience one of the best hikes just for the locals in Big Bear Lake, but after the hike, relax on our …More

You do not just experience one of the best hikes just for the locals in Big Bear Lake, but after the hike, relax on our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Onewheel Board Experience

Experience surfing on land and snowboard at the beach. This is an unforgettable, one of a kind activity that will be sure to make memories …More

Experience surfing on land and snowboard at the beach. This is an unforgettable, one of a kind activity that will be sure to make memories...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
The History and Architecture of Beverly Hills

It would be big mistake not to take this tour. HUGE! This 2.5hr walking tour is the best way to see Beverly Hills! You'll see …More

It would be big mistake not to take this tour. HUGE! This 2.5hr walking tour is the best way to see Beverly Hills! You'll see...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Our private surf lessons are taught at Fletchers Cove in Solana Beach with trained professionals. Each lesson is 1.5-2 hours and comes with a private …More

Our private surf lessons are taught at Fletchers Cove in Solana Beach with trained professionals. Each lesson is 1.5-2 hours and comes with a private...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim

Staying at one of the hotels near Anaheim or Disneyland and want to see the best of LA in a single day? Then this tour …More

Staying at one of the hotels near Anaheim or Disneyland and want to see the best of LA in a single day? Then this tour...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
Private Beach Cities Tour in a 1957 Pink Cadillac

This tour, hosted by former TV sitcom writers, will take you in a one-of-a-kind 1957 Pink Cadillac, while introducing you to the South Bay beach …More

This tour, hosted by former TV sitcom writers, will take you in a one-of-a-kind 1957 Pink Cadillac, while introducing you to the South Bay beach...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
Calling all Standup Paddle boarders, learn to Sail on a SUP Board

Calling all Standup Paddle Boards, we have the wind toys you have been wanting to try with your Boards. We have them exclusively here. We …More

Calling all Standup Paddle Boards, we have the wind toys you have been wanting to try with your Boards. We have them exclusively here. We...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
Full Day E-biking in the Sierra Foothills (Mariposa)

Discover California’s Gold Country and Sierra Foothills on an electric bike with our private full day adventure. Our tours are crafted with passion, expertise, and …More

Discover California’s Gold Country and Sierra Foothills on an electric bike with our private full day adventure. Our tours are crafted with passion, expertise, and...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$325
Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour

This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in …More

This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in...

3 to 5 hours
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$148
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Monterey's delights while indulging in some truly unique …More

Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Monterey's delights while indulging in some truly unique...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
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