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

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center in Milpitas, California, is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground, featuring over 2 million bricks for children ages 3-10. Enjoy interactive attractions like...
$25

We offer the only Paddle Board and Kayak Lessons and Rentals accessing the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge....
$25

Explore one of San Francisco’s most distinguished art collections at the de Young Museum, situated in lovely Golden Gate Park. Wander through the museum’s spectacular...
$25

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Experience the magic of cinema through the lens of those who participate in the creative, collaborative process of filmmaking. The museum is conveniently located on...
$25

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done...
$25

Perched on the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. This unique art museum is one of...
$25

There's truly no better way to explore the many highlights and hidden gems of Golden Gate Park than with your own personal local meteorologist and...
$25

Los Angeles Street Art Tour
Join us for an unforgettable street art tour of LA’s best street art and graffiti in Downtown LA. Discover the amazing stories behind the art...
$25

Coronado Historic Walking Tour
One of the best ways to experience the history of Coronado is to go on a historic walking tour. This is the secret that Coronado...
$25

Soar above San Francisco like never before on The Flyer, Northern California’s only flying theater. Glide over the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Muir Woods, and...
$25

To our knowledge, there is no activity like this happening anywhere. There are lots of people around the world making Cyanotype prints, but for anyone...
$25

One of the earliest towns to be founded in California was Sacramento during the Gold Rush. Old Sac is committed to restoring historical structures so...
$26

Hollywood Boulevard is one of LA's most well-known streets, and for good reason. This one boulevard has it all, from the Walk of Fame in...
$26

Step beyond the red carpet at one of the most iconic theatres in America! Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the...
$26

Explore the stunning architecture and rich history of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco's premier Gothic structure, on a Guided Highlights tour. Marvel at intricate stained-glass windows...
$27

Discover the wonders of wildlife at Sacramento Zoo, home to over 300 animals representing more than 90 unique species. This general admission ticket invites visitors...
$28

Experience the only escape rooms on PIER 39 at The Flyer Thrill Zone. Step into Malone's Mobster Hideout — a fully immersive Prohibition-era escape adventure...
$28

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding...
$29

Check off your bucket list with The Hollywood Sign Express Walking Tour from Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a 90-minute, flat walk taking you directly...
$29

This combo is only available to book online — you won't find this 3-attraction bundle at the door. Make the most of your time at...
$29

Discover the dark side of San Diego on this ghost and true crime walking tour of the historic Gaslamp Quarter: the crime, the scandal, and...
$29

