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

Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour
Descend Catalina Island's Descanso Canyon by zip line, dropping from 600 feet above sea level, including one run that is 1,100-lineal feet long. You will...
$156

Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail....
$119

Skip the crowded tour boats. Liberty carries just six guests and that changes everything. Sail San Diego Bay aboard a classic 41-ft Friendship sloop with...
$125

Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...
$70

Join us at Pushpak Motors for your guided tour of Wine Country. PLEASE NOTE: COST OF WINE TASTING IS NOT INCLUDED. Riding our environmentally responsible,...
$175

Experience Hollywood’s most popular sightseeing tour, which is now starting from Santa Monica! Discover the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles on our Hollywood Sightseeing...
$59

Treat yourself to a day on the San Francisco Bay featuring free-flowing champagne. This San Francisco Brunch Buffet Cruise includes choices of classic breakfast dishes...
$122

Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our...
$59

On our Secret Food Tour: Los Angeles, you’ll be taken into the heart of Venice Beach to discover a lively and vibrant neighborhood with a...
$100

Griffith Observatory Insider Tour
Led by observatory employees who know this monument inside and out, you’ll get a true behind-the-scenes on this guided tour part of our Insider Collection....
$56

If you are looking for a more personal atmosphere with a small private group and you enjoy adventure, then we are the experience you are...
$115

In Salem, Massachusetts in the late 1690s, a man & a woman fall in love. But shortly before the wedding, the man finds a magic...
$42

Venture into the vibrant waters of San Diego with us, the premier destination for unforgettable whale and dolphin encounters. Aboard the comfortable 82-foot vessel, Peregrine,...
$76

Prepare for an unforgettable shared hot air balloon ride over the stunning Temecula Valley wine country in Southern California. Find serenity as you ascend above...
$189

Buckle up for 3.5 hours of pure LA magic on the open-air bus, departing from Santa Monica's Ocean Avenue. Your expert guide takes you through...
$59

On your Secret Food Tours: San Diego, you'll walk into Gaslamp while enjoying dishes with influences from Mexico to the Far East. Your guide will...
$97

Explore the essence of Hollywood's golden era with a snappy guided golf cart tour through the iconic neighborhoods of Palm Springs. Feel the allure of...
$159

San Francisco Fire Engine Tour
Looking for something different and exciting to do? Ride over the Golden Gate Bridge in a shiny red fire engine! San Francisco's fun and only,...
$69

Just north of Palm Springs lies one of nature's majestic creations, Joshua Tree National Park. In the comfort of an enclosed, climate-controlled vehicle your guide...
$249

We've done all the delicious research to guide you to 5 of the most delicious food spots in Downtown San Diego. This is an experience...
$99

Life of a Sailor Self-Guided Experience
Experience the Surface Navy's Life of a Sailor Aboard Battleship IOWA Step aboard the legendary Battleship USS Iowa, home to the new National Museum of...
$30

