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

Cannery Row is more than just the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Explore the Cannery Row that most visitors never see, with the Original Monterey Walking Tours...
$35

Discover the Real Monterey! Visit historic sites and adobes and hear fascinating tales of the people and events of Old Mexican California's Capitol. Skip the...
$35

Step into a world of magic and mystery at the upgraded Museum of Illusions in Hollywood! With an entirely new collection of 3D Illusions, your...
$35

Enjoy a private tour of the vibrant Venice beach, an exciting beachside neighborhood where you can see great performers and street art, and people watch...
$35

In this unique escape room adventure, players awaken as a cat in a whimsical pet shop, where the goal is to escape and return to...
$35

See the city’s most spectacular Christmas light displays. Begin your tour in Hollywood, where iconic locations are decked out for the holidays. Get into the...
$35

Hike to the Hollywood Bowl
See another side of Hollywood on this 1.6-mile urban hike from the Hollywood Bowl to the "Secret Stairs." We'll pass by unique homes and their...
$35

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
On a hot summer's day, one of the best things to do in Palm Springs is to take a ride from the dry desert floor...
$34

You’ll experience one of the best San Diego whale watching tours aboard the spacious 80-foot Legacy, departing from Mission Bay just minutes from the open...
$34

Family-friendly experience where you can learn about life in tide pools from a marine biologist with over 20 years of combined science, education, and museum...
$34

A scent to remember your Palm Springs escape. Come sniff, blend, and create your own signature scent at The Sniff Bar—a playful aromatherapy experience designed...
$34

What do the Olympics, Space Shuttle, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Pope all have in common? Exposition Park. Come discover the vast and storied history of a...
$34

Step into Hidden Valley, where something extraordinary awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure just for you. Embark on...
$33

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
During your whale-watching cruise, learn fascinating details about all types of California sea life from the onboard naturalist with the beautiful coastal scenery of Newport...
$33

The Walk of Fun’s unique metal, gold-colored alphabet letters are placed on stars on Hollywood Boulevard, forming a personalized name on a star and then...
$33

Step aboard the Glass Bottom Boat Voyage! Just beneath your feet, the boat has a glass floor so you can see Catalina’s crystal-clear water teeming...
$32

Discover one of the largest torture museums in the United States. Explore the museum with an audio guide and learn about the terrible history of...
$32

Your Ticket to The Hollywood Hills on this Interactive Sightseeing Tour on an Open Air Bus with a Fun Driver Guide. Your Drive Guide will...
$32

Bubble Planet invites guests into a whimsical, immersive world where bubbles come to life through more than ten interactive environments designed to spark wonder, imagination,...
$32

Discover the beauty of Malibu on this 2-hour open-air sightseeing tour along California's legendary Pacific Coast Highway (PCH.). Departing from Santa Monica, you'll enjoy breathtaking...
$31

Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour
A post office that doesn’t deliver? A house that used to be a boat? A bird park without any birds? It’s all part of the...
$31

