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

More than 15,000 happy guests and counting! Experience the oceans like never before! This truly unique immersive experience takes you on a thirty minute virtual...
$30

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...
$30

The IMMERSED dome theater is excited to bring the incredible Butterfly Journey dome movie from K2 Studios to Catalina Island. Enjoy the comfort of an...
$30

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

A safe introduction to paintball shooting, great for both kids and adults. Enjoy shooting a paintball gun at targets at our paintball target shooting range...
$29

Fun Movie Star Homes Tour
See Hollywood and it's surroundings in a fun, windowless bus which allows for excellent views without obstructions in less than 2 hours. The tours depart...
$29

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

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

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

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

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

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

