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

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
We'd love for you to come have a blast with us on one of our electric bike tours! As the first tour provider to lead...
$85

Champagne Brunch Buffet
Make the most of your weekend with a 2-hour brunch cruise through San Diego Bay. Capture prime views of the city skyline and harbor from...
$126

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes...
$40

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

Small Group Dolphin & Whale Watching
Get ready to witness nature’s majestic giants up close and personal like never before! Unlike crowded tours, our intimate setting ensures an unparalleled experience, granting...
$85

Whale Watching Tour Monterey California
The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected...
$62

Experience the best of Los Angeles on one of the most popular Hollywood sightseeing tours, covering Beverly Hills, celebrity homes, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood...
$22

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

Sail along the pristine coastline of Catalina Island, where you'll have the chance to spot playful sea lions, diverse bird species, and other wildlife on...
$80

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise
Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and...
$48

San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels. Spend the evening in luxury as you dine on a gourmet dinner ,...
$126

Catalina Island Bison Expedition
Head out for an exciting expedition through favorite grazing grounds of Catalina’s American Bison, which are descendants of a small herd that was left on...
$110

All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live...
$119

Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods. For over 25 years we have...
$106

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the...
$86

Departs the gateway town of Three Rivers. Choose Sequoia's longest operating local tour company for an incredible and authentic experience! Embark on an unforgettable adventure...
$319

The “unsinkable” Titanic is going down. Fortunately, you overheard the captain speak of a hidden life boat. This may be construed as mutiny but you...
$42

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Pacific Ocean to spot migrating Whales. Along the way, we’ll also search for Dolphins, Sea Lions, and other...
$48

Ojai has a 100-year history of ceramics. Our studio, located a mile from the city center, is surrounded by nature, in the midst of a...
$65

Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ
We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to...
$139

17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you...
$75

