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

Archery in itself is a fun sport and lots of people do it as a hobby. We have a large property here in Joshua Tree...
$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

Catalina Island Aerial Adventure
People are taking to the trees on Catalina Aerial Adventure, a unique and challenging outdoor experience at Descanso, SoCal’s favorite island entertainment and adventure destination....
$31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is the #1 star tour in Hollywood! See the most famous star homes in the world! You'll drive in the newest, safest tour vans...
$35

We offer the only glass bottom boat ride in the South Bay which features a variety of fish and clear blue water. Our boat ride...
$35

Book a tour of Old Town San Diego with our local company for an authentic and memorable experience. Learn about the rich culture and heritage,...
$35

Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions San Diego. With over 50 interactive exhibits, guests can challenge their perceptions and engage their...
$35

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

