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

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Private 1-Hour Archery Session Near Joshua Tree National Park

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 …More

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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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...

50 minutes
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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. …More

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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....

1 hour 30 minutes
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Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Los Angeles Bubble Planet Immersive Interactive Experience

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, …More

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,...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Hollywood Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

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 …More

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...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (387)
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$32
Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour

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 …More

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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...

45 minutes
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Get Your Own Star with The Walk of Fame Experience in Los Angeles

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 …More

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...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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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...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$33
CreativeSoul ScavengerHunt(Hidden Valley,Joshua Tree)Remote Host

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch

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 …More

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
Explore San Diego Tide Pools with a Marine Biologist

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 …More

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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$34
Desert Botanicals, create a personalized perfume

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 …More

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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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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Museum Row Tour: Space, Dinosaurs and Sports at Exposition Park

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
Hollywood Stars Tour: Walk of Fame, Celebrity Homes, Sunset Strip

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach

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 …More

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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...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

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, …More

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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,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Museum of Illusions San Diego Admission Ticket

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 …More

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...

1 to 90 minutes
4.9 (92)
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$35
Cannery Row: Sardines, Steinbeck and Sea Otters

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 …More

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...

120 to 135 minutes Free Cancellation
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