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

Enjoy an unforgettable day in the heart of California's famous Wine Country. Visit three highly regarded wineries and take a sip during an included wine...
$219

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego...
$189

Escape the buzz of LA and glide up the coast in style aboard the legendary Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard Railway Station to Santa...
$188

Travel along California's stunning coastline on an Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. This day trip offers plenty of time to explore...
$188

Go wine tasting in Sonoma and experience San Francisco on your own schedule with a 2 Day Official city hop-on hop-off bus pass. Taste the superb...
$188

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy...
$185

Visit Rosarito Baja from San Diego, come and taste the sea food of this village in Rosarito and walk along the beach....
$185

At Sunrise Surf Academy, every lesson is built around you. The personalized, flexible approach ensures surfers of all ages and skill levels get the experience...
$185

Sip, Savor, and Explore Temecula Wine Country Our tiered pricing makes it easy to save—the larger your group, the lower the per-person rate. Ideal for...
$185

Round trip hotel transfers to and from Catalina Express Long Beach PLUS Roundtrip boat/Ferry transfers to and from Catalina Island. PLUS Discover Avalon, Scenic Tour....
$182

Roundtrip shuttle transfers from your hotel or residence. Enjoy a day out on beautiful Catalina Island, just a smooth 1-hour ferry ride off the coast...
$182

The historic Ferry Building and Alcatraz are two of San Francisco's most prolific attractions. On this not-to-be missed combo tour, you get to see them...
$181

Experience the vibrant beachside city of Santa Monica with Delicious Dish Tours. While enjoying views of the ocean, the mountains, and the famous pier, taste...
$181

Your journey begins in the heart of Yosemite National Park, where you’ll meet your guide — a local naturalist passionate about the park’s geology, wildlife,...
$180

Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour
The Yosemite Valley Hiking Tour is a tour of Yosemite Valley, highlighting major points of interest and visiting popular locations you might see in social...
$180

Experience the beauty and grandeur of sub alpine lakes and rivers, high mountain meadows, snow capped peaks and the unique flora and fauna in Yosemite's...
$180

Experience the vibrant beachside neighborhood of Venice with Delicious Dish Tours. While tasting the delectable cuisines of LA's immigrant communities and sampling dishes prepared from...
$180

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
Take a thrilling ride through Joshua Tree National Park in a comfortable open-air Hummer. Please note: this tour is unavailable December–February due to frigid high-elevation...
$179

Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride
Our pilots have the most experience and are part of a professional racing team. Our equipment features the latest safety innovations including doors in the...
$179

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this award-winning tour—begin your day with a peaceful stroll through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument,...
$179

Savor the best of Northern California Wine Country on this full-day Napa and Sonoma experience. This tour focuses on quality over quantity, with visits to...
$179

