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

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LA Half Day City Tour and 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour Combo

Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and …More

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Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$81
Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from West Harbor

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 …More

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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...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (169)
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$48
San Diego Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More

Get ready for a sweet adventure on the new San Diego Underground Donut Tour! In about 2 hours, you'll visit four of the city’s favorite …More

Get ready for a sweet adventure on the new San Diego Underground Donut Tour! In about 2 hours, you'll visit four of the city’s favorite...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
Daytime Sailing Along San Diego's Skyline

Set sail with your Captain aboard our sail yacht and see some of San Diego's finest highlights on thisfamily-friendly sailing experience. We'll set sail from Safeharbor …More

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Set sail with your Captain aboard our sail yacht and see some of San Diego's finest highlights on thisfamily-friendly sailing experience. We'll set sail from Safeharbor...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (161)
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$99
Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe (from Incline Village)

Clearly Tahoe specializes in providing unique guided tours in completely transparent kayaks. Join us for an unforgettable adventure as you paddle through the crystal clear …More

Clearly Tahoe specializes in providing unique guided tours in completely transparent kayaks. Join us for an unforgettable adventure as you paddle through the crystal clear...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.9 (158)
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$191
Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Street food in Tijuana means, fat, salsa a quick service but mainly a bunch of flavor. Imagine being a student and in your way from …More

Street food in Tijuana means, fat, salsa a quick service but mainly a bunch of flavor. Imagine being a student and in your way from...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$129
Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego

Step aboard our 22' Zodiac expedition style boat and immerse yourself with wildlife all around you. Our Captains are fun loving, knowledgeable and respectful. We …More

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Step aboard our 22' Zodiac expedition style boat and immerse yourself with wildlife all around you. Our Captains are fun loving, knowledgeable and respectful. We...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

My name is Chris, and I'll be your guide to Downtown. I've led tours for KTLA, Spectrum News1, and NHK Japan. There's a chance you've …More

My name is Chris, and I'll be your guide to Downtown. I've led tours for KTLA, Spectrum News1, and NHK Japan. There's a chance you've...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast

Our Sonoma Coast Kayak Tour takes you to the edge of the beautiful Pacific Ocean where we explore the Russian River as it meets the …More

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Our Sonoma Coast Kayak Tour takes you to the edge of the beautiful Pacific Ocean where we explore the Russian River as it meets the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$115
San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be …More

On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (148)
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$99
South Fork Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip from Lotus (Class 2-3+)

With all the wildflowers, trees, wildlife, and sunshine keeping your senses occupied, it’s easy to forget that you are getting ready to paddle into some …More

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With all the wildflowers, trees, wildlife, and sunshine keeping your senses occupied, it’s easy to forget that you are getting ready to paddle into some...

3 hours 30 minutes
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$103
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Your walk opens up a whole new vista of Carmel for you while our guides, who are skilled storytellers, weave together the tales of the …More

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Your walk opens up a whole new vista of Carmel for you while our guides, who are skilled storytellers, weave together the tales of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily …More

Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily...

Flexible Free Cancellation
5.0 (139)
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$60
2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience

Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of San Diego catch or release fishing from the Pacific Ocean. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering …More

Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of San Diego catch or release fishing from the Pacific Ocean. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (138)
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$75
Journey to Island's End

A Backcountry Hummer Adventure! See the "real" Catalina. There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard a rugged, open-air 4x4 Hummer H1. …More

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A Backcountry Hummer Adventure! See the "real" Catalina. There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard a rugged, open-air 4x4 Hummer H1....

2 hours
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$110
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

Experience everything gourmet in one of Sacramento’s most thriving and historic districts: Downtown. Downtown Sacramento is experiencing a 21st century renaissance! Tour guests will be …More

Experience everything gourmet in one of Sacramento’s most thriving and historic districts: Downtown. Downtown Sacramento is experiencing a 21st century renaissance! Tour guests will be...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour

Known for its art, each wall in Midtown tells a story. Midtown Sacramento is a most vibrant part of the city! Among other things, tour …More

Known for its art, each wall in Midtown tells a story. Midtown Sacramento is a most vibrant part of the city! Among other things, tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
The Original La Jolla Walking Tour

Discover La Jolla through the eyes of a local who is deeply involved in the community. This leisurely three-mile tour takes you from the charming …More

Discover La Jolla through the eyes of a local who is deeply involved in the community. This leisurely three-mile tour takes you from the charming...

120 to 135 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of …More

See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$326
San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

Meet your guide and group at Old Adobe Chapel, which can be credited for saving Old Town San Diego thanks to a 1884 book. Continue …More

Meet your guide and group at Old Adobe Chapel, which can be credited for saving Old Town San Diego thanks to a 1884 book. Continue...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

The Tijuana city it’s waiting crossing the border from San Diego, since 1889 has been growing and in the different neighborhoods of the city you …More

The Tijuana city it’s waiting crossing the border from San Diego, since 1889 has been growing and in the different neighborhoods of the city you...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
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