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

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Private Walking Tour of San Francisco

This private tour takes 2½ hours. You'd barely notice the time as it's less walking and more fun facts and conversation so you never get …More

This private tour takes 2½ hours. You'd barely notice the time as it's less walking and more fun facts and conversation so you never get...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (121)
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$49
Semi Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup

Private Tour is too expensive and Bus Group tours are not very personal. This is a perfect tour for you. Usually there will be only …More

Private Tour is too expensive and Bus Group tours are not very personal. This is a perfect tour for you. Usually there will be only...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (118)
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$250
City Cruises Los Angeles Brunch Cruise from Marina del Rey

Start your Marina del Rey Premier Brunch Cruise off right in beautiful Marina del Rey. We’ll welcome you aboard with a bottomless glass of Champagne. …More

Start your Marina del Rey Premier Brunch Cruise off right in beautiful Marina del Rey. We’ll welcome you aboard with a bottomless glass of Champagne....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (117)
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$101
Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point …More

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (114)
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$90
2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks

With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on …More

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With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (114)
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$119
Santa Monica Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, and More

The Santa Monica donut tour is our first foray into sunny Southern California. This tour celebrates all things donuts, sunshine, and beachfront fun. Our tour …More

The Santa Monica donut tour is our first foray into sunny Southern California. This tour celebrates all things donuts, sunshine, and beachfront fun. Our tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (113)
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$70
San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour

I’m excited to show you why this walking tour is unlike any other in San Francisco! We’ll trace the city’s history from its wild Gold …More

I’m excited to show you why this walking tour is unlike any other in San Francisco! We’ll trace the city’s history from its wild Gold...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (112)
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$129
Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun

Santa Rosa: Exploring the Charm on Electric Wheels Discover the enchanting city of Santa Rosa, where the perfect blend of wine country allure, lush urban …More

Santa Rosa: Exploring the Charm on Electric Wheels Discover the enchanting city of Santa Rosa, where the perfect blend of wine country allure, lush urban...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (110)
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$105
Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour

Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food …More

Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (108)
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$170
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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (104)
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$85
A Traitor Among Us Escape Room Game for Private Group

No power. No life support. Stranded in outer space. Crew members! You must get the ship’s systems up and running again. Perform tasks and monitor …More

No power. No life support. Stranded in outer space. Crew members! You must get the ship’s systems up and running again. Perform tasks and monitor...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (104)
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$42
North Beach Walking Tour

It’s hard to imagine San Francisco as the sleepy village it was before the Gold Rush, but our North Beach Walking Tour takes you back …More

It’s hard to imagine San Francisco as the sleepy village it was before the Gold Rush, but our North Beach Walking Tour takes you back...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (104)
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$39
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave, …More

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Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (103)
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$75
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour

The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare …More

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The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$105
Tijuana Toe Dip: Day Trip from San Diego

This tour on the list will set you on the right path of experiencing the local culture of Tijuana it's multicultural scene and it's people. …More

This tour on the list will set you on the right path of experiencing the local culture of Tijuana it's multicultural scene and it's people....

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (97)
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$78
Sunset Strip True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour

After creating Hollywood’s most successful true crime tour, we are back to uncover the history of the Sunset Strip! Slashers, specters, and Hollywood stars all …More

After creating Hollywood’s most successful true crime tour, we are back to uncover the history of the Sunset Strip! Slashers, specters, and Hollywood stars all...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (96)
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$39
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and …More

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (96)
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$120
Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea

As featured in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle, CARMEL WALKS is the premier walking tour voted "best of" by City Helicopter Tours …More

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As featured in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle, CARMEL WALKS is the premier walking tour voted "best of" by City Helicopter Tours...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (93)
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$48
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
Private Sailing Tour of Bodega Bay

This is a unique experience because you get to sail a 33' boat with a licensed captain. You can be involved as much or as …More

This is a unique experience because you get to sail a 33' boat with a licensed captain. You can be involved as much or as...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$123
SB Ghost Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible!"- Children FREE

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done …More

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$25
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