Family Things To Do in California

It is time to pack up the whole clan and embark on a memorable family vacation. This is a great opportunity to create new memories and enjoy each other, away from the strict routine of daily life. Too much down time can make the kids restless, so make sure you have plenty of family activities planned. At UpTake, we can help you find the most appealing family friendly things to do. From theme parks to playgrounds, and children’s museums, we’ve got you covered.

Top Locations for Things To Do in California

Best Results for California Family Things To Do

ASpa Montage

Relevancy: 87% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.5
130+ reviews
from 8 sources
CitySearch
5.0
2+ reviews
MyTravelGuide
10.0
1+ reviews
Tablet Hotels
18.5
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: showers more
  • is very expensive - but worth it! I visited with my brother and nephew and they are big skateboarders more on Tripadvisor
  • for worn out parents ($75 a day) and also uses the grounds and pool area to entertain lots of children more on Tripadvisor
Spa Montage
Spa Montage
30801 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Estimated Price: From $420

Spa Montage

BPoint Reyes

Relevancy: 87% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
5.0
68+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
68+ reviews
  • Highlights: visitor center, wheelchair accessible… more
  • great site because you can see and hear the waves from the comfort of your private picnic table or tent. more on yelp.com
  • is a great site because you can see and hear the waves from the comfort of your private picnic table or tent. more on yelp.com
Point Reyes
Point Reyes
1 Bear Valley Rd.

CSan Diego Zoo

Relevancy: 86% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.5
301+ reviews
from 6 sources
Yelp
4.0
3+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
153+ reviews
Orbitz
3.5
2+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • convenient, just off i-8 and i-5 ; but will definitely bring back my family for some fun in the sun more on Tripadvisor
  • hotel is kid friendly with kids eating free at the breakfast buffet (with paying adults) more on Tripadvisor
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
29020 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92112-0551

Estimated Price: From $35

San Diego Zoo

DOcean Beach

Relevancy: 86% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.5
18+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.5
18+ reviews
  • Highlights: lifeguarded, picnic tables, restrooms… more
  • Who loves Ocean Beach.. ... more on yelp.com
  • This pier was opened in 1966 as a Fishing pier (explaining a lot of the goo ... more on yelp.com
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
01950 Abbott Street
Ocean Beach, California, United States

ESeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego

Relevancy: 86% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.5
297+ reviews
from 4 sources
Epinions.com
4.5
48+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
110+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • Never been to San Diego or SeaWorld before, so I was very excited to go! I've also never seen a whale so I was really looking forward to seein Shamu! I went with my cousins, we went to ... more on Yahoo! Travel
SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego
SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego
500 SeaWorld Dr
San Diego, CA 92109-7904

Estimated Price: From $3

FDisneyland

Relevancy: 85% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.5
1273+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
4.5
794+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
281+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
198+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • I like disneyland still they are a wonderful place for children and those adults that just like animation and something going on more on insiderpages.com
  • great amusement park. more on insiderpages.com
Disneyland
Disneyland
1313 Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA

GSanta Monica Pier

Relevancy: 85% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
5.0
38+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
5.0
12+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
26+ reviews
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • I love Santa Monica Pier, you can see some interesting things in there ;-) it is not as cool as ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I just don't get it - why do people make a ... more on citysearch.com
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Colorado St & Pacific Coast Hwy
Santa Monica, CA 90401

HChula Vista Nature Center

Relevancy: 85% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
5.0
4+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
4+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • Second the notion of Evan. This is a great outing for groups ... more on yelp.com
  • come here all of the time with my little sister. its small which is cool if youre ... more on yelp.com
Chula Vista Nature Center
Chula Vista Nature Center
1000 Gunpowder Point Drive
Chula Vista,CA,91910-1201

ISix Flags Marine World

Relevancy: 84% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
3.0
140+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
5+ reviews
Yelp
3.0
96+ reviews
Epinions.com
3.0
39+ reviews
  • I boughth Season passes. I'm glad I did because I would not have been happy with a one time entrance fee of $50 and parking for $15. The lines were really long (it ... more on Go City Kids
  • It is painfully clear that Marine World is owned ... more on epinions.com
Six Flags Marine World
Six Flags Marine World
2001 Marine World Pkwy.
Vallejo, CA

JAquarium of the Bay

Relevancy: 84% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
3.0
67+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
6+ reviews
Yelp
3.0
60+ reviews
Frommers
0.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • i like and loved everything about ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...on moving walkways, travel through two crystal-clear 150 ... more on Insiders' Guide
Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium of the Bay
The Embarcadero at Beach St.
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133

Estimated Price: From $2