Historical Attractions in California
If someone asked you what you think of when it comes to fun family days out in California, what comes to mind? Los Angeles and enjo...
An educational center and working homestead located in the Rancho San Antonio Preserve, with self-guided tours around a real farm!
Learn all about gold at one of the world's largest and most established mines. Historical tours are available, plus living history events and permanent exhibits.
A fascinating attraction listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with a sacred Tongva village, traces of an 1800s ranch, and 1920s gardens.
Hearst Castle is one of the largest of approximately 5,000 historic house museums in the U.S., with one of the most sophisticated guided tour programs in the country.
An iconic and historical must see on any visit to Los Angeles - TCL Chinese Theatre (previously Graumans)
Fort Verde State Historic Park is the best preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Spanning from 1865 through 1890 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde and finally Fort Verde were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men, and scouts.....
The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity, regardless of your age or familiarity with science. There are hundreds of exhibits to touch, pick up, and tinker with. Your curiosity can be your compass to endless di....
Crab Cove Visitor Center at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda features all new exhibits opened in April 2004. You can see bay creatures in the 800-gallon aquarium system, use interactive stations for varying age groups to view microscopic animals....
Purple Crayon is an arts and crafts studio for children and adults. We give parents an easy way to help their children express creativity. Everyone will enjoy coming to our warm, inviting space where messiness and free expression are encouraged.
The Discovery Museum History Center in Old Sacramento features exhibits that showcase Sacramento's vibrant history. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Sacramento for kids.
Explore Ancient Roman architecture, underground rooms and passageways, and unique micro-climates at this listed Historical Site.
The Folsom Powerhouse is part of a colorful chapter of Sacramento history and is also an example of the tremendous advance in the commercial application of electricity.
A fun, educational and historic look into a real life WWII submarine!
Chabot Space & Science Center inspires and educates students of all ages about our Planet Earth and the Universe. Its observatory, planetarium, exhibits, and natural park setting are a place where a diverse population of students, teachers, and the ....
In the John Steinbeck Exhibition Hall, literature jumps off the printed page and into your imagination. Discover Steinbeck's world through interactive, multisensory exhibits for all ages, rare artifacts, and seven themed theaters showcasing East of ....
An iconic San Francisco landmark and internationally recognised symbol, now offering Bridge Tours, exhibits and walking tours!
Explore the first lighthouse built on the West Coast, and that iconic federal penitentiary known as "The Rock".
A living history museum reflecting the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century, Heritage Square Museum offers visitors a look into the everyday lives of Southern Californians at the close of the ....
La Purisima Mission State Park is an important historic site for California's culture, giving kids a chance to step back to the 1820s!
Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Visitors can walk down the deserted streets of a town that once had a population of nearly 10,000 people. An amazing experience for the family.
Explore this historic vessel in it's entirety, book a cruise trip if you can or visit on a Steaming Weekend to see the engines at work.
As Disneyland's neighbour, Disney California Adventure Park has 7 great lands of it's own that bring Disney and Pixar to life. Great theme park fun!
Visit the happiest place in the world, right in California. Disneyland is the ultimate family day out, filled with rides, attractions and magic.
A sweet family theme park in Scotts Valley, California, with theme gardens, attractions, and of course - rides!
The chance of a lifetime to be immersed in the glamour and excitement of Hollywood! Visited, recommended and LOVED by FamilyDaysOut!
A fun and charming theme park attraction in Central Valley for the whole family. Fantasy and excitement await for all ages!
Have that Six Flags magic experience with thrill rides, family rides, and kids rides - so it's great for the entire family! Theme Park family fun in California.
A small amusement park perfect for young kids, with free entry but pay per ride. A sweet family day out in California!
Ready to bring out the hero in you? That's what LEGOLAND is for! With over 50 rides to choose from, there is something for the entire family in this super fun Californian theme park!
With over 165 rides, shows and attractions in five themed areas, Knott's Berry Farm has it all when it comes to family fun!
Funderland is a small-scale, old-fashioned amusement park and is perfect for tots aged 2 to 12 with fun rides, concessions, and great family fun!
This is a 10-acre outdoor park in Oakland's Lakeside Park at Lake Merritt that features beautiful displays, rides, and entertainment inspired by children's literature!
25 acres of California amusement park waiting to be enjoyed in Riverside! Great family fun with thrills, spills, mini golf, shows and arcades!
A huge beachfront amusement park with thrill rides, coasters, mini golf, rock climbing, laser tag, shopping, dining and more!
A fun and intimate amusement park in California perfect for families and younger kids, with boats, nature, a train, carousel and lots of activities!
Adventure City is the little theme park that's big on family fun with 17 rides, shows and attractions! Orange County's premier destination for affordable family fun in California
Thrilling and family theme park fun in this exciting and adrenaline pumping California attraction! Thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, live entertainment and even a water park will all fill your California family day out with fun and adventure!
Amazing theme park fun for the whole family in Vallejo, with rides for all ages, animal attractions, entertainment and great events!
Plenty of kids fun at Fiesta Village with rides, water park features, batting cages, skate rink, go karts & more!
Cat lovers of all ages who discover this desert zoo and wildlife are amazed at the variety of wild cat species found here.
Plenty of cuddly critters to get up close to at this petting zoo, plus pony and mini train rides, treasure panning & adventure playground too!
Visit an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum—all under one living roof in the California Academy of Sciences!
This exciting Californian aquarium has been inspiring kids and families for over 100 years - that's pretty impressive! There are over 60 habitats with amazing marine life. Best go and check it out for yourself!
Discover what lies beneath the waves of San Francisco Bay at this family friendly aquarium, with 20,000 aquatic animals including sharks, rays and sea stars!
Features incredible hands-on lessons of ecology and environmentalism whilst encountering tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting. Guided tour only.
Located on Searns Wharf this Sea Center features interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences with sea creatures for all ages!
One of the largest zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals - San Diego Zoo has all your favorite animals, animal encounters and special experiences!
Over 1,000 endangered, exotic and rescued animals await you at this amazing zoo in San Francisco!
A beautiful 20-acre site in Practice Park focusing on the animals and plants of Central and South America. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Santa Ana for kids!
The Oakland Zoo is a non-profit zoo home to over 660 native and exotic animals! Kids can experience feedings, and events, and learn lots of new things across the day!
Animal fun in Los Angeles with more than 1,100 animals representing more than 250 different species!
Barnyard fun with pony rides, train rides, petting zoo, picnic area, playground and kids' birthday parties all in Montebello, California!
Since 1963, this small unique California zoo has been providing sanctuary to some very special animals. All are non-releasable. Many were raised, and rejected, as wild pets. Others were injured or orphaned in the wild. Most are native to North Americ....
Head out on an amazing safari adventure with Safari West! With reservations required, enjoy a 2 hour safari trip and optional South African braai afterwards!
Home to an amazing variety of sea life, Ocean World is a unique aquarium offering professionally guided tours, hands-on tide pools, a shark-petting tank and a live seal and sea lion shows!
Micke Grove Zoo is home to over 130 native animals and exotic species from all over the world, including several endangered species, where kids can experience amazing animal encounters!
The mission of the Charles Paddock Zoo is to provide an educational resource for wildlife awareness and conservation, and an enriched recreational experience for the residents and visitors of the California Central Coast.
More than 500 native, rare and endangered animals await you at this fascinating zoo in Sacramento!
With 30 acres and over 400 animals plus play areas, animal feeding, zoo train, carousel and more.
The Orange County Zoo is nestled within beautiful Irvine Regional Park, with 8 acres of zoo displaying flora and fauna native to the southwestern US
A fascinating and wonderfully designed aquarium that really lets families enjoy our wonderful ocean creatures.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo is home to approximately 190 species, where kids can explore creatures from all over the world!
Journey through the wonderful Pacific Ocean at this Long Beach aquarium, filled with exhibits and over 11,000 ocean animals!
Explore the creatures of our oceans at SeaWorld San Diego - with sea lions, dolphins, orcas and sharks all ready to play!
A FREE entry aquarium in California with touch tanks, camps, story times and lots of creatures of the ocean!
A science and wildlife center where kids can explore both animal and science exhibits! Create a vortex, make objects fly, and meet furry, scaled and finned animals.
Explore one of the oldest and smallest accredited zoo's in the USA, set against a magnificent backdrop of the redwood forest. Animals of the world, all come together in California for family fun!
Discover the underwater world of Southern California at this marine aquarium, just steps from Cabrillo Beach, and a great place for kids to learn!
The Wildlife Waystation, situated on 160 acres in California's Angeles National Forest, is internationally recognized for its ongoing, charitable efforts to rescue and rehabilitate wild and exotic animals. Members only tours available.
Amazing guided tours all about the life of the ostrich, feeding fun for kids, and of course - the ostriches themselves! Animal fun in California!
A San Jose amusement park and zoo rolled into one! With a range of amazing animals, experiences and programs, overnight stays and some fun rides too!
A privately owned 3,000 square foot, 2 story Museum and Reptile Store you are welcome to bring the kids and browse in. It's like a zoo you can buy!
The Wildlife Learning Center exhibits more than 70 rescued species from six continents in a family friendly park-style setting, where kids can learn all about the animals from their specialist staff.
A great day out for the whole family, California’s premier native zoo and garden showcases native California animals and plants to teach kids respect for all living things through education recreation, conservation and research.
A beautiful place where kids with special needs or come from troubled backgrounds, interact with animals who have been severely abused, rescued, rehabilitated and given sanctuary.
Great COOL fun in California with this family friendly water park, with a tropical island theme.
A whopping 20,000-square-foot activity pool features seven family slides, the lily pad walk and the Dragon's Tail slide complex! Make a splash in California
Water park fun in Sacramento with more than 25 exhilarating water attractions, crystal clear pools, breath-taking slides, and fun-filled activities for kids AND adults of all ages!
Cool off on California's Central Coast with this family friendly water park, with extreme slides, huge wave pools, and leisurely fun!
Amazing water park with great character and some really fabulous features that span all the age groups, from nice calm lazy river rides, an aqua play structure and simple slides to full on terrifying slam dunk slides, crazy rapids ride and oh yeah - ....
Water fun in Fresno, with over 20 water attractions for the whole family, including a wave pool, slides, and great fun for those little ones!
Cool off in Los Angeles with Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, with water slides and thrilling attractions!
Cool family fun for all ages at this Californian waterpark, with pools and slides to entertain and make a splash in!
Loads of incredible water attractions, including speed, tube and body slides, Tidal Wave Bay and lazy river, plus huge and separate water adventure playgrounds for big kids and smaller ones.
Seasonal fun in Palm Springs's only water park, with over 20 acres with featuring over 20 water rides and attractions for the whole family!
A small municipal water park great for kids on those hot days, with 5 fun water slides.
Cool off in San Diego with SeaWorld's water park! Thrills and spills await families of all ages at this attraction.
It's LEGOLAND time - but this time it's SPLASHINGLY fun! Rides and adventures for the whole family at this fun California Waterpark - a great family day out!
Water fun in Pasadena with recreational swimming, two Olympic pools, diving boards, lessons, and fitness classes! Great for those active kids.
Enjoy Northern California 's Largest Waterpark with 23-acres and millions of gallons of family fun and attractions, including the newest ride Dragon's Den!
Water fun at California's largest water parks! Raging Waters San Dimas is 50 amazing acres of water fun, with over 35 slides and attractions! Summer's here!
Great water fun in Redding, California, with this waterpark filled with activities for the whole family!
Over 30 rides and attractions at this California family adventure experience, with mini golf, laser tag, and a host of waterpark fun!
The Getty Center museum is incredibly family-friendly and a great way of introducing younger children to art in a fun and informative way.
The Orange Empire Railway Museum (OERM) is a railroad museum founded in 1956 in Perris, California as the "Orange Empire Trolley Museum." The museum also operates a heritage railroad on the museum grounds. The collection focuses on Southern Californ....
Step back in time into Dublin's fascinating history, with original 1800's structures and a 10-acre park.
A fascinating Californian cultural experience where families can explore various art exhibitions, as well as delve into Californian history and natural sciences.
Dedicated to preserving the rural history of Antelope Valley, this Californian historical museum preserves, restores and exhibits artifacts important to the history of the area.
Explorit is an interactive, hands-on, family science musuem in Davis, CA. We offer changing exhibitions, field trips, traveling programs, summer science camp and special events such as Family Explorations, Family Festivals, Lectures and weekend work....
Overlooking the cable car workings themselves, the museum features three 1870s cars plus a wealth of memorabilia.
Kids can explore, experiment, imagine, learn and play in this fun children's discovery museum in San Diego! Family fun filled with hands-on exhibits for all ages.
It's an art filled day to encourage creativity and inspire the whole family in Long Beach!
Historic boats by the pier, tours, events and activities, plus visitor centre with maritime heritage showcase and Junior Ranger Program activities.
A stunning collection of coin-operated mechanical musical instruments and antique arcade machines, all in working order! Great fun in San Francisco!
Sacramento Children’s Museum includes several interactive areas for exploring, playing, and learning. The Museum is designed for ages birth to eight-years-old to allow children to "learn-by-doing"!
A fascinating history museum located on a 3-acre site of the historic Angels Quartz Mine, with collections to inspire understanding of the gold country history of Angels Camp!
Explore the magic of Disney at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco!
Get up close to your favorite stars in the bright lights of Hollywood....all in wax! A fun day out in Los Angeles with the red carpet touch!
A fun museum in San Diego that encourages play, interaction and learning through very cool toys and dolls from various times!
West Coast aviation history comes to life at this fascinating museum in Oakland with actual aircraft on display, as well as simulators and and interactive play area!
An interesting local museum which tells the story of the Mission Inn Hotel, and the impacts it had on the Riverside community
Learn and be inspired by the art world at this Riverside Art Museum filled with exhibits from artists from all over the world.
Over 100,000 artefacts covering natural history, history, and anthropology relating to the amazing city of Riverside…with FREE entry!
Exhibits, collections and public programs are all very popular, but let's be honest with kids you're heading straight for the Exploration Station: touchable natural history specimens, books, art objects, and LIVE exhibits! Supervised handling.
A fascinating museum home to over 70 historic aircraft, a dedicated in-house theatre, and thousands of artefacts from 1918 to present day. There are plenty of daily take offs and landings from the site too!
Discover lost civilizations, come face to face with ancient fossils, and explore geology and nature at this fascinating San Diego museum of the natural world!
Visit one of the finest collections of historic ships, with exhibits and artifacts depicting the fascinating maritime history of San Diego!
A one of a kind Marine Aviation museum, with the most complete and largest collection of vintage aircraft flown by Marine pilots - in the entire WORLD!
An amazing collection of world-class automobiles, located at Balboa Park in San Diego.
Offers a diverse ranging of changing exhibitions generally suitable for the whole family but with principles perhaps best appreciated by over 4s.
You and your family can hang out with the stars for the day at the Hollywood Wax Museum - the longest running wax museum in the United States!
A staggering quantity of fun interactive exhibits from aquarium touch tanks, to dress up adventures, camp outs and the rainforest. And fancy lunch? The kids can serve you!
Take your family to enjoy the largest art museum in the western United States!
Hollywood glitz and glamor in over 35,000 square feet of movie magic, costumes and memorabilia. The whole family will have stars in their eyes in this Los Angeles day out.
A place to explore the world of visual arts, with exhibitions, programs, and special events, all in Bakersfield.
Explore the fascinating history of Kern County at this local museum! Over 56 historic buildings on 16 landscapes acres to explore!
Do you have the music in you? You and your family can explore and celebrate the enduring legacies of all forms of music, as well as the history of the Grammys.
An educational center and museum perfect for those art loving families who want to spend the day surrounded by the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.
A fascinating permanent collection of more than 15,000 works of art for those art loving families to spend the day immersed in. The artworks depict compelling stories of the lives of people across Asia and the Pacific region, from ancient times to t....
Flying fun with interpretive exhibits on the history of flight and the growth of the aviation and aerospace industry within Southern California - including a fun flight simulator!
A huge collection fascinating hands on experiments kids can do! Enjoy fun learning experiences that cover almost anything scientific you can imagine!
A children's museum in Irvine that's ALL about the imagination, with interactive exhibits and activities that inspire kids to create, learn, and make believe!
Kids can immerse themselves in the history of the earth, including palaeontology and geology, through a fun yet scientific-based experience.
An interactive and hands-on children's museum where families can learn about art and culture. Great art activities too! Museum fun in Santa Ana
Provides young kids with a new perspective on how Asian history became a unique part of American history and cinema. From anime to martial arts films, art, music and more.
Visit one of the most notable private art collections in the world - and it's right in Pasadena. From the Renaissance, to the 20th century, and back 2,000 years....
Explore amazing artworks that showcase California art, and cultural influences that are unique to California!
Unstructured play to encourage healthy bodies and active minds at this San Diego children's museum!
Explore a working ceramics studio, learn about clay and enjoy exhibits about ceramics.
Visit the ONLY museum dedicated to the history, culture and art of Pasadena, as well as the west San Gabriel Valley!
Pack a lot of fun into 4,500 square feet in Downtown Escondido! We're all about lifelong learning, and not just for the kids! Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in California
Spend the day with all your favorite stars in the new San Francisco wax museum!
The San Francisco Railway Museum celebrates the history of rail transit in San Francisco and explores its significant impact on the quality of urban life in this great city throughout its storied history
The Palm Springs Air Museum is dedicated to the restoration, preservation and operation of America's legendary fighters, bombers and trainers. It contains one of the world's largest collections of flying WWII airplanes, including the Robert J. Pond C....
We hope that by visiting the Museum and participating in its programs or special interest activities you will be provided with an opportunity to better understand your child's interests and discover new ways to encourage their natural curiosity throu....
First opened in 1994 by Founder Dick Marconi, this Non-Profit Museum and Special Event Venue has an impressive 30 million-dollar collection of historical, exotic, and classic cars. Discover the Marconi...Host your next event at Orange County's onl....
Explore the wonders of the tar pits and the fossils that were found in them - dating all the way back to the Ice Age! Historical adventures in Los Angeles!
Amazing exhibits and interactive worlds for the whole family to explore, covering all things science and the wonders of the world!
A fun and fascinating museum for all those car loving kids! Over 150 automobiles are displayed of all shapes, models and makes...a great family fun day out in car loving Los Angeles!
The Museum features eleven exhibit halls, focusing on regional natural history, including birds, insects, mammals, marine life, paleontology, Native Americans and the Chumash Indians.
Explore 4.5 billion years of history at this fascinating natural history museum in Los Angeles, with exhibits on the planet, culture, and nature - and great for kids!
Find the innovator in you at this Tech museum in San Jose, where challenges, hands-on exhibits and themed galleries offer a fascinating learning experience for kids - that's fun!
The Travel Town Transportation Museum is an outdoor museum which preserves and celebrates the railroad heritage of the western United States--its history and its artifacts. Particular thematic emphasis is placed on the history of Southern California ....
Learn through fun and exploration at this creative and exciting Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose. It's a great way to understand the world!
Explore a unique collection of tractors and artifacts, with interactive exhibits that tell the history of farm to fork - all the way back to the gold rush! History made fun in California!
The Stockton Children's Museum is located in downtown Stockton, across from the Deep Water Channel and the Waterfront Warehouse. It is one of the most exciting places to visit in this part of the of the Big Valley!
San Francisco's arts and technology museum for kids of all ages with hands on fun learning exhibits.
Kids can have fun with hands-on art, science and environmental exhibitions for 6 months to 10 years, plus live performances, and special events - all in San Francisco!
Enjoy a historic trip though the Montezuma Hills in this living history museum, where kids can learn about the heritage of the railroad AND ride the train!
Kids can learn about the ocean with exciting hands-on activities at this Newport Beach experience, so roll up those sleeves and dive-in!
A fascinating museum dedicated to General George S. Patton, on the site of a WWII Desert Training Camp - and real tanks too!
The museum, opened by Governor Pete Wilson in 1991, is the official military museum and historical research center of the State of California.
In 2007 over 100,000 visitors came to the Aerospace Museum of California to view its unique collection of military and civilian aircraft, engine exhibit, use the educational programs, and enjoy the Da Vinci Experience exhibit.
The Sharpsteen Museum's permanent exhibits are designed to present the history of the upper Napa Valley from its pre-history to post World War I with an emphasis on people and changes brought by the period of U.S. emigration and development.
Founded in 1989, the Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historical aircraft and provides an educational venue for students and the community.
A great little museum and zoo, with over 200 lives animals, and fascinating hands-on exhibits so kids up to 9 years can learn, create and explore - all in Palo Alto!
An icon of Los Angeles, Griffith Observatory is an amazing place to explore the universe, and see incredible views of the city! A fun place for kids to explore!
Located in the heart of Old Town Eureka, at the corner of Third and E Streets, the Clarke Historical Museum is one of the gems of the North Coast. The exhibits in the 1912 bank building show the history of Humboldt County, with emphasis on the late 1....
The Discovery Museum is a non-profit children's museum that offers interactive exhibits and thematic programs. Discovery Museum exhibits and programs promote hands-on, open-ended discovery in the areas of science, art, culture and technology. Our goa....
A complex of historic facilities and unique attractions. Widely regarded as North Americas most popular railroad museum, there is something here for everyone!
The Museum is home to the Challenger Space Program and Sacramento's only public planetarium. Inside, you will find a nature room with live animals, reptiles and insects on display. Exhibits include hands-on "exploration stations" that focus on the na....
Visit the home of weird family fun, with 2 floors with ALL NEW galleries, shows and nearly 300 unusual and fascinating exhibits!
Explore and experience the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on show in western North America! A fascinating and historic family day out in San Jose!
Discover a treasure of experiences and help us to share and inform those who have not been able to explore the sea themselves to experience the wonders of the California coast. We hope that you too will be amazed and fascinated by the wonders of Cali....
Represents history in a way the whole family can share with our awe-inspiring majestic warbirds. We have a total of 50 aircraft on display ranging from WWII to the present.
The Catalina Island Museum celebrates the Island's rich cultural heritage. Current exhibits include an award-winning exhibit featuring the romantic era of Catalina's steamships, Native Americans, a large relief map of the Island, Avalon's evolution i....
Series of engaging physical, role-play, imagination and learning settings ideal for families of kids 1 to 5 years.
See the World's Largest Pez Dispensing Machine, an example of every Pez dispenser made, unique exhibits of other classic toys and more at this museum of memorabillia! Plus Toy and Banned Toy Museums.
The Children's Museum at La Habra shows how important play is to learning. Through play, children develop skills, express creativity, discover the larger world and learn to work with others.
Dedicated to the proud era of the steam engine, complete authenticity is the hallmark of the Museum. On display is a Southern Pacific Railroad Steam Locomotive (1902-1960) and Tender. Nearby stand a 1910 Union Pacific Caboose and a modern all-steel S....
Each year the Museum serves over 300,000visitors, including students, educators, law enforcement officials, corporate professionals, and community members from the USA and around the world.
The Zimmer Childrens Museum is dedicated to teaching people about the BIG IDEAS of global citizenship, community responsibility, and cultural sensitivity. Our mission is to promote values that help make a better society through interactive learning,....
A great kids museum with plenty of hands on exhibits where kids can learn through play, in Pasadena, California!
Amazing world records to inspire, confuse and amaze right on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - it can only be Guinness!
Imagine yourself immersed in a favorite childhood tale with an 8,000-square-foot gallery showcasing Noah's Ark!
Over 100 interactive exhibits all about science in eight fun galleries, as well as always changing experiences! Science can be fun in San Diego!
The weird and the wonderful comes together over 10,000 sq ft filled with the strange, the unusual, and the unbelievable!
.The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the western United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection.
Come aboard and visit 40 different stops around Midway and learn how this immense ship operates.
The Randall Museum offers a unique haven where children and adults can explore the creative aspects of art and science and make discoveries about nature and the environment by direct participation in classes, workshops, special events, and clubs.
Celebrate... Educate... Inspire! Celebrate aviation and space flight history through preservation of significant artifacts, presentation of dynamic exhibits, and commemoration of the men and women who forged aerospace history.
My Museum is a fun role play in Monterey for inquisitive and curious kids, with role play structures, and realistic environments perfect for the imagination!
Indoor party fun with elaborate themes, as well as open play for all ages - with huge inflatables, air hockey, ping-pong and even karaoke!
FUNbelievable is indoor play fun for kids with an enormous play structure, zips and glides, toddler zone and SO much more.
Indoor open jump fun at Pump It Up Rancho Cucamonga with colorful inflatables, plus birthday parties too! Fun for kids in California who love to bounce!
Pump It Up Pleasanton is indoor bouncing fun for kids with inflatables, birthday parties and camps too!
20,000 sq ft of WILD jungle fun with this indoor playground, perfect for kids up to 12 years and parents! With play structures, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade and more!
A modern, cool indoor play and party space for kids AND adults, with slides, ball pits, bouncers, sports, and even a dance floor! Outdoor garden and cappuccino bar for parents too
Peekaboo Playland Bel Air is indoor fun for kids with soft play, inflatables, and birthday parties too! Great kids fun up to 8 yrs in Los Angeles!
A fun, safe and clean indoor play center for kids AND parents, with parties and karate classes too! Great fun for active kids in California
A fun kids gym for active kids, parent/child classes, dance, art, and birthdays! Great indoor fun!
Giggles N Hugs is a family friendly restaurant with cutting edge play for kids in Topanga, California!
16,000sq ft of FUN in Manhattan Beach with a play structure, toddler town, sports court, rock wall, ropes course, and more!
A host of fun in California for those active families, with mini golf, air hockey, bouncers, rock climbing, lazer tag and much more!
Indoor play fun for kids in the Capitola Mall in Santa Cruz, and a place to relax for parents too!
Fancy visiting the largest indoor inflatable playground in the San Fernando Valley? Well here it is!
A family friendly billiard hall with over 20 pool tables, snooker table, shuffleboard, arcades, juke box, delicious menu, lunch specials, kids birthday party packages and more. It's fun for the entire family!
Rockin Kids Play Center offers indoor play & parties for kids up to 7 years, as they develop their social & motor skills while interacting with other kids!
Modern and cool indoor play for kids AND adults in San Francisco, with 3,000sq ft of ball pits, slides, tubes, dress up, reading nooks and MORE!
Jumping Jacks is indoor bouncing fun for kids with three jump rooms, games & birthday parties too! Fun in California for active kids!
Safari run in this indoor playground, with open play, fitness classes, camps, parties and more!
Indoor kids fun "under the sea" in a playground filled with activities that will develop skills, and imagination, and fuel creativity!
An amazing jungle for an indoor play adventure in California, with slides, tunnels, ball pools and much more!
Modern and cool indoor play for kids in Redondo Beach with over 3,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor play, including dance floor, slides, tubes, books, dress up and SO much more!
A fun indoor play area perfect for kids aged 6 years and under, with a climbing structure, infant area, and lots of FUN in El Cajon!
Unique gym classes offering specially designed programs to enhance strength and coordination for kids.
Geared for kids under 6, but all ages welcome at this California indoor play center, with climbing, bouncing, and birthday parties!
A fun indoor playspace in Los Angeles for kids aged 6 months to 5 years, The Great Escape Club is a fun way for little kids to spend the day playing!
Endless indoor fun for kids AND adults in California, with slides, climbers, and bungee jumping...to name a few!
A fun indoor playground with walk in play, and a host of birthday party options for kids in Los Angeles. Family owned and operated with love!
Indoor play fun with 5 enormous jump houses, obstacles, slides, soft play and birthday parties! And awesome party palace in Laguna!
A fun eco-friendly play area for those active kids under 8.
Explore a 9,000sq ft Children's Edu-Tainment Center under 10s, with a large indoor playground for imaginative play, physical fitness and social interaction!
A beautiful and fun play area in Lomita, California, for those active and creative kids up to 8 years of age.
Indoor play with a twist - kids and adults can jump, bounce and DANCE in a night-club style environment with the latest cool lighting and sound system. Rock the day away!
Peekaboo Playland is indoor fun for kids with dress ups, ball pits, play apparatus and fun birthday party options too for infants to 8 years
A fun, playful and colorful indoor playground where kids can create, imagine, play and have fun!
Classes and programs where kids can develop strength, balance, fitness, coordination, and motor skills. Great learning and development for kids in Ventura!
Active kids under 10 can spend the day jumping and playing in this indoor fun center!
Great indoor fun with foam blasters, tip buckets, tube, slides, obstacle courses, rock climbing, toddler area, and SO much more!
A fun, huge indoor interactive playground for kids with climbing structures, rock climbing, obstacle courses, barrels, tubes and more!
Fun indoor play center for kids of all ages, with inflatables, obstacle courses, bouncers, video games, and lots of fun! Open play by appt only Tuesdays and Thursdays, and often Friday afternoons.
Jungle Party House is a fun indoor play center with jungle gym, bounce houses, arts and crafts, karaoke and more!
3,000 sq ft of charming indoor play space in the historic Mission Street area, with a giant maze, bouncers, playhouse and baby fun space, suited for kids under 5 years
Rockin' Kids Burbank is a fun, safe and bright indoor play center for kids to play, imagine and create!
A fun, colorful and magical indoor playground for kids of all ages to enjoy in Pasadena, California!
A fun indoor play area for kids 6 months to 6 years to discover their imagination, dress up and play!
Jump arenas, foam cube pits, dodgeball and trampoline fun at the Santa Ana trampoline park, perfect for those families with endless energy!
Active kids over 5 years can enjoy this fully immersive laser tag experience, where you try and complete your missions in a blacklit maze!
River Journey Adventures has been providing fun family rafting trips and raft/kayak rentals for over 26 years. These trips are perfect for families looking to have a great experience in the outdoors. Great for ages 5 and up.
A fun, action packed high tech, live action laser game played in a themed arena where special effects, fog, laser beams; pulse-pumping music and other players create an exciting, entertaining adventure!
A very family friendly ice rink for simple skating fun, that also offer classes in figure skating, ice hockey and youth league.
Cloud 10 Jump Club is an indoor trampoline club for active kids of all ages to just go and BOUNCE!
Ready for the Ultimate Laser Adventure? Active kids will love this laser tag experience where combat style play and teamwork help complete those missions!
A great, exciting and very wet day out for the whole family with white water rafting down the beautiful Kern River, as well as other adrenaline packed activities.
The perfect way to explore San Francisco is on a bicycle, and Bike and Roll offers guided and self-guided tours for all ages so great for those active little ones in the family!
An indoor trampoline park offering open jump time, aerial and physical training, trampoline dodgeball and fitness classes. The younger kids' bounce house is supervised by staff too.
From bumper cars, to pirate rides, tree house fun, teddy bear factory, batting cages, mini golf and go-karts, it really is the works at this family fun center great for active kids!
Rollercoasters, bumper boats, slides, mini golf, batting cages and so much more family fun waiting in Sacramento, great fun for those active kids!
Play with the most advanced laser tag kit at Laser Quest, where kids can enjoy combat style fun in a large, multi-level arena with special lighting, fog and heart pounding music!
Over 7,000 feet of wall to wall trampolines with angled edges for bounce back, plus diving foam pit, bounce boards and trampoline dodgeball.
An adventurous playground of miniature golf, go-karts, arcade, batting cages and much more for the entire family.
Boomers offers a host of fun for kids in San Diego with mini golf, batting cages, bumper boats, train ride, go kart track, laser tag & kiddie rides!
Kids as young as 3 years can experience the thrill of flying in Sacramento, with this soaring attraction for active and adventurous kids and families!
Bouncing fun at Sky Zone with trampolines, dodgeball, foam pits, and lots more for those active kids in Riverside!
Bike and boat rentals for those active families who want to enjoy Irvine Park!
Alien themed laser tag in a 5,000 sq foot multi-level arena! Music, thematic props, light and color... great fun for active kids in San Marcos over 7 years!
Spend a wonderful day with your family on the Stanislaus River with Sunshine Rafting Adventures. These trips are great for families with children 5 and older!
Great fun for those active kids in Santa Maria, with Go Karts, Mini Golf, Rock Wall, Bumper Boats, and SO much more!
Bouncing fun in Dublin with a Trampoline Basketball Court, Trampoline Dodgeball Zone, open Jump Arena and a soft foam pit!
10,000 sq feet of trampoline fun for active kids in California, with dodge ball, basketball, a rock climbing wall and more!
A fun urban indoor playground with trampolines, rock walls and interactive fun! Great for those active and creative kids in San Diego!
Boomers! Upland is a family entertainment center: miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, a game room and lots of kiddie rides too!
17,00 square feet of trampolines, climbing challenges, basketball hoops, dodgeball courts, and a foam pit! Great fun for active kids in Bakersfield!
Great fun for active kids in Fresno with batting cages, bumper boats, mini gold, race tracks, ropes course and more!
Bruise-less, mess-less Laser Tag where the family can play against each other in the 6500 sq ft, two story arena!
A fun, colorful and safe indoor gym for those active kids of all ages - located in California with open play, classes and birthday parties.
Skate Park in Oceanside just for skateboarders, open in daylight hours and fun for active kids
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To fly?....Well....okay then!
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels of climber from absolute beginner upwards to give it a go. Offers after school and summer rock climbing programs for kids, plus teen climbing program, private coaching and overnighters.
Amazing white water adventures on the Kern River with these fun tours through the California wilderness!
SB Raceway is the Inland Empire's premier indoor go-karting experience. Good clean, family activities and fun. Enjoy Cosmic Karting every Saturday night! Kids 8-15 yrs old can race Saturdays from 5 to 8pm, then from 8pm to midnight everyone over 1....
Traditional golf course to a modern standard, offering basic play, tournaments, lessons, and groups, all on attractively landscaped Par 3 holes. Family friendly.
Get creative with this arts and crafts studio where kids can paint pre-made pottery in any way they like!
Create your own ceramic pieces with pre-made ceramics. Kids just pick the colors and off they go! Painting fun in Calabasas for the family
A fun, creative and interactive space in Oakland, California where kids can get creative, and not only learn about art, but MAKE it!
Open studios and classes for all those creative bodies, with play spaces, painting, arts and crafts, as well as singing, yoga and storytelling.
Art fun with classes and drop in sessions for kids up to 12 years in this creative day option for the family!
Bring out the artist in you as you paint your own pottery and get creative!
View over a million fish in all stages of development at the San Joaquin Fish Hatchery. Watch them jump & feed them too!
Over 60 acres of park fun in Pasadena, with sporting areas, playgrounds, and picnic areas
A unique 127 acre botanical garden and historical site in Los Angeles, with impressive plant collections from all over the world, including many rare and endangered species!
Step back in time over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic Petrified Forest featuring redwood giants in beautiful California wine country
Kids can experience the magic of this hidden redwood forest whose 1,830 acres are ready to be explored - an amazing natural wonder in California for the family to enjoy.
A fun park with a carnival, museum, formal gardens, softball fields, water play features, horseshoe pits, several children’s playgrounds and an 18 hole disc golf course! Phew!
Come visit the show of California's Old Faithful Geyser, a spectacular, nature-directed performance. The stage, walled by thick bamboo and plumed pampas grass, appears as an innocent pool of shallow water until time for the major attraction.
One of Santa Barbara's oldest parks, featuring Kids World - an 8,000sq foot castle playground!
An astonishing diversity of wildlife can be seen at this shoreline park under development just south of Oakland International Airport. Marsh hawks, black-shouldered kites, red-tailed hawks, and shorebirds abound. Views of the Bay are spectacular.
Attractions on offer include pumpkin patches, hay and corn mazes, petting zoos, candy making, play areas, nature trails, pony rides, arts and craft activity stands, scavenger hunts and even a miniature train ride, pioneer museum and family play park.
There's so much to do for all ages. Has an old-town feel. Nicely shaded. Stroller/wheel chair friendly. The park is huge and everything is nicely spread out. Friendly staff. This is a great place to take the family or just enjoy a quiet aftern....
One of the most popular beaches on the West Coast, this Californian beach is perfect for water sports, beach fun and family adventure!
Contains 6 miles of trails in 30 to 90 minute loops as well as longer hikes on trails that extend into surrounding parks. Free Discovery Pack available for kids, plus public programming at the visitor centres.
A great outdoor day out in California that preserves some of the vanishing cultural landscape of that iconic citrus industry.
An amazing family day out in nature at the 1,500 acres Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, with trails, wildlife, and a nature center.
40 acres in the foothills of the Box Springs Mountains await, with scenic trails and beautiful gardens
A popular Riverside park with tennis courts, fishing, bowling, BBQS and pedal boats!
A beautiful Japanese garden in San Diego designed to inspire and educate on Japanese culture and community legacy.
Enchanting gardens for the nature loving family featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more.
Big Basin Redwoods is California's OLDEST state park, with ancient redwoods as old as 2,000 years! Hiking, biking, camping & more outdoor fun
Giant trees up to 285 feet tall and 16 feet wide, plus nature centre, hiking, biking, fishing and more.
A long and simple sandy beach which stretches from the Boardwalk to the Santa Cruz Harbor. Good for sandcastling, shallow paddling and traditional beach days.
A fun family park in Bakersfield with great grass space, sporting activities, picnic areas, and a spray park over summer!
A fun family park in Bakersfield perfect for those sunny days, with play areas and sporting fun
Outdoor fun in nature in Long Beach! With fishing lakes, archery, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a nature center!
Flagship Cruise & Events offer two types of whale watching experiences in San Diego that will give you an experience of a lifetime!
Self-guided trails through 100 acres of beautiful Californian nature, with wildlife and learning opportunities for the kids!
Singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6 million acre park. A visit to its canyons, mountains and mesas will reveal long-abandoned mines, homesteads, and rock-walled military....
Enjoy the most spectacular nature filled with incredible trees that have been around for centuries in this California National Park!
Enjoy a walk along the nature trail, explore wildlife, or discover exhibits of local plants, animals, geology and history.
One of the most iconic national parks in the country, Yosemite National Park has hiking, biking, wildlife and camping. Spectacular family fun!
Each year thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo Beach, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees at Pismo ....
Beach fun blessed with 3.5 miles of broad sandy coastline and more than 340 days of sunshine per year, with swimming, volleyball, surfing and more!
This park is home to a variety of landscapes that occur at elevations from 200 to 2000 feet. From the willow covered banks of the Carmel River through the cottonwood-sycamore stands of the old floodplain, the trails ascend steeply.
Experience the unique environment in this San Francisco Bay salt marsh, with an interpretive center, family programs and nature!
We are an 8/10ths of a mile groomed interpretive trail through the awe-inspiring Redwoods of Northern California. Part of the trail (The Trail of Tall Tales)is devoted to the myth and mythology of Paul Bunyan, America's larger-than-life logger from t....
The mission of the North Coast Nature Center is to make a connection between people and animals in order to inspire environmental stewardship. The North Coast Nature Center is a hands on, discovery museum featuring animals native to the northern coas....
An enlightening tour, botanical gardens, wilderness park, nature preserve with more features and angle than one would expect.
Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area located in Huntington Beach, California. Situated within Huntington Central Park, the nature center is not only a sanctuary for the local wildlife, but it is also a haven for the residents and visitors....
Six Rivers National Forest is over a million acres of beautiful National Forest with activities, wildlife, rivers, and even white water rafting!
Zamora Park is a five acre park space with adventure playground and a great wading pool to cool off in.
This 184-acre natural park is located at the base of Mt. Wilson. There are five miles of nature trails and also an equestrian trail. The canyon is very lush and has beautiful displays of local flora and fauna.
A beautiful day out in nature with gardens from all across the world that the family can enjoy in Thousand Oaks
Liberty Park is a popular park in Westminster with a skate park, basketball court and kids play area
Offers everything from colorful displays to thunderous waves. The garden also includes a large model railroad, a fairy village and a "quail trail" just for children.
A 16,600 acre haven for wildlife, including shorebirds, fish, turtles, toads, snakes, among a variety of landscapes. Stunning California nature waiting to be explored.
Beautiful gardens with year round blooms, with plants unchanged from the age of the dinosaurs, and train rides too!
San Diego Botanic Gardens feature globally themed gardens, plus 2 specific children's gardens with interactive displays!
An iconic park in Los Angeles, Griffith Park is the great outdoors at your fingertips, with hiking, camping, horseback riding, and more.
Get back to nature with a swim in this beautiful and lifeguarded lagoon in this California park lake, with tennis courts, playground, walking/jogging trails and more!
A Compton park spanning 4 acres, Wilson Park boasts a popular skate park and kids playground,
Monterey Whale Watching has been in the cruise business for over 30 years. We are the coastal leader in narrated bay and ocean tours, specializing in whales, sea, and shore wildlife. We offer safe, fun and educational trips for everyone to enjoy!
Step beyond the red carpet. Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the Home of the Academy Awards. Good idea for family place to visit if you're looking for fun things to do in Los Angeles with kids.
San Francisco Duck Tours - Experience San Francisco's newest attraction and a better way to see San Francisco, on board one of DUKW's, (we call 'em Ducks!) an original, refurbished World War II Amphibious landing craft.
Memorable fishing and breathtaking whale watching experiences for the whole family in Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline!
Scenic coastal horseback tours in historical Andrew Molera State Park. A coastal paradise with flower-studded meadows, enduring Redwood groves, translucent streams and secluded beaches. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for....
Glide With the Original San Francisco Segway Tour Company- Since 2004 More fun than walking, more eco-friendly than driving -- the Segway is the best way to see San Francisco's Waterfront or Golden Gate Park. Segways are easy to learn and fun to ri....
Experience the best in San Francisco Sailing on the beautiful San Francisco Bay with Adventure Cat Sailing Charters. Our legendary sunset sails and relaxing afternoon Bay cruises are the perfect way to see the breathtaking San Francisco cityscape and....
Whale watching with a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be right next to these gentle giants and fun for people of all ages. The Sea Hawk is Coast Guard Certified for 30 passengers and we take up to 3 trips per day. School field trips, and ....
45 of your favorite Hollywood Star Homes! From the stars of yesterday to the mega-stars of today, everyone is sure to see their favorites. Visit the filming locations of Entourage, Charlie's Angels, Get Shorty and Beverly Hills Cop and many MORE.
Why not visit the Jelly Belly factory tour and take a look at how Jelly Belly's are made! A colorful day out in California!
An exciting day out for kids, and those kids at heart where you get to travel through the beautiful sights of San Francisco in a 1955 Mack Fire Engine! How cool is that!?
See behind the scenes, and INTO the scenes, of your favourite movies at the worlds largest busiest motion picture and television studio.
Incredible family experience of witnessing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat.
We offer 2.5 hour whale watching excursions as well as a full 5 to 6 hr fishing excursions out of Newport Beach, CA. Davey.
Great walking food tours in Pasadena and Los Angeles! A tasty day out for kids with history, food and treats!
Enjoy a guided and narrated your of San Diego Harbour with a twist on these speed boat adventures!
Strictly for the over 12s but super fun for big kids, learn to control your Segway and then follow the guide of your chosen tour and enjoy!
A fun and relaxing way to spend a few hours with beautiful horses and spectacular views in Los Angeles with Sunset Ranch!
See how one family manages the entire farm and turns the goat milk into cheese, ice cream, body lotions, soap and other products. Tour gives best access.
Blue & Gold Fleet, the Bay Area's premier provider of Bay Cruise, Ferry Service and Motorcoach Tours, is located at PIER 39 in San Francisco. The famous one-hour Bay Cruise sails along the City's waterfront, past the PIER 39 sea lions, under the Gold....
Whether you would like an introduction to the area, an alternative to attractions youâve already seen or an exciting rainy day option, Monterey Movie Tours® is your ticket to a star-studded getaway! This fascinating two-tours-in-one outing features b....
Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting the Bay. Monterey
Take the Sony Pictures Studios Tour and step back into a legendary time. Located on one of the world's most famous studio lots, our walking tour gives you a rare glimpse of old Hollywood's glory days and an insider's view of a state-of-the-art motion....
It's family treasure hunt time in San Francisco! Scour the city to find clues and complete your adventure, using tours designed especially for families.
Ghost tours...submarine tours...history tours...all on that infamous ship The Queen Mary!
Harbor Breeze Cruises has been providing public Whale Watching, Worldport, and charter cruises for over 18 years in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Our experienced Captains provide a comprehensive narration about the characteristics of each ....
Welcome to Sonoma TrainTown ~ "The Most Well-Developed Scale Railroad in the Americas!" Whether you're an over-sophisticated or under-sophisticated train enthusiast, make tracks to Sonoma TrainTown and spend a day in the heart of Wine Country riding ....
Highly esteemed karting facility with slick rack and super track for older guests and refreshingly a great range of options for the smaller people: Kiddie Track, Bumper Cars and Mini Indy.
Explore the city using it's iconic Cable Cars and Street Line, complete with the traditional poles on the outside that braver passengers can ride hanging on to!
Offering a series of local tours and cruises with a variety of destinations and durations to select from to suit. Multi lingual audio tour provided and wildlife spotting on board has included pelicans and sea lions, harbour dolphins and whales.
Explore 40 miles of railroad through the mountains of Northern California! Choo Choo!
Enjoy train rides on vintage locomotives in historic Fillmore, with weekend scenic trips, and special themed rides throughout the year!
We operate our 7" gauge model trains for the general public to ride from 11 am - 3 pm every Sunday (weather permitting). except for the Sunday before Memorial Day and the first Sunday in October. The gate is open from 10:45 am to 3 pm. Train rides be....
High standard indoor karting for those over 48". Arrive and Drive available.
At 27,000 sq. ft., the museum is the largest indoor model railroad display in the world. The individual HO and N scale layouts are among largest of their type. Construction of the model railroads is accomplished by volunteer club members (approximate....
Welcome to the Golden Gate Railroad Museum (GGRM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of steam and passenger railroad equipment, and the interpretation of railroad history in the San Francisco Bay Area.
See California's towering redwood forests from two historic railroads on your next visit to the San Francisco or Monterey Bay Areas. Travel by steam train up a narrow-gauge track through the Big Trees to Bear Mountain or by beach train down the sceni....
High standard indoor karting for over 48". Arrive and Drive available.
Cars depart at least every half hour from 10 a.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. weekends and holiday periods. Last car up is 8 p.m. with the last car down at 9:45 p.m.
The South Coast Railroad Museum at Goleta Depot is dedicated to the history, technology, and adventure of railroading.
Explore incredible natural formations deep underground with California Caverns! A number of tours are offered so the family can explore some amazing and fascinating wonders!
Underground adventure in Moaning Cavern, with a space so large it can hold the Statue of Liberty! Tours for the whole family to enjoy in California
A seasonal cavern less explored than others, but with incredible underground formations! A great show case located in the Sequoia National Monument, explore with a 45 minute walking tour
Guided tours can take you round this underground natural wonder in California. Great for those slightly older kids who love adventure!
Underground adventures with an vast array of stunning formations including huge swathes of rare helictite crystals, explorable by tour for several age ranges.
Public ice skating sessions, as well as classes, figure skating and hockey at this indoor ice skating rink in Pasadena!
Lots of snow related activities for the family. It's no fluke that famlies always find themselves smiling, laughing and having more fun at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort.
Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 4yrs and offering 35% green runs; plus tubing with passenger capacity, beginner friendly terrain training park, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
It's snow time! Fun snow sports including skiing, snowboarding and tubing, plus ice skating and small kids' fun and development zones. A great family day out on the slopes!
Skiing and snowboarding lessons and open routes catering to all ages and abilities; snow tubing; mountain gondola; ski bikes and a host of summer activities.
Skiing and snowboarding with limited green runs but plenty of intermediate, with a special kids only training area with it's own lift service. Cross country and snowshoe centre available.
A snow loving families dream day out! Ski and snowboard lessons, as well as a kiddies' tubing and play park, trick development area, air gondola and interpretive centre.
ffers a combination of 3D visuals, wind machines, strobe lights, rapid motions seats and everyone gets a personal high tech laser blaster and you yourselves take on the enemies in the show, as you compete with the whole theatre for the highest score!
Hilarious, spontaneous, interactive improv comedy for all ages. It’s comedy played as a sport. Hi energy family fun in Sacramento!
Modern, spacious, high tech ten pin bowling, with games arcade and diner on site. Family friendly features and great music.
Outside attractions include bumper boats, go karting and miniature golf course. Indoor fun includes laser tag combat play and family laser maze puzzle game.
Petting zoo plus a few larger animals, carousel, parent child pony care sessions and the classic pony rides.
Giant slides, classic bounce houses, obstacle courses, and open play space...must be San Diego's Inflatable World!
Mini golf, thrill rides, a raceway, bumper boats, and even an express train at Golf N Stuff in Norwalk, where kids fun keeps going all day long!
This vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude.
Miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, video arcades...yes please! Great family fun.
Great family fun at Boomers with mini golf, go-karts, bumper boats, catting cages, and a kids county fair!
Can you solve the mystery of the escape rooms? Fun cooperative teamwork in a safe and fun environment.
Teaching Kids To Fish is a great not-for-profit organization that benefits kids less fortunate, by giving them the opportunity to learn how to fish and how to respect our environment
Entertainment includes laser tag, go karting, mini golf, bumper boats and gamer arcade.
Embark on a fun, challenging and educational virtual scavenger hunt around the city of San Francisco!
The Pier boasts modern and classic rides, aquarium, public trapeze school, theme park, arcade and loads of retail and refreshment.
Mini golf fun open to the public in this Californian resort grounds, with arcade and air hockey too!
Since 1959, Fairytale Town has been a treasured place of laughter, memories, learning and family fun!
Fun scavenger hunts that you can download onto your phone, and try and save the city from outbreaks as you make your way around Los Angeles!
Super fun 3D glow in the dark mini golf, along with an XBOX gaming center, AND virtual reality cafe! Great indoor fun for kids in Riverside!
Experience the marvellous, the eccentric and the baffling at this mystery house in San Jose! Spooky and strange family fun!
A farm-tastic 5 acre outdoor classroom where kids can observe, garden and explore with over 100 farm animals.
Live actor shows, 200 years of history, 360 degree sets and a boat ride give kids the ultimate storytelling experience!
Offers culinary education covering a wide range of cooking techniques, along with safe food handling, etiquette and nutrition.
Two mini golf courses, an arcade, and even waterslides - a host of kids fun in San Jose!
The whole family has to work together within 45 minutes to solve puzzles, dechiper codes and escape these Sacramento Escape Rooms!
For 8 years and under this is a great selection of 6 individually themed areas to stimulate kids' minds and bodies, plus organised activities, summer camps and more.
18 hole Minature Golf Course, Hwy 66 Bowling, 900ft Family Go-Kart Track, Lazer Tag, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, Full Throttle Raceway and plenty of video games too!
Great family fun in Muriettta where you can race, splash, play, win, climb, spin, zap, putt, ride, celebrate and much more. There's something for everyone!
Mulligan Family Fun Center Torrance is filled with fun activities including laser tag, mini golf, arcade, rock wall, and more!
Features include train ride, carousel, pony rides, petting farm, ride on toys and more. Every weekend spring through autumn there are also magic shows and live music performances outside, plus a craft fair.
Great family fun across 7 acres with Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Lazer Tag, Rock Climbing Wall, Arcade Games, Batting Cages & more!
It's the pirates life with a two story 18 hole mini golf course, and arcades too! Part of Santa Cruz' Beach Boardwalk!
Take a self guided walking tour of this charming working farm and explore the berry fields and apple orchards.
Explore this enchanted forest with magical pathways leading to fun attractions and rides in this fun kiddie amusement park for al ages!
Visit one of San Francisco's Premier Bay Attractions - a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 12 restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages!
An award winning 7500 square feet of intriguing, astounding and interactive inventions, gadgets and experiments to help kids lean through play!
A small admission fee then over 25 free games to play, plus an additional 7,000 sq feet of other fun nickel games! Arcade fun in California!
Take on one of the largest mini golf courses in the country, with fastcar raceways, laser tag, bumper boats and arcade too! Lots of great family fun at Golfland!
The longest snow tube runs in the Southern California, serviced by a Magic Carpet uphill lift that eliminates the effort. Thrilling downhill twists and turns!
A fun family oriented fun park with bumper boats, mini golf, raceway, and that very thrilling screamer ride!
Kids fun in Sherman Oaks with mini golf, batting cages, and an arcade. Perfect for those sunny days with those adventurous kids!
Animals to explore, Fall Harvest Festivals, pick your own produce and a farm market - great family farm fun in California!
Bring the family out to see the alpacas, chickens, pygmy goats, and sheep at this fun farm, with fruit pickig and farm market!
Three fun mini golf courses in Milpitas, with fun themes from the Old West to Castles, as well as an arcade, bumper cars and lazer maze!
48 bowling lanes, plus cosmic bowling and leagues in Manteca, with batting cages and arcade too!
It's fun for the whole family at Scandia with mini golf, arcade, laser tag, batting cages, raceway, water boats, and more!
Mini Golf at Golfland USA is more than just playing "a round" - here there are 18 holes of fun mini golf with an arcade too!
Features up here include ice skating and bowling facilities, children's carousel and a child sized labrynth. They offer 2 adventure play areas, one with interactive water features the other with 25ft tube slide, sand play and giant xylophone.
Two unique mini golf courses in Castro Valley, perfect for the hole family to try and get that hole in one!
Consists of one Olympic size rink, one National Hockey League size rink, and a unique studio rink with state-of-the-art sound and light systems, birthday party rooms, plus virtual reality and video games room! Now also offering bumper cars on ice!
A fun 12 minute ride through the 477 acre Irvine Park in California on a one-third scale train for the whole family!
Enjoy your California dinner surrounded by pirates, stunts, musical numbers and amazing wonders that the whole family will enjoy!
A thrilling high-speed rocket boat adventure across San Francisco Bay!
Join Merlin on a quest to escape at this Los Angeles based Escape Room - for up to 7 people!
Embark on a fun, challenging and educational virtual scavenger hunt around the bright lights of Hollywood!
Ghost Golf Concord is not your typical mini golf, set in a haunted graveyard with every hole featuring an animated surprise! Concord golf fun for all!
It's all about the robots here where you can build your own, then battle them in an arena!
Interactive fun with Space, Paleontology, Natural Science, Music, Electricity, Magnets and Native American artifacts, as well as live exhibits.
Visit a strange, gravitational anomaly in the redwood forests, where perceptions are changed and the laws of gravity are questioned!
The family friendly resort that offers 20 different cabins which range in size from cozy, to large lodges perfect for family gatherings, as well as fun outdoor recreation activities.
A family friendly campground on Mission Bay, with a pool, marina, watercraft rentals and much more!
A family campground in a stunning location, along the pristine Big Sur River. With forest and water fun, with tent, cabin or RV camping
Beautiful family campground near Yosemite National Park, with cabins, yurts, tents, and a petting farm!
Easily accessible from many famous sights, Malibu RV Park is a great base to explore Southern California with the family, for a relaxed or adventurous time away together!
A nature filled option for your trips away - Green Acres RV Park in the stunning Sacramento Valley offers a quiet spot to indulge in nature and its local activities.
A beautiful river excursion awaits you at Klamath River RV Park located near the stunning California National Redwoods Park. A beautifully nature filled family trip.
Over 27 acres with 150 choice sites, including lakefront camping and stunning hillside views. Fishing, heated pool, spa, and more!
A secluded pirate themed RV and camping oasis in the Moabi Regional Park
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