Family days out in California
There are so many fun places to go with kids in California - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres - just take a look below, plenty of things to do with the children in CA.
Aquarium Of The Bay(0km)
San Francisco
Aquarium Of The BaySee.Touch.Discover.Learn.Discover what lies beneath the waves of San Francisco Bay.Journey through crystal filled tunnels filled with 20,000 aquatic animals. Touch Sharks, rays and sea stars. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in CA.
Pier 39(0km)
San Francisco
Pier 39There is something for everyone at PIER 39, San Francisco's Premier Bay Attraction, a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 12 Bay view restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages including, our world-renowned sea lions, street performers and..
Bay Quackers Duck Tours(0km)
San Francisco
Bay Quackers Duck ToursSan 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.
Blue and Gold Fleet Boat Tours(0km)
San Francisco
Blue and Gold Fleet Boat ToursBlue & 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 Golden Gate Bridge, by..
Ripley's Believe It or not Museum(0km)
San Francisco
Ripley's Believe It or not MuseumTwo floors and over 10,000 square feet filled with the strange, the unusual, and the unbelievable! See in person the incredible "Believe It or Nots" you've read about in the Ripley books and cartoons and seen on television.
Bike And Roll(0km)
San Francisco
Bike And RollThe perfect way to explore San Francisco is on a bike. Bike and Roll supplies free maps for its many self-guided tours, along with supplies, equipment and all the assistance you will need to explore San Francisco on your own or with your family and friends.
San Francisco Fire Engine Tours (0km)
San Francisco
San Francisco Fire Engine Tours Looking for something different and exciting to do. San Francisco's Fun and Only Spectacular Big Red Shiny Mack Fire Engine The RED HOT way to tour the Bay !
Segway San Francisco Electric Tour (1km)
San Francisco
Segway San Francisco Electric Tour Glide With the Original San Francisco & Sausalito Segway Tour Company- Since 2004
More fun than walking, more eco-friendly than driving -- the Segway is the best way to see San Francisco or Sausalito!
The Cartoon Museum(2km)
San Francisco
The Cartoon Museum.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.
Alcatraz Island(2km)
San Francisco
Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes. Rich in history, there is..
Exploratorium(2km)
San Francisco
ExploratoriumThe 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 discoveries!
San Francisco Children's Art Center (2km)
San Francisco
San Francisco Children's Art Center We offer a full range of classes in our Fort Mason studio, for children ages 22 months to 12 years of age. Classes begin for two year olds and preschoolers, as well as an adult/child class for toddlers and their caregivers.
Zeum (3km)
San Francisco
Zeum Zeum is a non-profit multimedia arts and technology museum with a mission to foster creativity and innovation in young people of all backgrounds, communities and learning styles.By providing hands-on experiences in four core creative processes (animation, sound and video..
California Academy Of Sciences(5km)
San Francisco
California Academy Of SciencesWhatever your interests, the new Academy is designed to engage and inspire like no other museum on the planet. Not only is the building, itself, a stunning architectural achievement but the new Academy contains multiple venues, hundreds of unique exhibits and nearly 40,000..
The Purple Crayon (5km)
San Francisco
The Purple Crayon 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 Randall Museum(5km)
San Francisco
The Randall MuseumThe 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.
San Francisco Zoo(10km)
San Francisco
San Francisco ZooAt the San Francisco Zoo, it's our mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action. Great idea if you're looking for places to go with kids in California.
Bay Area Discovery Museum(13km)
Sausalito
Bay Area Discovery MuseumThe Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor facility at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, serving over 300,000 visitors per year on its 7.5 acre Sausalito campus. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in California
Crab Cove Visitor Center(14km)
Alameda
Crab Cove Visitor CenterCrab 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, build a crab from the..
Children's Fairyland(15km)
Oakland
Children's FairylandThis 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. For 50 years Bay Area families have turned here for wholesome family fun.
Habitot Childrens Discovery Museum(15km)
Berkeley
Habitot Childrens Discovery MuseumHabitot Children's Museum is the East Bay's award-winning hands-on discovery museum for young children, recently nominated 'Best Museum 'in the Bay Area in Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect.com's 2009 Parents' Pick Awards.
Hall Of Health(15km)
Berkeley
Hall Of Healthhe philosophy of the Hall of Health is that health and human biology go hand in hand: an understanding of how the body works provides a meaningful context for all of the practices that promote good health. More than 350,000 visitors of all ages have used the Hall\'s..
Redwood Regional Park(20km)
Oakland
Redwood Regional ParkOn Redwood Road, just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland, is a hidden redwood forest whose peaceful groves give little evidence of its bustling past.
Chabot Space and Science Center(20km)
Oakland
Chabot Space and Science CenterChabot 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 public can imagine,..
The Golden Gate Bridge(21km)
San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay onto the Pacific Ocean. As part of both US Highway 101 and State Route 1, it connects the city of San Francisco on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County.
The..
Oakland Zoo(22km)
Oakland
Oakland ZooThe Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. Founded in 1922 by Henry Snow, the Zoo has been located in its current Knowland Park location since 1936. Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at..
Oyster Bay(24km)
San Leandro
Oyster BayAn 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.
Burlingame Pez Memorabilia Museum(26km)
Burlingam
Burlingame Pez Memorabilia MuseumSee the worlds largest Pez and more at this museum of memorabillia!
Golden Tee Golfland(30km)
Castro Valley
Golden Tee GolflandIs golfing your style? Try your skills on one of our golf courses.Golden Tee is home of the hottest cutting edge games like Tekken 5 DR, Drum Mania V4, Guitar Freaks v4,Initial D 4 Mario Cart 2, DDR Super Nova 2, Deal Or No Deal AND MORE!
Golden Gate Railroad Museum(39km)
Redwood City
Golden Gate Railroad MuseumWelcome 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.
Waterworld(39km)
Concord
WaterworldThis massive 20,000-square-foot activity pool features seven family slides, the lily pad walk and the Dragon's Tail slide complex! Life jackets are also provided free of charge for this attraction.
Pixieland Amusement Park(41km)
Concord
Pixieland Amusement ParkThis is a small amusement park that is perfect for young kids. They have rides ~ about 10 of them or so that are geared towards the younger ones. There are only about 10 or so, so it is a place that you can go and hang out for a few hours.
Kids Castle Indoor Fun Center (44km)
Newark
Kids Castle Indoor Fun Center Fun indoor play center for younger kids.
Sunoma Traintown(55km)
Sonoma
Sunoma TraintownWelcome 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 on "grand" scale trains...
Antioch Waterpark(57km)
Antioch
Antioch WaterparkAntioch features a small municipal water park with five water slides. The park is very reasonably priced. Private hire is also availabe.
Golf N Games Family Fun Center(57km)
Antioch
Golf N Games Family Fun CenterGolf N Games Family Fun Center is the place to be for Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Birthdays, Arcades, Video Games, Batting Cages and good old fashion family fun.
Golfland USA(60km)
Sunnyvale
Golfland USAMini Golf at Golfland USA is more than just playing "a round" If golfing is your style, then try one of our two 18 hole miniature golf courses.
Western Railway Museum (60km)
Suisun City
Western Railway Museum A rare opportunity to experience California as it was 100 years ago. Take an electric train trip through the peaceful, picturesque Montezuma Hills over the original historic main line of the Sacramento Northern Railway.
Golfland(61km)
Milpitas
GolflandYou have NOT played mini-golf until youâve played at Milpitas⦠three beautiful courses in a lush setting offer a challenge and a wacky good time! You have NOT played mini-golf until youâve played at Milpitas⦠three beautiful courses in a lush setting offer a challenge and..
Adventure Cat Sailing Tours(61km)
Napa
Adventure Cat Sailing ToursExperience 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 San Francisco's top..
Califonias Great America(63km)
Santa Clara
Califonias Great AmericaGreat America is Northern California's favorite place for family fun and thrills starring your kids' favorite Nickelodeon characters, and the most family rides in the Bay Area.
Scandia Family Fun Centre(64km)
Fairfield
Scandia Family Fun CentreScandia Family Center is nine acres of entertainment for the entire family. We feature two award winning miniature golf courses, state-of-the-art Lasertron Lasertag arena, lil' indy raceway go karts, waterbugs, rock wall and extreme air bounce, baseball batting cages,..
Jelly Belly Candy Tour(65km)
Fairfield
Jelly Belly Candy TourStep into our factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or pineapple, whatever is being cooked up that day. A visit to our candy making factory in Fairfield, Calif., located about an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is a sugary delight.
During the..
Childrens Discovery Museum(68km)
San Jose
Childrens Discovery MuseumVisit Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose where you can expect to test, crank, listen, prod and tinker. One of the largest museums of its kind in the nation, CDM's 150 interactive exhibits lead visitors to explore, understand and enjoy the world in which they live.
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum(68km)
San Jose
The Rosicrucian Egyptian MuseumThe Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States -- including objects from pre dynastic times through Egypt's early Islamic era.
Happy Hollow Zoo(68km)
San Jose
Happy Hollow ZooHappy Hollow Park & Zoo is a fun place for the whole family. It is divided into 2 main sections; a zoo and an amusement park. The zoo has many different animals to see: a hippo, jaguars, meerkats, lemurs, wallabies and more. There is a petting zoo with a zebu, goats,..
The Tech Museum of Innovation(69km)
San Jose
The Tech Museum of InnovationThe Tech is singularly focused on inspiring the innovator in everyone it reaches. Truly hands-on and interactive exhibits, divided among themed galleries, offer guests a truly memorable experience.
Cucina Bambini (Kids Cooking)(72km)
San Jose
Cucina Bambini (Kids Cooking)We offer culinary education covering a wide range of cooking techniques, along with safe food handling, etiquette and nutrition. We provide a fun and relaxed environment where children will build confidence and be encouraged to use their creativity in the kitchen. They'll..
Raging Waters (75km)
San Jose
Raging Waters Raging Waters San Jose, Northern California 's Largest Waterpark, offers 23-acres and millions of gallons of family fun and attractions, including the newest ride Dragon's Den. Raging Waters features thrilling high-speed slides, and family attractions like the..
Safari West(77km)
Santa Rosa
Safari WestThe natural world awaits you...
Faster is not always better. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, instant communication and instant gratification, Safari West stands as a tangible testament to the joy of the natural world, where the pace of life is dictated..
Golfland(80km)
San Jose
GolflandGolf Land is one of the only true gaming arcades left in the Bay Area. Unlike Chuck E. Cheese and most mini golf establishments, Milpitas Golf Land is sure to provide family entertainment while not compromising its appeal to older teens and kids.
Pacific Coast Air Museum (81km)
Santa Rosa
Pacific Coast Air Museum 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.
Roaring Camp Railroads (87km)
Felton
Roaring Camp Railroads 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 scenic San Lorenzo River
Petrified Forest(89km)
Calistoga
Petrified ForestStep back in Time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country
Sharpsteen Museum Association (89km)
Calistoga
Sharpsteen Museum Association 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.
Old Faithful Geyser of California (89km)
Calistoga
Old Faithful Geyser of California 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.
The Mystery Spot(95km)
Santa Cruz
The Mystery SpotThe Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. It is a circular area of effect around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter. Within the Mystery Spot you will be stunned as your perceptions of the laws of..
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk(95km)
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkThe Boardwalk's roots go back to 1865, when John Leibrandt opened a public bathhouse near the mouth of the San Lorenzo River. Other bathhouses followed and scores of tourists began visiting Santa Cruz to enjoy the highly-touted natural medicine of bathing in salt water...
The Casino Arcade(95km)
Santa Cruz
The Casino ArcadeWhether youâre looking for the latest games like Dance Dance Revolution, Sky Target Flight Simulator, San Francisco Rush Driving or the interactive experience of Daytona USA Racing, weâve got you covered.
Neptunes Kingdom(95km)
Santa Cruz
Neptunes KingdomWatch out for pirates as you play through on the Buccaneer Bay two-story 18-hole miniature golf course. Test your skills inside Smuggler's Arcade playing video games and pinball.
Children's Museum of Stockton(98km)
Stockton
Children's Museum of StocktonThe 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!
Pixie Woods(100km)
Stockton
Pixie WoodsVisit Stockton's own fairyland for the 'young in age and the young at heart.'Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in California
Explorit Science Center(102km)
Davis
Explorit Science CenterExplorit Science Center is a regional,hands-on science center for all ages. Ideal if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in California.
Mantecca Family Bowling Centre(104km)
Manteca
Mantecca Family Bowling Centre Bowling on Manteca Bowl's 48 USBC sanctioned lanes is FUN with a capital "F". Courteous and helpful staff at the front desk attend to your needs, while behind the pins experienced mechanics make it all work.
Micke Grove Zoo(106km)
Lodi
Micke Grove ZooMicke Grove Zoo is home to native animals and exotic species from all over the world, including several endangered species, such as the Chinese Alligator, the Snow Leopard and the Cotton Top Tamarin.
Funderland(113km)
Sacramento
FunderlandFunderland is a small-scale, old-fashioned amusement park and is perfect for tots aged 2 to 12. Admission to Funderland is FREE. Each ride requires 1 ticket per person ($1.50 Monday Friday & $1.75 weekends and holidays). An unlimited ride wristband ($13.50) is sold..
Sacramento Zoo(113km)
Sacramento
Sacramento ZooOpen since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 native, exotic and endangered species and is one of over 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Fairytale Town(113km)
Sacramento
Fairytale TownThere's always something happening at Fairytale Town!
A monthly schedule of events is available when you visit at our front gate. Come join in the fun of art activities, storytelling, garden workshops, puppet shows, animal demonstrations, and more!
Gilroy Gardens(114km)
Gilroy
Gilroy GardensGilroy Gardens includes rides, attractions, theme gardens, food concessions, an Events Plaza, and more. Plus, our main attractions - some very unusual, over 50 years old, one-of-a-kind Circus Trees rescued from Scotts Valley, California.
The Discovery Museum History Center(119km)
Sacramento
The Discovery Museum History CenterThe Discovery Museum History Center in Old Sacramento features exhibits that showcase Sacramento's vibrant history, with a focus on the great Gold Rush of 1849. Located in the replicated 1854 City Hall and Waterworks Building, the History Center houses thousands of..
California State Railroad Museum(119km)
Sacramento
California State Railroad MuseumLocated in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is a complex of historic facilities and unique attractions. Widely regarded as North Americas most popular railroad museum, there is something here for everyone!
California Military Museum(119km)
Sacramento
California Military MuseumThe museum, opened by Governor Pete Wilson in 1991, is the official military museum and historical research center of the State of California.
Paradise Island (124km)
Sacramento
Paradise Island Family fun center with golf, bumper cars, race boats, slides, roller coasters and more. Fun for the whole family!
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