Southern Califonia Family Tours & Vacation Packages

Southern California's charm unfolds for visitors aged 5+. Family-friendly New Year's celebrations and parade viewing create lasting memories. Educational activities maintain an entertaining spirit.

Families delight in San Diego harbor cruises and Hollywood landmarks. Comfortable stays await at Embassy Suites with breakfast included. The Griffith Observatory and Getty Center offer hands-on learning opportunities.

Families seeking California adventure get kid-friendly stops like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's historic roller coasters and sea lion watching at Pier 39 in San Francisco on this self-drive tour. Check out the Danish village of Solvang with its fairytale cottages. Ride bikes along Santa Monica Pier and find Griffith Observatory's views of the Hollywood Sign. With unlimited mileage and 2-person groups, families get flexible pacing through Malibu Beach, Route 66, and Palm Springs' desert oasis.

This self-drive trip works well for families who want adventure on the California coast. Kayak through the sea caves of La Jolla where dolphins swim alongside sea lions lounging on rocks. Kids can ride the historic roller coasters at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the neon Ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier. Bike along Venice Beach's Ocean Front Walk and check out the five-kilometer sandy shores of Oceanside. Set your own pace with accommodations that fit your group in surf-friendly towns like Santa Cruz and Oceanside.

Take Highway 1 from Santa Cruz's Beach Boardwalk down to Los Angeles with stops that work great for families along the way. See sea lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco, try the historic roller coasters at Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and bike Venice Beach's Ocean Front Walk together. You'll stay 4 nights in family-friendly Los Angeles accommodations with easy access to Santa Monica Pier's neon Ferris wheel and Griffith Observatory for Hollywood Sign views.