Family Tours & Trips in Southern Califonia

Families wanting moderate adventure will appreciate 3 nights at Las Vegas hotels with pools to cool off from the desert heat. Walk through themed properties like Luxor and Paris Las Vegas, then spend beach days at Venice Beach watching street performers and skateboarders. Kids get excited about the optional Universal Studios Hollywood ticket, Muscle Beach bodybuilders, and spotting rays while kayaking La Jolla's turquoise waters.

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.

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.

Families seeking a private California adventure get 4 nights in Los Angeles and 3 nights in San Diego with flexible accommodation options. Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame's 2,800 stars, ride the colorful Ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier, and spot sea lions at La Jolla Cove. Kids will love Venice Beach's Muscle Beach performers, Griffith Observatory's city views, and wandering through Balboa Park's tropical gardens with Spanish tile architecture and street musicians.

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.

The Rose Parade spectacle anchors this family adventure, complemented by San Diego Zoo visits and beach activities. Carefully selected hotels, festive New Year's celebrations, and flexible schedules accommodate all ages.