Family Activities

A man and woman smile as they touch marine life in a touch pool under the shade of palm trees at a place labeled "Hammerhead Harbor" at the Maui Ocean Center. The woman in a peach dress leans close, while the man in a light shirt and shorts extends his hand into the water, feeling right at their Hawaii home.

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A group of seven young adults stand in a circle outdoors, smiling and placing their hands together in the center. Dressed in athletic clothing, they seem to be uniting for a team activity against a backdrop of a setting or rising sun—one of the top family activities Sonoma County offers for bonding and fun.

Top Family Activities in Sonoma County

Many may think a trip to Sonoma County is only fit for an adult audience, but fortunately this is not the case. In addition to

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A smiling man and woman wearing helmets stand beside bicycles, engaged in family activities in Carmel. The woman's bike has a child carrier attached, holding a child with a pink helmet. They are outside a building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by various bikes in the background.

Top Family Activities in Carmel

If you’re planning a family trip to Carmel and trying to find the best activities that are kid-friendly, we have you covered! Your kids will

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A child wearing a hat looks through binoculars while standing on a boat engaged in family activities in Monterey Peninsula. An adult in a red jacket stands nearby, and another child in a blue jacket is partially visible on the left. The boat has a railing and visible text that reads "EL CAT MOSS LANDING, CA".

Top Family Activities in Monterey Peninsula

Finding satisfying activities to do for any age while traveling can be difficult. Luckily, we have you covered. Here are the most entertaining activities that

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Close-up image of a white fish with a slightly iridescent, bumpy skin texture. The fish has a prominent head, large, round eyes, and pouty lips. Its fins are partially visible and have bluish hues. The background is completely black, highlighting the details of this deep sea life specimen at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Deep Sea Life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Whether you blame it on the malevolent giant squid in Jules Verne’s classic fantasy novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, especially its memorable 1954

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A group of people, including children, are observing a large aquarium with various colorful fish and coral formations. A diver is swimming inside the tank. The display is in a dark room with overhead lighting illuminating the tank and its surroundings—one of the best things to do in Monterey Peninsula July 2022.

Top Family Fun Activities in San Francisco

Planning a family vacation that satisfies everybody’s needs can be challenging. Luckily, San Francisco is one of the hottest travel destinations in the world, so

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A group of people scattered on a rocky beach, some crouching and some sitting. Each person appears to be scrutinizing or exploring something on the ground, enjoying one of many Bay Area family-friendly outdoor adventures. The ocean waves are visible in the background, and the sky is overcast.

Bay Area Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventures

From Moss Beach to Point Reyes National Seashore, the Greater Bay Area offers dozens of fun family friendly outdoor adventures. So awaken your inner birder

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A modern building with a living green roof featuring several rounded domes. The glass facade is surrounded by a plaza where people stroll. Palm trees and green lawns adorn the foreground, with a blue sky overhead, making it one of the coolest kid-friendly museums in Northern California.

The Coolest Kid-Friendly Museums in Northern California

Who isn’t looking for some getaways to get everyone out of the house? We all are. With that in mind, here’s a roundup of my

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A vintage steam locomotive with the number X-45 on its front leads a red passenger car through a lush forest in Northern California. The train engine has a shiny brown and black exterior and is enveloped by tall green trees. Smoke is billowing from the chimney as the train moves forward, creating a scene like those featured in trains and museums.

Historic Train Rides and Museums in Northern California

The Golden State owes almost as much to the “iron horse” as to the yellow mineral that spurred the nation’s westward expansion in the mid-19th

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A diverse family of four and a guide paddle a traditional wooden canoe on a calm river. The guide, in festive Polynesian attire with a red headdress and lei, leads the group through lush greenery near a rustic bridge—one of the top family activities Oahu offers.

Top Family Activities on Oahu

Looking for activities on Oahu that the whole family will love? Learn about Hawaiian culture, soar over the Jurassic Valley, and explore the island with

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