Top California Family-friendly Shows

Watch for whales and dolphins off Newport Beach aboard a double-decker catamaran with bow seating and 360-degree views. A diverse array of marine wildlife thrives in the protected area just outside Newport Bay, and you'll have the chance to see humpbacks, gray whales, finback whales, blue whales, seals, and several species of dolphins. The boat has a 96% success rate spotting whales or dolphins, making this a great way to explore California wildlife in a gorgeous natural environment.

Cruise off the coast of Orange County in search of whales on this excursion from Newport Beach. Watch the rugged, beautiful scenery of the Pacific Coast glide by as you listen to interesting commentary from your crew about the native California marine life. Watch for blows and tail slaps; these signal that humpback, minke, grey, finback or giant blue whales are near. Dolphins and other marine life are also in abundance during this family-friendly, year-round whale watching tour.

Cruise the Pacific Ocean off Dana point on a whale watching excursion aboard a comfortable 95’ vessel. Enjoy live narration from your experienced captain as you watch for whales, sea lions, and dolphins, and learn about the stunning diversity of marine life that flocks to the California coast. Listen to the distinctive calls of seabirds from a seat on deck, or relax by a window in the fully-enclosed cabin where food and drink are available for purchase.

With this pre-booked skip-the-line ticket, breeze through potential entrance lines at the Jay Alexander Mind Tricks Live show at the Marrakech Magic Theater. Arrive with your admission ticket ready to explore the theater—a historic speakeasy with a Moroccan flair. Watch pre-game sleight-of-hand magic tricks in the theater lounge and then head into the showroom for the main performance: magic tricks and “mentalism” such as human lie detector tests.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment on this Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park. Savor a feast of a meal while you revel in the special effects, swordplay and duels that are guaranteed to have you balancing on the edge of your seat. It’s a night of action, comedy, adventure and romance that’s perfect for the entire family and certain to be a highlight of any Buena Park trip.

Let your imagination run wild during a day of fun with tickets to LEGOLAND ®California Resort. Build, play and explore among the park’s range of over 60 rides, shows and attractions. Visit LEGO MOVIE WORLD with a host of new rides and attractions based on the hit movies.