Things for kids to do on a SurfCityCalifornia vacation include authentic surf culture. Shopping for a surfboard, taking a surfing lesson at many of California's beaches ranging from San Diego's Ocean Beach to Surfers Beach in Half Moon Bay, and watching surf films at one of the surf theater premiers in Oceanside, for instance, make this type of vacation ideal for youth.

When you choose the destination and need to find things to do with kids, think about surfing. It's one of the up and coming sports and growing industries.

Surf lessons are offered at prices usually under $80/hour, including a board and wetsuit rental.