The Disneyland Resort is full of family-friendly rides. Some are not suitable for young kids though based on their intensity and strict height requirements. This list has all of the best rides for kids in California Adventure. Add them to your bucket list for next time you’re there with little ones.
Monster’s, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue

Monster’s, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue is a really cute Monster’s, Inc themed ride at California Adventure. It does not have a height requirement and is not intense at all.
The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is another ride in California Adventure without a height requirement that is perfect for kids who love this movie.
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind

Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is a ride along Pixar Pier that is really cute for families to go on. You’ll spin around, but it’s not too fast.
Jessie’s Critter Carousel

Jessie’s Critter Carousel is also on Pixar Pier. There’s nothing more family friendly than a merry go round, like this one.
Toy Story Midway Mania!

Toy Story Midway Mania is another ride on Pixar Pier that is Toy Story themed with no height requirement. The only thing that might be hard for kids with this ride is the long wait times.
Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters

Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters is in Cars Land in California Adventure. It has a height requirement of 32″, but is great if your children are that tall.
Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree is another Cars Land ride with a 32″ height requirement. It’s a cute spinning ride that kids love. You can see all of the spinning rides at Disneyland here.
Golden Zephyr

The Golden Zephyr is another spinning ride in California Adventure. It does not have a height requirement. It frequently closes due to wind and rain though. See the full list of Disneyland rides that close when it rains here.
Pixar Pal-A-Round Non-Swinging

Pixar Pal-A-Round is the name of the big Mickey ferris wheel in California Adventure. Make sure to ride non-swinging for little kids instead of swinging.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is not technically a ride, but going here is an absolute must if you have kids. There are fun courses to go through, slide to go down, and you can meet Chip n Dale in here.