Explore Things to Do in California
California is a diverse and captivating destination where natural beauty meets vibrant culture. Visitors can experience the glamour of Hollywood, the innovation of Silicon Valley, and the stunning coastal drives along Highway 1. From the golden beaches of Southern California to the towering redwoods and majestic Yosemite National Park in the north, the state offers endless opportunities for adventure, relaxation, and discovery. With world-class dining, wine country escapes, and year-round sunshine, California truly has something for everyone.
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Planning the perfect vacation in California is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in California. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
Why wait until you arrive in California to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Skimboard
All Ages • Hourly, Daily & Weekly Rental Options!
San Diego
Ray’s Rental - Pacific Beach
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The Original Downtown Santa Barbara Food Tour
Downtown Santa Barbara Food & Wine Walking Tour
Santa Barbara
3.5 hours
Private Tours
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour, Wine, Winery
Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
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Whale Watching
Jump on board the world-famous America for a once-in-a-lifetime Whale Watching experience
San Diego
3.5 - 4 hours
Next Level Sailing
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Private Morning Sail
2.5 hours • Up to 12 guests • $20 off per child
San Diego
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Sea Monkey Adventures
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Premium Guide
Departs out of CBX in San Diego | 4-5 Days | $2,790-$3,069
San Diego
Cedros Outdoor Adventures
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Group Coaching w/ Instructor
Ages 16+ • 2 to 3 Hours
Guided Jeep Tour
Ages 25+ to rent • 3 Hours • Up to 5 People per Jeep (Including Driver)
Groveland
Canyoning, History Tour, Jeep, Jeep Rental
Miller’s Off Road Adventures
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Haight Ashbury Flower Power Walking Tour
Starting at $25 l 2.5 Hours l A Walking Tour Not to Be Missed!!
San Francisco
The Haight Ashbury Flower Power Walking Tour
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The Literary Link Up Tour | Art of Candle-making | Mika Ahlecia - Los Angeles, CA
Where stories, self-care and connection meet.
Los Angeles
90 minutes
Blumoon Scents
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The Flyer at Pier 39
Ages 6+ • 15 Minutes • Open 11am–8pm
San Francisco
15 Minutes • Open 11am–9pm
Kid-Friendly
The Flyer Thrill Zone
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
GoCar After Dark - Historic Haunts GoCar Tour
Buckle Up for a Spooktacular 2-Hour Ride — The GoCar Ghost Tour Is Here!
20" Kids Tagalong
Perfect for young riders not yet ready to ride on their own
Santa Monica
Hourly to Full day (Open to Close)
Beachside Bikes Santa Monica
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49er Express Shuttle To Levis Stadium
All ages • 8 hours
San Francisco
8 hours
Shuttle
The Tour Store
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Stars & Stripes Spectator Cruise
Spectator Cruise with Hors d'oeuvres | July 4th | 2.5 Hours
San Diego
2.5 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Fireworks Cruise
Flagship Cruises & Events
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ASA 114 - Cruising Catamaran
2 days - Harbor Island
San Diego
2 days
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Bass Lake to Central Camp Ebike Ride – Beginner
Starting at $284.38 • Ages 10+ • Up to 10 People • 2.5-3 Hours • Hidden Gem! • Private Ride
Oakhurst
2.5-3 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Bike Tour
Pedal Forward Bikes
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Pirates Dinner Adventure - Tickets Only
Ages 3+ • 3 Hours!
Anaheim
Karmel Shuttle's EXTREME Tours
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Group Surf Lessions
One-on-one lesson: $135 Groups of 2 or more: $95 per person
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours
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San Diego Haunted Bus Tour: Exclusive Indoor Access
All ages • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Bus Tour
Haunted San Diego
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Private Tour El Dorado
From $249 pp • Ages 21+ • 8 Hours
Sacramento
8 hours
Private Tours
NapSac Wine Tours
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Walking Tours Explore All
Yosemite 2 Day Tour - Yosemite Valley Lodge Stay
All Ages
San Bruno
Pickup Available
Bike Rental, Lodging, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Half-Day Snowshoe Challenge
Ages 8 and up • 3.5 hours • Free cancellations
South Lake Tahoe
3.5 Hours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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Old Town Haunted Ghost Walk: Exclusive Heritage Park Access
All ages • 1.5 Hours
San Diego
1.5 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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Daytime Old Town History Walk: Exclusive Heritage Park Access
All ages • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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Pacific Beach 4-Mile Run
Pacific Beach 6K Running Tour $25 per person I 4 miles I 1.25 hours
San Diego
Walking Tour
Iconic San Diego Running Tours
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GCGP - Night Gaslamp Ghosts
All ages (Least kid friendly) • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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Farmers Market Food Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • Up to 10 People
Sacramento
2 Hours
Walking Tour
SacTown Bites
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Monterey and Carmel One Day Tour from San Francisco
11.5 hours • All ages
San Bruno
Boat Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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San Diego: Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour
1 Hour • PG-13 • Ghost Tour • NEW!
San Diego
1 Hour
Ghost Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Murder n' Mayhem
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Mission & Castro Food Tour
Food and Culture Tour
San Francisco
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, LGBTQ-Friendly
Walking Tour
Roam Local
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
Private Golden Gate Park Tour
$115/person | Tour Up to 3 Hours
San Francisco
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Bike Rental, Sightseeing Tour, Water Park
Bay City Bike
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Tour
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
Approx. 4 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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90 Min Touch of Gold Excursion
90 minutes • Ages 5+
San Francisco
Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Bay Voyager
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Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias
For all ages! • 12 hours • Up to 5 People
San Francisco
Private Tours
Sightseeing Tour
Cali Trips
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Pacific Coast, Santa Cruz, Monterey, 17 Mile Dr., Carmel by the Sea & Big Sur
For all ages! • 12 Hours • Up to 6 People
San Francisco
Sightseeing Tour
Cali Trips
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Silicon Valley
For all ages! • 6 Hours • Up to 6 People
San Francisco
Sightseeing Tour
Cali Trips
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San Francisco Hop on Hop off (valid for any day to start)
Buy tickets now & be ready to hop on anytime!
San Francisco
Bus Tour, City Tour, Hop On Hop Off, Sightseeing Tour, Voucher
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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Santa Monica & Venice Beach eBike Tour
Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this two hour guided eBike tour that begins in Santa Monica near
Santa Monica
Bike Tour, E-Bike, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Unlimited Biking
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Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour
All ages • 8 Hours
San Francisco
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Best Bay Area Tours
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Sunset Hike & Photo Adventure
Free cancellations • All Ages • 2 Hours • Small group
South Lake Tahoe
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Climbing, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Hiking, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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Photography Tours Explore All
Warner Brothers Studio Tour & Hollywood Boulevard
12 Hours • Ages 5+
Anaheim
12 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Air Activities, Brewery, City Tour, Driving Tour, Museum, Photography Tour, Skydive, Theater, Transportation
The Anaheim Tour Company
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Monterey and Carmel One Day Tour from San Francisco
11.5 hours • All ages
San Bruno
Boat Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Hidden Trails Hiking Adventure
Small Group • Free Cancellations • Off-The-Beaten-Path!
South Lake Tahoe
2–3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Climbing, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, Hiking, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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The Walt Tour
8.5 hours • Ages 12+
Anaheim
Pickup Available, Private Tours
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Theater, Walking Tour
The Anaheim Tour Company
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Whale Watching and Beach Tour from Anaheim!
9 hours • All Ages
Anaheim
9 Hours
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, City Tour, Dolphin, Museum, Photography Tour, Surf, Whale Watch
The Anaheim Tour Company
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Full Bay Tour (2 Hours)
Scenic, two-hour cruise of the full harbor | Daily
San Diego
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Harbor Tour, Photography Tour
Flagship Cruises & Events
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Slingshot Upgrade All Day Tour
Experience everything San Diego has to offer in style with our luxury Gocar vehicle!
San Diego
Car Rental, Cemetery Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Martime Museum, Museum, Photography Tour, Transportation, Zoo
GoCar Tours San Diego
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Warner Brothers & Movie Star Homes Tour
10.5 hours • Ages 8+
Anaheim
10.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Celebrity Tour, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Distillery, Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Photography Tour, Sunset Cruise, Theater, Train, Transportation, TV and Movie Sites Tour, Walking Tour
The Anaheim Tour Company
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Alcatraz Caza Combos
Your destination fee unlocks these popular Alcatraz tickets for you!
San Francisco
2-3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour, Food Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
The Tour Store
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Santa Monica & Venice Beach eBike Tour
Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this two hour guided eBike tour that begins in Santa Monica near
Santa Monica
Bike Tour, E-Bike, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Unlimited Biking
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Winery Tours Explore All
Private Wine Tour
Starting at $200 per Person • 6 Hours • 21+ Years
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Beer Tour, Food Tour, Private Wine Tour, Transportation, Wine, Winery
Rooted Vine Tours
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Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Country
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour, Winery
Incredible Adventures
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Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour (Shared Tour)
6 Hours • 21+ Years
Santa Barbara
Winery
Rooted Vine Tours
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Cole Duarte
Select your driver • 6 Hours • From $45 per hour
Lauren Duarte
My rate is $45 a hour. Let's tour the Napa Valley together! • 6 Hours
VIP Vineyard Escape From San Francisco Hotels
Airport Pick-up • 6 hours • Wine Tasting and Gourmet Picnic!
Napa
5-6 Hours
Winery
As You Like It! Wine Country Tours
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Airport to Vineyard Escape From Sacramento Airport to Napa Valley
Airport Pick-up • 5 hours • Wine Tasting and Gourmet Picnic!
Napa
5 Hours
Winery
As You Like It! Wine Country Tours
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Madonna Estate Wine Tasting
Sip & Savor: Madonna Estate Wine Tasting Experience • Enjoy 5 of 10 Distinct Varietals
Napa
1 hour
Winery
Madonna Estate Winery
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The Original Downtown Santa Barbara Food Tour
Downtown Santa Barbara Food & Wine Walking Tour
Santa Barbara
3.5 hours
Private Tours
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour, Wine, Winery
Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
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Water Activities Explore All
Create Your Own Adventure
2 to 8 Hour Tours • Let's Create Your Adventure Together!
Santa Barbara
2 to 8 Hours
Water Activities
Santa Barbara Boat Charters
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PADI Open Water Diver Referral Program
Age 13+ • 2 Days • Complete your Open Water Dives
La Jolla
2 Days
Private Tours
Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities
Dive California
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Basic/Intro To Freedive Course
Age 15+ • Classroom & Pool Only • 2-Day Course
San Diego
2 Days
Private Tours
Free Diving, Snorkeling, Sports, Water Activities
Dive California
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Independence Day Spectator Cruise
Spectator Cruise with Hors d'oeuvres | July 4th | 2 hours
San Diego
Approx. 2 hours
Drinks, Food, Water Activities
Flagship Cruises & Events
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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
One of San Diego’s highest rated snorkeling tours • Consistently 5 star guest reviews
La Jolla
90 minutes
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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Alpenglow: Private Lake Tahoe Day Cruise (2 Hours)
Choose your route and set your pace on a 2-hour mid-day Lake Tahoe adventure.
South Lake Tahoe
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Cruise Tahoe
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PRIVATE La Jolla 2-Tank Guided Shore Dives
Age 13+ | Certified Divers Only | Incl. dive-gear package
La Jolla
2 Tank Dive – 4 to 4.5 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities, Wildlife
Dive California
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Night Dive 1-Tank Guided Shore Dive
Age 13+ | Certified Divers | Incl. dive-gear package
La Jolla
1 Tank dive - 2 to 2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities, Wildlife
Dive California
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PADI Freediver Course
Age 15+ • 3-Day Course
La Jolla, San Diego
3-Days
Free Diving, Rentals, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Dive California
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DC's Ultimate Refresher Course
Age 13+ | 4-5 Hours | Haven't been diving in 2 plus years
La Jolla
5+ Hours
Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities, Wildlife
Dive California
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