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
Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Tour
Ages 16+ • 4 Hours • Up to 5 Riders • Ferry ticket included
San Francisco
4 Hours
E-Bike
North Beach Cyclery
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Refresher (PADI Reactivate)
~2 hours
Kid-Friendly
House of Scuba
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Private Lessons
Universal Studios Hollywood Tour
12 Hours • All Ages • Explore Universal Studios with roundtrip transportation from Anaheim!
Anaheim
12 Hours
Pickup Available
Castle, Rafting, Transportation
The Anaheim Tour Company
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Virtual Tour: 360º Immersion
Into the Art of the Gregangelo Museum
30-60 minutes at your own pace.
Museum, Photography Tour, Virtual Tour, VR
The Gregangelo Museum
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75 ft Catamaran Yacht - Booking Request
Starting at $825/hr up to 100 Guests • 2 - 8 hour reservations
Private Tours
Boat Rental San Diego
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The Oakland Hideaway
Semi-Private Open-air Patio • Close to the Music but Perfect for Conversation
Oakland
3 Hour Rental
Private Tours
Prescott Market
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Private Surf Lessons
Just you (and/or your friends & family) with your own instructor!
Santa Monica
Pickup Available, Private Tours
Learn To Surf L.A.
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Hollywood Sign Tour
30 Minutes • Up to 10 People
Los Angeles
History Tour
Star Track Tours
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Todo Nada Private Charter
Must be at least 50 lbs to join
San Diego
Private Tours
Fishing, Private Fishing
San Diego Fishing Company - Todo Nada
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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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1 Hr - Real Hollywood Sign Tour
Best photo spot! • 1hr • Up to 7 people!
Los Angeles
Sightseeing Tour
Golden Ticket LA
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Tour
Price includes all taxes and fees
Approx. 4 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Bespoke Muir Woods Coastal Experience
Enjoy Muir Woods, the Pacific Coast, and Sausalito on our exclusive ultra-small group tour!
6+ hours
Bus Tour, Environmental Attraction, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
San Francisco Tour Company LLC
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Electric Dirtbike Adventure
2-3 Hours • Free cancellations • Small Group • Year-Round * Rentals Available
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
ATV/UTV, Bike Rental, Bike Tour, E-Bike, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, Rentals, Scooter, Sightseeing Tour, Sports
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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Yosemite and Tahoe Sierras Tour (4 days)
Price includes all taxes and fees
4 days
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour
All ages • 8 Hours
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Best Bay Area Tours
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Big Sur and Carmel Tour
All ages • 12 Hours
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Best Bay Area Tours
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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!
Bus Tour, City Tour, Hop On Hop Off, Sightseeing Tour, Voucher
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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A Taste of LA: Half Day Tour of the BEST of Los Angeles
5.5 Hours • 4 Stops • Audio Guide in 11 Languages
Los Angeles
5 hours 30 minutes
City Tour, Driving Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour
Hollywood Bus Tours, LLC
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Photography Tours Explore All
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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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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Alcatraz Muir Woods Sausalito Express
All ages! • Three- Five Hours! • Alcatraz! Muir Woods! Sausalito!
San Francisco
Boat Tour, Dolphin, Food Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
The Tour Store
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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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Hidden Trails Hiking Adventure
Small Group • Free Cancellations • Off-The-Beaten-Path!
2–3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Climbing, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, Hiking, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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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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Gaslamp Harbor Segway Tour
2 Hours • Ages 15+ • Segway Lesson Provided
San Diego
Boat Tour, Harbor Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Segway, Water Park
Adventures In San Diego
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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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Sunset Hike & Photo Adventure
Free cancellations • All Ages • 2 Hours • Small group
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Climbing, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Hiking, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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La Jolla Coastal 5K Running Tour
1.5 hours | 3.5 miles
La Jolla
History Tour, Photography Tour
Iconic San Diego Running Tours
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SCUBA Diving Explore All
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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Blue and Mako Shark Snorkeling Expedition (6Hrs)
6 Hours • Ages 15+ to Book • Price is per Person
San Diego
Boat Rental, Rentals, SCUBA, Snorkeling
Net Zero Expeditions
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La Jolla 2 Tank Guided Dive
Ages 10+ • 3 to 4.5 Hours
San Diego
3-4.5 Hours
SCUBA
Dive In Scuba
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La Jolla 1 Tank Guided Dive
Ages 10+ 3 to 4.5 Hours
San Diego
3-4.5 Hours
SCUBA
Dive In Scuba
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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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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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La Jolla Cove Kelp Forest 1-Tank Guided Shore Dive
Age 13+ | Certified Divers Only | Incl. dive-gear package
La Jolla
Approximately 2.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities, Wildlife
Dive California
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La Jolla Cove 2-Tank Guided Shore Dives
Age 13+ | Most Popular Tour | Certified Divers Only | Incl. dive-gear package
La Jolla
Approximately 4 to 4.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities, Wildlife
Dive California
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Pelagic Wildlife Expedition (6 Hrs)
6 hours • Ages 5+ to book • Up to 6 people!
San Diego
SCUBA
Net Zero Expeditions
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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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Winery Tours Explore All
Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Country
Price includes all taxes and fees
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour, Winery
Incredible Adventures
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Terry Wayne
My rate is $45 a hour. I will exceed your expectations • 6 hours minimum
Cole Duarte
Select your driver • 6 Hours • From $45 per hour
Javier Dela Cueva
My rate is $45 a hour • I work at a winery during the week and do tours on the weekend • 6 hours
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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Shared Tour
7 Hours • Ages 21+ • All-Inclusive
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Winery
Sustainable Wine Tours
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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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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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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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Guided Tours Explore All
Historic Old Sacramento Walking Tour
Likely to Sell Out • Gold Rush History • Family friendly
Sacramento
2.5 hours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
SacTown Bites
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San Francisco City Tour
Starting at $90.10 | 2 Hours
San Francisco
Guided Tour
Painted Ladies Tour Company
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LA Fabulous Drag Night Out
Ages 21+ • 2 Hours • Up to 15 people • Private option
West Hollywood
2 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Drag Experiences
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Veteran's Day Cruise - Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Includes Lunch
Final 3-HR History Cruise of the 2025 Season - A Tribute to our Veterans
Oakland
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
USS Potomac Association
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Hike to Breathtaking views
Suitable for intermediate physical activity / 740 Meters of Elevation! • 11 hours • 16 Km /10 miles
Oaxaca De Juarez
11 Hours
Guided Tour, Hiking
Explor Oaxaca
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Alcatraz Island and Guided San Francisco City Tour
8 hours • All ages
San Bruno
City Tour, Guided Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Hike + Hot Chocolate
9Km /5 miles • 7 Hours Guided hike • Fit for People used to intermediate physical activity !
Oaxaca De Juarez
7 Hours
Guided Tour, Hiking
Explor Oaxaca
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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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Morning Guided City Tour of San Francisco
4 hours • All ages
San Bruno
Boat Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Half-Day Snowshoe Challenge
Ages 8 and up • 3.5 hours • Free cancellations
3.5 Hours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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Water Activities Explore All
Early Bird Jet Ski Special (8:00am - 10:30am)
From $110.66 per Jet Ski • 1 & 1.5 Hour Rentals • Ages 18+ to Drive
San Diego
Water Activities
H2O Jet Ski Rentals
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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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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
Guided snorkeling tour at La Jolla Cove
La Jolla
60–70 minutes in water · ~2 hours total
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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Tiki Cruise 🌴
San Diego
1.50 - 2.25 hours
Boat Tour, Eco Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Tiki Time Bay Tours
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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 Tour: Make Your Own LA & Hollywood Tour
5+ hours
Anaheim
Private Tours
Celebrity Tour, Cemetery Tour, City Tour, Dinner Train, Driving Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Theater, Train, TV and Movie Sites Tour, Walking Tour, Water Activities, Water Park
The Anaheim Tour Company
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Foiling
2 to 4 Hour Tours • All Skill Levels
Santa Barbara
2 to 4 Hours
Water Activities
Santa Barbara Boat Charters
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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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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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Veteran's Day Cruise - Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Includes Lunch
Final 3-HR History Cruise of the 2025 Season - A Tribute to our Veterans
Oakland
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
USS Potomac Association
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