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
Chinatown Walking Food Tour
Everyday • Experience all that Chinatown has to offer! • 3 Hours • All ages
San Francisco
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Local Tastes of the City Tours
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The Backstage
Fits Groups of Up to 65 People
San Francisco
Private Tours
SPARK Social SF
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Pool Training Session Gift Packs
A gift for an unforgettable experience!
Drip Bear Experience
Fluid Art • Ages 13+ • 45 min
Santa Monica
The Splatter Studio - Santa Monica
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Escape From The Rock Cruise
Daily | 90 minutes | See every angle of this mysterious island!
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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Sunset Charter
For all ages! • Up to 6 People • 2 Hours • Private Tour
San Diego
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Big Blue Photo Expeditions
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Aqua Jump 20 Water Trampoline Rentals - Main Location
Starting at $237.80 • 2-4 Hour Rental Options • Ages 18 + to rent
San Diego
Mission Bay Sportcenter
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90-Minute Boeing-737 Flight
90 Minute Flight • 1 Person
Anaheim
Airplane
Flightdeck + Rogue Racing
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Skateboard
All Ages • Hourly, Daily & Weekly Rental Options!
San Diego
Ray’s Rental - Pacific Beach
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Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones
Spice up your night with bold bites, strong spirits, and haunted tales in California’s first town.
San Diego
2.5 Hours
Cocktail Tour, Distillery, Food Tour, History Tour, Music Tour
So Diego Tours
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Private Tours Explore All
Rental Gear
Ages 12+ • 1 or 2 day rentals • Rent the gear for your course or charter here!
?San Diego Ranchos & Winery Private Tour (Private)
Step back in time and sip forward in taste
San Diego
6hrs
Private Tours
Five Star Tours
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Sylvan 18 - Downtown Rental
2-4 hour options
San Diego
2-4 hours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Guided Docent Led Tours
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
Up to 2 hours
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Catalina 350 - Multi Day Charter
San Diego
Multi Day
Private Tours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Private Day 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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Sip and SaddleTour
$395 per person • Ages 21+ • 7.5 H •90min Horseback Ride and two tastings. Call to Book.
Private Tours
Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours
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The Sound Current of God Easter Workshop | April 4-5, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles
2 Days
Peace Theological Seminary & College of Philosophy
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Pirate Ship Parties
All Ages • 30 Minutes • Up to 49 People
Long Beach
1-8 Hour Options
Boat Rental
Pirate Ship Cruises of Long Beach
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Tagalong
All Ages • Hourly, Daily & Weekly Rental Options!
San Diego
Ray’s Rental - Mission Beach
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
2 hr. Slingshot Downtown + Balboa Park Tour
Explore San Diego's Downtown and Balboa Park in our Slingshot Luxury Vehicle
San Diego
Car Rental, Exotic Car, Food Tour, Martime Museum, Museum, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Zoo
GoCar Tours San Diego
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GoCar After Dark - 2HR Coronado Tour
City Lights Tour from Gaslamp to Coronado Island
San Diego
Driving Tour, Go Car Tour, Sightseeing Tour
GoCar Tours San Diego
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LA Essential Star Homes Tour
Top Sights! • 2 Hours! • Up to 13 People!
Los Angeles
Sightseeing Tour
Golden Ticket LA
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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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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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North Harbor Tour (1 Hour)
Scenic, one-hour cruise of North Harbor | Daily
San Diego
Approximately one hour
Boat Tour, Cocktail Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Food Tour, Harbor Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Flagship Cruises & Events
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Private Streets of San Francisco Tour
Ages 13+ | Electric Bike Tour
San Francisco
Private Tours
Bike Rental, Ferry, Sightseeing Tour
Bay City Bike
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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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Hollywood Horror Story: The Black Dahlia Funeral Limo Tour
Ages 18+ • True Crime Sightseeing Premium Limo Tour
Los Angeles
3 hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Grave Line Tours
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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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Water Activities Explore All
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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America’s Schooner Cup Charity Regatta
Classic schooner racing on San Diego Bay
Approx 5 hrs
Museum, Sailing, Tallship, Water Activities
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
Guided snorkeling tour at La Jolla Cove
La Jolla
1.5-hour guided snorkeling tour with about 60 mi
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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Guided Tours Explore All
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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Yosemite Grand Escape Camping Tour (3 Days)
Price includes all taxes and fees
3 days
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Manson Family Murders Funeral Limo Tour of LA
Ages 18+ • True Crime Sightseeing Premium Limo Tour
Los Angeles
3.5 hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Grave Line 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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Hollywood Horror Story: The Black Dahlia Funeral Limo Tour
Ages 18+ • True Crime Sightseeing Premium Limo Tour
Los Angeles
3 hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Grave Line Tours
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Glory Days Tour with General Admission
Includes ship admission & 1-hour guided tour
Long Beach
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Guided Tour
The Queen Mary - Attractions
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LA is Hollywood Tour
See why LA is Hollywood!
Los Angeles
3 hours
Guided Tour
LA Destinations Tours LLC
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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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Yosemite in a Day Tour
All ages • 14 Hours • Available Everyday!
San Francisco
Pickup Available
Guided Tour, Hiking
Best Bay Area Tours
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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour with Muir Woods & Sausalito
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
Bike Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Incredible Adventures
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SCUBA Diving Explore All
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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Walking Tours Explore All
Chinatown & North Beach\Little Italy Walking Tour
Everyday • Explore the Real Chinatown • Leisure 7-8 block Stroll • All ages
San Francisco
4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour, Walking Tour
Local Tastes of the City Tours
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7-Mile Run Tour of San Diego: Balboa Park, Banker's Hill Bridges, Little Italy and Embarcadero
Discover San Diego in 7 Miles | $40 per person
San Diego
Walking Tour
Iconic San Diego Running Tours
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1 Day Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour
24 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, City Tour Bus, Ferry, Hop On Hop Off, Walking Tour
Bay City Bike
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The Lousy Chinatown Tour
San Francisco
Approximately 2.5 hours, roughly 1 mile
Walking Tour
SK Morton's Lousy San Francisco Walking Tour
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Pizza, Pasta and Piazzas
A delicious dive into Little Italy’s tastiest traditions and trendiest bites.
San Diego
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Beer Tour, Fishing, Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
So Diego Tours
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North Beach Tour
Starting at $72 | 3 Hours | Learn The Culture, Character, and Cuisine of North Beach and Beyond
San Francisco
Walking Tour
Blandina Farley's Fabulous 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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La Jolla Scenic 10K Tour
La Jolla 10K Tour | $30 per person
La Jolla
Walking Tour
Iconic San Diego Running Tours
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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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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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