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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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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in California. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in California into something truly memorable.

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

Wine & Chocolate Tasting Historical Walking Tour of Santa Barbara

$149 per Person | 2 Wine Tastings | 2 Chocolate Tastings | 3 - 3.5 Hours

Totally Cali Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 6+
4.6
Private
5
San Diego & Little Italy Donut Tour

2 Hours • Offered All Week

San Diego
Underground Donut Tour
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4.8
Fitness Hybrid Step Thru Bike 21-Speed

Height 4’10 - 5'9 • Female

Fat Tire Bike Rentals
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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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Coronado Islands Full Day Fishing

Mexico Island Fishing! • Full Day

San Diego
10 Hours
Fishing
MCJ Boats LLC
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Water Activities Explore All

Ages 12+
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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Ages 15+
Private
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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4.6
Veteran's Day Cruise - Tuesday, 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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Ages 13+
Private
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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Ages 13+
Private
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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Ages 13+
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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Ages 13+
Private
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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Ages 13+
Private
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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Foodie Tours Explore All

LGBT
Gourmet Walking Food Tour of LA's Silver Lake Neighborhood

For all ages! • 3 Hours • Perfect For Those Seeking to Experience LA's Creative Pulse

Los Angeles
3 Hours
LGBTQ-Friendly
Food Tour
Delicious Dish Tours
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4.9
Private
The Original Downtown Santa Barbara Food Tour

Daytime WALKING food & drink tour • Good for most ages • 3.5ish Hours

Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Food Tour
Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
5
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 1+
4.9
Solvang Food & Photo Tour

3.5 Hours • All ages • Skip the Tourist Traps & Head Out With a Local Foodie

Solvang
3.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Eat This, Shoot That!
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Alcatraz Inside with Wharf Lunch Credit

All Ages! • Three Hours! • Lunch at Fisherman's Wharf!

San Francisco
Boat Tour, Ferry, Food Tour, Self-Guided Tour
The Tour Store
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4.4
Kitties and Coffee for Comic-Con

No Children Under Six • 50 Minutes • Complimentary Food or Drink Item!

San Diego
Food Tour
The Cat Cafe
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Ages 13+
5
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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4.6
San Diego: Who Dunnit? Gaslamp Quarter

2 Hours • Scavenger Hunt • Most Popular!

San Diego
Food Tour, Virtual Tour
Murder n' Mayhem
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Ages 21+
Spirit of Napa Cocktail Tour

Ages 21+ • Approx. 3 Hours • Sip & Savor your way through Downtown

Napa
3 Hours
Food Tour
Aniko Villasi Concierge Services & Culinary Journeys
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Guided Tours Explore All

Ages 12+
Death Becomes Her Funeral Limo Tour of Los Angeles

Ages 18+ • True Crime Sightseeing Limo Tour

Los Angeles
2 Hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Grave Line Tours
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4.7
Yosemite Grand Escape Camping Tour (3 Days)

Price includes all taxes and fees

Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 3+
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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Ages 13+
Private
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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Ages 15+
Private
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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Ages 21+
4.9
Private
Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure

Ages 18+ (Only 21+ Can Drink Alcohol)• 6 Hours • VIP all-inclusive experienc

7 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour
San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
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Ages 13+
Private
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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Ages 12+
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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Walking Tours Explore All

Kid-Friendly
Ages 4+
Haight Ashbury Food Tour

Food and Culture Tour

San Francisco
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Roam Local
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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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Seaport & Little Italy Easy 4-Mile Running Tour (5-mile option))

1.25 hours | 4+ miles

San Diego
Walking Tour
Iconic San Diego Running Tours
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5
Downtown Mural and Art Walk

Art and a Sweet Treat! • 1.5 Hours • All Ages

Sacramento
1.5 hours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
SacTown Bites
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4.3
Bike Rental + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour (Save up to $20!)

Choose from 1-day or 2-day bus tickets combine with a 1-day bike rental for the Golden Gate Bridge!

Bike Rental, Bus Tour, Walking Tour
Bike & View
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5
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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4.6
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 1+
4.8
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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Private Tours Explore All

Communicating Living Love Workshop with John Morton | Feb 14, 2026

(Los Angeles, CA)

4 Hours
MSIA.org
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San Salvador Sailing Adventure

4 hour sail aboard a Spanish Galleon

4 Hours
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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4.8
Electric Bike Small

Height 4’10-5’5 • Ages 14+

Fat Tire Bike Rentals
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Magnum Peak Electric Bike

Starting at $99 | Exploring San Francisco is great fun!

San Francisco
SF Wheels
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Presidio Main Post Walking Tour

2 hours • Up to 10 people

San Francisco
JB Walking Tours
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Ages 21+
Boats & Hoe-Down

Country themed DJ Cruise • Next Cruise in November • 5pm •  Front row bay views

San Diego
2.5 Hours
Pacific Cruises
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The Fantastic LA Race 2

Starting at $79 | 2-8 people | different locations, features, and different clues!

Fantastic Race L.A.
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4.9
Private
Private Santa Barbara Wine Tasting

Ages 21+ • 4 Hours • Up to 8 People • Visit Local Tasting Rooms!

Private Tours
Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours
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Private
Yountville Hotels to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - Hotel Selection at Checkout

All Ages • 1.75 Hours

Private Tours
Wine Country Airport Shuttle
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Photography Tours Explore All

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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South Harbor Tour (1 Hour)

Scenic, one-hour cruise of South Harbor | Daily

San Diego
Approximately one hour
Boat Tour, Cocktail Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Food Tour, Harbor Tour, Photography Tour
Flagship Cruises & Events
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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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