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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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
Three Hour Private Charter
San Diego
3 Hours
Private Tours
Triton Charters
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Wine & Chocolate Tasting Historical Walking Tour of Santa Barbara
$149 per Person | 2 Wine Tastings | 2 Chocolate Tastings | 3 - 3.5 Hours
Pacific Taste
Los Angeles
Center for Culinary Culture
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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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Fitness Hybrid Step Thru Bike 21-Speed
Height 4’10 - 5'9 • Female
Coronado Islands Full Day Fishing
Mexico Island Fishing! • Full Day
San Diego
10 Hours
Fishing
MCJ Boats LLC
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San Diego & Little Italy Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered All Week
Wizard School Room
Private 1 Hour Escape
San Diego
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room
Global Escape SD
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We Love LA Tour
See why LA is Hollywood!
Los Angeles
4 hours
Guided Tour
LA Destinations Tours LLC
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
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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Merit 25 - Mission Bay Rental
2 or 4 hour options
San Diego
2-4 hours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Build-A-Buddy
Fri & Sat | 3pm
1 hour
Paradise Point Resort & Spa - San Diego
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Paddle Board Basics Experience
Learn paddle board basics, standing up with confidence and turning techniques.
Private All Day Sail
All Ages • 6 Hours • Up to 12 Passengers! • From $795 Private: 7 Guests
San Diego
6 Hours
Private Tours
Sail San Diego
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Capri 22 - Loews
2 - 4 hour options
Coronado
2-4 hours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Private Yacht (Azure Seas)
1, 1.5 & 2 Hours • All Ages Welcome
1hr, 2hrs, 3 hrs
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Celebration Cruises
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Private Duffy Coronado Bay Bridge, City Skyline, Aircraft Carrier Tour • 2 Hours
All ages • Up to 6 Guests • Great for friends & family! • Starting at $897.82
San Diego
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Pacifica Sailing Charters
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Tall Ship Adventure aboard Californian
4 hour sail aboard a Topsail Schooner
4 hour sail
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Hurricane 20 - Coronado Rental
2, 3 and 4 Hour Rentals Available
Coronado
2-4 hours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Private Tours Explore All
Intermediate Kitesurfing
For riders who have some experience and want to spend time improving skills! • Ages 15+ • 3 Hours
Up-Close & Personal: Small-Group Tour of San Francisco Highlights in a Woody Van
Experience The City without feeling rushed, even if your time is limited
7D Ride Experience
Ages 6+ • 10 Minutes • Open 11am–9pm
San Francisco
The Flyer Thrill Zone
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Catalina Island – A Day in Paradise Package with hotel transfers
Hotel transfers Available from Anaheim/Disneyland Resort Hotels & LAX area hotels.
Anaheim resort hotels to SNA Private transfer
Up to 9 passengers • Private • 1.25 hours each way
Available all day
Private Tours
Karmel Shuttle's EXTREME Tours
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Alcatraz Tour Package
Book now before it's completely sold out!
Bike Rental, Bike Tour, Bus Tour, E-Bike, Ferry, Hop On Hop Off, Self-Guided Tour
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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Chocolate & Art Workshops
Make your very own chocolate Bars and hand decorate the wooden box to put them in.
Santa Barbara
Menchaca Chocolates
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Presidio Main Post Walking Tour
2 hours • Up to 10 people
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Up to 5 Guests | Hourly Charter | Wine Tours | Airport Transfers
Kite 201
Kitesurfing Lessons Two Hours for $220
Water Activities Explore All
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Best Beaches in Orange County Tour
8.5 hours • All Ages
Anaheim
8.5 Hours
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, Harbor Tour, Museum, Photography Tour, Surf, Whale Watch
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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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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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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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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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
90 Min Touch of Gold Excursion
90 minutes • Ages 5+
San Francisco
Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Bay Voyager
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A Taste of LA: Half Day Tour of the BEST of Los Angeles
All ages! • 5.5 Hours • Most popular!
Santa Monica
5.5
Pickup Available
Bus Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Surf City 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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Alcatraz DAY Tour and Aquarium + Yosemite Day Tour
Price includes all taxes and fees
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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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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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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Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Country
Price includes all taxes and fees
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour, Winery
Incredible Adventures
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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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The Tour Store: Caza Excursions
Your destination fee unlocks discounts to these great activities!
Bike Rental, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, Sightseeing Tour
The Tour Store
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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