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
We Drive Your Car - Napa Sonoma Wine Tours (Large Group)
Ages 21+! • 6-13 Hour Options • 11-14 People • Come enjoy our personalized wine tours!
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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30 Minute Axe Throwing
Up to 5 Lanes Available • Ages 12+ to participate
Sacramento
Smash Sacramento Downtown
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Kite 201
Kitesurfing Lessons Two Hours for $220
Long Beach
Private Tours
Captain Kirk's
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Photo-op with very own Hollywood Star
Get Your Own Star with The Walk of Fame Experience in Los Angeles • Ages 18+ to book • 15 min
Los Angeles
Walk of Fun Hollywood
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Temecula Tour-Honeycomb Vintage Tour
Private • 6 Hours • Luxury Wine Tour Through Temecula Valley
Los Angeles
6 Hours
Private Tours
Wine
Veratia DBA Honeycomb Vineyard Tours
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Intermediate Kitesurfing
For riders who have some experience and want to spend time improving skills! • Ages 15+ • 3 Hours
Santa Monica Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered All Week
Santa Monica
2 hours
History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Guided Golf Cart Tours
Ride through history—and future energy—on a up-close wind-farm adventure.
Palm Springs
1 Hour
Private Tours
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Proposals on the Bay
Join us for a day on the water!
San Diego
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Sail Nunya San Diego
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Semi Private Yosemite Valley HikingTour
For all Ages • Great for Beginners and Families • Starting at $250
Kingsburg
Private Tours
Hiking, Transportation
Authentic Adventures Central California
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Tahoe Sports Boat Club Membership
South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Sports - Tahoe Keys Marina
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Spring and Summer Surf Camps
Ages 6-17 • 3 Hours • A fun, engaging way to stay active | Book your days here!
Sound Bath Sail
Book in advance! • 75 minutes
Santa Barbara
Boat Tour, Wellness
SunSwept Sailing
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2 Day Rentals
Ages 10+
Oakhurst
2 Days
Kid-Friendly
Bike Rental
Pedal Forward Bikes
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Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Corn Hole Reservation
Resort Guests Only | Complimentary
San Diego
Paradise Point Resort & Spa - San Diego
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Two Hour Axe Throwing
Up to 5 Lanes Available • Ages 12+ to participate
Sacramento
Smash Sacramento Downtown
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Private Tours Explore All
Santa Monica Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered All Week
Santa Monica
2 hours
History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Kite 301
Kitesurfing Lesson TWO Hours for $200
Long Beach
Private Tours
Captain Kirk's
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Private SUP Pup Experience
Learn the best way to paddle with your Pup or sharpen your SUP skills with a Certified Instructor
Single Kayaks
1-8 Hour options • Ages 18+ to rent
San Diego
1 to 8 hour rental options
Kayak
Action Sport Rentals - Paradise Point Resort
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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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LetsBatch - 4 Hour Bachelorette Package - Private Boat Charter With Captain
Up To 13 Passengers
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Boat Tahoe
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2 Hour Private Boat Photography Charter With Captain
Up To 13 Passengers
South Lake Tahoe
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tahoe
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Private Coastal Catch & Cruise
3 Hour Charter • Book Your Trip Now!
San Diego
3 Hours
Private Tours
Coletta Sport Fishing
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Big Sur Fire Pit
Fits Groups of Up to 20 People
Marquis 70 Downtown - Multi Day Charter
San Diego
Multi Day
Private Tours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
Private Paddle Boarding Adventure in South Lake Tahoe
All ages • 2-3 Hours • Free Cancellations
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Eco Tour, Sightseeing Tour, SUP, Water Activities
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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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 Woods + Wine Tour
San Francisco
Aquarium, Bike Tour, Boat Tour, Cable Railway, Cruise / Large Boat, Ferry, Go Car Tour, Museum, Self-Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Zoo
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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Yosemite and Tahoe Sierras Tour (4 days)
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
4 days
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Electric Dirtbike Adventure
2-3 Hours • Free cancellations • Small Group • Year-Round * Rentals Available
South Lake Tahoe
2–3 hours
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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Silicon Valley
For all ages! • 6 Hours • Up to 6 People
San Francisco
Sightseeing Tour
Cali Trips
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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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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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Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour
All ages • 8 Hours
San Francisco
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Best Bay Area Tours
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Private Streets of San Francisco Tour
Ages 13+ | Electric Bike Tour
San Francisco
3 to 4 hours
Private Tours
Bike Rental, Ferry, Sightseeing Tour
Bay City Bike
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Winery Tours Explore All
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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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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Private Tour
From ~$275 per person (based on 4 guests) • 7 Hour Tour • For 2+ People • 21+
Santa Barbara
7 hours
Private Tours
Winery
Sustainable Wine Tours
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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
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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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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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
Walking Tours Explore All
GCGP - Daytime Gaslamp History Walk
All ages • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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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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Mission & Castro Food Tour
Food and Culture Tour
San Francisco
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, LGBTQ-Friendly
Walking Tour
Roam Local
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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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Sip, Savor and Sea - La Jolla
Most Popular!! A seaside stroll through La Jolla’s stunning views, rich history, unforgettable views
La Jolla
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
So Diego 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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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 Hiking Adventure
Dogs welcome • Free cancellations • All ages • Photos included
South Lake Tahoe
2 Hours
Private Tours
Hiking, Walking Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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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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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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Water Activities Explore All
Private Paddle Boarding Adventure in South Lake Tahoe
All ages • 2-3 Hours • Free Cancellations
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Eco Tour, Sightseeing Tour, SUP, Water Activities
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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Veteran's Day Cruise - Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Includes Lunch
A Tribute Cruise to our Veterans
Oakland
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
USS Potomac Association
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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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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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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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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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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 Advanced Freediver Course
Age 15+ I 3-Day Course
La Jolla
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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A Tiki Time Bay Cruise 🌴
San Diego
1.50 - 2.25 hours (depending on tour selection)
Boat Tour, Eco Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Tiki Time Bay Tours
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