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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in California - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in California, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
Body Board
All Ages • Hourly, Daily & Weekly Rental Options!
San Diego
Ray’s Rental - Mission Beach
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Mission & Castro Food Tour
Food and Culture Tour
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, LGBTQ-Friendly
Walking Tour
Roam Local
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Skimboard
All Ages • Hourly, Daily & Weekly Rental Options!
San Diego
Ray’s Rental - North Mission Beach
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See It All: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, San Francisco, and Sausalito
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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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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Private Tour
From ~$275 per person (based on 4 guests) • 7 Hour Tour • For 2+ People • 21+
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Winery
Sustainable Wine Tours
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Glory Days Historical Tour
1 hour guided tour • For all ages
Long Beach
1 Hour
The Queen Mary - Attractions
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Two-Hour Private Charter
2 hours | All ages | Up to 6 passengers
Long Beach
Private Tours
Sailing
Jolly Sailing
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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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Photography Tours Explore All
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 & 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Water Activities Explore All
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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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Private Tours Explore All
Bike The Bridge & Kayak 2 hours
Golden Gate Bridge bike ride and Sausalito Kayak adventure
San Francisco
Up to 8 Hours
Kayak
Bay City Bike
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Four Hour Rental: Quad Skates (Pacific Beach)
4 hours • Ages 18+
San Diego
Cruise / Large Boat, Rollerblade Rental, Sports
Fritzy’s Roller Skate Shop
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Fleet Week Sails
From $99 / Adult • 1.5–2 Hours • All Ages • Parade of Ships, Blue Angels & more!
San Francisco
Sailing
San Francisco Sailing Company
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FunCat Electric Catamaran Lounge Chair
1 Hour • Ages 18+
San Diego
1 hour rental option
Action Sport Rentals - Paradise Point Resort
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Barbie Doll
48' Egg Harbor Six Pack
San Diego
Private Tours
Fishing
San Diego Fishing Company - Kraken
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Upper Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour
Price includes all taxes and fees
Sunset Charter
For all ages! • Up to 6 People • 2.5 Hours • Private Tour
San Diego
2.5
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Big Blue Photo Expeditions
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Private Graffiti Workshop
Ages 21+ • 1 Hour • Private graffiti workshop up to 10 people
Los Angeles
1 hour
Private Tours
Workshop
Spray Day
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Jeanneau Leader 40' - Multi Day Charter
San Diego
Multi Day
Private Tours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Foodie Tours Explore All
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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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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The East Side Tour
All Ages • 3 Hours • Up to 4 People
Los Angeles
3 hrs.
Kid-Friendly
City Tour, Food Tour
The Movie Guys
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Hollywood Food Tour
Get all the Hollywood highlights—music and film history, Art Deco architecture, and historic theater
Los Angeles
3 hours
Food Tour
To Live & Dine in LA Food 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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Gourmet Hollywood Walking Food Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Perfect For Movie Buffs!
Los Angeles, West Hollywood
3 Hours
Food Tour
Delicious Dish Tours
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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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Reserved Admission
MUST BE 6 TO ENTER CAT ROOM • 1 Hour • Complimentary Food or Drink Item
San Diego
1 Hour
Food Tour
The Cat Cafe
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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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Yosemite Grand Discovery (2 Days) | Curry Village Tent Cabin
Price includes all taxes and fees
Pickup Available
Lodging
Incredible Adventures
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Narrated Historic Bay Cruise
45 minute bay tour. Includes General Admission
45 Minutes
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Celebrity Homes Tour & 1 day Hop-on Hop-off with roundtrip hotel transfers from Anaheim/Disneyland Resort hotels
All day
Karmel Shuttle's EXTREME Tours
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ELVIS Live! - A Tribute Cruise Nov. 1, 2026 to the King of Rock 'n Roll!
Elvis performs live! Did you know Elvis once owned the Potomac? All Ages Welcome!
Golden Gate Bridge Guided Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • Best way to see the Bay! - Choose from our most popular bikes.
San Francisco
3 hours
Bike Tour
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours - San Francisco
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Sunset Sail on San Francisco Bay
From $84.80/Guest • All Ages • 1.5 Hours • Our most popular cruise, a view you'll never forget!
San Francisco
Boat Tour, Sunset Sail
Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
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Adopt Me Donation Paddle with Rescue Pup
Donated 45 min Paddle & Photo Shoot
Private Up-Close & Personal Tour of San Francisco Highlights in a Woody Van
2-4 hours • All ages
Sunset Sail - Harbor Island
2 hours
San Diego
2 hours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
Wine Tasting Cruise - Summer Solstice June 20
Special Event: Cruise into the sunset on the longest day of the year. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Oakland
2 hours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Wine
USS Potomac Association
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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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Private Los Angeles Tour (Beverly Hills)
Photo Friendly • 3 hours! • Up To 7 People!
Los Angeles
Private Tours
City Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Golden Ticket LA
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Alcatraz DAY Tour and Aquarium + Yosemite Day Tour
Price includes all taxes and fees
3 hours (Alcatraz day); Full day (Yosemite day)
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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2 hr. Arcimoto Downtown + Balboa
Explore San Diego's Downtown and Balboa Park in our brand new Electric GoCars
San Diego
Aerial Adventure Park, Car Rental, Food Tour, Martime Museum, Museum, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Zoo
GoCar Tours San Diego
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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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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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Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco
Price includes all taxes and fees
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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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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