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
Hourly Lake Tahoe Boat Cruise
For all ages! • Up to 6 People • 2 to 8-Hour Options
South Lake Tahoe
Imagine Charters
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Double Decker Party Barge Charter - Tahoe Keys Marina
Half & Full Day Options l 13 Person Capacity
South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Wakebusters
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Sailing Charter
2-8 Hour Options • For All Ages! • Up to 6 Passengers
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Channel Charters
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Blue Private Charter (Small Group)
fully private sail • customizable experience • complimentary drinks included
South Lake Tahoe
2 hours minimum
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Private Boat
Sail Tahoe Blue
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Magnum Ui5 Electric Bike
Starting at $69 | Exploring San Francisco is great fun!
La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
La Jolla
90 minutes
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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Coyote Meadow Picnic Area
2-7 Hour Options, From $212 / 2 Hours • All Ages • Western Town Facades! • 20 Train Tickets Included
Los Angeles
Private Tours
Griffith Park Train Rides
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Group Rate • 6+ People Tahoe
1 Hour • Ages 8+
South Lake Tahoe
Yosemite Axe Throwing - South Lake Tahoe
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Electric Bike Rentals
Ages 16+ • 2 Hour, 4 Hour, and All Day Options • Motorized
San Francisco
2 Hour, 4 Hour, and All Day Options
Bike Rental
Bike Hut
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San Diego Bay - Sunset Cruise
San Diego
60–90 minutes (2 Hour Option Available for a P
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Wildlife
Keener Adventures LLC.
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Private Tours Explore All
Content Creator Pro
Ferrari or Lamborghini | Beverly Hills Luxury Route
Los Angeles
1h20
Ride Like A Star
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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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Fitness Fever
Ages 21+ • Limited Seats Available!
San Francisco Night Tour
1-Hour Open Top Bus Tour | Includes Bay Bridge & Treasure Island
San Francisco
Bus Tour
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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Full-Day Private Sommelier-led Luxury Wine Tour - Sonoma or Napa
Ages 21+ • Premium Sommelier Guided Wine Experience • 8+ Hours
San Francisco
8+ hours
Private Tours
San Francisco Tour Company LLC
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Oceanography Merit Badge Summer Scouting Adventure
Hands-On Oceanography Along San Diego’s Waterfront
San Diego
5 hours
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Angel Island Fire Pit
Fits Groups of Up to 20 People
RadWagon™ 4 Electric Cargo Bike
San Francisco
All Day
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours - San Francisco
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Two Hour Rental: Quad Skates (Pacific Beach)
2 hours • Ages 18+
San Diego
Cruise / Large Boat, Rollerblade Rental, Sports
Fritzy’s Roller Skate Shop
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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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Photography Tours Explore All
Monterey and Carmel One Day Tour from San Francisco
11.5 hours • All ages
San Bruno
Boat Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Alcatraz Caza Combos
Your destination fee unlocks these popular Alcatraz tickets for you!
San Francisco
2-3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour, Food Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
The Tour Store
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Virtual Tour: 360º Immersion
Into the Art of the Gregangelo Museum
San Francisco
30-60 minutes at your own pace.
Museum, Photography Tour, Virtual Tour, VR
The Gregangelo Museum
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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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Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour
Santa Monica
Bike Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour
Unlimited Biking
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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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Santa Monica & Venice Beach eBike Tour
Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this two hour guided eBike tour that begins in Santa Monica near
Santa Monica
Bike Tour, E-Bike, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Unlimited Biking
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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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Sunset Snowshoe Tour & Photo Adventure
All Ages • 2 Hours • Free Cancellations • Adventure Photos Included
South Lake Tahoe
2 Hours
Chocolate Tour, Food Tour, Photography Tour, Snowshoe, Transportation, Winter Activities
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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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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Water Activities Explore All
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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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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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
La Jolla
90 minutes
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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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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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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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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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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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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Walking Tours Explore All
Half-Day Snowshoe Challenge
Ages 8 and up • 3.5 hours • Free cancellations
South Lake Tahoe
3.5 Hours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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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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The Walt Tour
8.5 hours • Ages 12+
Anaheim
Pickup Available, Private Tours
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Theater, Walking Tour
The Anaheim Tour Company
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Yosemite 2 Day Tour - Tent Cabin Stay
All Ages
San Bruno
Pickup Available
City Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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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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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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Yosemite 3 Day Tour - No Accommodation included
All Ages • Package includes 3 day entrance into the park!
San Bruno
Pickup Available
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Yosemite 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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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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The Lousy Downtown Tour
San Francisco
Approximately 2.5 hours over 1.5 miles
Walking Tour
SK Morton's Lousy San Francisco Walking Tour
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Guided Tours Explore All
One Hour GoRide 2x2 Moped
Previous Moped Experience, Valid Driver's License & Must Be 21+
San Francisco
1 Hour
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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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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All Day Muir Woods Ultimate Escape
5 Hours • Driver must be 25+
San Francisco
5 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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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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All Day Golden Gate & Coastal Tour
5 Hours • Driver must be 25+
San Francisco
5 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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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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San Diego Winery Tour
To book - Select a date on the calendar.
San Diego
4.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour
San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
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Two Hour Golden Gate Bridge & Back Loop
21+ on all vehicles except ESPORT: must be 25+
San Francisco
2 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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All Day Special: Choose Your Own Adventure!
5 Hours • Driver must be 21+
San Francisco
5 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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Four Hour Sausalito & Marin Headlands Tour
Driver must be 25+ • Ultimate GoCar Tour
San Francisco
4 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
Hidden Trails Hiking Adventure
Small Group • Free Cancellations • Off-The-Beaten-Path!
South Lake Tahoe
2–3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Climbing, Environmental Attraction, Guided Tour, Hiking, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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San Diego Bay - Sunset Cruise
San Diego
60–90 minutes (2 Hour Option Available for a P
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Wildlife
Keener Adventures LLC.
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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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The Tour Store: Caza Excursions
Your destination fee unlocks discounts to these great activities!
San Francisco
Bike Rental, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, Sightseeing Tour
The Tour Store
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Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
1 day
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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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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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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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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Big Sur and Carmel Tour
All ages • 12 Hours
San Francisco
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Best Bay Area Tours
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Music on the Potomac Cruises - June 28, July 26, Aug. 30
Special Event: Enjoy Great Music on a Summer Afternoon Cruise
Oakland
Boat Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour
USS Potomac Association
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