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
Drone Light Show Bay Cruise
60-75 Minutes • Booking In Advance Encouraged • All Ages
San Diego
60-75 Minutes
Cruise / Large Boat, Fireworks Cruise
Cruise San Diego
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PADI Scuba Refresher Course
Boost your confidence and get ocean-ready again
San Diego
4-5 hours
Land & Sea Athletics
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Whale Watch
Great for all ages • 3 - 3.5 Hours
San Diego
3 - 3.5 Hours
Whale Watch
Wild Pacific Whale Watch
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Fitness Fever
Ages 21+ • Limited Seats Available!
45' SEA RAY
2 Hour Private Luxurious Yacht Charter in San Diego • Perfect for Bach Parties or Birthday Parties
San Diego
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Mai Tai Yacht Charters
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Premium Guide
Departs out of CBX in San Diego | 4-5 Days | $2,790-$3,069
San Diego
Cedros Outdoor Adventures
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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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Mission & Castro Food Tour
Food and Culture Tour
San Francisco
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, LGBTQ-Friendly
Walking Tour
Roam Local
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San Diego Beach Yoga Hiking Tour
3hr Private Tour • Hiking & Beach Yoga! • Groups of All Sizes
La Jolla
Private Tours
Vita Pura Yoga
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Walking Tours Explore All
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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1 Day Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco
24 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, City Tour Bus, Ferry, Hop On Hop Off, Walking Tour
Bay City Bike
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Yosemite and Giant Sequoias One Day Tour from San Jose
All ages • 15 Hours • Top-rated single-day experience!
San Bruno
Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Yosemite Grand Escape Camping Tour (3 Days)
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
3 days
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Yosemite Grand Escape Lodging Tour (3 Days)
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
3 days
Pickup Available
Escape Room, Lodging, Walking Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Yosemite and Giant Sequoias One-Day Tour from San Francisco
Top-rated single-day experience!
San Bruno
Pickup Available
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Yosemite 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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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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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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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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Guided Tours Explore All
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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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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Rock Climbing
**NEW!!** Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
South Lake Tahoe
3 hours
Climbing, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Ropes Course
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
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Yosemite and Giant Sequoias One-Day Tour from San Francisco
Top-rated single-day experience!
San Bruno
Pickup Available
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Three Hour GoRide 2x2 Moped
3 Hours • Previous Moped Experience, Valid Driver's License & Must Be 21+
San Francisco
3 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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Three Hour Twilight Special!
3 Hours for Price of 2 Hours • 25+ on select vehicles
San Francisco
3 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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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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Alcatraz Island and Guided San Francisco City Tour
8 hours • All ages
San Bruno
City Tour, Guided Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Yosemite 2 Day Tour - Tour Only (No Accommodation included)
All Ages • Package includes 2 day entrance into the park!
San Bruno
Pickup Available
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Water Activities Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
La Jolla
60–70 minutes in water · ~2 hours total
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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Winery Tours Explore All
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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Lauren Duarte
My rate is $45 a hour. Let's tour the Napa Valley together! • 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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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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Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour (Shared Tour)
6 Hours • 21+ Years
Santa Barbara
Winery
Rooted Vine 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
Terry Wayne
My rate is $45 a hour. I will exceed your expectations • 6 hours minimum
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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Shared Tour
7 Hours • Ages 21+ • All-Inclusive
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Winery
Sustainable Wine Tours
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Foilboard Skills Lesson - Tow behind the boat
Up to 4 People • Ages 10+ • 2 Hours • For Beginners
Tiburon
Private Tours
Captain San Francisco LLC
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Yosemite 2 Day Tour - Yosemite Valley Lodge Stay
All Ages
San Bruno
Pickup Available
Bike Rental, Lodging, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Authentic Funk Zone Wine Tour
Starting at $145 | 3 Hours | Step Into Our Hippest Neighborhood!
$13.50 Meal Voucher
Starting at $13.50 | All Ages | Available Every Day!
San Francisco Electric Bike Rentals (E-Bike Rentals)
Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge on a full electric bike!
San Francisco
2 hours, 1 day, multiple days
Kid-Friendly
Bike Rental, E-Bike, Ferry
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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Manson Family Murders Funeral Limo Tour of LA
Ages 18+ • True Crime Sightseeing Premium Limo Tour
Los Angeles
3.5 hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Grave Line Tours
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EXECUTIVE PRIME FORMULA – 26' OPEN BOW CRUISER
Seats up to 13 • A luxurious ride with plenty of seating!
South Lake Tahoe
2 - 8 Hours or 2 - 7 Days
Tahoe Sports - Tahoe Keys Marina
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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
La Jolla
60–70 minutes in water · ~2 hours total
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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Beginner Freediver Course
Ages 16+ • Weekday & Weekend options • Perfect for beginners!
Private Tours Explore All
Yosemite and Giant Sequoias One Day Tour from San Jose
All ages • 15 Hours • Top-rated single-day experience!
San Bruno
Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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Bonsai Bar @ Shanty Shack Brewing
2 hours all materials provided
Santa Cruz
2 Hours
Workshop
Bonsai Bar
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San Diego: Historic True Crime Tour
1.5 Hours • PG-13 • True Crime Tour • Most Popular!
San Diego
1.5 Hours
Food Tour, History Tour
Murder n' Mayhem
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Private Yosemite Valley Tour & Roosevelt BBQ
Groveland
12PM - 7PM
Pickup Available, Private Tours
Fishing
Echo Adventure Cooperative
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The Smash Pass Membership
Monthly membership - 2 rage sessions per month - exclusive member deals
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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EXECUTIVE STANDARD – FOUR WINNS 220 HD
Seats up to 12 • Cruise, lounge or surf with your crew!
South Lake Tahoe
Captain Ron's Boat Rentals
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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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Bonsai Bar @ Local Roots Kombucha
2 hours all materials provided
Vista
2 Hours
Workshop
Bonsai Bar
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Pick Up: 11' Paddle Boards
For all ages! • Rates starting at $40 • Daily Rentals • 1 rider per Paddle Board
Fresno
Grizzly Aquatic & Trail Rentals
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