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
Public Cooking Class @ Cucina Migrante
$105 per person + gratuity
San Diego
3–3.5 hours
Cucina Migrante
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Kids 24in Bike
Height 44in-62in • Ages 8-11 years
3/4 Day Pelagic Birding Trips - Local
Private Charter! • 9 hours • All ages • Up to 6 people
San Diego
Private Tours
Dawn Charters
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Six Hour Private Charter
Call 844-587-4866 to book longer private charters
San Diego
6 Hours
Private Tours
Triton Charters
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8 Hour Luxury Private Wine Tour Transportation
Age 21+ for drinking • Door to Door Transportation • Comfort,Sophistication,Professionalism
Santa Barbara
8 Hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour
Preferred Limousine
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Public Skate Sessions
Ages 4+ • Up to 90 Minutes • Skates Included!
San Francisco
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Winter Activities
San Francisco On Ice
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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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SpookEasy Halloween Cruise
October 30th/31st • 5:30pm • DJ • Boo's & Booze • Costumes Encouraged!
San Diego
2.5 Hours
Pacific Cruises
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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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Snorkel Safari
8 and up! • Up to 6 People • 6 Hours
San Diego
6
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Big Blue Photo Expeditions
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Private Dolphin & Whale Adventure
Private Charter To See Dolphins And Whales
Long Beach
2.5 Hours with options to extend
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Dolphin, Whale Watch
SoCal Whale Watching
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Afternoon Cruise
2-hour relaxed afternoon cruise • complimentary drinks included
South Lake Tahoe
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
Sail Tahoe Blue
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Los Angeles → Palm Springs Overnight Escape
The perfect short getaway for those looking to relax, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the desert!
Hawthorne
50 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Solera Travel
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Alpenglow: Private Lake Tahoe Cruise (90 mins)
Choose your route and set your pace on a 90 minute mid-day Lake Tahoe adventure.
South Lake Tahoe
90 Minutes (1.5 hours)
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Cruise Tahoe
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Mission District Food Tour
San Francisco
3 hours long
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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Kayak Rentals
Explore Clipper Cove on a Kayak!
San Francisco
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
KGB Kiteboarding
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The East Side Tour
All Ages • 3-3.5 Hours • Up to 4 People
Los Angeles
3-3.5 hrs.
Kid-Friendly
City Tour, Food Tour
The Movie Guys
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Alpenglow: Private Lake Tahoe Day Cruise (3 Hours)
Choose your route and set your pace on a 3-hour mid-day Lake Tahoe adventure.
South Lake Tahoe
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Cruise Tahoe
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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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Guided Tours Explore All
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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Historic Old Sacramento Walking Tour
Likely to Sell Out • Gold Rush History • Family friendly
Sacramento
2.5 hours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
SacTown Bites
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LA Fabulous Drag Night Out
Ages 21+ • 2 Hours • Up to 15 people • Private option
West Hollywood
2 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Drag Experiences
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Four Hour GoRide 2x2 Moped
4 Hours • Previous Moped Experience, Valid Driver's License & Must Be 21+
San Francisco
4 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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Five Hour GoRide 2x2 Moped
5 Hours • Previous Moped Experience, Valid Driver's License & Must Be 21+
San Francisco
5 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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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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Tour en bicicleta eléctrica por lo mejor de San Diego (Español)
Explore the best of San Diego on this Guided eBike Ride in Spanish!
San Diego
City Tour, E-Bike, Guided Tour, History Tour
Unlimited Biking
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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
One of San Diego’s highest rated snorkeling tours • Consistently 5 star guest reviews
La Jolla
90 minutes
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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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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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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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
Music on the Potomac Cruises - 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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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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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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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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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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Private California Sunset Tour
$115/person | Tour Up to 3 Hours
San Francisco
Up to 3 Hours
Private Tours
Bike Rental, Sightseeing Tour
Bay City Bike
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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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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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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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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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Private Tours Explore All
SkyStar Observation Wheel
San Francisco
Private Tours
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours - San Francisco
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VIP Hollywood Club Crawl
Hollywood's ultimate club crawl experience!
Los Angeles
Private Tours
Pub Crawl
Los Angeles Epic Crawls
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6 Hour Luxury Private Wine Tour Transportation
Age 21+ for drinking • Door to Door Transportation • Comfort,Sophistication,Professionalism
Santa Barbara
6 Hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour
Preferred Limousine
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3 Hour Bachelorette Package - Private Boat Charter With Captain
Up To 13 Passengers
South Lake Tahoe
3 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tahoe
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Private Gourmet Venice Beach Walking Food Tour
Private • 3 Hours • Perfect for Beach Enthusiasts!
Los Angeles
3 Hours
Private Tours
Delicious Dish Tours
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Couples 2 SUP Pups Lessons Package
(2) 1 Hour Private Lessons for 2 people for Booked for Separate Days
Chaparral - 5 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain
10 Person Max
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Boat Tahoe
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San Diego Sailboat & Winery Private Tour (Private)
Savor the sea and sip the vine — all in one unforgettable experience.
San Diego
5hrs
Private Tours
Five Star Tours
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Chaparral - 4 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain
10 Person Max
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Boat Tahoe
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San Diego Vineyard and Winery Tour (Private)
Discover the taste of Southern California’s hidden wine gems.
San Diego
6hrs
Private Tours
Five Star Tours
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Photography Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Daytime Gaslamp History Walk
All ages • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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Farmers Market Food Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • Up to 10 People
Sacramento
2 Hours
Walking Tour
SacTown Bites
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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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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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Haight Ashbury Food Tour
Food and Culture Tour
San Francisco
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Roam Local
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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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The Lousy Yerba Buena Tour
San Francisco
Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, about 1.75
Walking Tour
SK Morton's Lousy San Francisco Walking Tour
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