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
Two Hour Throw
From $604.20 • Ages 12+ until 7pm • As low as $73 per person
Vista
Axe Throwing
Hatchet Hound Axe Throwing
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Alcatraz & the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Tour
2-Day Alcatraz Ticket & Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour
San Francisco
2 Days
Bike Tour
Bay City Bike
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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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Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
On the San Francisco Bay! • Boarding at 8pm
San Francisco
San Francisco Whale Tours
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3 Boutique Wineries with Lunch Tour
Starting at $165 USD | Ages 18+ | Visit 3 Boutique wineries and eat a delicious lunch
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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Urban Road Bike E Bike Rental
Ages 16+ to Rent • 4 Hour to 24 Hour Options
San Diego
8-Hours to 1 Week Rentals
Superhuman
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Guided Fly Fishing | East Peak Lake @ Heavenly Resort
Starting at $990 for 2 Anglers | Private Group Trips!
Kingsbury, South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters
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Pizza and Gelato Tour
For All Ages! • 2 Hours
San Diego
Food Tour
Portland Food Tours
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
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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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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Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias
For all ages! • 12 hours • Up to 5 People
San Francisco
Private Tours
Sightseeing Tour
Cali Trips
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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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Private Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
$115/person | Tour Up to 3 Hours
San Francisco
Up to 3 hours
Private Tours
Bike Rental, Bike Tour, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Ferry, Party Boat, Sightseeing Tour
Bay City Bike
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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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Big Sur and Carmel Tour
All ages • 12 Hours
San Francisco
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Best Bay Area Tours
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Private Golden Gate Park Tour
$115/person | Tour Up to 3 Hours
San Francisco
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Bike Rental, Sightseeing Tour, Water Park
Bay City Bike
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Bespoke Muir Woods Coastal Experience
Enjoy Muir Woods, the Pacific Coast, and Sausalito on our exclusive ultra-small group tour!
San Francisco
6+ hours
Bus Tour, Environmental Attraction, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
San Francisco Tour Company LLC
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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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Winery Tours Explore All
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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Shared Tour
7 Hours • Ages 21+ • All-Inclusive
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Winery
Sustainable Wine Tours
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Terry Wayne
My rate is $45 a hour. I will exceed your expectations • 6 hours minimum
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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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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Airport to Vineyard Escape From Sacramento Airport to Napa Valley
Airport Pick-up • 5 hours • Wine Tasting and Gourmet Picnic!
Napa
5 Hours
Winery
As You Like It! Wine Country Tours
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Cole Duarte
Select your driver • 6 Hours • From $45 per hour
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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Yosemite 2 Day Tour - Cedar Lodge Stay
All Ages
San Bruno
Pickup Available
City Tour, History Tour, Lodging, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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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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Midtown Walking Food Tour
Most Popular • 3 hours • Drink Pairings Available
Sacramento
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Beer Tour, Cocktail Tour, Food Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
SacTown Bites
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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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Winter Wonderland- Semi Private Yosemite Valley Floor Tour
All Ages! • Up to 10 People • Starting at $200 per person
Kingsburg
Private Tours
Walking Tour
Authentic Adventures Central California
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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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Farmers Market Food Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • Up to 10 People
Sacramento
2 Hours
Walking Tour
SacTown Bites
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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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La Jolla Scenic 10K Tour
La Jolla 10K Tour | $30 per person
La Jolla
Walking Tour
Iconic San Diego Running Tours
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Foodie Tours Explore All
Venice Beach Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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Chinatown: Dim Sum & Tea Tour
Food Tour in Chinatown • 3 Hours • Full Meal
San Francisco
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Stretchy Pants
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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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Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tour
Sip your way through San Diego’s most stylish neighborhood with wines from around the world.
San Diego
3 Hours
Food and Wine Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
So Diego 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 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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Gourmet Venice Beach Walking Food Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Perfect for Beach Enthusiasts!
Los Angeles
3 Hours
Food Tour
Delicious Dish Tours
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Downtown LA Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours 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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Birthday Sail
Set sail for your next trip around the sun
San Diego
2 & 3 Hour Sails
Sail San Diego
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Private Tour
2 - 5 Hours • Your Exclusive Tour!
Los Angeles
Private Tours
Bus Tour
Star Track Tours
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1 Hour WingFoil Land training session
On a budget? This 1 hr is packed with critical knowledge u need in order to become self sufficient.
Tiburon
Captain San Francisco LLC
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Catalina 320 - Downtown Bareboat Rental
8 Hour Rental
San Diego
8 hours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Best Transportation Deal for Napa Valley and Sonoma
Provide your own itinerary or have our concierge customize your tour!
VIP Private Tour
Exclusive 2-Hour Behind-the-Scenes Experience
San Diego
2 hours
Private Tours
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tickets
San Francisco
24 hours
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours - San Francisco
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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!
Bay Skiff - Mission Bay
4 or 8 hour rental
San Diego
4 or 8 hour rental
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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 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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