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
Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental
City Bikes & Kid's Bikes • From $38.16 / City Bike
San Francisco
Day Rentals
Kid-Friendly
Bike Rental
Marina Bike Shop
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Pawsitive Paws Pack Paddle
Saturday, September 26th at 9:30AM - Private Paddle
San Diego
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Private Tours
SUP Pups
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Essential Palm Springs Tour
The Essential Tour of Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Mod Squad
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Four Winns Wake Surf - 6 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain
10 Person Max
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Boat Tahoe
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Classic Wooden Boat Tour (Please call 775-350-9346 for private charters)
3.5 Hours • Up to 17 People • Experience "The Tahoe"
South Lake Tahoe
3.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Godfather Crime Tours
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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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Affordable Two Hour Sunset Cruise
Up to 13 Passengers + Your Captain • Waterslide, SUP + Floating Water Carpet / Toys
South Lake Tahoe
2 hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Party Boat, Sunset Cruise
Battle Born Boat Rentals
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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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Coletta Sport Fishing - 1/2 Day Local Charter
5 Hour Charter • Number One Selling Charter • Book Your Trip Now!
Sightseeing Tours Explore All
90 Min Touch of Gold Excursion
90 minutes • Ages 5+
San Francisco
Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Bay Voyager
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Tour
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
Approx. 4 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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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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Pacific Coast, Santa Cruz, Monterey, 17 Mile Dr., Carmel by the Sea & Big Sur
For all ages! • 12 Hours • Up to 6 People
San Francisco
Sightseeing Tour
Cali Trips
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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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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 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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A Taste of LA: Half Day Tour of the BEST of Los Angeles
5.5 Hours • 4 Stops • Audio Guide in 11 Languages
Los Angeles
5 hours 30 minutes
City Tour, Driving Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour
Hollywood Bus Tours, LLC
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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Private/Semi-Private Open Water Diver
Ages 10+ • 3-4 Days • Become a Certified PADI Scuba Diver!
San Diego
~5 to 6 hours each day
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
House of Scuba
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Historic Wapama Falls Hike
Groveland
6 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Hiking
Echo Adventure Cooperative
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Brothels, Bites and Booze
Most Popular!! Tales of scandal, SD's founding fathers, and tasty bites at local restaurants.
San Diego
2.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
So Diego Tours
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Specialized Turbo Levo SL Kids Electric Bikes
For Kids 4' 3" to 4' 11"
San Francisco
All Day
Kid-Friendly
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours - San Francisco
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San Diego Bay Sunset Sail Aboard A Classic Yacht
2.5 Hours • Up to 6 People • Experience the California sunset on the water!
San Diego
2.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sunset Sail
Sail Liberty
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Refresher (PADI Reactivate)
San Diego
~2 hours
Kid-Friendly
House of Scuba
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2 Hour Small Group Lesson + Surf Session
Progress on your surf journey, no matter where you are.
Malibu
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Santa Monica Surf Tours
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Half Day Whale Watch
For all ages! • Up to 6 People • Half Day • Booking Minimum 2 Adults
San Diego
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Big Blue Photo Expeditions
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Indoor Tour: Into the Rabbit Hole
Indoor Art Labyrinth
San Francisco
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Museum
The Gregangelo Museum
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Big Bus Muir Woods Excursion
Muir Woods a brief stop at Golden Gate Bridge! Bonus: 45 Minutes in Sausalito!
San Francisco
5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Bus Tour, History Tour
The Tour Store
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Foodie Tours Explore All
The East Valley Tour
All Ages • 3-3.5 Hours • Up to 4 People
Los Angeles
3-3.5 hrs.
Kid-Friendly
Bus Tour, City Tour, Cocktail Tour, Food Tour, Zoo
The Movie Guys
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Gourmet Santa Monica Walking Food Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Perfect For Those Looking to Experience Santa Monicas Laid Back Vibes
Santa Monica
3 Hours
Food Tour
Delicious Dish Tours
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Waitlist
If your time is filled or you don’t see your time available, join our wait list
San Francisco
Food Tour
Local Tastes of the City Tours
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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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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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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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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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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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Pizza, Pasta and Piazzas
A delicious dive into Little Italy’s tastiest traditions and trendiest bites.
San Diego
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Beer Tour, Fishing, Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
So Diego Tours
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Solvang Food & Photo Tour
3.5 Hours • All ages • Skip the Tourist Traps & Head Out With a Local Foodie
Solvang
3.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Eat This, Shoot That!
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Guided Tours Explore All
Three Hour San Francisco to Sausalito Tour
Driver must be 25+ • Golden Gate Drive
San Francisco
3 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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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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Morning Guided City Tour of San Francisco
4 hours • All ages
San Bruno
Boat Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour
Yosemite 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 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 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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Muir Woods Ultimate Escape
5 Hours • Driver must be 25+
San Francisco
5 Hours
Guided Tour
GoCar Tours San Francisco
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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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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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San Francisco City Tour
Starting at $90.10 | 2 Hours
San Francisco
Guided Tour
Painted Ladies Tour Company
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Photography Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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La Jolla Coastal 5K Running Tour
1.5 hours | 3.5 miles
La Jolla
History Tour, Photography Tour
Iconic San Diego Running Tours
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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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Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour
Santa Monica
Bike Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour
Unlimited Biking
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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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Walking Tours Explore All
Farmers Market Food Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • Up to 10 People
Sacramento
2 Hours
Walking Tour
SacTown Bites
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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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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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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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GCGP - Daytime Gaslamp History Walk
All ages • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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Intro Paranormal Investigation: Old Town Ghost Hunt & History
All ages • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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Gaslamp Haunted Walking Tour: True Crime & Indoor Access
All ages • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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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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Daytime Gaslamp History Walk
All ages • 2 Hours
San Diego
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Haunted San Diego
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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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