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
Harbor Cruise
All Ages • 2 Hours • Up to 49 People
Long Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Pirate Ship Cruises of Long Beach
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Interior Tour
See behind the hedges and walls of Palm Springs
Best of Santa Barbara Tour
$90 per Person | Offers something for everyone | 2 Hours
Bike Rentals
Add your bike to the cart to see your discount
Up to 10 Hours
Bike Rental, City Tour
Parkwide Activities
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One Hour Throw
Most Popular! • From $143.10 • Ages 12+ until 7pm • As low as $37 per person
Vista
Axe Throwing
Hatchet Hound Axe Throwing
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1 Day Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour
24 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, City Tour Bus, Ferry, Hop On Hop Off, Walking Tour
Bay City Bike
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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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Baja Peninsula Grand Adventure Tour
8 Days and 7 Nights!
Exclusive Tour
Starting at $250 per Person | 5-7 Hours | Ages 21+ | Up to 10 People
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Thrill Starter
Ages 8 + • 20 Minutes • Open 11am–8pm
San Francisco
20 minutes
Kid-Friendly
The Flyer Thrill Zone
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Aquata - 3 Hour Charter
Up to 11 People • The All-Weather Performer • Luxury and Speed!
3 hours
Private Tours
Triton Charters
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Single Kayak - Mission Bay Rental
1-2 hours
San Diego
1-2 hours
Kayak
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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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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Guided Off-Site Kite/Wing Session
Guided Off-Site Kite/Wing Session
San Francisco
12pm-8pm
KiteTheBay
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Discover Scuba Dive
Try Scuba for the First Time
San Diego
3-4.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Dive In Scuba
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Catalina Island – A Day in Paradise Package with hotel transfers
Hotel transfers Available from Anaheim/Disneyland Resort Hotels & LAX area hotels.
10 hrs
Karmel Shuttle's EXTREME Tours
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Full Day Offshore (Mexico Option) - The Limit
All Ages • 12 Hours • Max 5 People
San Diego
12 Hours
Fishing
The Long Run Sportfishing
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Private Lessons
Nautitech 40 "Erasmus" - Coronado Captain Charter
3 - 6 hours
Coronado
3-6 hours
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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SCUBA Diving Explore All
DC's Ultimate Refresher Course
Age 13+ | 4-5 Hours | Haven't been diving in 2 plus years
La Jolla
5+ Hours
Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities, Wildlife
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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La Jolla 2 Tank Guided Dive
Ages 10+ • 3 to 4.5 Hours
San Diego
3-4.5 Hours
SCUBA
Dive In Scuba
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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 Open Water Diver Referral Program
Age 13+ • 2 Days • Complete your Open Water Dives
La Jolla
2 Days
Private Tours
Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities
Dive California
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La Jolla 1 Tank Guided Dive
Ages 10+ 3 to 4.5 Hours
San Diego
3-4.5 Hours
SCUBA
Dive In Scuba
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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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Blue and Mako Shark Snorkeling Expedition (6Hrs)
6 Hours • Ages 15+ to Book • Price is per Person
San Diego
Boat Rental, Rentals, SCUBA, Snorkeling
Net Zero Expeditions
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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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Pelagic Wildlife Expedition (6 Hrs)
6 hours • Ages 5+ to book • Up to 6 people!
San Diego
SCUBA
Net Zero Expeditions
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
GoCar After Dark - 2HR Coronado Tour
City Lights Tour from Gaslamp to Coronado Island
San Diego
Driving Tour, Go Car Tour, Sightseeing Tour
GoCar Tours San Diego
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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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Yosemite and Tahoe Sierras Tour (4 days)
Price includes all taxes and fees
4 days
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco
Price includes all taxes and fees
1 day
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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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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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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Wine Tasting Cruise - Summer Solstice June 20
Special Event: Cruise into the sunset on the longest day of the year. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Oakland
2 hours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Wine
USS Potomac Association
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Tour
Price includes all taxes and fees
Approx. 4 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco
Price includes all taxes and fees
Sightseeing Tour
Incredible Adventures
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San Francisco Hop on Hop off (valid for any day to start)
Buy tickets now & be ready to hop on anytime!
Bus Tour, City Tour, Hop On Hop Off, Sightseeing Tour, Voucher
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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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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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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Yosemite Grand Escape Camping Tour (3 Days)
Price includes all taxes and fees
3 days
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Incredible 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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Glory Days Tour with General Admission
Includes ship admission & 1-hour guided tour
Long Beach
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Guided Tour
The Queen Mary - Attractions
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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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Apoala Hike + Swimming
Perfect for any level of hiker! • Hike 3.7Miles/ 6KM
Oaxaca De Juarez
11 Hours
Guided Tour, Hiking
Explor Oaxaca
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Yosemite in a Day Tour
All ages • 14 Hours • Available Everyday!
San Francisco
Pickup Available
Guided Tour, Hiking
Best Bay Area Tours
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Hike + Hot Chocolate
9Km /5 miles • 7 Hours Guided hike • Fit for People used to intermediate physical activity !
Oaxaca De Juarez
7 Hours
Guided Tour, Hiking
Explor Oaxaca
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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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Water Activities Explore All
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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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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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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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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PADI Open Water Diver Referral Program
Age 13+ • 2 Days • Complete your Open Water Dives
La Jolla
2 Days
Private Tours
Rentals, SCUBA, Sports, Water Activities
Dive California
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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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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 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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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
Guided snorkeling tour at La Jolla Cove
La Jolla
1.5-hour guided snorkeling tour with about 60 mi
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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Photography Tours Explore All
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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Virtual Tour: 360º Immersion
Into the Art of the Gregangelo Museum
30-60 minutes at your own pace.
Museum, Photography Tour, Virtual Tour, VR
The Gregangelo Museum
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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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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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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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Alcatraz Muir Woods Sausalito Express
All ages! • Three- Five Hours! • Alcatraz! Muir Woods! Sausalito!
San Francisco
Boat Tour, Dolphin, Food Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
The Tour Store
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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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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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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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