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
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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Kayaks and Paddle Boards
• Ages 18+ To Rent • Starting at $40 •
South Lake Tahoe
1HR • 2HR, • 4HR RENTALS
Kayak
Camp Richardson Hospitality, LLC
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Eight Hour Double Decker Charter
Up to 13 Passengers + Your Captain • Waterslide, SUP + Floating Water Carpet / Toys
South Lake Tahoe
8 hours
Private Tours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Party Boat
Battle Born Boat Rentals
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Group Coaching w/ Instructor
Ages 16+ • 2 to 3 Hours
Coletta Sport Fishing Full Day Offshore Fishing Charter
Fishing Experience of a Lifetime! • Up to 6 Anglers! - August through October ONLY
San Diego
Private Tours
Coletta Sport Fishing
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Yosemite Grand Discovery (2 Days) | Yosemite Valley Lodge
Price includes all taxes and fees
San Francisco
Pickup Available
Lodging
Incredible Adventures
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Chris Craft - 2 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain
8 Person Max
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Boat Tahoe
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Pugs Ahoy Paddle Pawty
Saturday, September 12th @ 5PM hosted by PugsLifeSD
Essential Palm Springs Tour
The Essential Tour of Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Mod Squad
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Sparkling Cities Tour
50 Minutes • All Ages • 2-3 Passengers • See Downtown LA & Long Beach
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Murder in the Woods
1 hour experience • Escape Room • May be in dark or confined spaces • Ages 8 and up
San Diego
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room
Xcape Room 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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5 Day Rentals
Ages 10+
Oakhurst
5 Days
Kid-Friendly
Bike Rental
Pedal Forward Bikes
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6-Passenger Capacity Signature Dolphin and Whale Watching Trip (2.5hrs approx.)
Our Flagship Experience | 6-Passengers Max | Min Age 5
San Diego
Approximately 2.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Gone Whale Watching
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E-Scooter
Light & agile great for beginners
Santa Monica
1 Hour & 2 Hours Rental
Kid-Friendly
Beachside Bikes Santa Monica
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Private Sail
All ages • 2.5 Hours • Ideal for beautiful proposals, bachelorette parties, & fun family outings
San Diego
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
San Diego Sailing Excursions
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Eco Canoe Tour
2 Hours | From $54.00 - $94.00 Per Person
South Lake Tahoe
Kid-Friendly
Clearly Tahoe California
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Premier Whale & Dolphin Watching
3.5 Hour Tour • Aboard our NEW vessel • Sea Fox 248 Commander
San Diego
3.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Offshore Blue Adventures
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The Night Owl
Starting at $185 | 2 Hours | The Perfect Time To See The City!
San Francisco
2hrs
Kid-Friendly
Rides by Me
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6 Day Rentals
Ages 10+
Oakhurst
6 Days
Kid-Friendly
Bike Rental
Pedal Forward Bikes
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
Silicon Valley
For all ages! • 6 Hours • Up to 6 People
San Francisco
Sightseeing Tour
Cali Trips
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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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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 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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LA Essential Star Homes Tour
Top Sights! • 2 Hours! • Up to 13 People!
Los Angeles
Sightseeing Tour
Golden Ticket LA
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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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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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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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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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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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Photography Tours Explore All
Universal Studios Combo Tour with Hollywood & Los Angeles at Night
13.5 hours • All Ages
Anaheim
Pickup Available
Bus Tour, Castle, Celebrity Tour, City Tour, Dinner Train, Driving Tour, Photography Tour, Theater, Train, Transportation, TV and Movie Sites Tour
The Anaheim Tour Company
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Walking Tours Explore All
San Diego Brewery Tours: Walking Downtown Brewery and Pizza Tour Private
Ages 21+ • 3 Hours
San Diego
3 Hours
Private Tours
Beer Tour, Brewery, Food Tour, Walking Tour
Five Star Tours
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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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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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7-Mile Run Tour of San Diego: Balboa Park, Banker's Hill Bridges, Little Italy and Embarcadero
Discover San Diego in 7 Miles | $40 per person
San Diego
Walking Tour
Iconic San Diego Running Tours
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Yosemite 2 Day Tour - Yosemite View Lodge Stay
All Ages
San Bruno
Pickup Available
History Tour, Lodging, Walking Tour
Yosemite Tours
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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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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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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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Winter Wonderland- Semi Private Tour of Sequoia National Park
All Ages! • Up to 10 People • Starting at $200 per person
Kingsburg
Private Tours
Walking Tour
Authentic Adventures Central California
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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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Foodie Tours Explore All
Mission District Food Tour
San Francisco
3 hours long
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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Spirit of Napa Cocktail Tour
Ages 21+ • Approx. 3 Hours • Sip & Savor your way through Downtown
Napa
3 Hours
Food Tour
Aniko Villasi Concierge Services & Culinary Journeys
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Private Spirit of Napa Cocktail Tour
Ages 21+ • 1, 2, or 3 Hour Options • Sip & Savor your way through Downtown
Napa
1, 2, or 3 Hours
Private Tours
Food Tour
Aniko Villasi Concierge Services & Culinary Journeys
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Downtown LA Club Crawl
Party at the best clubs in Downtown Los Angeles!
Los Angeles
Private Tours
Food Tour, Pub Crawl
Los Angeles Epic Crawls
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Monthly Membership
Applicable for general admissions
Venice Beach Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food 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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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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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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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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Private Tours Explore All
Advance Technique & Speed SUP Lesson
One-on-one elite paddle board lesson to help gain confidence & speed on the water
Kite 101
Kitesurfing Lessons $220 for TWO Hours
Long Beach
Private Tours
Captain Kirk's
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San Diego Winery Tour
To book - Select a date on the calendar.
San Diego
4.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour
San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
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Lake Tahoe Tour
From $530 • 2-10 Hours • Up to 10 people • Ages 18 + • Private Tour of Lake Tahoe!
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Flips Boats LLC
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Private 1 on 1 Session
A private experience customized to fit you!
Santa Monica
3 Hours
Private Tours
Santa Monica Surf Tours
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Catalina Adventure – 48’ Yacht
Up to 12 Guests • 6 - 12 Hour Charters • 48' Luxury Yacht
Long Beach
6-12 hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Lemonade Yachts
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Private Tour
Let Us Plan Your Custom Private Santa Barbara Foodie Experience!
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Food Tour
Eat This, Shoot That!
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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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Inflatable SUP Pup Lesson 101
Private Up-Close & Personal Tour of San Francisco Highlights in a Woody Van
2-4 hours • All ages
San Francisco
Private Tours
Fogcutter Tours
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