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
Presidio Main Post Walking Tour
2 hours • Up to 10 people
The 510 Lounge
3 hrs Included • Cozy Indoor Lounge with Greenery • Perfect for Intimate Gatherings and Small Groups
Oakland
3 Hour Rental
Prescott Market
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North Beach To Golden Gate Bridge Tour
Ages 16+ • 2-3 Hours • Up to 5 People
San Francisco
2.5 hours
North Beach Cyclery
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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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Exclusive Tour
Starting at $250 per Person | 5-7 Hours | Ages 21+ | Up to 10 People
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Villa Wine Tours
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Private Group / Corporate Lessons
For private/corporate groups with 10+ people
Santa Monica
Private Tours
Learn To Surf L.A.
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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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Lunch & Behind-the-Scenes Tour: ARTALKS
A Culinary and Artistic Journey in San Francisco
San Francisco
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Museum
The Gregangelo Museum
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Private Lessons
Santa Monica
Private Tours
Eat Sleep Surf
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Night Star Tour
1.5 Hours • The #1 Night Tour! • All ages welcome!
Los Angeles
Bus Tour
Star Track Tours
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Photography Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Full Bay Tour (2 Hours)
Scenic, two-hour cruise of the full harbor | Daily
San Diego
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Harbor Tour, Photography Tour
Flagship Cruises & Events
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Winery Tours Explore All
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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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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Javier Dela Cueva
My rate is $45 a hour • I work at a winery during the week and do tours on the weekend • 6 hours
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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Cole Duarte
Select your driver • 6 Hours • From $45 per hour
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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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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Lauren Duarte
My rate is $45 a hour. Let's tour the Napa Valley together! • 6 Hours
Foodie Tours Explore All
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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Downtown LA Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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Gourmet Walking Food Tour of LA's Silver Lake Neighborhood
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Perfect For Those Seeking to Experience LA's Creative Pulse
Los Angeles
3 Hours
LGBTQ-Friendly
Food Tour
Delicious Dish Tours
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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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Alcatraz Inside with Wharf Lunch Credit
All Ages! • Three Hours! • Lunch at Fisherman's Wharf!
San Francisco
Boat Tour, Ferry, Food Tour, Self-Guided Tour
The Tour Store
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Mission District Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • San Francisco
San Francisco
Food Tour
Sidewalk 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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Gourmet Downtown LA Walking Food Tour
For all ages! • 3.5 Hours • Learn Where LA Got Its Start!
Los Angeles
3.5 hours
Food Tour
Delicious Dish Tours
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Venice Beach Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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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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Water Activities Explore All
PADI Advanced Freediver Course
Age 15+ I 3-Day Course
La Jolla
3-Days
Free Diving, Rentals, Snorkeling, Water Activities
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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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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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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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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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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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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La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Sea Caves
La Jolla
60–70 minutes in water · ~2 hours total
Guided Tour, Snorkeling, Water Activities
Snorkel San Diego Scuba
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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 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 Tours Explore All
Bare Boat Rental - Pontoon Boat Bay Cruise
2 Hours • Up to 10 people
San Diego
2 hours
Private Tours
Rentals
Action Sport Rentals - Paradise Point Resort
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Half Day Fishing
For all ages! • 6 Hours
San Diego
6 Hours
Fishing
MCJ Boats LLC
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Bianchi Sprint Road Bike
San Francisco
1–7 days
Bike Rental
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours - San Francisco
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Indian Appetiser Party
All Ages • 3.5- 4 Hours • Reserve Your Spot Online!
San Francisco
3.5 -4 Hours
Crimson Kitchen
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Lake Tahoe Happy Hour Boat Cruise - 2 Hours
Up To 13 Passengers
South Lake Tahoe
Private Tours
Boat Tahoe
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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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3/4 Day Fishing
Big game fishing! • 9 Hours
San Diego
9 Hours
Fishing
MCJ Boats LLC
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San Francisco 3-in-1: Woods + Wine Tour + Sausalito
Save $30!
San Francisco
Aquarium, Bike Tour, Boat Tour, Cable Railway, Cruise / Large Boat, Ferry, Go Car Tour, Museum, Self-Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Zoo
San Francisco Tours & Activities
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Tandem Kayak
1-8 Hour options • Ages 18+ to rent
San Diego
1 to 8 hour rental options
Kayak
Action Sport Rentals - Paradise Point Resort
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Universal EXPRESS™ ANY DAY Ticket - with roundtrip hotel transfers from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood and Downtown
Hotel transfers from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood and Downtown LA
Anaheim
8 to 12 hours
Karmel Shuttle's EXTREME Tours
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Walking Tours Explore All
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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Winter Wonderland- Semi Private Tour of Kings Canyon 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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Virtual/Self-Guided Historic Old Town & Park Walk
Skip the group and explore at your own pace. Receive your access code via email.
San Diego
Eco Tour, History Tour, Self-Guided Tour, Walking Tour
San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
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Sip, Savor and Sea - La Jolla
Most Popular!! A seaside stroll through La Jolla’s stunning views, rich history, unforgettable views
La Jolla
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
So Diego Tours
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San Diego: Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour
1 Hour • PG-13 • Ghost Tour • NEW!
San Diego
1 Hour
Ghost Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Murder n' Mayhem
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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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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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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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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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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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