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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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in California - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in California, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
Wetsuit
All Ages • Hourly, Daily & Weekly Rental Options!
San Diego
Ray’s Rental - Pacific Beach
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Sunset Charter
For all ages! • Up to 6 People • 2 Hours • Private Tour
San Diego
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Big Blue Photo Expeditions
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Private Morning Sail
2.5 hours • Up to 12 guests • $20 off per child
San Diego
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Sea Monkey Adventures
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Coastal Cruise & Sunset Tour
2 and 3 Hour Tours • The Best View of the American Riviera
Santa Barbara
2 and 3 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Santa Barbara Boat Charters
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The Baeflower Experience
All Ages • Up to 13 People
San Diego
Private Tours
WonderBoats
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Escape the Rock Escape Room
Ages 13+ • 30 Minutes • Up to 5 People
San Francisco
Private Tours
The Flyer Thrill Zone
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75 ft Catamaran Yacht - Booking Request
Starting at $825/hr up to 100 Guests • 2 - 8 hour reservations
Private Tours
Boat Rental San Diego
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Sea-doo Fish Pro W/ Built In Bluetooth
For all ages! • 1-2 Hours • Where Waves Meet Wild Thrills
Long Beach
1-2 Hours
Jet Ski Rental
Deep Inn Wave Rentals
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San Francisco in Full: A Small-Group Tour of City Highlights plus Afternoon Trip to Alcatraz
Full Day • Most Popular • Covers the best San Francisco tourist spots • Includes tickets to Alcatraz
Seriously Wine Half Day
Age 21+ to taste • 5 Hours • Private Tours •
Private Tours Explore All
Semi-Private Surf Lessons
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 3 People
San Diego
2 Hours
Private Tours
Surf
Surf with Flavio
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The Backstage + Porch
Fits Groups of Up to 150 People
Content Creator VIP
Ferrari or Lamborghini | Hollywood + Beverly Hills
Communicating Living Love | May 2, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
3 Hours
MSIA.org
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San Francisco City Tour - 3hr Starting at 1302 Columbus Ave.
Explore the heart of San Francisco with our expert guide!
San Francisco
3 hours
San Francisco Tour Company LLC
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21’ Duffy
Ages 18+ • 1-2 Hours • Up to 10 people
San Diego
1 to 2 hour rental options
Action Sport Rentals - Paradise Point Resort
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Public Imagining Session
April 18th at 10am OR April 21st at 5pm
Golden Gate Bridge Bike and Brew Tour
Ages 21+ • 3 Hours
San Francisco
3 hours
Bike Tour
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours - San Francisco
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Lagoon 380 Coronado - Multi Day Charter
Coronado
Multi Day
Seaforth Boat Rentals
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Whale Watching
2 to 4 Hour Tours • Private Whale Watching Cruise
Santa Barbara
2 to 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Whale Watch
Santa Barbara Boat Charters
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SCUBA Diving Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Sea-doo Fish Pro W/ Built In Bluetooth
For all ages! • 1-2 Hours • Where Waves Meet Wild Thrills
Long Beach
1-2 Hours
Jet Ski Rental
Deep Inn Wave Rentals
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Crabbing From The Shore
Learn crabbing like a true professional and catch them directly out of the Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
3.5
Fishing, Surf, Wildlife
The Art of Crabbing LLC
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Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride
A jet boat tour full of speed, screams and splashes | Must be 48" tall
San Diego
30 mins
Boat Tour, Jet Boat, Speedboat
Flagship Cruises & Events
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Burial at Sea
Ages 4+ • 1 Hour and 30 Minutes • Private, Up to 16 Passengers
Santa Barbara
Private Tours
Sunset Kidd
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Boots on the Berkeley
This is your Waterfront
3 hours
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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American Canyon Hotels to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Select Hotel at Checkout
All Ages • 1 to 1.5 Hours
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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Electric Bike & Passenger
RadRunner™ 2 Electric Bike + Children's Seat
San Francisco
All Day
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours - San Francisco
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GoCar: San Diego Full Day Tour
8 Hours • All day rental for the price of 5 hours! • Must be 21+ to rent
San Diego
8 Hours
Scooter
GoCar Tours San Diego
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Art of Balboa Park Walking Tour
Newest Tour! Gardens, ornate architecture, beauty and history in Balboa Park
San Diego
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
So Diego Tours
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
1 Hr - Real Hollywood Sign Tour
Best photo spot! • 1hr • Up to 7 people!
Los Angeles
Sightseeing Tour
Golden Ticket LA
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2 hr. Arcimoto Downtown + Balboa
Explore San Diego's Downtown and Balboa Park in our brand new Electric GoCars
San Diego
Aerial Adventure Park, Car Rental, Food Tour, Martime Museum, Museum, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Zoo
GoCar Tours San Diego
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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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90 Min Touch of Gold Excursion
90 minutes • Ages 5+
San Francisco
Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Bay Voyager
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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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Monterey & Carmel Tour with Optional Monterey Bay Aquarium
All ages • 12 Hours
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
Best Bay Area Tours
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Bespoke Muir Woods Coastal Experience
Enjoy Muir Woods, the Pacific Coast, and Sausalito on our exclusive ultra-small group tour!
6+ hours
Bus Tour, Environmental Attraction, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
San Francisco Tour Company LLC
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San Francisco 3-in-1: Woods + Wine Tour + Sausalito
Save $30!
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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Music on the Potomac Cruises - June 28, 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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2 hr. Slingshot Downtown + Balboa Park Tour
Explore San Diego's Downtown and Balboa Park in our Slingshot Luxury Vehicle
San Diego
Car Rental, Exotic Car, Food Tour, Martime Museum, Museum, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Zoo
GoCar Tours San Diego
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Guided Tours Explore All
Veteran's Day Cruise - Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Includes Lunch
Final 3-HR History Cruise of the 2025 Season - A Tribute to our Veterans
Oakland
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
USS Potomac Association
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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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Hierve el agua + mole & Mezcal tasting
Suitable for all hiking levels! • 9 hours
Oaxaca De Juarez
9 Hours
Guided Tour, Hiking
Explor Oaxaca
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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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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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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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Hike to Breathtaking views
Suitable for intermediate physical activity / 740 Meters of Elevation! • 11 hours • 16 Km /10 miles
Oaxaca De Juarez
11 Hours
Guided Tour, Hiking
Explor Oaxaca
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Death Becomes Her Funeral Limo Tour of Los Angeles
Ages 18+ • True Crime Sightseeing Limo Tour
Los Angeles
2 hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Grave Line Tours
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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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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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Foodie Tours Explore All
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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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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Downtown LA Club Crawl
Party at the best clubs in Downtown Los Angeles!
Private Tours
Food Tour, Pub Crawl
Los Angeles Epic Crawls
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Gourmet Farmers Market & Fairfax Walking Food Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Perfect for History Buffs!
Los Angeles
3 Hours
Food Tour
Delicious Dish Tours
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Private Tour
Let Us Plan Your Custom Private Santa Barbara Foodie Experience!
Private Tours
Food Tour
Eat This, Shoot That!
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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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San Diego Brewery Tours: California Sunset Brew Tour
Ages 21+ • 4.5 Hours
San Diego
Beer Tour, Brewery, Food Tour
Five Star 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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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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