Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in California (Updated 2026)

Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara
Highline Adventures boasts California's longest, tallest and fastest ziplines, all spread across 1,200+ acres of beautiful ranchland. Soar above the Santa Ynez Valley. Fly over...
$155

Experience the Queen Mary like never before! More than just a ship, the Queen Mary is a gateway to thrilling historical and paranormal tours. Anchored...
$45

San Francisco Grand City Tour
Enjoy a four-hour guided tour of San Francisco. At each stop, you’ll have the chance to get off the bus and see the sights. Tour...
$69

San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure
Rev up your excitement with a one-of-a-kind San Diego Speed Boat Adventure! Captain your own speed boat on a guided, narrated tour of San Diego...
$89

NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS! Our Grand Tour of LA, Hollywood & Beaches is a Small Group tour. WE PICK YOU UP from your Anaheim Area...
$119

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an...
$48

Must Do: The LA in a Day bike tour from Bikes and Hikes LA! Get LA sightseeing with the best attractions on an outdoor, fresh-air,...
$198

The Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones Culinary Tour offers you the chance to sample some of the finest cuisine in San Diego’s Old Town! While you...
$96

You’re gliding among the treetops, the air rushing past your face. You look down at the mountain below you, and the bright, glittering sky above...
$179

Champagne Brunch Buffet
Make the most of your weekend with a 2-hour brunch cruise through San Diego Bay. Capture prime views of the city skyline and harbor from...
$126

Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour
Known for its art, each wall in Midtown tells a story. Midtown Sacramento is a most vibrant part of the city! Among other things, tour...
$109

Explore Hollywood with me and Blue, Catahoula, on a fun 2-hour sunset walk and hike through Hollywood's most scenic spots. See the Hollywood Sign glowing...
$13

Life of a Sailor Self-Guided Experience
Experience the Surface Navy's Life of a Sailor Aboard Battleship IOWA Step aboard the legendary Battleship USS Iowa, home to the new National Museum of...
$30

Snorkeling Adventure in La Jolla
We're proud to have an out-going team of seasoned guides who spend their lives around the ocean! We also offer quality dive gear and the...
$55

What if you could travel outside the beaten path, and discover some of the most exciting, yet often overlooked destinations in San Luis Obispo, CA?...
$30

Onboard our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht, our always low passenger capacity makes for an intimate at sea experience. The luxury whale watching cruises feature a...
$69

San Francisco to Muir Woods Shuttle
We are the only company in San Francisco offering a round-trip, direct shuttle from San Francisco to the majestic Red Woods in Muir Woods! Enjoy...
$79

The best way to see the entire peninsula's coast is to begin at Monterey and travel through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Our bike shop...
$75

The Elkhorn Slough has the largest population of Sea Otters in California, and over 300 species of birds! We’ve been offering guided boat tours of...
$46

• World-Class Performers: Experience a rotating cast of top drag talent, each delivering couture, comedy, and charisma in a polished, Vegas-level production. • Fine Dining...
$49

