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

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Semi Private Yosemite Valley Tour with Hotel Pick Up and Lunch

End your day seeing the infamous Fire Falls with our Yosemite Valley Trip This is a great way to get an overview of Yosemite National …More

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End your day seeing the infamous Fire Falls with our Yosemite Valley Trip This is a great way to get an overview of Yosemite National...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$300
Ocean Wonders: Catalina Island's Immersive Movie Experience

More than 15,000 happy guests and counting! Experience the oceans like never before! This truly unique immersive experience takes you on a thirty minute virtual …More

More than 15,000 happy guests and counting! Experience the oceans like never before! This truly unique immersive experience takes you on a thirty minute virtual...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Soak up some sun with this GPS self-guided driving tour of Palm Springs, where movie stars and other big-time celebs have flocked for almost a …More

Soak up some sun with this GPS self-guided driving tour of Palm Springs, where movie stars and other big-time celebs have flocked for almost a...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$14
Walking History Tour on Catalina Island

Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are …More

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Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local …More

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local...

8 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
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$21
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

We pride ourselves on carrying Santa Barbara's easiest kayak and paddleboard experience as the only rental and tour company on West Beach. We also prioritize …More

We pride ourselves on carrying Santa Barbara's easiest kayak and paddleboard experience as the only rental and tour company on West Beach. We also prioritize...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$15
50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Cybertruck

Be among the first to experience the Tesla Cybertruck, one of the world's most talked-about vehicles, on an unforgettable sightseeing adventure through Hollywood. Begin your …More

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Be among the first to experience the Tesla Cybertruck, one of the world's most talked-about vehicles, on an unforgettable sightseeing adventure through Hollywood. Begin your...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Lake Tahoe Lakeside Bike Rental

Explore Lake Tahoe’s stunning North Shore on a relaxed, self-guided bike ride designed for all skill levels. Pick up your bike at the Hyatt Regency …More

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Explore Lake Tahoe’s stunning North Shore on a relaxed, self-guided bike ride designed for all skill levels. Pick up your bike at the Hyatt Regency...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Queen Mary General Admission Self-Guided Experience

Step aboard the legendary Queen Mary in Long Beach and discover one of the world’s most famous ocean liners. From her glamorous Art Deco design …More

Step aboard the legendary Queen Mary in Long Beach and discover one of the world’s most famous ocean liners. From her glamorous Art Deco design...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Yosemite Nights: 90-Minute Stargazing and Stories Tour

Begin your stargazing adventure by meeting your guide, then sit back and watch as the valley transforms. Thousands of stars appearing, constellations sharpening into view, …More

Begin your stargazing adventure by meeting your guide, then sit back and watch as the valley transforms. Thousands of stars appearing, constellations sharpening into view,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$90
Los Angeles Bubble Planet Immersive Interactive Experience

Bubble Planet invites guests into a whimsical, immersive world where bubbles come to life through more than ten interactive environments designed to spark wonder, imagination, …More

Bubble Planet invites guests into a whimsical, immersive world where bubbles come to life through more than ten interactive environments designed to spark wonder, imagination,...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$32
Catalina Island Parasailing First Trip of the Day

When you book our First Trip of the Day, you receive a major discount! Soar above Avalon Bay on Catalina Island and witness the stunning …More

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When you book our First Trip of the Day, you receive a major discount! Soar above Avalon Bay on Catalina Island and witness the stunning...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$49
Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Explore the Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood and the laid-back sunshine of the Pacific coast as you explore Los Angeles with Big Bus. Enjoy the …More

Explore the Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood and the laid-back sunshine of the Pacific coast as you explore Los Angeles with Big Bus. Enjoy the...

100 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Visit Pass Ticket

With thousands of wild animals including many on the endangered species list, its no wonder that San Diego Zoo is world famous. With more than …More

With thousands of wild animals including many on the endangered species list, its no wonder that San Diego Zoo is world famous. With more than...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$133
Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

Take a guided hike in Griffith Park to enjoy the stunning views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and LA skyline. Throughout the course of …More

Take a guided hike in Griffith Park to enjoy the stunning views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and LA skyline. Throughout the course of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons

Learning to surf with Sandbar Surf School is a lifetime bucket list thing that you will never forget. We are the premier surf school in …More

Learning to surf with Sandbar Surf School is a lifetime bucket list thing that you will never forget. We are the premier surf school in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

Whiz around the Oceano Dunes in a dune buggy with friends and family while during your stay in Pismo Beach. Nowhere else in California can …More

Whiz around the Oceano Dunes in a dune buggy with friends and family while during your stay in Pismo Beach. Nowhere else in California can...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Created by a professional videographer and storyteller with years of experience filming for ESPN, this digital audio tour captures the vibrant pulse of a town …More

Created by a professional videographer and storyteller with years of experience filming for ESPN, this digital audio tour captures the vibrant pulse of a town...

95 to 190 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Pedal, Drink, and Bar hop through Sacramento on a 15 seat Beer Bike

Jump on the Sacramento Brew Bike, a 15 passenger party bike that conducts exciting 2-hour tours of Downtown Sacramento's bar scene. Help pedal this large …More

Jump on the Sacramento Brew Bike, a 15 passenger party bike that conducts exciting 2-hour tours of Downtown Sacramento's bar scene. Help pedal this large...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay

San Diego Bay is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on the West Coast of the United States. Why not enjoy this natural …More

San Diego Bay is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on the West Coast of the United States. Why not enjoy this natural...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$499
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