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

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Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to …More

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$242
Private Balboa Park Segway Tour

Join us in one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover the enormous …More

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Join us in one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover the enormous...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco

Take a wondrous journey into the life and legacy of animation legend Walt Disney at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio. Learn …More

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Take a wondrous journey into the life and legacy of animation legend Walt Disney at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio. Learn...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$25
San Francisco Small Group City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour

This urban adventure in San Francisco takes you around the city in a safari-style open-air vehicle, then drops you off at the ferry to Alcatraz Island for …More

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This urban adventure in San Francisco takes you around the city in a safari-style open-air vehicle, then drops you off at the ferry to Alcatraz Island for...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$196
Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast

Our Sonoma Coast Kayak Tour takes you to the edge of the beautiful Pacific Ocean where we explore the Russian River as it meets the …More

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Our Sonoma Coast Kayak Tour takes you to the edge of the beautiful Pacific Ocean where we explore the Russian River as it meets the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$115
Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike

A guided bicycle tour to the culturally significant and majestically scenic Indian Canyons in South Palm Springs. Age limit is 12 years old. This activity …More

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A guided bicycle tour to the culturally significant and majestically scenic Indian Canyons in South Palm Springs. Age limit is 12 years old. This activity...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$169
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Discover a fascinating chapter in California history during a visit to the Mission San Luis Rey. Founded in 1798, the mission is now a National …More

Discover a fascinating chapter in California history during a visit to the Mission San Luis Rey. Founded in 1798, the mission is now a National...

2 to 3 hours
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$8
Daytime Sailing Along San Diego's Skyline

Set sail with your Captain aboard our sail yacht and see some of San Diego's finest highlights on thisfamily-friendly sailing experience. We'll set sail from Safeharbor …More

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Set sail with your Captain aboard our sail yacht and see some of San Diego's finest highlights on thisfamily-friendly sailing experience. We'll set sail from Safeharbor...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
2HR Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Loop GoCar Tour

Experience San Francisco in the Original GPS-Guided Talking Car Tour Discover the most exhilarating and immersive way to explore San Francisco with the first-ever GPS-guided …More

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Experience San Francisco in the Original GPS-Guided Talking Car Tour Discover the most exhilarating and immersive way to explore San Francisco with the first-ever GPS-guided...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
North Beach Walking Tour

It’s hard to imagine San Francisco as the sleepy village it was before the Gold Rush, but our North Beach Walking Tour takes you back …More

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It’s hard to imagine San Francisco as the sleepy village it was before the Gold Rush, but our North Beach Walking Tour takes you back...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Los Angeles: Private 4x4 Vineyard Tour in Malibu

The 4x4 Adventure tour is a 2 hour guided Adventure around the Saddlerock Ranch Vineyards. Guests will explore the vineyards and natural areas on the …More

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The 4x4 Adventure tour is a 2 hour guided Adventure around the Saddlerock Ranch Vineyards. Guests will explore the vineyards and natural areas on the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$475
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour

The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare …More

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The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is one of the most iconic surf destinations on the planet and sits upon a marine preserve. Learn how to surf in Laguna’s …More

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Laguna Beach is one of the most iconic surf destinations on the planet and sits upon a marine preserve. Learn how to surf in Laguna’s...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$110
San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be …More

Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Authentic Cable Car Wine Tour

There can only be one original, so don't be fooled by all the imitators. Why ride in a glorified shuttle bus when you can experience …More

There can only be one original, so don't be fooled by all the imitators. Why ride in a glorified shuttle bus when you can experience...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$110
San Francisco's Embarcadero: An Audio Tour on Climate Change

Take in San Francisco's historic waterfront with a tale of its creation, and looming demise with this walking tour along the Embarcadero. • Find out …More

Take in San Francisco's historic waterfront with a tale of its creation, and looming demise with this walking tour along the Embarcadero. • Find out...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour

Get ready to explore the rich architectural tapestry of San Francisco! I am thrilled to announce the return of my popular group walking tours for …More

Get ready to explore the rich architectural tapestry of San Francisco! I am thrilled to announce the return of my popular group walking tours for...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
La Jolla Sea Cave Tandem Kayak Tour

Kayak La Jolla and the 7 Caves!  This 90 minute guided tour in La Jolla is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors. …More

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Kayak La Jolla and the 7 Caves!  This 90 minute guided tour in La Jolla is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
San Francisco: Chinatown & Litte Italy Food Tour with 5 Dishes

On our Secret Food Tour: San Francisco - North Beach and Chinatown, you’ll experience the most iconic parts of “The City by the Bay.” Our …More

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On our Secret Food Tour: San Francisco - North Beach and Chinatown, you’ll experience the most iconic parts of “The City by the Bay.” Our...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Santa Monica and Venice Beach Electric Bike Tour

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this two hour guided e-Bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! You …More

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this two hour guided e-Bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! You...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
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