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

This 4-hour guided tour of Yosemite National Park covers some of the Yosemite Valley's natural highlights. Depart early, at 6am, from Oakhurst to capture photos of Bridalveil...
$130

Called "A Gem of the East Bay," and voted "Best Botanical Garden" by Sunset Magazine (2019), a visit to the Ruth Bancroft Garden offers visitors...
$15

Experience the excitement of a Ferrari California on this unforgettable 20-minute Hollywood adventure. Choose to take the wheel yourself with a trained co-pilot by your...
$53

The #1 Hollywood Sign Tour Just Got Even Better… and Cuter. This is the only express Hollywood Sign tour led by real comedians and their...
$12

The Malarky is a 47' Luxury Catamaran, located in the San Diego Bay. Our on-board Captain and Crew will assist you with any needs while...
$1,100

We are the most affordable and highest rated company in town. You will be using brand new equipment coupled with an experienced local guide. We...
$95

Many travelers and residents of Los Angeles have never experienced what we at Twenty Nine Oaks Ranch consider 'the real LA.' On this trail ride...
$150

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus...
$140

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the birthplace of tech with a self-guided audio tour! Drive through Silicon...
$34

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving...
$15

Make the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and Santa Maria your own GPS-guided road trip. Stories play automatically through your smartphone as you pass...
$12

A tour curated by lifetime locals that work in the industry, with insider access to hidden wineries, boutique brands and incredible properties. Every tour is...
$1,300

North Park Beerucation Tour
Beer is the backbone of San Diego and North Park is a beer mecca. The goal of the Beerucation Tour is to dive deep into...
$85

Discover San Diego’s most evolving foodie neighborhood the East Village. Previously a warehouse district, the East Village is now home to an array of eclectic...
$99

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the hard-rock mining...
$15

Discover the history of Old Sacramento, the Gold Rush, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the ghosts that now linger. Why take this to - Go...
$10

Over 3.5 hours, savor our highly curated experience through private rooms and secret bars, 4 generous food tastings, and 2+ adult beverages, you’ll walk, wine...
$209

Are you looking for a way to discover Old Sacramento's Historic District and Waterfront without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with...
$8

Drive through Yosemite’s stunning landscapes at your own pace. Watch waterfalls explode over cliffs, walk under giant sequoia trees, and gaze up at tall granite...
$17

Temecula's Premier Wine Tasting Tour
Visit 3 of Temecula's top 10 wineries & taste 18 ounces of wine (that's 3 full glasses). Luxury transportation in 2023 Limo Party Buses! 1)...
$119

