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

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6 Hour Napa or Sonoma Valley Wine Tour by Private SUV

Welcome to Napa Valley SUV, your transportation destination in Napa Valley. The valley is known for its natural beauty with gorgeous vineyards dotting the fields …More

Welcome to Napa Valley SUV, your transportation destination in Napa Valley. The valley is known for its natural beauty with gorgeous vineyards dotting the fields...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$390
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family …More

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (120)
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$225
Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour

Experience Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country in a truly immersive way.  Pedal comfortably on a Rad Power E-bike or challenge yourself on the hills with …More

Experience Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country in a truly immersive way.  Pedal comfortably on a Rad Power E-bike or challenge yourself on the hills with...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Invisible Becomes Visible Walking Tour

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done …More

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Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$25
Ventura Surf Lesson

Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave, …More

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Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Avalon City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents …More

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents...

85 to 170 minutes Free Cancellation
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$7
City Cruises Newport Beach: Orange County Premier Dinner Cruise

If you're looking for a night of exceptional food, brilliant views and music to romance the night away to, you'll love the Orange County dinner …More

If you're looking for a night of exceptional food, brilliant views and music to romance the night away to, you'll love the Orange County dinner...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$131
6-Hour Exclusive Wine Tour Experience: Up to 6 Guests

Imagine being picked up from the resort in a nice black SUV, starting your morning with bubbly and a freshly baked croissant from Bouchon, and …More

Imagine being picked up from the resort in a nice black SUV, starting your morning with bubbly and a freshly baked croissant from Bouchon, and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$560
Marina Del Rey to Hermosa Beach Electric Mountain Bike Tour

During this beautiful bike ride, you get the opportunity to absorb the Pacific Ocean's beauty all throughout the tour. As soon as we reach our …More

During this beautiful bike ride, you get the opportunity to absorb the Pacific Ocean's beauty all throughout the tour. As soon as we reach our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and …More

This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$53
Monterey State Historic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour explores Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey California. It includes the Portola Plaza & Hotel, Custom House Plaza & Museum, the …More

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour explores Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey California. It includes the Portola Plaza & Hotel, Custom House Plaza & Museum, the...

75 to 90 minutes
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$10
Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific …More

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation
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$25
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour (Greater Palm Springs)

Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep …More

Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (127)
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$175
Onewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride

Try the world's first off-road electric hoverboard and ride like a pro! With a top speed of 19mph and the ability to ride on grass, …More

Try the world's first off-road electric hoverboard and ride like a pro! With a top speed of 19mph and the ability to ride on grass,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown

Go Inside!! Only with Us. The Local SD Tour. SD Only. We Don't Fake or Pay For Reviews. All Real. :) We Are the Only …More

Go Inside!! Only with Us. The Local SD Tour. SD Only. We Don't Fake or Pay For Reviews. All Real. :) We Are the Only...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$42
Unfolding the Financial District: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle. • See the neighborhood's often …More

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle. • See the neighborhood's often...

60 to 75 minutes
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$12
Haunted Whaley House Admission

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This self-guided daytime tour will educate you …More

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This self-guided daytime tour will educate you...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey

Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the …More

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Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Wine Country Join-in Flight

Sonoma Ballooning! Sonoma & Napa's Award-Winning Ballooning: Luxury Views & No Upcharges! Experience the BEST ballooning in Wine Country! For two years running, we've been …More

Sonoma Ballooning! Sonoma & Napa's Award-Winning Ballooning: Luxury Views & No Upcharges! Experience the BEST ballooning in Wine Country! For two years running, we've been...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$325
Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience

We created the most CONVENIENT, comfortable, and TIME EFFECTIVE way to see everything you want and should see in the City of Angeles. From Iconic …More

We created the most CONVENIENT, comfortable, and TIME EFFECTIVE way to see everything you want and should see in the City of Angeles. From Iconic...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$689
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