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

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Los Angeles Full Day Private Tour

The full day tour will allow you to have a better understanding of the different parts of the city. From the Griffith Park to the …More

The full day tour will allow you to have a better understanding of the different parts of the city. From the Griffith Park to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$799
San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of …More

See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$326
Top Rated San Diego Sunset Sail Classic Yacht 6 Guests

Skip the crowded tour boats. Liberty carries just six guests and that changes everything. Sail San Diego Bay aboard a classic 41-ft Friendship sloop with …More

Skip the crowded tour boats. Liberty carries just six guests and that changes everything. Sail San Diego Bay aboard a classic 41-ft Friendship sloop with...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

Taste some of California's best wines on this award-winning tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way to Santa Ynez Valley …More

Taste some of California's best wines on this award-winning tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way to Santa Ynez Valley...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$220
Cow Heaven: An Agricultural Self-Guided Driving Tour

A 21-mile self-guided audio driving tour from Point Reyes National Seashore to the town of Tomales. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, …More

A 21-mile self-guided audio driving tour from Point Reyes National Seashore to the town of Tomales. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco,...

80 to 160 minutes Free Cancellation
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$9
Los Angeles Half Day Private Tour

This tour is perfect to discover the highlights of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous landmarks and have a …More

This tour is perfect to discover the highlights of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous landmarks and have a...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$599
The Ultimate LA and Hollywood Photo Tour

We will see & photograph the highlights of LA & Hollywood, old & new, with some unique twists not offered on any other tour! I'll …More

We will see & photograph the highlights of LA & Hollywood, old & new, with some unique twists not offered on any other tour! I'll...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Carmel-by-the-Sea French Macaron Class with a Macaron Master

You will be baking macarons with a macaron master who has been featured on the Cooking Channel. You will receive hands-on training and all the …More

You will be baking macarons with a macaron master who has been featured on the Cooking Channel. You will receive hands-on training and all the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk

Your experienced local guide will pick you up for a scenic drive and an unforgettable walking tour through Yosemite Valley in the heart of Yosemite …More

Your experienced local guide will pick you up for a scenic drive and an unforgettable walking tour through Yosemite Valley in the heart of Yosemite...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$180
Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Wine Tasting & History & Mystery Tour

This is an ALL EXCLUSIVE tour at high-end designed SB tour consisting of a World Class wine tasting for the first hour consisting of listening …More

This is an ALL EXCLUSIVE tour at high-end designed SB tour consisting of a World Class wine tasting for the first hour consisting of listening...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
The San Diego Shuffle Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
Temecula Wine Tour - 3 wineries & tastings - Awarded Best Tour

Discover the allure of Temecula, one of Southern California's premier wine regions. Embark on a journey through three handpicked Temecula vineyards from our curated list, …More

Discover the allure of Temecula, one of Southern California's premier wine regions. Embark on a journey through three handpicked Temecula vineyards from our curated list,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$109
Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This …More

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Private San Francisco City Tour by Open-Air Jeep (Max 6)

See the San Francisco sights you want to see in an open-air convertible Jeep, at a pace that suits your group. This 2-hour exploration includes …More

See the San Francisco sights you want to see in an open-air convertible Jeep, at a pace that suits your group. This 2-hour exploration includes...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$77
Private City Tour of San Francisco

Enjoy a guided 3 hour city tour which can be customized to suit your preferred locations. Our standard tour includes stops at the Golden Gate …More

Enjoy a guided 3 hour city tour which can be customized to suit your preferred locations. Our standard tour includes stops at the Golden Gate...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$305
Warrior Cat of Chinatown: Self-Guided Quest in San Francisco

Solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, as you discover The Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portsmouth Square and lesser-known places. As you solve challenges, …More

Solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, as you discover The Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portsmouth Square and lesser-known places. As you solve challenges,...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$5
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Silicon Valley, at your leisure! Commentary by Matt Chatta, a local …More

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Silicon Valley, at your leisure! Commentary by Matt Chatta, a local...

1 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$50
Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Pictures

Join me on a journey through one of San Diego's most iconic places. Since this park is large, we will be touring the major sites …More

Join me on a journey through one of San Diego's most iconic places. Since this park is large, we will be touring the major sites...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Explore Coronado Island by E-Scooter with Photos Included

Join me on a journey through one of San Diego's most iconic places. Since this Island is large, we will be touring the major sites …More

Join me on a journey through one of San Diego's most iconic places. Since this Island is large, we will be touring the major sites...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Private E-Boat Cruise: Wine, Charcuterie and Sea Lion Spotting

Take a private boat tour in a Luxury E-boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery while you coast with friends for a special occasion. This tour …More

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Take a private boat tour in a Luxury E-boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery while you coast with friends for a special occasion. This tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$78
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