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

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Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

Discover Yosemite is honored to have received Cool Shore Excursionss Traveler’s Choice award for being in the top 10% of activities in the World for …More

Discover Yosemite is honored to have received Cool Shore Excursionss Traveler’s Choice award for being in the top 10% of activities in the World for...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$220
Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Stanford University without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. …More

Are you looking for a way to see Stanford University without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour....

90 to 120 minutes
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$10
Private Coastal Air Tour from Orange County

Get an unparalleled perspective of Orange County on this air tour of the Golden Coast. Fly in an aircraft that’s specially designed for sightseeing and …More

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Get an unparalleled perspective of Orange County on this air tour of the Golden Coast. Fly in an aircraft that’s specially designed for sightseeing and...

45 to 50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$170
Hollywood Movie and TV Location Tour with Film Insider

On the Movie Locations Tour, Hollywood insider Leo Quinones shares exclusive stories from his remarkable entertainment career, including 20 years hosting a nationally syndicated radio …More

On the Movie Locations Tour, Hollywood insider Leo Quinones shares exclusive stories from his remarkable entertainment career, including 20 years hosting a nationally syndicated radio...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (218)
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$50
Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour

Perfect for team building activities in Santa Barbara, date night, bachelorette party and food lovers ! Discover one of the best food tours in Santa …More

Perfect for team building activities in Santa Barbara, date night, bachelorette party and food lovers ! Discover one of the best food tours in Santa...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (264)
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$159
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

INCLUDED in your fully-guided 4.5 hour San Diego Winery tasting adventure - Transportation (4 convenient meeting/drop off locations). Groups of 5+ can choose their home/hotel …More

INCLUDED in your fully-guided 4.5 hour San Diego Winery tasting adventure - Transportation (4 convenient meeting/drop off locations). Groups of 5+ can choose their home/hotel...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (80)
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$221
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily …More

Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily...

Flexible Free Cancellation
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$60
PIER 39 - The Flyer – Northern California's Only Flying Theater

The Flyer – San Francisco is a must-do attraction on PIER 39 that lets you soar above the city without ever leaving the ground. This …More

The Flyer – San Francisco is a must-do attraction on PIER 39 that lets you soar above the city without ever leaving the ground. This...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Los Angeles Graffiti Workshop

Nowhere else can you work with a local artist to examine the Los Angeles graffiti style. Learn the techniques of Aerosol Art from line work …More

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Nowhere else can you work with a local artist to examine the Los Angeles graffiti style. Learn the techniques of Aerosol Art from line work...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (43)
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$45
Private Santa Barbara Wine Tour for 2 via Tesla X

Sit at the winemaker's table with our Private Couples Wine Tour! Sustainable Wine Tours is a curated and educational Santa Barbara wine experience. We have …More

Sit at the winemaker's table with our Private Couples Wine Tour! Sustainable Wine Tours is a curated and educational Santa Barbara wine experience. We have...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$423
Private VIP Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Your Group. Your Day. (4-8)

Sit at the winemaker’s table! Our Private Wine Tour is a curated and educational Santa Barbara wine tasting experience for your own group of 4 …More

Sit at the winemaker’s table! Our Private Wine Tour is a curated and educational Santa Barbara wine tasting experience for your own group of 4...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$232
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Point Reyes National Seashore

Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour of Point Reyes National Seashore to explore its rugged coastline, pristine landscapes, and ecological diversity. Visit the iconic Point Reyes …More

Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour of Point Reyes National Seashore to explore its rugged coastline, pristine landscapes, and ecological diversity. Visit the iconic Point Reyes...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$20
San Diego Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More

Get ready for a sweet adventure on the new San Diego Underground Donut Tour! In about 2 hours, you'll visit four of the city’s favorite …More

Get ready for a sweet adventure on the new San Diego Underground Donut Tour! In about 2 hours, you'll visit four of the city’s favorite...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (170)
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$79
Early Bird San Francisco GoCar Tour

Get 3 Hours for the Price of 2 with GoCar San Francisco! Start your tour in the first hour we're open and enjoy an extra …More

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Get 3 Hours for the Price of 2 with GoCar San Francisco! Start your tour in the first hour we're open and enjoy an extra...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (62)
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$169
Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea

As featured in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle, CARMEL WALKS is the premier walking tour voted "best of" by Cool Shore Excursions …More

As featured in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle, CARMEL WALKS is the premier walking tour voted "best of" by Cool Shore Excursions...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (93)
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$48
Muir Woods, Sausalito, Battery Spencer Tour from San Francisco

Ready for a day of iconic sights, towering trees, and coastal charm? Hop aboard our comfy transportation for a small-group adventure through San Francisco’s coolest …More

Ready for a day of iconic sights, towering trees, and coastal charm? Hop aboard our comfy transportation for a small-group adventure through San Francisco’s coolest...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (76)
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$79
Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this popular LA city tour combines comfort, expert narration, and iconic sights in …More

Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this popular LA city tour combines comfort, expert narration, and iconic sights in...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (207)
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$95
Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica

Explore the vibrant essence of Los Angeles on this 7-hour open-air bus tour that captures the city's most iconic sights. Visit four must-see locations including …More

Explore the vibrant essence of Los Angeles on this 7-hour open-air bus tour that captures the city's most iconic sights. Visit four must-see locations including...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (250)
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$95
Inflatable Water Obstacle Course near Los Angeles: All Day Pass

We delivers a one-of-a-kind water adventure in the Los Angeles area, blending an exciting inflatable obstacle course with the charm of a scenic lakeside setting. …More

We delivers a one-of-a-kind water adventure in the Los Angeles area, blending an exciting inflatable obstacle course with the charm of a scenic lakeside setting....

8 hours
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$66
V17 Pontoon E-Boat Rental in Ventura

For a cozy, relaxed harbor escape with your favorite circle, the V17 Pontoon is the ultimate sweet spot. While larger options can feel like overwhelming …More

For a cozy, relaxed harbor escape with your favorite circle, the V17 Pontoon is the ultimate sweet spot. While larger options can feel like overwhelming...

3 hours
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$130
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