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

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Premier Paint Wine Experience in Costa Mesa

Inspired is the only one-stop entertainment spot for the art wine enthusiasts in Southern California! We're an art studio, wine bar and gallery paired with …More

Inspired is the only one-stop entertainment spot for the art wine enthusiasts in Southern California! We're an art studio, wine bar and gallery paired with...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$59
Santa Monica to Malibu Surf Experience (Lunch Included)

This 5-hour adventure takes you along the Pacific Coast Highway, offering two legendary surf breaks and a private beach picnic featuring a complimentary lunch. Whether …More

This 5-hour adventure takes you along the Pacific Coast Highway, offering two legendary surf breaks and a private beach picnic featuring a complimentary lunch. Whether...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
San Diego Area Navy SEAL Museum Admission Experience

Explore the legacy of the U.S. Navy SEALs at the Navy SEAL Museum in San Diego, where history comes alive. This museum, situated near the …More

Explore the legacy of the U.S. Navy SEALs at the Navy SEAL Museum in San Diego, where history comes alive. This museum, situated near the...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Private Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley

Explore the enchanting Santa Ynez Valley on a private wine tasting tour, where rolling vineyards and oak-studded hills create the perfect backdrop for a day …More

Explore the enchanting Santa Ynez Valley on a private wine tasting tour, where rolling vineyards and oak-studded hills create the perfect backdrop for a day...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$445
Santa Monica Illusion Magic Lounge Ticket

An evening of magic unfolds at Illusion Magic Lounge, where multiple styles of magic come to life in a captivating setting. Enjoy ambient strolling magicians …More

An evening of magic unfolds at Illusion Magic Lounge, where multiple styles of magic come to life in a captivating setting. Enjoy ambient strolling magicians...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Fantail E-Boat Rental in Newport Beach

Step into the role of captain on a luxurious Fantail electric boat at EB Rentals in Newport Beach! Located at the stylish Lido Marina Village …More

Step into the role of captain on a luxurious Fantail electric boat at EB Rentals in Newport Beach! Located at the stylish Lido Marina Village...

4 hours
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$310
Los Angeles Photoshoot Tour

Capture unforgettable moments in Los Angeles with a personalized photoshoot and photo tour led by a skilled photographer with 5-star reviews, 8 years of experience, …More

Capture unforgettable moments in Los Angeles with a personalized photoshoot and photo tour led by a skilled photographer with 5-star reviews, 8 years of experience,...

1 to 14 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
San Francisco Private Custom Tour

Come explore San Francisco with an expert guide. We will pick you up in a luxury car and can include rides in an autonomous driverless …More

Come explore San Francisco with an expert guide. We will pick you up in a luxury car and can include rides in an autonomous driverless...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$189
Tour of LA and Hollywood from Carnival Cruise Ship Terminal

Disembarking from Carnival cruise ship in Long Beach ? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles and Hollywood on …More

Disembarking from Carnival cruise ship in Long Beach ? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles and Hollywood on...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$159
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Guided Food Tour

Eat your way through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter in two hours: pork, chicken and veggie lumpia, a Baja fish taco, a cheesy Meltburger and homemade …More

Eat your way through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter in two hours: pork, chicken and veggie lumpia, a Baja fish taco, a cheesy Meltburger and homemade...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
Desert Botanicals, create a personalized perfume

A scent to remember your Palm Springs escape. Come sniff, blend, and create your own signature scent at The Sniff Bar—a playful aromatherapy experience designed …More

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A scent to remember your Palm Springs escape. Come sniff, blend, and create your own signature scent at The Sniff Bar—a playful aromatherapy experience designed...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$34
San Francisco Private Jeep Tour for Two – Golden Gate Bridge/City

Two guests. One private convertible Jeep. Explore San Francisco’s iconic sights together with your own local guide. With a local guide at your side, cruise …More

Two guests. One private convertible Jeep. Explore San Francisco’s iconic sights together with your own local guide. With a local guide at your side, cruise...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$415
San Diego Gaslamp History and Architecture Walking Tour

Most people walk the Gaslamp Quarter for the restaurants and never learn how San Diego got here. This tour tells that story on the blocks …More

Most people walk the Gaslamp Quarter for the restaurants and never learn how San Diego got here. This tour tells that story on the blocks...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Los Angeles Holiday Lights Tour by Open-top Bus with Live Guide

Experience the magic of Christmas in Los Angeles on a festive 2.5-hour open-top double-decker bus tour through Hollywood and Beverly Hills. See the city's famous …More

Experience the magic of Christmas in Los Angeles on a festive 2.5-hour open-top double-decker bus tour through Hollywood and Beverly Hills. See the city's famous...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Explore North Beach The Birthplace of Cool

Go beyond the usual sights and discover how San Francisco became the city it is today. This walking tour explores North Beach through the immigrants, …More

Go beyond the usual sights and discover how San Francisco became the city it is today. This walking tour explores North Beach through the immigrants,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Tour with Hotel Pickup

Explore the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, a fascinating journey through American history. This 5-hour tour offers insights into Reagan's life, …More

Explore the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, a fascinating journey through American history. This 5-hour tour offers insights into Reagan's life,...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,000
Best of Santa Barbara Walking Tour with Ice Cream

This informative historical and cultural walking tour with a professional local guide offers something for everyone (perfect for families with children), and includes many of …More

This informative historical and cultural walking tour with a professional local guide offers something for everyone (perfect for families with children), and includes many of...

2 hours 15 minutes
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$90
Private Beverly Hills and Hollywood Tour in Luxury SUV w sunroof

We started this tour company after working for the other ''open top'' celebrity homes tour companies for over five years. And while those types of …More

We started this tour company after working for the other ''open top'' celebrity homes tour companies for over five years. And while those types of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$349
Introductory Guided Snowshoe Tour

Explore winter wonderland one step at a time on this introductory tour! Find solitude in winter on a private trail through Tahoe National Forest. …More

Explore winter wonderland one step at a time on this introductory tour! Find solitude in winter on a private trail through Tahoe National Forest....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
7 hour Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine Tours in Luxury Private SUVS

Navigate the Capital Region with ease and elegance. We provide reliable, professional transfer services throughout the Greater Bay Area, ensuring you reach your destination safely …More

Navigate the Capital Region with ease and elegance. We provide reliable, professional transfer services throughout the Greater Bay Area, ensuring you reach your destination safely...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$350
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