Things to do on New Year's Eve in California (Updated 2026)

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Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley

The Alpaca Walking Adventure offers a unique opportunity to connect with these charming creatures in the stunning Carmel Valley. Begin your journey with a mini-lecture …More

The Alpaca Walking Adventure offers a unique opportunity to connect with these charming creatures in the stunning Carmel Valley. Begin your journey with a mini-lecture...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Paso Robles Winery Trolley (Shared)

Join us aboard our charming vintage-style trolley for an unforgettable wine tour through Paso Robles! Combining retro style with modern comfort, our nostalgic trolley creates …More

Join us aboard our charming vintage-style trolley for an unforgettable wine tour through Paso Robles! Combining retro style with modern comfort, our nostalgic trolley creates...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
ICONS of LA, Small Group, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Beach & more

Enjoy LA's most colorful and iconic sights with this one-day tour, including entry to Madame Tussauds Hollywood (a $29 value). Leave the stress of research, …More

Enjoy LA's most colorful and iconic sights with this one-day tour, including entry to Madame Tussauds Hollywood (a $29 value). Leave the stress of research,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$69
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay …More

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$133
2-Day Alcatraz Visit + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour

On your selected date, depart Pier 33 for your official Alcatraz visit, including round-trip ferry and the award-winning audio tour. The next day, join a …More

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On your selected date, depart Pier 33 for your official Alcatraz visit, including round-trip ferry and the award-winning audio tour. The next day, join a...

1 to 8 hours
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$145
Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert

Taste your way through San Francisco’s historic Latin neighborhood, the Mission District, a colorful, cultural, trendy area brimming with great local eats. Following your knowledgeable …More

Taste your way through San Francisco’s historic Latin neighborhood, the Mission District, a colorful, cultural, trendy area brimming with great local eats. Following your knowledgeable...

3 hours
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$115
Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

Our 45 minute flight includes all the sights described in the Golden Gate Tour flight, but brings you the additional delights of the Bay Area’s …More

Our 45 minute flight includes all the sights described in the Golden Gate Tour flight, but brings you the additional delights of the Bay Area’s...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$376
Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique

With over 25 years of Santa Barbara County wine industry experience, Wine Canyon Tours gives you an informative and adventurous, yet casual exploration of the …More

With over 25 years of Santa Barbara County wine industry experience, Wine Canyon Tours gives you an informative and adventurous, yet casual exploration of the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$200
24-Hour Bike Rental in San Francisco

Experience San Francisco by bicycle with this 24-hour rental. Upon pickup, you will be fitted for the correct bike and receive an orientation, as well …More

Experience San Francisco by bicycle with this 24-hour rental. Upon pickup, you will be fitted for the correct bike and receive an orientation, as well...

1 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
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$41
Hollywood: the Real Walking Tour

On our Hollywood tour we go back in time to when the name first appeared on maps in the 1880’s, then we’ll tell you how …More

On our Hollywood tour we go back in time to when the name first appeared on maps in the 1880’s, then we’ll tell you how...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Private Surf Lessons in Malibu

Everyone who visits California wants to go surfing. It’s what California stands for. There are many places to surf in California but Malibu is on …More

Everyone who visits California wants to go surfing. It’s what California stands for. There are many places to surf in California but Malibu is on...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$135
The Best of San Francisco eBike Tour

San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty and cultural attractions, this guided eBike ride is your introduction to the city’s colorful history and cultures, …More

San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty and cultural attractions, this guided eBike ride is your introduction to the city’s colorful history and cultures,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
San Francisco Half-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Spend a morning getting to know the real SF. We meet you near the Embarcadero, in downtown, before taking the cable car to Nob Hill, …More

Spend a morning getting to know the real SF. We meet you near the Embarcadero, in downtown, before taking the cable car to Nob Hill,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Food Happy Hour History Tour

Enrich yourself while you let your hair down in Santa Barbara! On this three-hour walking tour, you'll learn the history, architecture and pop-culture facts of …More

Enrich yourself while you let your hair down in Santa Barbara! On this three-hour walking tour, you'll learn the history, architecture and pop-culture facts of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
SF's North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour Including Full Meal

Venture into the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach—lovingly dubbed ‘Little Italy.’ On this food and ghost tour, you’ll weave through a rich culinary landscape …More

Venture into the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach—lovingly dubbed ‘Little Italy.’ On this food and ghost tour, you’ll weave through a rich culinary landscape...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
"Dead of the Night" Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® History & Mystery

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts Artisan Ghost Tour - Enchantment awaits you. Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery curated …More

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts Artisan Ghost Tour - Enchantment awaits you. Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery curated...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Surfing Experience and Lessons

Join us for Your Surfing Experience Fun. Ages 7-70. Everyone one books as "adult" Surfing is a unique adventurous San Diego (Oceanside) experience you will enjoy …More

Join us for Your Surfing Experience Fun. Ages 7-70. Everyone one books as "adult" Surfing is a unique adventurous San Diego (Oceanside) experience you will enjoy...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$189
San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour

Experience the darker side of San Diego on this Murder n' Mayhem walking tour of the downtown waterfront with tales of ghostly history and haunted …More

Experience the darker side of San Diego on this Murder n' Mayhem walking tour of the downtown waterfront with tales of ghostly history and haunted...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$23
Ghosts of Hollywood Night-Time Walking Tour

Join Ghost City Tours for a chilling walk through Hollywood's haunted past. 'Ghosts of Hollywood' takes you beyond the glitz and glamour to explore the …More

Join Ghost City Tours for a chilling walk through Hollywood's haunted past. 'Ghosts of Hollywood' takes you beyond the glitz and glamour to explore the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour

See the iconic Half Dome and Yosemite Falls from every angle on this combination tour. We'll start off with sightseeing from the cliffs of Glacier …More

See the iconic Half Dome and Yosemite Falls from every angle on this combination tour. We'll start off with sightseeing from the cliffs of Glacier...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$180
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