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

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Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey …More

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Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

My name is Chris, and I'll be your guide to Downtown. I've led tours for KTLA, Spectrum News1, and NHK Japan. There's a chance you've …More

My name is Chris, and I'll be your guide to Downtown. I've led tours for KTLA, Spectrum News1, and NHK Japan. There's a chance you've...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$44
Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group

Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Diego Bay at sunset aboard our mono-hull sailboat, perfect for up to six passengers. Glide through calm waters as …More

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Diego Bay at sunset aboard our mono-hull sailboat, perfect for up to six passengers. Glide through calm waters as...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Sequoia National Park Small-Group Tour from Three Rivers

Departs the gateway town of Three Rivers. Choose Sequoia's longest operating local tour company for an incredible and authentic experience! Embark on an unforgettable adventure …More

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Departs the gateway town of Three Rivers. Choose Sequoia's longest operating local tour company for an incredible and authentic experience! Embark on an unforgettable adventure...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$319
Gondola Cruise through the Coronado Cays

The Gondola Company is your Passport to Italy. Indulge in all the magic and tradition of Venice right here in San Diego as you gently …More

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The Gondola Company is your Passport to Italy. Indulge in all the magic and tradition of Venice right here in San Diego as you gently...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

One of the earliest towns to be founded in California was Sacramento during the Gold Rush. Old Sac is committed to restoring historical structures so …More

One of the earliest towns to be founded in California was Sacramento during the Gold Rush. Old Sac is committed to restoring historical structures so...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$26
2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks

Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail. …More

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Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we …More

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Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite National Park is a must-visit California gem, and this day trip from San Francisco makes it easy. Leave the urban hustle-bustle behind and journey …More

Yosemite National Park is a must-visit California gem, and this day trip from San Francisco makes it easy. Leave the urban hustle-bustle behind and journey...

15 hours Free Cancellation
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$209
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz! Join a small group tour that covers four iconic experiences …More

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Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz! Join a small group tour that covers four iconic experiences...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and …More

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
San Diego Seal Tour

Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic …More

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San Diego Seal Tour

Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
Golden Gate Bridge Guided E-Bike Tour to Sausalito

Pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge on this scenic San Francisco guided bike tour, a family-friendly adventure bringing you up close to the city’s most …More

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Pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge on this scenic San Francisco guided bike tour, a family-friendly adventure bringing you up close to the city’s most...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat …More

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Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$127
Catalina Island Bison Expedition

Head out for an exciting expedition through favorite grazing grounds of Catalina’s American Bison, which are descendants of a small herd that was left on …More

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Head out for an exciting expedition through favorite grazing grounds of Catalina’s American Bison, which are descendants of a small herd that was left on...

2 hours
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$110
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city. …More

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Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live …More

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All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching with Underwater Viewing

Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods.  For over 25 years we have …More

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Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods.  For over 25 years we have...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$106
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

We'd love for you to come have a blast with us on one of our electric bike tours! As the first tour provider to lead …More

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We'd love for you to come have a blast with us on one of our electric bike tours! As the first tour provider to lead...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes …More

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Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes...

2 hours
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$40
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