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

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Hollywood Sign Express 90-Minute Walking Tour

Check off your bucket list with The Hollywood Sign Express Walking Tour from Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a 90-minute, flat walk taking you directly …More

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Check off your bucket list with The Hollywood Sign Express Walking Tour from Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a 90-minute, flat walk taking you directly...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Small Group Dolphin & Whale Watching

Get ready to witness nature’s majestic giants up close and personal like never before! Unlike crowded tours, our intimate setting ensures an unparalleled experience, granting …More

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Get ready to witness nature’s majestic giants up close and personal like never before! Unlike crowded tours, our intimate setting ensures an unparalleled experience, granting...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
TCM Classic Films Tour

Experience the Golden Age of Hollywood with Turner Classic Movies! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies have partnered up to introduce the …More

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Experience the Golden Age of Hollywood with Turner Classic Movies! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies have partnered up to introduce the...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (246)
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$99
Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour

Experience world-famous 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea in one spectacular eBike adventure! Starting just outside the Pacific Grove Gate, ride into Pebble Beach and along …More

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Experience world-famous 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea in one spectacular eBike adventure! Starting just outside the Pacific Grove Gate, ride into Pebble Beach and along...

180 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and …More

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This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon

We offer a fun and exciting private tour of Avalon with a professional local guide via a large-capacity luxury golf cart for up to 5 …More

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We offer a fun and exciting private tour of Avalon with a professional local guide via a large-capacity luxury golf cart for up to 5...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$295
Small Group: Ultimate Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Soak in the best of California Wine Country. You’ll indulge in sampling wines and delicious food on this day tour of Wine Country. We have …More

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Soak in the best of California Wine Country. You’ll indulge in sampling wines and delicious food on this day tour of Wine Country. We have...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$179
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz …More

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Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz...

2 to 4 hours
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$86
Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup

See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including …More

See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including...

15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
Napa Valley River History Kayak Tour: Single Kayaks

Our beautiful Napa River History Tour provides you with an intimate view of the little known and rich history of the Napa Valley. Traveling with …More

Our beautiful Napa River History Tour provides you with an intimate view of the little known and rich history of the Napa Valley. Traveling with...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the …More

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There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
2- Hour Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour in Ojai

Ojai has a 100-year history of ceramics. Our studio, located a mile from the city center, is surrounded by nature, in the midst of a …More

Ojai has a 100-year history of ceramics. Our studio, located a mile from the city center, is surrounded by nature, in the midst of a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe (from Incline Village)

Clearly Tahoe specializes in providing unique guided tours in completely transparent kayaks. Join us for an unforgettable adventure as you paddle through the crystal clear …More

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Clearly Tahoe specializes in providing unique guided tours in completely transparent kayaks. Join us for an unforgettable adventure as you paddle through the crystal clear...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$191
Carmel-By-The-Sea Electric Bike Guided Tour

You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the …More

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You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Haunted Catalina Walking Ghost Tour

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of …More

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Palm Springs Celebrity Ebike Tour

This beautiful tour takes us through some of the most prominent and old neighborhoods in Palm Springs of a bygone era of celebrities of yesteryear …More

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This beautiful tour takes us through some of the most prominent and old neighborhoods in Palm Springs of a bygone era of celebrities of yesteryear...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$159
Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group

The “unsinkable” Titanic is going down. Fortunately, you overheard the captain speak of a hidden life boat. This may be construed as mutiny but you …More

The “unsinkable” Titanic is going down. Fortunately, you overheard the captain speak of a hidden life boat. This may be construed as mutiny but you...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$42
Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from West Harbor

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Pacific Ocean to spot migrating Whales. Along the way, we’ll also search for Dolphins, Sea Lions, and other …More

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Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Pacific Ocean to spot migrating Whales. Along the way, we’ll also search for Dolphins, Sea Lions, and other...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
The Escape Game Rancho Cucamonga: Epic 60-Minute Adventures

Located in Victoria Gardens, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape, You …More

Located in Victoria Gardens, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape, You...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
60 Minute Adventures at The Escape Game in Orange

This escape room in Orange features 6 one-of-a-kind game themes. These include our newest and most high-tech adventure, Cosmic Crisis, and our most challenging escape …More

This escape room in Orange features 6 one-of-a-kind game themes. These include our newest and most high-tech adventure, Cosmic Crisis, and our most challenging escape...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
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