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

California, USA
An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Along Fisherman’s Wharf

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company. Discover the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling thrilling challenges. Team up …More

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company. Discover the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling thrilling challenges. Team up...

2 hours
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$12
Half-Day Guided Backcountry Ski Touring Experience near Incline Village

Looking for an alternative to the expensive, crowded ski resorts? Have you been interested in exploring backcountry skiing opportunities? Ski Nevada provides introductory backcountry ski …More

Looking for an alternative to the expensive, crowded ski resorts? Have you been interested in exploring backcountry skiing opportunities? Ski Nevada provides introductory backcountry ski...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Citadel Outlets Shop & Lounge

A true shopping experience is more than discovering your favorite brands and incredible values. It’s being surrounded by style from the ground up and even …More

A true shopping experience is more than discovering your favorite brands and incredible values. It’s being surrounded by style from the ground up and even...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$30
Yosemite’s High Country Adaptive Tour

Experience the beauty and grandeur of sub alpine lakes and rivers, high mountain meadows, snow capped peaks and the unique flora and fauna in Yosemite's …More

Experience the beauty and grandeur of sub alpine lakes and rivers, high mountain meadows, snow capped peaks and the unique flora and fauna in Yosemite's...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$180
Private Cooking Demonstration of Indian Fusion Cuisine in San Diego

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Nenu, an avid traveler and a self-taught cook. This is a perfect …More

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Nenu, an avid traveler and a self-taught cook. This is a perfect...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$239
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The …More

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Farmers Market Tour & Hands-On Cooking Class in Long Beach

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host BA, a public health professional. BA is a passionate …More

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host BA, a public health professional. BA is a passionate...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
The Ultimate Guide to Sunset Strip’s Sights: A Self-Guided Walk

Explore Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, a legendary part of Tinseltown’s glamour scene, with this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See the location where old Hollywood …More

Explore Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, a legendary part of Tinseltown’s glamour scene, with this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See the location where old Hollywood...

60 to 75 minutes
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$15
Carmel Point: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore the rugged Carmel coastline where you will have stunning views of Point Lobos, Carmel Beach and Carmel …More

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore the rugged Carmel coastline where you will have stunning views of Point Lobos, Carmel Beach and Carmel...

90 to 120 minutes
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$9
San Francisco Quest: Summer of Love in Haight-Ashbury

You're a private investigator hired to find a missing 19-year-old who fled to San Francisco to experience the 1967 Summer of Love. You follow her …More

You're a private investigator hired to find a missing 19-year-old who fled to San Francisco to experience the 1967 Summer of Love. You follow her...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$7
Historic Folsom: A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

This self-guided GPS audio walking tour will explore the historic western gold rush town of Folsom, California. The tour begins at the corner of Riley …More

This self-guided GPS audio walking tour will explore the historic western gold rush town of Folsom, California. The tour begins at the corner of Riley...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$8
Santa Barbara Private Transportation Service

We provide private transportation services for weddings, corporate events, family/friend getaways, or any other event requiring private transportation. We operate within a 120 mile radius …More

We provide private transportation services for weddings, corporate events, family/friend getaways, or any other event requiring private transportation. We operate within a 120 mile radius...

5 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$725
Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Los Angeles

Professional photo shoot in unique Los Angeles locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see …More

Professional photo shoot in unique Los Angeles locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Private Historic & Cultural Walking Tour of San Diego

Step back in time on a Private Historic & Cultural Walking Tour of San Diego and discover the stories that shaped this remarkable California city. …More

Step back in time on a Private Historic & Cultural Walking Tour of San Diego and discover the stories that shaped this remarkable California city....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
1 Day Adult Surf Retreat in San Diego

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our …More

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$191
San Francisco: Food + History + Art Tour

There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – we give you "real" food that's authentic to San Francisco and California, and tell you real history. …More

There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – we give you "real" food that's authentic to San Francisco and California, and tell you real history....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Baja Craft Beer Hope from San Diego

If you already do brewery hopping why not do border hopping? Or better, why don’t you do both? Tijuana it's a perfect city to this …More

If you already do brewery hopping why not do border hopping? Or better, why don’t you do both? Tijuana it's a perfect city to this...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$188
Wine Tour Pros - Napa Wine Tour: SUV Up To 6 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles with a bottle of bubbles ready to go on your …More

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles with a bottle of bubbles ready to go on your...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$950
Private Avenue of the Giants Redwoods Day Trip from San Francisco

Epic Day Trip: San Francisco to Avenue of the Giants! Get ready for an unforgettable 4+ hour drive from San Francisco to the Avenue of …More

Epic Day Trip: San Francisco to Avenue of the Giants! Get ready for an unforgettable 4+ hour drive from San Francisco to the Avenue of...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$378
Los Angeles Ferrari Tour and Open-Bus Celebrity Homes Tour

Experience two of Hollywood's most popular attractions in one unforgettable adventure. Begin with an open-air sightseeing bus tour led by knowledgeable local guides who share …More

Experience two of Hollywood's most popular attractions in one unforgettable adventure. Begin with an open-air sightseeing bus tour led by knowledgeable local guides who share...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
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