Unique things to do over Thanksgiving in California (Updated 2026)

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Tall Ship Adventure aboard the Schooner Californian with General Admission

Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 …More

Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984...

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$85
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding …More

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy …More

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$185
Temecula Wine Tour from Los Angeles

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover the true beauty of the Temecula Wine Country and …More

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover the true beauty of the Temecula Wine Country and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$989
Tours of Santa Barbara private 6 hours

Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara . …More

Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara ....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Mt Hollywood Trail Tour on Horseback

Ride to the top of Mount Hollywood for 360° view of Los Angeles, including the unbeatable views of famous Hollywood Sign, the Pacific Ocean, Catalina …More

Ride to the top of Mount Hollywood for 360° view of Los Angeles, including the unbeatable views of famous Hollywood Sign, the Pacific Ocean, Catalina...

2 hours
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$165
Half Day Tour

Explore the country roads and bike paths of Sonoma, you’ll enjoy the unique experience of bicycling through wine country revealing the history and beauty of …More

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Half Day Tour

Explore the country roads and bike paths of Sonoma, you’ll enjoy the unique experience of bicycling through wine country revealing the history and beauty of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$139
2-Hour Private Pink Bachelorette Boat Cruise in San Diego Bay

With a Captain at the helm, you and your friends will enjoy a 2 hours Harbor Tour for up to 8 guests on the amazing …More

With a Captain at the helm, you and your friends will enjoy a 2 hours Harbor Tour for up to 8 guests on the amazing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$375
APP Self-guided routes West Coast with audio guide

It is a navigation APP with self-guided routes with audio guide along the West Coast Everything you need to know about the West Coast Points …More

It is a navigation APP with self-guided routes with audio guide along the West Coast Everything you need to know about the West Coast Points...

8 to 10 hours
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$34
Venice Beach LA Food Tour

See and taste the best that Venice Beach has to offer on a one-of-a-kind Sidewalk Food Tour! Our food tour includes five unique stops showcasing …More

See and taste the best that Venice Beach has to offer on a one-of-a-kind Sidewalk Food Tour! Our food tour includes five unique stops showcasing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little …More

This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
LA Shore Excursion Best of City Tour from San Pedro Port

Cruise Passenger-Friendly – Direct Port Pick-Up at San Pedro Drop off at LAX is available. Free luggage holding. Pick up at 8 AM and 12 …More

Cruise Passenger-Friendly – Direct Port Pick-Up at San Pedro Drop off at LAX is available. Free luggage holding. Pick up at 8 AM and 12...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$159
Wild Backside of Griffith Park and LA River by Luxury E-Bike

This is a more remote and rugged tour of Griffith Park to show the wild backside of this massive urban wilderness. Riders start on the …More

This is a more remote and rugged tour of Griffith Park to show the wild backside of this massive urban wilderness. Riders start on the...

180 to 200 minutes Free Cancellation
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$175
Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour

Embark on an extraordinary adventure exploring Yosemite's legendary waterfalls with a local expert: BRIDALVEIL FALL HORSETAIL FALL ILLILOUETTE FALL NEVADA FALL ROYAL ARCH CASCADE RIBBON …More

Embark on an extraordinary adventure exploring Yosemite's legendary waterfalls with a local expert: BRIDALVEIL FALL HORSETAIL FALL ILLILOUETTE FALL NEVADA FALL ROYAL ARCH CASCADE RIBBON...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$495
Marin Headlands Gravel Cycling Tour From San Francisco

Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands …More

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Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
Half Day Tour to Faery Waterfalls, Castle Lake and Mount Shasta

This exciting tour really shows off what Mount Shasta has to offer. Spend half the tour on the west side, the Klamath Mountain Range. This …More

This exciting tour really shows off what Mount Shasta has to offer. Spend half the tour on the west side, the Klamath Mountain Range. This...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$425
San Diego County Wine Tour (Private)

5 hour private wine tasting tour of the wineries in North County San Diego. This is a very unique tour as most people head to …More

5 hour private wine tasting tour of the wineries in North County San Diego. This is a very unique tour as most people head to...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
San Diego Dim Sum Tour with Wild Foodie Tours

Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum--the small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively …More

Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum--the small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
Gourmet Original Farmers Market & Fairfax Walking Food Tour

Explore the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped this quintessential LA neighborhood with Delicious Dish Tours. With an expert guide, experience the energy of …More

Explore the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped this quintessential LA neighborhood with Delicious Dish Tours. With an expert guide, experience the energy of...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$156
Golden Gate Helicopter Adventure

Tours depart from the Mill Valley Seaplane and Heliport base, 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Marin! …More

Tours depart from the Mill Valley Seaplane and Heliport base, 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Marin!...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$339
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