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

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San Francisco’s Full city 2 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour

Great pick first-time visitors to San Francisco ride around the city to places that interest you. The route covers including Union Square, North Beach, Pier …More

Great pick first-time visitors to San Francisco ride around the city to places that interest you. The route covers including Union Square, North Beach, Pier...

2 days Free Cancellation
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Napa Valley Mountainside Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a day-long, small-group wine tour of Charming Hideaway Mountainside wineries in Napa! You’ll visit two wineries tucked away in the hills above …More

Join us on a day-long, small-group wine tour of Charming Hideaway Mountainside wineries in Napa! You’ll visit two wineries tucked away in the hills above...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$151
Self-Guided Driving Tour from Lake Tahoe to Virginia City

Drive the road to Nevada’s Silver Rush with a GPS-triggered audio guide that plays automatically as you go. From South Lake Tahoe, climb the Kingsbury …More

Drive the road to Nevada’s Silver Rush with a GPS-triggered audio guide that plays automatically as you go. From South Lake Tahoe, climb the Kingsbury...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$10
Yosemite Family Explorers - Customizable Private Tour

During this tour, families will embark on an unforgettable adventure led by a knowledgeable local guide. As families traverse the trails, they'll discover awe-inspiring photo …More

During this tour, families will embark on an unforgettable adventure led by a knowledgeable local guide. As families traverse the trails, they'll discover awe-inspiring photo...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$300
Taco Tour San Diego

Taco Tour San Diego is the only taco tour in San Diego. It takes you to taco places that only locals will know. It includes …More

Taco Tour San Diego is the only taco tour in San Diego. It takes you to taco places that only locals will know. It includes...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Mandir & Buddhist Temple Tour with Indian Lunch & Chinese Tea

On this unforgettable journey through time and space, we'll visit a majestic Hindu marble temple and an enchanting twenty-acre Buddhist complex, all within an hour's …More

On this unforgettable journey through time and space, we'll visit a majestic Hindu marble temple and an enchanting twenty-acre Buddhist complex, all within an hour's...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$150
Heart of the Giant Forest Hike

Enjoy a nice walk through the Giant Forest while we walk down a paved trail to the world’s largest tree, the General Sherman Tree. From …More

Enjoy a nice walk through the Giant Forest while we walk down a paved trail to the world’s largest tree, the General Sherman Tree. From...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$134
Sequoia Park Private Tour

Great to escape the busy cities and relax while enjoy nature and some of the largest tree on the planet. …More

Great to escape the busy cities and relax while enjoy nature and some of the largest tree on the planet....

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,800
Private Round-trip Airport Transfer: John Wayne Airport to & from Anaheim Hotels

Skip the hassle of taxis, shuttles or public transport, and instead book a private arrival transfer from John Wayne Airport to your Anaheim Resort accommodation. …More

Skip the hassle of taxis, shuttles or public transport, and instead book a private arrival transfer from John Wayne Airport to your Anaheim Resort accommodation....

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$238
2-Hour Group Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent experience surfing, whether it's your first time …More

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent experience surfing, whether it's your first time...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Heavenly Premium Ski Rental Including Delivery

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With premium delivery service, you can place your order …More

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With premium delivery service, you can place your order...

5 days Free Cancellation
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$116
3 Day Tour to Oregon Redwood Crater Lake from San Francisco

Taste award-winning wines as the famously known Napa Valley. Take a drive through The Redwood National Forest Drive. Visit Crater Lake and Founders Grove. Explore …More

Taste award-winning wines as the famously known Napa Valley. Take a drive through The Redwood National Forest Drive. Visit Crater Lake and Founders Grove. Explore...

3 days
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$650
Private Full-Day Napa Wine Tour in a Luxury Vehicle

World-class wines, breathtaking views, a professional chauffeur, and a luxury private vehicle are all part of this unforgettable Napa Valley wine tasting experience. Choices for …More

World-class wines, breathtaking views, a professional chauffeur, and a luxury private vehicle are all part of this unforgettable Napa Valley wine tasting experience. Choices for...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$625
Universal Studios & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

Experience the world’s largest movie studio and theme park plus a look into the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Go from fan to insider …More

Experience the world’s largest movie studio and theme park plus a look into the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Go from fan to insider...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$198
Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate

Come walk with me in the snow in Big Bear Lake's winter wonderland. Snowshoe tours are available from December through March. This is Big Bear …More

Come walk with me in the snow in Big Bear Lake's winter wonderland. Snowshoe tours are available from December through March. This is Big Bear...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Los Angeles: TMZ Hollywood Celebrity Tour with Live Guide

Our tour takes you through the iconic streets of Hollywood, West Hollywood, The Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills. Your entertaining guide will reveal the star-studded …More

Our tour takes you through the iconic streets of Hollywood, West Hollywood, The Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills. Your entertaining guide will reveal the star-studded...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Gaslamp Quarter to Little Italy Tour

Learn about modern hotspots, centuries old history, and everything in between! You will leave this tour with a deep understanding of San Diego and a …More

Learn about modern hotspots, centuries old history, and everything in between! You will leave this tour with a deep understanding of San Diego and a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from Los Angeles by Amtrak

Leave the City of Angels for angelic Yosemite on this over-night trip. Hop on the Amtrak from Los Angeles to Fresno where you'll spend the …More

Leave the City of Angels for angelic Yosemite on this over-night trip. Hop on the Amtrak from Los Angeles to Fresno where you'll spend the...

2 days
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$589
San Francisco: Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, 6-Day Tour

Experience the U.S West Coast's most well known sites on this 6 day tour from San Francisco. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Yosemite …More

Experience the U.S West Coast's most well known sites on this 6 day tour from San Francisco. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Yosemite...

6 days Free Cancellation
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Private Round-trip Airport Transfer: LAX International Airport to Anaheim Hotels

Book a private round-trip transfer from LAX to your Anaheim accommodation so you won't spend extra time waiting for a taxi or public transport. This …More

Book a private round-trip transfer from LAX to your Anaheim accommodation so you won't spend extra time waiting for a taxi or public transport. This...

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