Top things to do in California in Summer (Updated November 2026)

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City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Discover the best of Los Angeles with our open-top double-decker bus tours and express shuttles! Explore LA at your own pace without the hassle of …More

Discover the best of Los Angeles with our open-top double-decker bus tours and express shuttles! Explore LA at your own pace without the hassle of...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$57
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep …More

Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
Carlsbad Food Tour

This Carlsbad village tour features 5 mouth-watering food samplings at unique eateries with insightful historical, architectural and cultural presentations! Enjoy Carlsbad's specialty foods, including Strawberry …More

This Carlsbad village tour features 5 mouth-watering food samplings at unique eateries with insightful historical, architectural and cultural presentations! Enjoy Carlsbad's specialty foods, including Strawberry...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$94
Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour

Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Los Angeles on a food tour of Los Angeles! Your expert tour guide will lead you on a …More

Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Los Angeles on a food tour of Los Angeles! Your expert tour guide will lead you on a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
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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$49
Safari West Sonoma Adventure Tour

Meet Giraffes in Sonoma County Step into the heart of Sonoma County’s African Serengeti wildlife preserve. Climb aboard an open-air safari vehicle for an unforgettable …More

Meet Giraffes in Sonoma County Step into the heart of Sonoma County’s African Serengeti wildlife preserve. Climb aboard an open-air safari vehicle for an unforgettable...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour

Come join the “original” cable car wine tasting tour through beautiful Napa Valley. Hop aboard one of our hand-built replicas of a San Francisco Cable …More

Come join the “original” cable car wine tasting tour through beautiful Napa Valley. Hop aboard one of our hand-built replicas of a San Francisco Cable...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$145
San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels. Spend the evening in luxury as you dine on a gourmet dinner , …More

Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels. Spend the evening in luxury as you dine on a gourmet dinner ,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$126
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito. Note that this tour includes the Muir Woods entrance fee. We provide a boutique, personal experience with …More

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito. Note that this tour includes the Muir Woods entrance fee. We provide a boutique, personal experience with...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour

A post office that doesn’t deliver? A house that used to be a boat? A bird park without any birds? It’s all part of the …More

A post office that doesn’t deliver? A house that used to be a boat? A bird park without any birds? It’s all part of the...

50 minutes
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$31
Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Our Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle tour takes you on a bespoke journey into the exclusive world of Hollywood royalty. Enjoy a brush with fame as …More

Our Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle tour takes you on a bespoke journey into the exclusive world of Hollywood royalty. Enjoy a brush with fame as...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open-Air Bus

Experience the best of Los Angeles on one of the most popular Hollywood sightseeing tours, covering Beverly Hills, celebrity homes, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood …More

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Experience the best of Los Angeles on one of the most popular Hollywood sightseeing tours, covering Beverly Hills, celebrity homes, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$22
Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and explore California’s top wineries on a luxurious full-day tour. Visit famous wineries in Napa & Sonoma, enjoy tastings, a …More

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and explore California’s top wineries on a luxurious full-day tour. Visit famous wineries in Napa & Sonoma, enjoy tastings, a...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$157
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
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 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
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
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
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