Top activities
Top landmarks
Trip ideas
Nearby places

Top Day Trips from California (Updated November 2026)

California, USA
Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (6,562)
from
$99
Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Experience a 7-hour, fully narrated tour onboard luxury tour buses. This tour offers 4 convenient  1-hour stops at Santa Monica Pier, Farmer's Market, Griffith Observatory …More

Experience a 7-hour, fully narrated tour onboard luxury tour buses. This tour offers 4 convenient  1-hour stops at Santa Monica Pier, Farmer's Market, Griffith Observatory...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,900)
from
$95
Napa Valley Wine Train with Gourmet Lunch

Step back in time aboard the Gourmet Express, where elegant details like gleaming silverware, crystal-clear glassware, etched glass partitions, rich mahogany paneling, and warm natural …More

Step back in time aboard the Gourmet Express, where elegant details like gleaming silverware, crystal-clear glassware, etched glass partitions, rich mahogany paneling, and warm natural...

3 hours
4.5 (413)
from
$278
Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country! You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries and be served …More

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country! You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries and be served...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,090)
from
$151
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (829)
from
$109
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park aboard an open-air military Hummer. Journey through rugged desert terrain, discover hidden oases, and marvel at …More

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park aboard an open-air military Hummer. Journey through rugged desert terrain, discover hidden oases, and marvel at...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (477)
from
$179
Skunk Train: Pudding Creek Express from Fort Bragg

This relaxed and scenic 7-mile roundtrip journey departs the Depot in downtown Fort Bragg year-round, traveling along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary and passing into …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This relaxed and scenic 7-mile roundtrip journey departs the Depot in downtown Fort Bragg year-round, traveling along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary and passing into...

1 hour 15 minutes
4.1 (311)
from
$54
Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of …More

Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (592)
from
$127
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

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

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
4.4 (4,323)
from
$157
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
4.8 (1,053)
from
$99
Skunk Train: Wolf Tree Turn from Willits

This 2 hour round trip will take you from the Willits valley floor to the highest point on our rail line. During this trip you …More

This 2 hour round trip will take you from the Willits valley floor to the highest point on our rail line. During this trip you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (282)
from
$70
Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (366)
from
$70
Sequoia National Park Small-Group Tour from Three Rivers

Departs the gateway town of Three Rivers. Choose Sequoia's longest operating local tour company for an incredible and authentic experience! Embark on an unforgettable adventure …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Departs the gateway town of Three Rivers. Choose Sequoia's longest operating local tour company for an incredible and authentic experience! Embark on an unforgettable adventure...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (215)
from
$319
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
4.5 (3,285)
from
$202
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
4.5 (734)
from
$209
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

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

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
4.8 (686)
from
$179
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz! Join a small group tour that covers four iconic experiences …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz! Join a small group tour that covers four iconic experiences...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,526)
from
$109
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

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

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
5.0 (1,430)
from
$119
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito. This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito. This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the...

5 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (4,921)
from
$80
Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour

Direct pick-up from your Anaheim, Disneyland area and Buena Park hotels. A small group tour with a maximum of 20 passenger gives it an intimate …More

Direct pick-up from your Anaheim, Disneyland area and Buena Park hotels. A small group tour with a maximum of 20 passenger gives it an intimate...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (878)
from
$92
Recent tour reviews
Activity name

California Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar