Top California Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which California Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

California Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in California are: California Luxury & Special Occasions California Luxury Tours California Tours & Sightseeing California Cultural & Theme Tours California Outdoor Activities View all tour styles in California →

From SF:Sonoma & Napa -8hr Private Wine Tour with Concierge.XLSUV

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa County. Our years of experience in quality wine touring has allowed …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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From SF:Sonoma & Napa -8hr Private Wine Tour with Concierge.XLSUV

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa County. Our years of experience in quality wine touring has allowed...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$105

Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (12)

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$263

Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles

Ultimate LA Sightseeing: Experience the best of the Entertainment Capital of the World! Our 5-hour professional guided tour take you through Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly …More

Santa Monica, USA

4.9 (8)

Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles

Ultimate LA Sightseeing: Experience the best of the Entertainment Capital of the World! Our 5-hour professional guided tour take you through Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (8)

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$990

Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

Discover the natural beauty of California at your own pace on a private 10-hour scenic tour of Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur from San Francisco. …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (26)

Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

Discover the natural beauty of California at your own pace on a private 10-hour scenic tour of Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur from San Francisco....

10 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,025

Private Hummer 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite Including Hotel Pickup

Hummer classic 4 X 4 Tour or late model Premium SUV tour of Yosemite. Snow or Dirt, this gentle monster knows we need to get …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.8 (25)

Private Hummer 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite Including Hotel Pickup

Hummer classic 4 X 4 Tour or late model Premium SUV tour of Yosemite. Snow or Dirt, this gentle monster knows we need to get...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (25)

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$1,475

Wine Country E-Bike Guided Tour - w/o Lunch

This ride showcases some of the best scenery in the Santa Barbara Wine Country. Our high quality, easy to ride electric-assist bicycles makes cycling the …More

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Wine Country E-Bike Guided Tour - w/o Lunch

This ride showcases some of the best scenery in the Santa Barbara Wine Country. Our high quality, easy to ride electric-assist bicycles makes cycling the...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$225

LA, Hollywood and Beach Small-Group Tour

This tour is a special experience featuring the best tour guides and long photo stops. It's the most informative, entertaining, and fun tour in Los …More

Santa Monica, USA

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LA, Hollywood and Beach Small-Group Tour

This tour is a special experience featuring the best tour guides and long photo stops. It's the most informative, entertaining, and fun tour in Los...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (15)

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$140

Kids and adults will have fun time to explore Old Western Ghost Town, learn about history of silver mining and enjoy exciting attractions: old silver …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

Calico Ghost Town Tour from Los Angeles

Kids and adults will have fun time to explore Old Western Ghost Town, learn about history of silver mining and enjoy exciting attractions: old silver...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$320

A great way to take unique and very trendy photos to post on your social medias wile visiting the city of Angels. …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (3)

Instagram Photo Private Tour

A great way to take unique and very trendy photos to post on your social medias wile visiting the city of Angels....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$599

Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package

Join Carmel Valley’s #1 Wine Tasting Tour! Over 20 years of Carmel Valley Wine Tasting experience! Start the Day with a scenic ride out to …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.6 (28)

Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package

Join Carmel Valley’s #1 Wine Tasting Tour! Over 20 years of Carmel Valley Wine Tasting experience! Start the Day with a scenic ride out to...

5 hours

4.6 (28)

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$245

Sip & Ride: Napa & Sonoma Luxury Sprinter Limousine Wine Tour

We collaborate with our clients (on every option) from pick-up, tastings, lunch, to drop off and even dinner, to create that fantastic day tasting experience …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.9 (10)

Sip & Ride: Napa & Sonoma Luxury Sprinter Limousine Wine Tour

We collaborate with our clients (on every option) from pick-up, tastings, lunch, to drop off and even dinner, to create that fantastic day tasting experience...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (10)

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$1,049

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

5.0 (10)

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided...

8 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$17

Yosemite Day Hike from Glacier Point Including Panorama Trail

Trek alongside three major waterfalls in Yosemite National Park — Illilouette Fall, Nevada Fall and Vernal Fall — on this full-day guided hike. After a …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Yosemite Day Hike from Glacier Point Including Panorama Trail

Trek alongside three major waterfalls in Yosemite National Park — Illilouette Fall, Nevada Fall and Vernal Fall — on this full-day guided hike. After a...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$290

Discover Sonoma's Natural Wineries in Small-Group Tour

It is important to note that I am very selective about my choice of wines. With over 400 wineries in Sonoma county, many small, fine …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (2)

Discover Sonoma's Natural Wineries in Small-Group Tour

It is important to note that I am very selective about my choice of wines. With over 400 wineries in Sonoma county, many small, fine...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$550

Yosemite Mist Trail and Nevada Fall Loop Private Day Hike

Set foot on the Mist Trail, one of Yosemite National Parks most popular routes, during this 6 to 8-hour guided hike from Yosemite Valley. The …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.9 (16)

Yosemite Mist Trail and Nevada Fall Loop Private Day Hike

Set foot on the Mist Trail, one of Yosemite National Parks most popular routes, during this 6 to 8-hour guided hike from Yosemite Valley. The...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$180

Best of Downtown Los Angeles by Luxury E-Bike

From exquisite mosaics and art deco design at the Federal Building and Union Station to historical artifacts at Ávila Adobe, the oldest residence in the …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (4)

Best of Downtown Los Angeles by Luxury E-Bike

From exquisite mosaics and art deco design at the Federal Building and Union Station to historical artifacts at Ávila Adobe, the oldest residence in the...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$300

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

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

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...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$150

Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area

Experience Yosemite – 1-Day Adventure for First-Time Visitors Get ready for an unforgettable day in Yosemite National Park with a private, tailor-made tour just for …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area

Experience Yosemite – 1-Day Adventure for First-Time Visitors Get ready for an unforgettable day in Yosemite National Park with a private, tailor-made tour just for...

6 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$321

Private Joshua Tree NP Day tour from San Diego (10 hours)

Fantastic Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to stunning Joshua Tree National Park First stop will be at the Joshua Tree National Park visitor …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (8)

Private Joshua Tree NP Day tour from San Diego (10 hours)

Fantastic Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to stunning Joshua Tree National Park First stop will be at the Joshua Tree National Park visitor...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$1,079

Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles from LAX Hotels

Staying at one of the hotels near LAX Airport? This is the perfect full-day tour for you. We pick you up directly from all hotels …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.0 (30)

Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles from LAX Hotels

Staying at one of the hotels near LAX Airport? This is the perfect full-day tour for you. We pick you up directly from all hotels...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (30)

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$129

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for California Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which California Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

California Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which California Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

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