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 →

Private Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

Experience the beauty of Santa Ynez Valley on a private 90-minute horseback ride through rolling vineyards and picturesque wine country before enjoying tastings at two …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (10)

Private Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

Experience the beauty of Santa Ynez Valley on a private 90-minute horseback ride through rolling vineyards and picturesque wine country before enjoying tastings at two...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$650

San Diego Tour, Top Gun Bar, Miramar, Charlies House & More

This is the only tour to my knowledge where you can visit many of the Top Gun filming locations in San Diego County. You will …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (5)

San Diego Tour, Top Gun Bar, Miramar, Charlies House & More

This is the only tour to my knowledge where you can visit many of the Top Gun filming locations in San Diego County. You will...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$479

San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (5)

San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$134

Full Day Iconic Sights Tour of Los Angeles from Anaheim: 6 Stops

Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles on a full-day tour from Anaheim. This popular excursion includes visits to renowned locations such as Venice Beach, …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

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Full Day Iconic Sights Tour of Los Angeles from Anaheim: 6 Stops

Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles on a full-day tour from Anaheim. This popular excursion includes visits to renowned locations such as Venice Beach,...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (5)

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$109

LA to San Diego Day Tour: USS Midway, Harbor Cruise and Old Town

Explore the highlights of San Diego on this full-day trip from Los Angeles. Visit the USS Midway Museum, where you can dive into naval history, …More

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LA to San Diego Day Tour: USS Midway, Harbor Cruise and Old Town

Explore the highlights of San Diego on this full-day trip from Los Angeles. Visit the USS Midway Museum, where you can dive into naval history,...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$202

Giant Sequoia National Park Private Day Tour from Los Angeles

Visit the majestic Giant Sequoia National Park on this private guided tour from Los Angeles. Enjoy stunning views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and get …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Giant Sequoia National Park Private Day Tour from Los Angeles

Visit the majestic Giant Sequoia National Park on this private guided tour from Los Angeles. Enjoy stunning views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and get...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,729

Private 6 Hr Tour from Anaheim for up to 5 ppl - Choose your Destinations & Time

Enjoy a Private Tour for just your group with one of our knowledgeable guides! Pick up and return to your Disneyland/Anaheim Resort hotel. You choose …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

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Private 6 Hr Tour from Anaheim for up to 5 ppl - Choose your Destinations & Time

Enjoy a Private Tour for just your group with one of our knowledgeable guides! Pick up and return to your Disneyland/Anaheim Resort hotel. You choose...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$695

Citadel Outlets Transfer from LA with VIP Lounge and LAX Drop-Off

Citadel Outlets “Shop ’Til You Drop Off” – LAX Transfer & Shopping Package Have a late-night flight out of LAX but need to check out …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Citadel Outlets Transfer from LA with VIP Lounge and LAX Drop-Off

Citadel Outlets “Shop ’Til You Drop Off” – LAX Transfer & Shopping Package Have a late-night flight out of LAX but need to check out...

4 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$199

Your journey begins at the prestigious Napa Valley Marriott. Glide seamlessly along the vine-lined bike trails; we will be visiting three distinguished wineries. A curated …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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Napa Valley Wine Tasting E Bike Tour

Your journey begins at the prestigious Napa Valley Marriott. Glide seamlessly along the vine-lined bike trails; we will be visiting three distinguished wineries. A curated...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$215

Napa and Sonoma-8-hr Private-Wine Tour from San Francisco XL SUV

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

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (26)

Napa and Sonoma-8-hr Private-Wine Tour from San Francisco XL SUV

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

4.7 (26)

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$127

Muir Woods & Napa/Sonoma -6-8hr-Private Scenic Wine Tour From SF

Let us whisk you away on a private tour experience second to none. Receive VIP treatment and get chauffeured to the San Francisco Bay Area's …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (12)

Muir Woods & Napa/Sonoma -6-8hr-Private Scenic Wine Tour From SF

Let us whisk you away on a private tour experience second to none. Receive VIP treatment and get chauffeured to the San Francisco Bay Area's...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (12)

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$625

8-Hours Private Limo(up to 8 pass.) Wine Tour of Napa Valley from San Francisco

Your private limousine and driver will guide you through the wine country and help you discover the many wonders of the valley. You can experience …More

San Francisco, USA

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8-Hours Private Limo(up to 8 pass.) Wine Tour of Napa Valley from San Francisco

Your private limousine and driver will guide you through the wine country and help you discover the many wonders of the valley. You can experience...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

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$1,499

8-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour from SF by SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way on a private, fully customizable wine tour from San Francisco. Travel in the comfort of a premium black SUV with …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (10)

8-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour from SF by SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way on a private, fully customizable wine tour from San Francisco. Travel in the comfort of a premium black SUV with...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$1,199

Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego

Mexican greatest wine countries are in Baja, Valle de Guadalupe is of the most the best place to go and taste great Mexican Wine. …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (4)

Grand Mexico Wine Country Tour from San Diego

Mexican greatest wine countries are in Baja, Valle de Guadalupe is of the most the best place to go and taste great Mexican Wine....

7 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$323

Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour

Want to experience more of the real Los Angeles? On this tour you'll start the day in Hollywood and learn all about how and why …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (3)

Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour

Want to experience more of the real Los Angeles? On this tour you'll start the day in Hollywood and learn all about how and why...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$120

Private High Country Fly Fishing Adventure

Enjoy a private, guided, catch and release, fly fishing adventure for rainbow, brown, brook and golden trout in the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds with …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Private High Country Fly Fishing Adventure

Enjoy a private, guided, catch and release, fly fishing adventure for rainbow, brown, brook and golden trout in the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds with...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$275

6-Hour Private Wine Country Tour of Napa in Crossover SUV (up to 6 people)

Your adventure is about to start at the world famous wine growing region. Prepare yourself for touring California wine tours and one of the most …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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6-Hour Private Wine Country Tour of Napa in Crossover SUV (up to 6 people)

Your adventure is about to start at the world famous wine growing region. Prepare yourself for touring California wine tours and one of the most...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$699

Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach

Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific on your way from San Francisco to Monterey. On the way there, we can pass by the Headquarters of …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (7)

Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach

Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific on your way from San Francisco to Monterey. On the way there, we can pass by the Headquarters of...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$1,199

We make sure that you have an unique experience driving along Hwy 1. We suggest the best spots for pictures and restaurants. …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (7)

Carmel / Monterey Hwy 1 tour

We make sure that you have an unique experience driving along Hwy 1. We suggest the best spots for pictures and restaurants....

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$950

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The …More

San Diego, USA

4.2 (10)

Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (10)

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$80

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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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