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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We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked California Tours. Top 10 California 2026 Senior-friendly tours California The best tours and activities for culture lovers in California Top Day Trips from California Things to do in California this summer View all California Trip Ideas →

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 →

Magical Muir Woods Car Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

Our San Francisco Muir Woods Tour will take you to the most incredible spots from San Francisco to Muir Woods National Park all in one …More

San Francisco, USA

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Magical Muir Woods Car Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

Our San Francisco Muir Woods Tour will take you to the most incredible spots from San Francisco to Muir Woods National Park all in one...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$404

Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Package

Explore the city at your own pace with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood & Hop-on Hop-off Package. After your studio tour, access the CitySightseeing …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Package

Explore the city at your own pace with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood & Hop-on Hop-off Package. After your studio tour, access the CitySightseeing...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$112

8 Hours Sightseeing Tour with a Private Chauffeur in Los Angeles

Enjoy a Private Chauffeur Tour of Los Angeles (6–8 hours) fully dedicated to you and your group. Travel in comfort while a professional chauffeur drives …More

Santa Monica, USA

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8 Hours Sightseeing Tour with a Private Chauffeur in Los Angeles

Enjoy a Private Chauffeur Tour of Los Angeles (6–8 hours) fully dedicated to you and your group. Travel in comfort while a professional chauffeur drives...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$750

DIscover ‘America’s Finest City’ Cozy beach towns, an origin story and incredible wildlife! San Diego offers miles of sandy shores lined with beach towns along …More

Laguna Beach, USA

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San Diego Highlights Private Tour

DIscover ‘America’s Finest City’ Cozy beach towns, an origin story and incredible wildlife! San Diego offers miles of sandy shores lined with beach towns along...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$195

Los Angeles Highlights Private Tour from Orange County Hotels

Experience the Glamour, Icons, and Legends of Hollywood on this must-see Los Angeles adventure! Step into the heart of the entertainment world. Walk the Hollywood …More

Long Beach, USA

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Los Angeles Highlights Private Tour from Orange County Hotels

Experience the Glamour, Icons, and Legends of Hollywood on this must-see Los Angeles adventure! Step into the heart of the entertainment world. Walk the Hollywood...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$599

Wine Tours for 6 Hours and Private Transportation Services

As far as making this trip memorable, we not only take people to the best wineries, restaurants sceneries and so forth, what makes an unforgettable …More

Santa Rosa, USA

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Wine Tours for 6 Hours and Private Transportation Services

As far as making this trip memorable, we not only take people to the best wineries, restaurants sceneries and so forth, what makes an unforgettable...

6 to 16 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$550

Full-Day LA Iconic Sites Tour From Hollywood with Six Stops

Explore the best of Los Angeles on a full-day sightseeing tour that takes you to iconic destinations including Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Griffith Park …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Full-Day LA Iconic Sites Tour From Hollywood with Six Stops

Explore the best of Los Angeles on a full-day sightseeing tour that takes you to iconic destinations including Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Griffith Park...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$99

Private Luxury San Francisco Highlights Tour

Step off the beaten path with Sammy’s SF Fun Tricks! Explore San Francisco and Napa like never before—with laughter, insider stories, and unforgettable photo ops. …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Luxury San Francisco Highlights Tour

Step off the beaten path with Sammy’s SF Fun Tricks! Explore San Francisco and Napa like never before—with laughter, insider stories, and unforgettable photo ops....

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$150

Los Angeles: Oxnard to Santa Barbara Day Tour With Amtrak Ride

Travel along California's stunning coastline on an Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. This day trip offers plenty of time to explore …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

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Los Angeles: Oxnard to Santa Barbara Day Tour With Amtrak Ride

Travel along California's stunning coastline on an Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. This day trip offers plenty of time to explore...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$188

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley and uncover the rich history, stunning vineyards, and timeless charm of this world-renowned wine region. …More

Santa Rosa, USA

4.8 (5)

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley and uncover the rich history, stunning vineyards, and timeless charm of this world-renowned wine region....

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$17

Paso Robles 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch and Tastings

Ready for a wine day in Paso Robles that actually lives up to the hype? This is your all-in, no-stress kind of adventure. You’ll visit …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

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Paso Robles 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch and Tastings

Ready for a wine day in Paso Robles that actually lives up to the hype? This is your all-in, no-stress kind of adventure. You’ll visit...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$164

Full Day Sightseeing Tour of LA Hollywood from Seal Beach

Staying in Seal Beach or Sunset Beach and want to fully experience Los Angeles in one day? Our unforgettable full-day tour picks you up from …More

Long Beach, USA

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Full Day Sightseeing Tour of LA Hollywood from Seal Beach

Staying in Seal Beach or Sunset Beach and want to fully experience Los Angeles in one day? Our unforgettable full-day tour picks you up from...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$129

Guided Dolphin Jet Ski Adventure | Long Beach to Catalina Island

Dive into an unforgettable dolphin-spotting adventure on a guided jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina Island! Feel the thrill of riding your own …More

Long Beach, USA

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Guided Dolphin Jet Ski Adventure | Long Beach to Catalina Island

Dive into an unforgettable dolphin-spotting adventure on a guided jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina Island! Feel the thrill of riding your own...

6 hours

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$640

Capture unforgettable moments in Los Angeles with a personalized photoshoot and photo tour led by a skilled photographer with 5-star reviews, 8 years of experience, …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles Photoshoot Tour

Capture unforgettable moments in Los Angeles with a personalized photoshoot and photo tour led by a skilled photographer with 5-star reviews, 8 years of experience,...

1 to 14 hours Free Cancellation

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$45

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Tour with Hotel Pickup

Explore the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, a fascinating journey through American history. This 5-hour tour offers insights into Reagan's life, …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Tour with Hotel Pickup

Explore the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, a fascinating journey through American history. This 5-hour tour offers insights into Reagan's life,...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,000

Yosemite Valley Private Winter Hiking Tour

Much like in the summer, the Yosemite Valley Floor offers hours of exploration within the more level and easier accessible areas of the Yosemite Valley. …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Yosemite Valley Private Winter Hiking Tour

Much like in the summer, the Yosemite Valley Floor offers hours of exploration within the more level and easier accessible areas of the Yosemite Valley....

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$180

Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma

Hire a luxury SUV or 14 passengers van with a professional driver and enjoy the beauty of the Wine Country! Cross the Golden Gate Bridge …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma

Hire a luxury SUV or 14 passengers van with a professional driver and enjoy the beauty of the Wine Country! Cross the Golden Gate Bridge...

6 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,799

Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Movie Star Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive Private Tour covering the most important and fun hotspots in Los Angeles with stops for …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Los Angeles Private Tour

Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Movie Star Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive Private Tour covering the most important and fun hotspots in Los Angeles with stops for...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$600

Full-Day Private Orange County Coastal Tour from Anaheim

Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

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Full-Day Private Orange County Coastal Tour from Anaheim

Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$113

Private Guided Snowshoe Hike in Yosemite

Explore the winter trails of Yosemite on a snowshoe hike for a truly memorable experience in this pristine wilderness! With easy-to-follow techniques and snowshoe gear …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Private Guided Snowshoe Hike in Yosemite

Explore the winter trails of Yosemite on a snowshoe hike for a truly memorable experience in this pristine wilderness! With easy-to-follow techniques and snowshoe gear...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$211

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