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Napa Valley Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Napa Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine …More

Santa Rosa, USA

5.0 (1)

Napa Valley Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Napa Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine...

2 to 12 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$40

Discover the colorful culture and flavors of Baja California on this private full-day tour from San Diego. Visit the vibrant seaside village of Puerto Nuevo, …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Puerto Nuevo Tour with Minivan

Discover the colorful culture and flavors of Baja California on this private full-day tour from San Diego. Visit the vibrant seaside village of Puerto Nuevo,...

8 hours

5.0 (1)

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$400

Are you ready to embark on the most epic, unforgettable, and downright fun journey from Los Angeles to San Diego? Well, buckle up and get …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

San Diego Day Trip from LA

Are you ready to embark on the most epic, unforgettable, and downright fun journey from Los Angeles to San Diego? Well, buckle up and get...

12 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$389

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour from Sonora & Groveland

What sets this tour apart is the seamless Yosemite experience from start to finish. Guests enjoy door-to-door pickup from accommodations in Sonora, Jamestown, Buck Meadows, …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

5.0 (1)

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour from Sonora & Groveland

What sets this tour apart is the seamless Yosemite experience from start to finish. Guests enjoy door-to-door pickup from accommodations in Sonora, Jamestown, Buck Meadows,...

6 to 9 hours

5.0 (1)

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$395

Route 66 Arizona Self Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour

Drive Arizona’s legendary Route 66 from east to west on a self-guided journey packed with roadside icons and desert history. Four must-see stops define the …More

5.0 (1)

Route 66 Arizona Self Guided GPS Driving Audio Tour

Drive Arizona’s legendary Route 66 from east to west on a self-guided journey packed with roadside icons and desert history. Four must-see stops define the...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$25

Sonoma Coast Tasting Tour: Cheese, Honey, Oysters, Wine and Oils

We will pick you from your place of stay in SF &make a short stop near the Golden Gate Bridge on our way to enjoy …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Sonoma Coast Tasting Tour: Cheese, Honey, Oysters, Wine and Oils

We will pick you from your place of stay in SF &make a short stop near the Golden Gate Bridge on our way to enjoy ...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$999

8-hr Beer & Wine Tour of Sonoma/Napa from San Francisco in XL SUV

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in Sonoma County. Our years of …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

8-hr Beer & Wine Tour of Sonoma/Napa from San Francisco in XL SUV

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in Sonoma County. Our years of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$765

Spending extended time in San Francisco? What a better way to spend your day than a romantic, relaxing San Francisco to Napa Valley Wine Tour—without …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Exclusive Napa Valley Wine Tour

Spending extended time in San Francisco? What a better way to spend your day than a romantic, relaxing San Francisco to Napa Valley Wine Tour—without...

6 hours

5.0 (1)

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$660

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

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (4,927)

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...

5 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (4,927)

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$80

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

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (4,323)

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...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (4,323)

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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

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (3,287)

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...

15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (3,287)

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$179

San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this award-winning tour—begin your day with a peaceful stroll through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument, …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (3,287)

San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this award-winning tour—begin your day with a peaceful stroll through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument,...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (3,287)

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$199

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. Follow Highway 1 and enjoy stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and in …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (2,042)

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. Follow Highway 1 and enjoy stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and in...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (2,042)

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$119

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—into one tour from San Francisco. Travel in a luxury small-group tour van …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (1,116)

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—into one tour from San Francisco. Travel in a luxury small-group tour van...

7 to 8 hours

4.7 (1,116)

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$159

Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Experience the majesty of Yosemite National Park and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Yosemite Valley. Travel …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (872)

Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Experience the majesty of Yosemite National Park and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Yosemite Valley. Travel...

14 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (872)

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$199

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

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (735)

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...

15 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (735)

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$209

Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (604)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (604)

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$99

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (478)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (478)

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$133

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

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.5 (414)

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...

3 hours

4.5 (414)

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$278

Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach

Staying in Long Beach, San Pedro, or LAX Airport areas? Then this tour is for you. This is your chance to see the best of …More

Long Beach, USA

4.5 (343)

Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach

Staying in Long Beach, San Pedro, or LAX Airport areas? Then this tour is for you. This is your chance to see the best of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (343)

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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?

California Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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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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