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 →

Q: Got any more California trip ideas?

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 →

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

You will learn the history of San Francisco and the Bay Area, why Silicon Valley is here, and how it started. We will pick you …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (4)

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

You will learn the history of San Francisco and the Bay Area, why Silicon Valley is here, and how it started. We will pick you...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

from
$1,099

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

You’ll learn the history of San Francisco Bay Area and the World’s First Technopark. We will bring you there in our comfortable limo. Visit the …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (4)

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

You’ll learn the history of San Francisco Bay Area and the World’s First Technopark. We will bring you there in our comfortable limo. Visit the...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

from
$899

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)

from
$80

Wine Tour Pros - Napa Wine Tour: SUV Up To 6 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles with a bottle of bubbles ready to go on your …More

Healdsburg, USA

5.0 (4)

Wine Tour Pros - Napa Wine Tour: SUV Up To 6 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles with a bottle of bubbles ready to go on your...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (4)

from
$950

his Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Tour Muir Woods and Sausalito

his Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$699

This is an all-inclusive private luxury day trip to Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe. The top wine destination in Mexico. The region grows everything from Syrah …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (3)

All-Inclusive Private Wine Tour in Baja

This is an all-inclusive private luxury day trip to Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe. The top wine destination in Mexico. The region grows everything from Syrah...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

from
$1,059

Napa or Sonoma Private Wine Tour from San Francisco

Visit California’s top wine region. Napa Valley and Sonoma are world renowned for their wine making and are home to so many wineries Pick the …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

Napa or Sonoma Private Wine Tour from San Francisco

Visit California’s top wine region. Napa Valley and Sonoma are world renowned for their wine making and are home to so many wineries Pick the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$800

Santa Maria–Monterey Big Sur Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Explore California's Big Sur coast on a self-guided smartphone audio drive between Santa Maria and Monterey, in either direction. Follow Highway 1 past Pismo Beach, …More

Pismo Beach, USA

3.8 (10)

Santa Maria–Monterey Big Sur Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Explore California's Big Sur coast on a self-guided smartphone audio drive between Santa Maria and Monterey, in either direction. Follow Highway 1 past Pismo Beach,...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

3.8 (10)

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$12

Private Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Marin Headlands Tour

Take pictures at the Golden Gate Bridge near Lone Sailor Monument. Visit Muir Woods: coastal sequoias - tallest trees in the world. Visit Sausalito: a …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

Private Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Marin Headlands Tour

Take pictures at the Golden Gate Bridge near Lone Sailor Monument. Visit Muir Woods: coastal sequoias - tallest trees in the world. Visit Sausalito: a...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$799

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide's audio tour. Immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history as you explore both the …More

Reno, USA

3.9 (13)

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide's audio tour. Immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history as you explore both the...

12 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

3.9 (13)

from
$17

The Los Angeles Highlights Day Tour from San Diego

Embark on an adventure spanning from the sunny shores of San Diego to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. No trip to Southern California is …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (3)

The Los Angeles Highlights Day Tour from San Diego

Embark on an adventure spanning from the sunny shores of San Diego to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. No trip to Southern California is...

14 hours

5.0 (3)

from
$399

Private Trip Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood From Anaheim

Make the most of your trip to Disneyland while visiting with friends or family by joining us on our "Private Trip Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

5.0 (3)

Private Trip Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood From Anaheim

Make the most of your trip to Disneyland while visiting with friends or family by joining us on our "Private Trip Los Angeles, Beverly Hills,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$450

6-Hour Sparkling Wine Tour of Napa Valley

Visit world renown Sparkling Wine vineyards and enjoy tasting of their current release and other vintage year wines. It is a private tour just for you …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

6-Hour Sparkling Wine Tour of Napa Valley

Visit world renown Sparkling Wine vineyards and enjoy tasting of their current release and other vintage year wines. It is a private tour just for you...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$619

8 Hour Private Tour in Wine Country from San Francisco

Enjoy scenic route to worlds famous Wine Country by a private luxury vehicle. Visit beautiful vineyards and wineries, enjoy wine tasting and VIP treatment. You can choose …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (2)

8 Hour Private Tour in Wine Country from San Francisco

Enjoy scenic route to worlds famous Wine Country by a private luxury vehicle. Visit beautiful vineyards and wineries, enjoy wine tasting and VIP treatment. You can choose...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

from
$945

8 Hour Napa Wine Tour in a Private Limousine

Visit world renown vineyards and tour famous Wine Country in a private stretch limousine just for you and your group only. Enjoy tasting of their …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (2)

8 Hour Napa Wine Tour in a Private Limousine

Visit world renown vineyards and tour famous Wine Country in a private stretch limousine just for you and your group only. Enjoy tasting of their...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

from
$1,095

Embark on an Epic Muir Woods and Wine Country Adventure!

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape: Private 8-Hour Tour from San Francisco – Muir Woods & Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting Experience Leave the city behind on …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (2)

Embark on an Epic Muir Woods and Wine Country Adventure!

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape: Private 8-Hour Tour from San Francisco – Muir Woods & Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting Experience Leave the city behind on...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

from
$425

Citadel Outlets Transfer from Anaheim with VIP Lounge, storage & LAX Drop-Off

Enjoy this convenient transfer service from Anaheim area hotels to Los Angeles' Citadel Outlets, where you'll spend a full day shopping for your favorite brand …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.0 (7)

Citadel Outlets Transfer from Anaheim with VIP Lounge, storage & LAX Drop-Off

Enjoy this convenient transfer service from Anaheim area hotels to Los Angeles' Citadel Outlets, where you'll spend a full day shopping for your favorite brand...

4 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (7)

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$116

The ultimate San Francisco full day custom guided tour

San Francisco Private Full-Day SUV Tour – Luxury, Landmarks, Hidden Gems & Custom Itinerary! ✨ Experience the ultimate private San Francisco day tour in a …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

The ultimate San Francisco full day custom guided tour

San Francisco Private Full-Day SUV Tour – Luxury, Landmarks, Hidden Gems & Custom Itinerary! ✨ Experience the ultimate private San Francisco day tour in a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$222

San Francisco Top Sights Private Tour with a Luxury Tesla

Embark on an unparalleled San Francisco sightseeing adventure in the lap of luxury with our exclusive Tesla Model X tour. Glide through the City by …More

Oakland, USA

5.0 (2)

San Francisco Top Sights Private Tour with a Luxury Tesla

Embark on an unparalleled San Francisco sightseeing adventure in the lap of luxury with our exclusive Tesla Model X tour. Glide through the City by...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$1,299

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket and Muir Woods Tour

Experience two of San Francisco’s must-see attractions with one convenient package combining Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket and Muir Woods Tour

Experience two of San Francisco’s must-see attractions with one convenient package combining Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on...

3 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$160

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

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?

No problem. These California Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more California trip ideas?

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