Top California Day Trips & Excursions

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

California Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Private Yosemite Bus Tour with Hotel Pick Up Private Wine Tour of Napa Valley The Original 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed BestTour of Los Angeles 6 Hour Lake Tahoe Private Boat Charter With Captain Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These California Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Private Yosemite Bus Tour with Hotel Pick Up Private Wine Tour of Napa Valley 10-Hour Napa Valley Wine Tasting Tour Customized Private Tours The Original 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed BestTour of Los Angeles Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in California →

Private Large Group Full Day Tour in Los Angeles

Up to 14 passengers available for a private tour in Los Angeles. With a well experienced driver and guide. Enjoy a fun no hassle sightseeing …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Private Large Group Full Day Tour in Los Angeles

Up to 14 passengers available for a private tour in Los Angeles. With a well experienced driver and guide. Enjoy a fun no hassle sightseeing...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,359

Private Tour - Day Hollywood Tour of Los Angeles - 6 Hours.

Our private, 6-hour, Hollywood Tour of LA will transport your private party (up to 12) to some of LA's most popular attractions - Downtown's Disney …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Private Tour - Day Hollywood Tour of Los Angeles - 6 Hours.

Our private, 6-hour, Hollywood Tour of LA will transport your private party (up to 12) to some of LA's most popular attractions - Downtown's Disney...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$1,350

Private Full-Day Tour of Orange County from Los Angeles - 10 hours.

Our private, 10-hour Orange County tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 12) to five of the most popular destinations in …More

Los Angeles, USA

Private Full-Day Tour of Orange County from Los Angeles - 10 hours.

Our private, 10-hour Orange County tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 12) to five of the most popular destinations in...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,350

Full Day Private Tour of Santa Barbara - 10 Hours

Our private, 10-hour Santa Barbara tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 13) to four of the most popular destinations in …More

Santa Monica, USA

Full Day Private Tour of Santa Barbara - 10 Hours

Our private, 10-hour Santa Barbara tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 13) to four of the most popular destinations in...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,350

Lake Tahoe Private Tour from San Francisco and Bay Area

We take pride in ensuring a seamless journey for every traveler. Our meticulous process covers each step with care, so you can relax and enjoy …More

San Francisco, USA

Lake Tahoe Private Tour from San Francisco and Bay Area

We take pride in ensuring a seamless journey for every traveler. Our meticulous process covers each step with care, so you can relax and enjoy...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,335

Napa Valley's Best Wine Tour w/ Local Expert

A tour curated by lifetime locals that work in the industry, with insider access to hidden wineries, boutique brands and incredible properties. Every tour is …More

Santa Rosa, USA

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Napa Valley's Best Wine Tour w/ Local Expert

A tour curated by lifetime locals that work in the industry, with insider access to hidden wineries, boutique brands and incredible properties. Every tour is...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (115)

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$1,300

Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles ready to go on your Napa wine tour adventure! Explore …More

Healdsburg, USA

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Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles ready to go on your Napa wine tour adventure! Explore...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$1,300

Wine Tour Pros - Corporate Charters and Events

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

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Wine Tour Pros - Corporate Charters and Events

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...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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from
$1,300

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

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$1,299

Silicon Valley Private Tour by Luxury Tesla from San Francisco

Discover the heart of global technology on this exclusive private tour of Silicon Valley, traveling in a Tesla Model X, designed and built right here. …More

San Francisco, USA

Silicon Valley Private Tour by Luxury Tesla from San Francisco

Discover the heart of global technology on this exclusive private tour of Silicon Valley, traveling in a Tesla Model X, designed and built right here....

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$1,299

Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

Convertible 2020 Jeep 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite - Full-day. Snow or Dirt this gentle monster knows we need to get there. There is …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.9 (130)

Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

Convertible 2020 Jeep 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite - Full-day. Snow or Dirt this gentle monster knows we need to get there. There is...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,295

Private Tour - Day Beachside, Coastline Tour in Los Angeles - 6 Hours.

We have over 20 years of experience providing custom tours to guests travelling from all over the world. Our private, 6-hour Los Angeles Beachside package …More

Santa Monica, USA

Private Tour - Day Beachside, Coastline Tour in Los Angeles - 6 Hours.

We have over 20 years of experience providing custom tours to guests travelling from all over the world. Our private, 6-hour Los Angeles Beachside package...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,250

Experience Californias beautiful Central Coast a full day tour to Monterey and Carmel by the Sea.Travel along the scenic coastal routes, explore historic Cannery Row, …More

San Francisco, USA

Monterey and Carmel Tour

Experience Californias beautiful Central Coast a full day tour to Monterey and Carmel by the Sea.Travel along the scenic coastal routes, explore historic Cannery Row,...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,250

Private Muir Woods Tour Via Luxury Tesla

Enjoy a private guided tour in exclusive Tesla Model X from San Francisco to Muir Woods National Monument, home to towering Coastal Redwoods. Begin with …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Muir Woods Tour Via Luxury Tesla

Enjoy a private guided tour in exclusive Tesla Model X from San Francisco to Muir Woods National Monument, home to towering Coastal Redwoods. Begin with...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$1,249

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

Healdsburg, USA

Wine Tour Pros - Napa Hike with Wine

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

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$1,201

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour 5 Hours of Natural Beauty

Discover the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods and the charming waterfront of Sausalito on this 5-hour tour. Walk among ancient trees that tower above, then …More

San Francisco, USA

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour 5 Hours of Natural Beauty

Discover the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods and the charming waterfront of Sausalito on this 5-hour tour. Walk among ancient trees that tower above, then...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,200

This is a special all-encompassing custom Elite Tour of Los Angeles, given by an exclusive tour guide in a custom tour vehicle. It's not just …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles Elite Custom Private Tour

This is a special all-encompassing custom Elite Tour of Los Angeles, given by an exclusive tour guide in a custom tour vehicle. It's not just...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,200

Full-day Private San Francisco to Napa Valley Tour by Luxury Car

RELAX WITH THIS FULL-DAY TOUR TO CALIFORNIA’S CELEBRATED WINE REGIONS! Customize your own private Napa Valley wine tour Visit as many wineries as you please …More

San Francisco, USA

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Full-day Private San Francisco to Napa Valley Tour by Luxury Car

RELAX WITH THIS FULL-DAY TOUR TO CALIFORNIA’S CELEBRATED WINE REGIONS! Customize your own private Napa Valley wine tour Visit as many wineries as you please...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$1,199

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

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$1,199

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

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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

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:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

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

Got any more California trip ideas?

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