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Lake Tahoe 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing …More

San Francisco, USA

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Lake Tahoe 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,190

Kings Canyon National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kings Canyon National Park with our immersive audio tour! Stroll through towering sequoias, deep valleys, and pristine rivers while our …More

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, USA

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Kings Canyon National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kings Canyon National Park with our immersive audio tour! Stroll through towering sequoias, deep valleys, and pristine rivers while our...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$12

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

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

San Luis Obispo, USA

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Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

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

1 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

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$40

Private LA Tour from SD: Hollywood Beverly Hills Griffith & More

Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to see some great places in LA. First stop is the famous Griffith Observatory with fantastic views across …More

San Diego, USA

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Private LA Tour from SD: Hollywood Beverly Hills Griffith & More

Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to see some great places in LA. First stop is the famous Griffith Observatory with fantastic views across...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,049

Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both...

13 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,150

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17 …More

San Diego, USA

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Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$3

Full Day Tour of Los Angeles Hollywood from Huntington Beach

Staying at one of the hotels in Huntington Beach and want to see the best of LA in a single day? Then this tour is …More

Newport Beach, USA

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Full Day Tour of Los Angeles Hollywood from Huntington Beach

Staying at one of the hotels in Huntington Beach and want to see the best of LA in a single day? Then this tour is...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$149

Private 5-hour Tour of Los Angeles with private driver/guide - Hotel pick up

There is so much to see that we will start off with a comfortable pick up with your chauffeur and licensed driver/guide. Get a chance …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private 5-hour Tour of Los Angeles with private driver/guide - Hotel pick up

There is so much to see that we will start off with a comfortable pick up with your chauffeur and licensed driver/guide. Get a chance...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$134

Private Hearst Castle Day Trip from San Francisco

Step back in time and explore the legendary Hearst Castle in California, a stunning hilltop estate with unmatched grandeur. Visit one of the property’s four …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Hearst Castle Day Trip from San Francisco

Step back in time and explore the legendary Hearst Castle in California, a stunning hilltop estate with unmatched grandeur. Visit one of the property’s four...

12 hours

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$321

Sonoma and Napa Champagne Wine Private Tour Half Day

Sparkling Wine production started in the 17th century in France, when a monk named Dom Pierre Pérignon planted vines. Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house, …More

San Francisco, USA

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Sonoma and Napa Champagne Wine Private Tour Half Day

Sparkling Wine production started in the 17th century in France, when a monk named Dom Pierre Pérignon planted vines. Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$999

Continental US Train Zephyr Adventure CA -CO - Il

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Step aboard the iconic California-Chicago Train Expedition as we whisk you away on a journey that combines the …More

Denver, USA

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Continental US Train Zephyr Adventure CA -CO - Il

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Step aboard the iconic California-Chicago Train Expedition as we whisk you away on a journey that combines the...

3 days Free Cancellation

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$5

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation

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$25

LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego in either direction on a self-guided smartphone audio drive. Hear 40+ GPS-triggered stories about …More

San Diego, USA

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LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego in either direction on a self-guided smartphone audio drive. Hear 40+ GPS-triggered stories about...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$12

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Discover Los Angeles' vibrant energy and diverse culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Discover Los Angeles' vibrant energy and diverse culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin...

10 hours

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$3

Experience the majesty of this world famous National Park and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Yosemite …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Yosemite National Park - One Way Trip

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

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$135

Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Get picked up from your hotel. Transfer to the Catalina Express terminal and …More

Long Beach, USA

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Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Get picked up from your hotel. Transfer to the Catalina Express terminal and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$304

The ultimate San Diego City tour, you will be able to visit all the highlights of America's finest city with a local tour guide in smaller …More

San Diego, USA

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All Day San Diego Scenic Tour

The ultimate San Diego City tour, you will be able to visit all the highlights of America's finest city with a local tour guide in smaller...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$125

Temecula Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide

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

Temecula, USA

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Temecula Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide

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

4 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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$20

Full-Day Small-Group Los Angeles Tour By Luxury SUV

Explore the sprawling city of Los Angeles with a German or English speaking tour guide on this small group tour. See the best of Hollywood, the …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Full-Day Small-Group Los Angeles Tour By Luxury SUV

Explore the sprawling city of Los Angeles with a German or English speaking tour guide on this small group tour. See the best of Hollywood, the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$199

Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip Plus RocketBoat Adventure

Explore the serenity of Muir Woods and the charm of Sausalito on this unique tour that combines nature and adventure. Begin with a scenic drive …More

San Francisco, USA

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip Plus RocketBoat Adventure

Explore the serenity of Muir Woods and the charm of Sausalito on this unique tour that combines nature and adventure. Begin with a scenic drive...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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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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