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 →

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

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

3.0 (1)

from
$3

Horseback Ride on the Beach & Alcatraz Tour in San Francisco

Ride Into the Wild & Escape to Alcatraz – All in One Epic Day! Saddle up for a thrilling, all-in-one adventure combining two unforgettable California …More

San Francisco, USA

Horseback Ride on the Beach & Alcatraz Tour in San Francisco

Ride Into the Wild & Escape to Alcatraz – All in One Epic Day! Saddle up for a thrilling, all-in-one adventure combining two unforgettable California...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$436

Napa Valley Wine Tasting Tour 6 to 8 Hours max 14 passenger

Customized private wine tasting tours allow your party to choose your wineries and plans for the day. You can get a customized wine tour for …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

Napa Valley Wine Tasting Tour 6 to 8 Hours max 14 passenger

Customized private wine tasting tours allow your party to choose your wineries and plans for the day. You can get a customized wine tour for...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,199

Private Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip from San Francisco

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline with our luxury vehicle exclusive for your group of friends, family group, or corporate event. Our certified tour guide will …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip from San Francisco

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline with our luxury vehicle exclusive for your group of friends, family group, or corporate event. Our certified tour guide will...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$225

Hire a luxury SUV or 14-passenger van with a professional driver/guide, and enjoy the beauty of the Wine Country! Bring your friends, relatives, or co-workers …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma

Hire a luxury SUV or 14-passenger van with a professional driver/guide, and enjoy the beauty of the Wine Country! Bring your friends, relatives, or co-workers...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,699

Lake Tahoe 1 Day Private Custom Tour from San Francisco

Escape to Lake Tahoe on the Ultimate 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco! Buckle up for a thrilling getaway to one of California’s most breathtaking …More

San Francisco, USA

Lake Tahoe 1 Day Private Custom Tour from San Francisco

Escape to Lake Tahoe on the Ultimate 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco! Buckle up for a thrilling getaway to one of California’s most breathtaking...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$359

Customized private wine tasting tours allow your party to choose your wineries and plans for the day. You can get a customized wine tour for …More

10-Hour Napa Valley Wine Tasting Tour Customized Private Tours

Customized private wine tasting tours allow your party to choose your wineries and plans for the day. You can get a customized wine tour for...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,999

Private Heritage Tour from San Jose to Yosemite National Park

This private heritage tour reveals Yosemite’s remarkable natural and cultural legacy through a journey from San Jose to one of North America’s most celebrated landscapes. …More

San Jose, USA

Private Heritage Tour from San Jose to Yosemite National Park

This private heritage tour reveals Yosemite’s remarkable natural and cultural legacy through a journey from San Jose to one of North America’s most celebrated landscapes....

15 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$1,465

Yosemite National Park Private 1 Day Tour from San Francisco

Unleash the Magic of Yosemite with Our Thrilling Private Tour! Get ready for an exhilarating 12-hour escapade through the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, kicking off …More

San Francisco, USA

Yosemite National Park Private 1 Day Tour from San Francisco

Unleash the Magic of Yosemite with Our Thrilling Private Tour! Get ready for an exhilarating 12-hour escapade through the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, kicking off...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$311

Private Full Day Tour to Sillicon Valley from San Francisco with Hotel pick-up

Pick up will be from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of San Francisco. After meeting with your driver and official tour …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Full Day Tour to Sillicon Valley from San Francisco with Hotel pick-up

Pick up will be from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of San Francisco. After meeting with your driver and official tour...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$245

Private 10Hour Tour to Santa Barbara and Solvang from Los Angeles

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a visit of …More

Santa Barbara, USA

Private 10Hour Tour to Santa Barbara and Solvang from Los Angeles

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a visit of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$264

Private Full Day Coastal Tour from San Diego with private driver/guide

Explore the wonderful coast outside of San Diego with a local expert and discover some the beautiful coast and its wonderful beaches. Your drive/guide will …More

La Jolla, USA

Private Full Day Coastal Tour from San Diego with private driver/guide

Explore the wonderful coast outside of San Diego with a local expert and discover some the beautiful coast and its wonderful beaches. Your drive/guide will...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$407

Private 10-hour tour to Palm Springs from Los Angeles - Hotel pick up

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a full day …More

Palm Springs, USA

Private 10-hour tour to Palm Springs from Los Angeles - Hotel pick up

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a full day...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$880

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

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

Wine Tour Pros

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

from
$1,450

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

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$1,350

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

Full-Day Private Grand Tour of San Diego from LA - 10 hours

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

Los Angeles, USA

Full-Day Private Grand Tour of San Diego from LA - 10 hours

Our private, 10-hour San Diego 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
$1,450

Private Muir Woods and Sausalito full-Day Tour from San Francisco

Enjoy this private half-day tour to get to know Muir Woods and Sausalito. Pick up will be set from your hotel in San Francisco. Then …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Muir Woods and Sausalito full-Day Tour from San Francisco

Enjoy this private half-day tour to get to know Muir Woods and Sausalito. Pick up will be set from your hotel in San Francisco. Then...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$386

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?

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

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