Top California Day Trips & Excursions

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

California Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Discover Yosemite National Park: A Self-Guided Tour Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour Continental US Train Zephyr Adventure CA -CO - Il Sequoia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour 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 →

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)

from
$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

from
$1,299

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

5.0 (115)

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)

from
$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

5.0 (45)

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

5.0 (45)

from
$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

4.5 (4)

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

4.5 (4)

from
$1,300

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

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

5.0 (8)

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)

from
$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

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

5.0 (1)

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)

from
$1,359

Private 1-Day Tour to Hoover Dam and Las Vegas from Los Angeles

Embark on an unforgettable adventure by booking our exciting tour that takes you to the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam and the vibrant, energetic city of Las …More

Los Angeles, USA

Private 1-Day Tour to Hoover Dam and Las Vegas from Los Angeles

Embark on an unforgettable adventure by booking our exciting tour that takes you to the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam and the vibrant, energetic city of Las...

17 to 18 hours Free Cancellation

from
$1,390

6hr | 12 Passenger Mercedes Limo Sprinter Bus

Picture yourself cruising through the Napa or Sonoma Valley’s headed for an amazing 6-hour or + VIP Wine Tour. The beauty of the region surrounds …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (179)

6hr | 12 Passenger Mercedes Limo Sprinter Bus

Picture yourself cruising through the Napa or Sonoma Valley’s headed for an amazing 6-hour or + VIP Wine Tour. The beauty of the region surrounds...

6 to 24 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (179)

from
$1,440

Private Full-Day Grand Tour of Los Angeles

Our Full-Day Grand Tour of LA will transport your private party (up to 12) to some of LA's most popular attractions - Downtown's Disney Hall …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Full-Day Grand Tour of Los Angeles

Our Full-Day Grand Tour of LA will transport your private party (up to 12) to some of LA's most popular attractions - Downtown's Disney Hall...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$1,450

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

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 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

Private Hummer 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite Including Hotel Pickup

Hummer classic 4 X 4 Tour or late model Premium SUV tour of Yosemite. Snow or Dirt, this gentle monster knows we need to get …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.8 (25)

Private Hummer 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite Including Hotel Pickup

Hummer classic 4 X 4 Tour or late model Premium SUV tour of Yosemite. Snow or Dirt, this gentle monster knows we need to get...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (25)

from
$1,475

8-Hours Private Limo(up to 8 pass.) Wine Tour of Napa Valley from San Francisco

Your private limousine and driver will guide you through the wine country and help you discover the many wonders of the valley. You can experience …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (17)

8-Hours Private Limo(up to 8 pass.) Wine Tour of Napa Valley from San Francisco

Your private limousine and driver will guide you through the wine country and help you discover the many wonders of the valley. You can experience...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

from
$1,499

Grand Canyon National Park Flight and Guided Tour

Skip the long drive and take flight on an unforgettable day trip from San Diego to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim. In just under …More

Carlsbad, USA

Grand Canyon National Park Flight and Guided Tour

Skip the long drive and take flight on an unforgettable day trip from San Diego to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim. In just under...

7 hours Free Cancellation

from
$1,499

Private Yosemite Day Trip from San Francisco w/Giant Sequoias

Yosemite National Park, renowned for its towering granite walls and Giant Sequoias, awaits on this exclusive private day trip from San Francisco. This 12 to …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Yosemite Day Trip from San Francisco w/Giant Sequoias

Yosemite National Park, renowned for its towering granite walls and Giant Sequoias, awaits on this exclusive private day trip from San Francisco. This 12 to...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

from
$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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?