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 San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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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 →

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

3.7 (22)

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

3.7 (22)

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$25

Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience

We created the most CONVENIENT, comfortable, and TIME EFFECTIVE way to see everything you want and should see in the City of Angeles. From Iconic …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (146)

Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience

We created the most CONVENIENT, comfortable, and TIME EFFECTIVE way to see everything you want and should see in the City of Angeles. From Iconic...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (146)

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$689

Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile …More

San Diego, USA

4.1 (17)

Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (17)

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$15

Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours

Sonoma Wine Rides: The "No-Rush" Group Tasting Experience Savor the best of Sonoma County with an intimate group (max 14). We bypass the "splash-and-dash" for …More

Santa Rosa, USA

4.9 (165)

Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours

Sonoma Wine Rides: The "No-Rush" Group Tasting Experience Savor the best of Sonoma County with an intimate group (max 14). We bypass the "splash-and-dash" for...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (165)

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$150

The full day tour will allow you to have a better understanding of the different parts of the city. From the Griffith Park to the …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (102)

Los Angeles Full Day Private Tour

The full day tour will allow you to have a better understanding of the different parts of the city. From the Griffith Park to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (102)

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$799

Taste some of California's best wines on this award-winning tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way to Santa Ynez Valley …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.8 (255)

All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

Taste some of California's best wines on this award-winning tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way to Santa Ynez Valley...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (255)

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$220

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.9 (120)

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (120)

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$225

This tour is perfect to discover the highlights of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous landmarks and have a …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (88)

Los Angeles Half Day Private Tour

This tour is perfect to discover the highlights of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous landmarks and have a...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (88)

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$599

Your experienced local guide will pick you up for a scenic drive and an unforgettable walking tour through Yosemite Valley in the heart of Yosemite …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.8 (77)

Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk

Your experienced local guide will pick you up for a scenic drive and an unforgettable walking tour through Yosemite Valley in the heart of Yosemite...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (77)

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$180

Semi Private Tour to Sequoia National Park with Lunch

This is a great way to get an overview of Sequoia National Park and see all of the iconic sites in a small guided day …More

Fresno, USA

5.0 (56)

Semi Private Tour to Sequoia National Park with Lunch

This is a great way to get an overview of Sequoia National Park and see all of the iconic sites in a small guided day...

8 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (56)

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$300

Discover Yosemite is honored to have received Cool Shore Excursionss Traveler’s Choice award for being in the top 10% of activities in the World for …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.9 (835)

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

Discover Yosemite is honored to have received Cool Shore Excursionss Traveler’s Choice award for being in the top 10% of activities in the World for...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (835)

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$220

6-hour Private Luxury SUV Wine Tour in Napa Or Sonoma Valley

"Explore Napa or Sonoma Valley in luxury with our private SUV tour. Choose the wineries yourself or follow a curated schedule designed to maximize your …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (81)

6-hour Private Luxury SUV Wine Tour in Napa Or Sonoma Valley

"Explore Napa or Sonoma Valley in luxury with our private SUV tour. Choose the wineries yourself or follow a curated schedule designed to maximize your...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (81)

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$450

Muir Woods, Sausalito, Battery Spencer Tour from San Francisco

Ready for a day of iconic sights, towering trees, and coastal charm? Hop aboard our comfy transportation for a small-group adventure through San Francisco’s coolest …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (76)

Muir Woods, Sausalito, Battery Spencer Tour from San Francisco

Ready for a day of iconic sights, towering trees, and coastal charm? Hop aboard our comfy transportation for a small-group adventure through San Francisco’s coolest...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (76)

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$79

Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this popular LA city tour combines comfort, expert narration, and iconic sights in …More

Redondo Beach, USA

4.6 (207)

Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this popular LA city tour combines comfort, expert narration, and iconic sights in...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (207)

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$95

Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica

Explore the vibrant essence of Los Angeles on this 7-hour open-air bus tour that captures the city's most iconic sights. Visit four must-see locations including …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (246)

Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica

Explore the vibrant essence of Los Angeles on this 7-hour open-air bus tour that captures the city's most iconic sights. Visit four must-see locations including...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (246)

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$95

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. Follow Highway 1 and enjoy stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and in …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (2,042)

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. Follow Highway 1 and enjoy stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and in...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (2,042)

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$119

Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach

Staying in Long Beach, San Pedro, or LAX Airport areas? Then this tour is for you. This is your chance to see the best of …More

Long Beach, USA

4.5 (343)

Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach

Staying in Long Beach, San Pedro, or LAX Airport areas? Then this tour is for you. This is your chance to see the best of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (343)

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$129

Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe

Join us on this exclusive fully narrated journey to Yosemite National Park from Lake Tahoe by a professional tour guide. This is an opportunity to …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

5.0 (204)

Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe

Join us on this exclusive fully narrated journey to Yosemite National Park from Lake Tahoe by a professional tour guide. This is an opportunity to...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (204)

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$270

Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

Experience our city in the most exclusive way you can. With the #1 guest-rated private tour company on Cool Shore Excursions and Google for the …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (122)

Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

Experience our city in the most exclusive way you can. With the #1 guest-rated private tour company on Cool Shore Excursions and Google for the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (122)

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$999

3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

Get ready for a wine-filled adventure through Paso Robles that’s as fun as it is unforgettable! Visit three top wineries, sip on award-winning wines (tasting …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

4.9 (177)

3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

Get ready for a wine-filled adventure through Paso Robles that’s as fun as it is unforgettable! Visit three top wineries, sip on award-winning wines (tasting...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (177)

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$169

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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Got any more California trip ideas?

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