Top California Day Trips & Excursions

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

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

Full-Day Private Orange County Coastal Tour from Anaheim

Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

5.0 (5)

Full-Day Private Orange County Coastal Tour from Anaheim

Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$113

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour From San Francisco

Discover the elegance of Northern California on a curated journey from San Francisco to the redwood forest, dramatic coastline, and the waterfront charm of Sausalito. …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (7)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour From San Francisco

Discover the elegance of Northern California on a curated journey from San Francisco to the redwood forest, dramatic coastline, and the waterfront charm of Sausalito....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$114

Raise a glass to Paso Robles with Grapeline Wine Tours—your gateway to a laid-back, flavorful wine country escape. Visit three handpicked wineries, with all reservations …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

5.0 (5)

Paso Robles 3 Winery Tour with Lunch

Raise a glass to Paso Robles with Grapeline Wine Tours—your gateway to a laid-back, flavorful wine country escape. Visit three handpicked wineries, with all reservations...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$114

Full-Day Private Los Angeles Tour from Anaheim

Embark on an enchanting LA journey! Downtown landmarks like Disney Concert Hall await. Ascend to Griffith Observatory for Hollywood views. Stroll Walk of Fame, visit …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.9 (15)

Full-Day Private Los Angeles Tour from Anaheim

Embark on an enchanting LA journey! Downtown landmarks like Disney Concert Hall await. Ascend to Griffith Observatory for Hollywood views. Stroll Walk of Fame, visit...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (15)

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$114

Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim

Staying at one of the hotels near Anaheim or Disneyland and want to see the best of LA in a single day? Then this tour …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.6 (5)

Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim

Staying at one of the hotels near Anaheim or Disneyland and want to see the best of LA in a single day? Then this tour...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$115

Citadel Outlets Transfer from Anaheim with VIP Lounge, storage & LAX Drop-Off

Enjoy this convenient transfer service from Anaheim area hotels to Los Angeles' Citadel Outlets, where you'll spend a full day shopping for your favorite brand …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.0 (7)

Citadel Outlets Transfer from Anaheim with VIP Lounge, storage & LAX Drop-Off

Enjoy this convenient transfer service from Anaheim area hotels to Los Angeles' Citadel Outlets, where you'll spend a full day shopping for your favorite brand...

4 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (7)

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$116

17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour

Discover California’s coastal magic on this full-day small-group tour from San Francisco. Cruise the legendary Pacific Coast Highway in a comfortable and professionally maintained vehicles, …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (781)

17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour

Discover California’s coastal magic on this full-day small-group tour from San Francisco. Cruise the legendary Pacific Coast Highway in a comfortable and professionally maintained vehicles,...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (781)

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$118

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

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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

Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1,439)

Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,439)

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$119

Small-Group Day Tour of Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beaches from Anaheim

NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS! Our Grand Tour of LA, Hollywood & Beaches is a Small Group tour. WE PICK YOU UP from your Anaheim Area …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.9 (193)

Small-Group Day Tour of Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beaches from Anaheim

NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS! Our Grand Tour of LA, Hollywood & Beaches is a Small Group tour. WE PICK YOU UP from your Anaheim Area...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (193)

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$119

3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles

Raise a glass to Paso Robles with Grapeline Wine Tours—your gateway to a laid-back, flavorful wine country escape. Visit three handpicked wineries where all reservations …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

4.9 (56)

3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles

Raise a glass to Paso Robles with Grapeline Wine Tours—your gateway to a laid-back, flavorful wine country escape. Visit three handpicked wineries where all reservations...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$119

5 hour private wine tasting tour of the wineries in North County San Diego. This is a very unique tour as most people head to …More

San Diego, USA

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San Diego County Wine Tour (Private)

5 hour private wine tasting tour of the wineries in North County San Diego. This is a very unique tour as most people head to...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$120

Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour

Want to experience more of the real Los Angeles? On this tour you'll start the day in Hollywood and learn all about how and why …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (3)

Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour

Want to experience more of the real Los Angeles? On this tour you'll start the day in Hollywood and learn all about how and why...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$120

Alcatraz Sausalito Express: 2 Hours in Sausalito with Food Option

Enjoy Sausalito without feeling that you have to rush! Sausalito offers world-class dining, artists, boutiques and so much more so it is best to enjoy …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (6)

Alcatraz Sausalito Express: 2 Hours in Sausalito with Food Option

Enjoy Sausalito without feeling that you have to rush! Sausalito offers world-class dining, artists, boutiques and so much more so it is best to enjoy...

5 to 6 hours

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$121

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

3.0 (3)

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

Napa and Sonoma-8-hr Private-Wine Tour from San Francisco XL SUV

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa County. Our years of experience in quality wine touring has allowed …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (26)

Napa and Sonoma-8-hr Private-Wine Tour from San Francisco XL SUV

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa County. Our years of experience in quality wine touring has allowed...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (26)

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$127

Custom Beer and Wine Tour of Sonoma and Napa from San Francisco

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in North Bay's Sonoma County. Our …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

Custom Beer and Wine Tour of Sonoma and Napa from San Francisco

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in North Bay's Sonoma County. Our...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$127

Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of …More

Palm Springs, USA

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Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$127

This tour is really unique that you get to hear some of the amazing, historical and groovy stories about San Francisco before spending your day …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (377)

Painted Ladies Wine Country Tour

This tour is really unique that you get to hear some of the amazing, historical and groovy stories about San Francisco before spending your day...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (377)

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$129

Full Day Sightseeing Tour of LA Hollywood from Seal Beach

Staying in Seal Beach or Sunset Beach and want to fully experience Los Angeles in one day? Our unforgettable full-day tour picks you up from …More

Long Beach, USA

5.0 (2)

Full Day Sightseeing Tour of LA Hollywood from Seal Beach

Staying in Seal Beach or Sunset Beach and want to fully experience Los Angeles in one day? Our unforgettable full-day tour picks you up from...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered 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?

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