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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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 →

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

Los Angeles Highlights Tour from Long Beach

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

Long Beach, USA

4.5 (109)

Los Angeles Highlights Tour from Long Beach

Staying in Long Beach and want to fully experience Los Angeles and Hollywood in one day? Our unforgettable full-day tour picks you up from all...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (109)

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$129

Los Angeles Layover City Tour with Luggage Storage

Make the most of your layover with our City Tour from LAX! We offer convenient pickup and drop-off, plus secure luggage storage. Explore Hollywood, Beverly …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (40)

Los Angeles Layover City Tour with Luggage Storage

Make the most of your layover with our City Tour from LAX! We offer convenient pickup and drop-off, plus secure luggage storage. Explore Hollywood, Beverly...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (40)

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$129

Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles from LAX Hotels

Staying at one of the hotels near LAX Airport? This is the perfect full-day tour for you. We pick you up directly from all hotels …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.0 (30)

Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles from LAX Hotels

Staying at one of the hotels near LAX Airport? This is the perfect full-day tour for you. We pick you up directly from all hotels...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (30)

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$129

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

3.0 (1)

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

3.0 (1)

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$129

Half-Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco

A 5-hour tour of the Wine Country Visit 2 wineries with wine tastings and learn about the process of wine-making Travel in a luxurious coach …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (93)

Half-Day Wine Country Tour from San Francisco

A 5-hour tour of the Wine Country Visit 2 wineries with wine tastings and learn about the process of wine-making Travel in a luxurious coach...

5 hours

4.3 (93)

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$130

Private San Francisco City Tour + Alcatraz (Tickets Incl., Max 6)

Our Alcatraz Ferry and Island Tour PLUS San Francisco Private Group City Tour offers an extraordinary day of discovery! Start your morning with a private …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (8)

Private San Francisco City Tour + Alcatraz (Tickets Incl., Max 6)

Our Alcatraz Ferry and Island Tour PLUS San Francisco Private Group City Tour offers an extraordinary day of discovery! Start your morning with a private...

4 to 5 hours

5.0 (8)

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$130

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (478)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (478)

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$133

San Francisco City Half-Day Private Custom Tour

Discover San Francisco Like Never Before with a Private 4-Hour City Tour! Ready to explore the best of San Francisco in just a few hours? …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

San Francisco City Half-Day Private Custom Tour

Discover San Francisco Like Never Before with a Private 4-Hour City Tour! Ready to explore the best of San Francisco in just a few hours?...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$133

San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (5)

San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$134

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

4.0 (1)

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

4.0 (1)

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$133

Hollywood, DTLA and Santa Monica Full-Day Walking and Metro Tour

L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (11)

Hollywood, DTLA and Santa Monica Full-Day Walking and Metro Tour

L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$135

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

3.0 (4)

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

3.0 (4)

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$135

Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (77)

Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating...

11 to 12 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (77)

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$139

Our Wine Country Shuttle service allows you to experience 2-3 wineries at your leisure for the day. At each winery you can opt to purchase …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.8 (50)

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Our Wine Country Shuttle service allows you to experience 2-3 wineries at your leisure for the day. At each winery you can opt to purchase...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (50)

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$139

Our guide will select several of the Valley's finest Wineries and up to 29 Wine tasting rooms or you and your guests can have a …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (8)

Wine Tours private 6 full hours

Our guide will select several of the Valley's finest Wineries and up to 29 Wine tasting rooms or you and your guests can have a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$139

Combo: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour plus Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (5)

Combo: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour plus Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$140

Los Angeles Grand City Tours and Stars Homes

Experience the best of Los Angeles on a 5½-hour tour through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and celebrity neighborhoods. Capture photos of the legendary Hollywood …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

Los Angeles Grand City Tours and Stars Homes

Experience the best of Los Angeles on a 5½-hour tour through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and celebrity neighborhoods. Capture photos of the legendary Hollywood...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$140

Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco

Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (251)

Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco

Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (251)

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$140

San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San …More

San Francisco, USA

4.2 (35)

San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (35)

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$140

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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?