Top California Day Trips & Excursions

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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?

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Hidden Los Angeles Private Photo Tour - Best for social media

Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens At Laphotour, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (2)

Hidden Los Angeles Private Photo Tour - Best for social media

Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens At Laphotour, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$142

Full-Day Escape: Muir Redwoods plus Napa & Sonoma Wineries Tour

Discover three of Northern California’s top attractions in one unforgettable day: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Start with a scenic drive …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (38)

Full-Day Escape: Muir Redwoods plus Napa & Sonoma Wineries Tour

Discover three of Northern California’s top attractions in one unforgettable day: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Start with a scenic drive...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (38)

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$144

Full Day Tour: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa & Sonoma Wineries

See the best of Northern California in one day with visits to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Cross the Golden Gate …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (82)

Full Day Tour: Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa & Sonoma Wineries

See the best of Northern California in one day with visits to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country. Cross the Golden Gate...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (82)

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$144

Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco

Embark on a full-day adventure that blends San Francisco’s iconic skyline with the rolling vineyards of Napa and Sonoma,Capped at 12 people. Enjoy scenic views, …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1,178)

Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco

Embark on a full-day adventure that blends San Francisco’s iconic skyline with the rolling vineyards of Napa and Sonoma,Capped at 12 people. Enjoy scenic views,...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,178)

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$148

Full Day Tour of Los Angeles Hollywood from Huntington Beach

Staying at one of the hotels in Huntington Beach and want to see the best of LA in a single day? Then this tour is …More

Newport Beach, USA

4.0 (1)

Full Day Tour of Los Angeles Hollywood from Huntington Beach

Staying at one of the hotels in Huntington Beach and want to see the best of LA in a single day? Then this tour is...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$149

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

Alcatraz and Sausalito California Wine Tasting Experience

Combine an inescapable Alcatraz Island tour with an unforgettable wine tasting experience in Sausalito to make this the perfect day in the Bay. Enjoy the …More

San Francisco, USA

4.1 (10)

Alcatraz and Sausalito California Wine Tasting Experience

Combine an inescapable Alcatraz Island tour with an unforgettable wine tasting experience in Sausalito to make this the perfect day in the Bay. Enjoy the...

4 to 6 hours

4.1 (10)

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$150

Marin Headlands Gravel Cycling Tour From San Francisco

Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Marin Headlands Gravel Cycling Tour From San Francisco

Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$150

Mandir & Buddhist Temple Tour with Indian Lunch & Chinese Tea

On this unforgettable journey through time and space, we'll visit a majestic Hindu marble temple and an enchanting twenty-acre Buddhist complex, all within an hour's …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (6)

Mandir & Buddhist Temple Tour with Indian Lunch & Chinese Tea

On this unforgettable journey through time and space, we'll visit a majestic Hindu marble temple and an enchanting twenty-acre Buddhist complex, all within an hour's...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$150

Private Luxury San Francisco Highlights Tour

Step off the beaten path with Sammy’s SF Fun Tricks! Explore San Francisco and Napa like never before—with laughter, insider stories, and unforgettable photo ops. …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (7)

Private Luxury San Francisco Highlights Tour

Step off the beaten path with Sammy’s SF Fun Tricks! Explore San Francisco and Napa like never before—with laughter, insider stories, and unforgettable photo ops....

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$150

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country! You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries and be served …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.9 (1,094)

Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country! You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries and be served...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,094)

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$151

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Sonoma Valley wine country! You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries and be served …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.9 (177)

Sonoma Valley Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Sonoma Valley wine country! You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries and be served...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (177)

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$151

Santa Rosa North Sonoma County Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular North Sonoma County wine country! You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries and be …More

Santa Rosa, USA

5.0 (47)

Santa Rosa North Sonoma County Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular North Sonoma County wine country! You’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries and be...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (47)

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$151

Napa Valley Mountainside Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a day-long, small-group wine tour of Charming Hideaway Mountainside wineries in Napa! You’ll visit two wineries tucked away in the hills above …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (5)

Napa Valley Mountainside Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a day-long, small-group wine tour of Charming Hideaway Mountainside wineries in Napa! You’ll visit two wineries tucked away in the hills above...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$151

Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (1,074)

Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day...

7 hours 30 minutes

4.3 (1,074)

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$152

Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (26)

Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day...

4 to 7 hours

4.7 (26)

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$153

This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal Sightseeing Tour and photo locations and activities along PCH including the OC …More

Laguna Beach, USA

4.8 (39)

Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Tour

This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal Sightseeing Tour and photo locations and activities along PCH including the OC...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (39)

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$154

Napa Valley Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour via San Francisco Ferry

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country for guests coming from San Francisco! Take the San Francisco …More

Oakland, USA

5.0 (1)

Napa Valley Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour via San Francisco Ferry

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country for guests coming from San Francisco! Take the San Francisco...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$155

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Two most popular destinations in one day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (8)

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Two most popular destinations in one day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at...

8 to 10 hours

4.9 (8)

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$155

San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip

Treat yourself to a deluxe combination tour containing all of the best that San Francisco has to offer: City Tour, the giant redwoods of Muir …More

San Francisco, USA

4.1 (267)

San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip

Treat yourself to a deluxe combination tour containing all of the best that San Francisco has to offer: City Tour, the giant redwoods of Muir...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (267)

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$155

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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