Top California Outdoor Activities

Q: Which California Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

California Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs San Diego Whale Watching Cruise Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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 →

8-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour from SF by SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way on a private, fully customizable wine tour from San Francisco. Travel in the comfort of a premium black SUV with …More

San Francisco, USA

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8-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour from SF by SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way on a private, fully customizable wine tour from San Francisco. Travel in the comfort of a premium black SUV with...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,199

Private High Country Fly Fishing Adventure

Enjoy a private, guided, catch and release, fly fishing adventure for rainbow, brown, brook and golden trout in the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds with …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Private High Country Fly Fishing Adventure

Enjoy a private, guided, catch and release, fly fishing adventure for rainbow, brown, brook and golden trout in the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds with...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$275

Learn how to surf with an Encinitas local pro

I’m an experienced surfer from Encinitas who wants to share the epic experience of surfing with you. I teach lessons for beginners to intermediate surfers. …More

Carlsbad, USA

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Learn how to surf with an Encinitas local pro

I’m an experienced surfer from Encinitas who wants to share the epic experience of surfing with you. I teach lessons for beginners to intermediate surfers....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$120

Hike the Secret Painted Stairs and Visit a Local Bakery

Tours by See LA in a Day are the best way to explore Los Angeles. Our tours combine the hottest tourist spots with off the …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Hike the Secret Painted Stairs and Visit a Local Bakery

Tours by See LA in a Day are the best way to explore Los Angeles. Our tours combine the hottest tourist spots with off the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$39

Tours depart from the Mill Valley Seaplane and Heliport base, 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Marin! …More

San Francisco, USA

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Golden Gate Helicopter Adventure

Tours depart from the Mill Valley Seaplane and Heliport base, 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Marin!...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$339

San Diego Sailing Sunset and Afternoon Classic Yacht

Skip the crowded tour boats. Liberty carries just six guests and that changes everything. Sail San Diego Bay aboard a classic 41-ft Friendship sloop with …More

La Jolla, USA

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San Diego Sailing Sunset and Afternoon Classic Yacht

Skip the crowded tour boats. Liberty carries just six guests and that changes everything. Sail San Diego Bay aboard a classic 41-ft Friendship sloop with...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$125

Wine Tour Pros - Wine Tour in Napa Valley: SUV For Up To 6 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles with a bottle of wine ready to go on your …More

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Wine Tour Pros - Wine Tour in Napa Valley: SUV For Up To 6 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles with a bottle of wine ready to go on your...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$888

Private-36 Hour Adventure in Joshua Tree National Park

The best part about walking out into the wilderness is the feeling you get when you realize you are not racing the sun to be …More

Palm Springs, USA

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Private-36 Hour Adventure in Joshua Tree National Park

The best part about walking out into the wilderness is the feeling you get when you realize you are not racing the sun to be...

1 day 12 hours Free Cancellation

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$875

This will be a very unique, guided experience lasting between five to six hours where I will take you to my favorite sacred spots, teach …More

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Mount Shasta Sacred Tour

This will be a very unique, guided experience lasting between five to six hours where I will take you to my favorite sacred spots, teach...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$222

2-Hour Group Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent experience surfing, whether it's your first time …More

Santa Monica, USA

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2-Hour Group Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent experience surfing, whether it's your first time...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$69

Luxurious Guided Electric Bike Tour to Torrey Pines

Our electric bikes are high powered 750w motors with 5 levels of pedal assist. Our tours guides are local experts and highly experienced bike riders. …More

Carlsbad, USA

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Luxurious Guided Electric Bike Tour to Torrey Pines

Our electric bikes are high powered 750w motors with 5 levels of pedal assist. Our tours guides are local experts and highly experienced bike riders....

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$90

Your scenic Lakeview Tour is a two-hour, guided, scenery-focused adventure that will take you on a journey through majestic pine and aspen trees. Your expert …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Tahoe Lakeview Snowmobiling Tours

Your scenic Lakeview Tour is a two-hour, guided, scenery-focused adventure that will take you on a journey through majestic pine and aspen trees. Your expert...

2 hours

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$265

Explore winter wonderland one step at a time on this introductory tour! Find solitude in winter on a private trail through Tahoe National Forest. …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Introductory Guided Snowshoe Tour

Explore winter wonderland one step at a time on this introductory tour! Find solitude in winter on a private trail through Tahoe National Forest....

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$75

Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide

See Marin's world-famous redwoods without the crowds on your moderately strenuous, 3 to 4-hour, guided small-group tour led by an expert local guide. Access the …More

Sausalito, USA

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Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide

See Marin's world-famous redwoods without the crowds on your moderately strenuous, 3 to 4-hour, guided small-group tour led by an expert local guide. Access the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$64

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

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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

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$155

3-Hour Beyond the Bridge Buggy Tour to Sausalito

Take an Epic San Francisco Electric Car Tour to the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito & Beyond Hop into GoCAR’s EV Sport and explore San Francisco’s …More

San Francisco, USA

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3-Hour Beyond the Bridge Buggy Tour to Sausalito

Take an Epic San Francisco Electric Car Tour to the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito & Beyond Hop into GoCAR’s EV Sport and explore San Francisco’s...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$279

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

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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

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$130

5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

Air Conditioned Van with a fun and knowledgeable guide takes you on a "Local's" only tour! History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Nature Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

Air Conditioned Van with a fun and knowledgeable guide takes you on a "Local's" only tour! History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Nature Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots)....

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$115

Private Joshua Tree NP Day tour from San Diego (10 hours)

Fantastic Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to stunning Joshua Tree National Park First stop will be at the Joshua Tree National Park visitor …More

San Diego, USA

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Private Joshua Tree NP Day tour from San Diego (10 hours)

Fantastic Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to stunning Joshua Tree National Park First stop will be at the Joshua Tree National Park visitor...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,079

eFoil Surf Experience with Video Package. 2-Hours on LIFT5/LIFTX

At Aqua Foils, we exclusively employ the finest and most advanced eFoil technology, as well as cutting-edge safety and communication equipment. Our choice, the LIFT …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (8)

eFoil Surf Experience with Video Package. 2-Hours on LIFT5/LIFTX

At Aqua Foils, we exclusively employ the finest and most advanced eFoil technology, as well as cutting-edge safety and communication equipment. Our choice, the LIFT...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$345

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the best options for California Outdoor Activities?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Outdoor Activities are:

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Which California Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

California Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which California Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

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