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 →

The Ultimate Yosemite Grand Experience - 4-Day Travel Package + Hotel Included

The Ultimate Yosemite 4-Day VIP Tour Package – Luxury Hotel, Entrance Fees & More Included! Embark on a 4-day VIP Yosemite adventure like no other! …More

San Francisco, USA

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The Ultimate Yosemite Grand Experience - 4-Day Travel Package + Hotel Included

The Ultimate Yosemite 4-Day VIP Tour Package – Luxury Hotel, Entrance Fees & More Included! Embark on a 4-day VIP Yosemite adventure like no other!...

4 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,910

Sonoma Wine Tour - Private Access to Small Wineries

• Full concierge services to curate your experience, customized to your groups preferences and wine taste. • Chef prepared picnic lunch - seasonal offerings (and …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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Sonoma Wine Tour - Private Access to Small Wineries

• Full concierge services to curate your experience, customized to your groups preferences and wine taste. • Chef prepared picnic lunch - seasonal offerings (and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$349

Private Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour with Select Hotel Pickup

Want to view the Hollywood Sign closer than ever? In this custom experience, you will be matched with a tour guide who will set a …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour with Select Hotel Pickup

Want to view the Hollywood Sign closer than ever? In this custom experience, you will be matched with a tour guide who will set a...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$360

1.5 Hour Walking Tour from La Jolla in San Diego

Here's what you'll find on the La Jolla tour. La Jolla is a small, upscale town tucked away in the city of San Diego, and …More

La Jolla, USA

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1.5 Hour Walking Tour from La Jolla in San Diego

Here's what you'll find on the La Jolla tour. La Jolla is a small, upscale town tucked away in the city of San Diego, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$59

What to expect Take advantage of the dark night skies outside of Temecula's wine country go stargazing with fully customizable tour. Get a closer view …More

Temecula, USA

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Temecula Wine Country Stargazing Tour

What to expect Take advantage of the dark night skies outside of Temecula's wine country go stargazing with fully customizable tour. Get a closer view...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$75

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

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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

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$150

Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate

Come walk with me in the snow in Big Bear Lake's winter wonderland. Snowshoe tours are available from December through March. This is Big Bear …More

Big Bear, USA

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Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate

Come walk with me in the snow in Big Bear Lake's winter wonderland. Snowshoe tours are available from December through March. This is Big Bear...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

We have top-of-the-line 2025 Bennington pontoon. It has all of the latest and greatest features. Including lie down lounger, eating table, 250 hp, double Bimini …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Lake Tahoe Luxury Pontoon Experience

We have top-of-the-line 2025 Bennington pontoon. It has all of the latest and greatest features. Including lie down lounger, eating table, 250 hp, double Bimini...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,700

Experience the luxury and elegance of La Jolla, California on a remarkable walking tour with Another Side Of San Diego Tours. Stroll through the exclusive …More

La Jolla, USA

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The La Jolla Walking Tour

Experience the luxury and elegance of La Jolla, California on a remarkable walking tour with Another Side Of San Diego Tours. Stroll through the exclusive...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$119

The Bespoke Series Wine Tasting at The Prisoner Wine Company

Enter the dark, mysterious, stylish space and find yourself transported to a cosmopolitan oasis. We forge our way off the beaten path, seek interesting varietals …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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The Bespoke Series Wine Tasting at The Prisoner Wine Company

Enter the dark, mysterious, stylish space and find yourself transported to a cosmopolitan oasis. We forge our way off the beaten path, seek interesting varietals...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$60

Lake Tahoe Guided ATV Tour to a Hidden Alpine Lake

Explore the Tahoe backcountry on a guided ATV adventure designed for all experience levels. After a scenic shuttle ride to the trailhead, guests will receive …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Lake Tahoe Guided ATV Tour to a Hidden Alpine Lake

Explore the Tahoe backcountry on a guided ATV adventure designed for all experience levels. After a scenic shuttle ride to the trailhead, guests will receive...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$319

2-Hour Inflatable Water Obstacle Course near Los Angeles

Cali Splash Park offers a unique water experience in the Los Angeles area, combining a fun inflatable obstacle course with a beautiful lake setting. It’s …More

Los Angeles, USA

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2-Hour Inflatable Water Obstacle Course near Los Angeles

Cali Splash Park offers a unique water experience in the Los Angeles area, combining a fun inflatable obstacle course with a beautiful lake setting. It’s...

2 hours

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$49

This experience offers a rare and immersive journey through Napa Valley's winemaking process, unlike traditional tasting. You'll ride through the vineyards at our property on …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (5)

ATV Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

This experience offers a rare and immersive journey through Napa Valley's winemaking process, unlike traditional tasting. You'll ride through the vineyards at our property on...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$150

2hrs- Beyond the Bridge - Marin Headlands GoCar Tour

Discover the Ultimate San Francisco Adventure in a GoCAR EV Sport! Embark on a one-of-a-kind San Francisco tour as you drive north across the iconic …More

San Francisco, USA

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2hrs- Beyond the Bridge - Marin Headlands GoCar Tour

Discover the Ultimate San Francisco Adventure in a GoCAR EV Sport! Embark on a one-of-a-kind San Francisco tour as you drive north across the iconic...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$219

Joshua Tree Full Day Private Tour & Hike

Discover the park’s enchanting scenery with a dedicated guide, exploring both iconic and hidden gems. From rugged rock formations to the surreal beauty of the …More

Palm Springs, USA

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Joshua Tree Full Day Private Tour & Hike

Discover the park’s enchanting scenery with a dedicated guide, exploring both iconic and hidden gems. From rugged rock formations to the surreal beauty of the...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$323

San Diego whale watching goes beyond the shoreline on a half-day shared trip capped at six travelers. Captains track migration patterns while you watch for …More

San Diego, USA

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Premier Whale and Dolphin Watching

San Diego whale watching goes beyond the shoreline on a half-day shared trip capped at six travelers. Captains track migration patterns while you watch for...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$179

Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz

Learn the ancient skills of survival in the woods, including how to build a shelter, gather water, make a fire, and forage edible plants or …More

Santa Cruz, USA

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Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz

Learn the ancient skills of survival in the woods, including how to build a shelter, gather water, make a fire, and forage edible plants or...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$145

This is a 2 hour beginner group lesson that covers surfing fundamentals, etiquette, safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, maneuvering, proper stand-up and riding …More

San Francisco, USA

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Beginner Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach

This is a 2 hour beginner group lesson that covers surfing fundamentals, etiquette, safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, maneuvering, proper stand-up and riding...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$100

Private Los Angeles Photoshoot in Sunny Santa Monica with Personal Photographer

If you’re looking to fit the most Los Angeles photo ops into the shortest time, this private photo session was made for you. You’ll be …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Private Los Angeles Photoshoot in Sunny Santa Monica with Personal Photographer

If you’re looking to fit the most Los Angeles photo ops into the shortest time, this private photo session was made for you. You’ll be...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$65

Luxury Private Flight for Two: Temecula Hot Air Balloon

Your private hot air balloon adventure awaits you over the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country in Southern California. Experience peace and serenity while you drift …More

Temecula, USA

4.8 (5)

Luxury Private Flight for Two: Temecula Hot Air Balloon

Your private hot air balloon adventure awaits you over the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country in Southern California. Experience peace and serenity while you drift...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$1,199

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?