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 →

Full-day Private San Francisco to Napa Valley Tour by Luxury Car

RELAX WITH THIS FULL-DAY TOUR TO CALIFORNIA’S CELEBRATED WINE REGIONS! Customize your own private Napa Valley wine tour Visit as many wineries as you please …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (68)

Full-day Private San Francisco to Napa Valley Tour by Luxury Car

RELAX WITH THIS FULL-DAY TOUR TO CALIFORNIA’S CELEBRATED WINE REGIONS! Customize your own private Napa Valley wine tour Visit as many wineries as you please...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (68)

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$1,199

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

The Elkhorn Slough has the largest population of Sea Otters in California, and over 300 species of birds! We’ve been offering guided boat tours of …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.9 (63)

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

The Elkhorn Slough has the largest population of Sea Otters in California, and over 300 species of birds! We’ve been offering guided boat tours of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (63)

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$46

Has learning to surf been your dream? It’s a good one to have, and the calm waters of La Jolla Shores is the best spot …More

La Jolla, USA

4.9 (62)

Learn to Surf in La Jolla

Has learning to surf been your dream? It’s a good one to have, and the calm waters of La Jolla Shores is the best spot...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (62)

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$129

Private 1-Hour Archery Session Near Joshua Tree National Park

Archery in itself is a fun sport and lots of people do it as a hobby. We have a large property here in Joshua Tree …More

Palm Springs, USA

4.8 (62)

Private 1-Hour Archery Session Near Joshua Tree National Park

Archery in itself is a fun sport and lots of people do it as a hobby. We have a large property here in Joshua Tree...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (62)

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$31

Big Sur McWay Falls 4 Hour Private Tour 1 to 12 People

See Big Sur from Monterey or Carmel on a private half-day tour with a local driver guide. Stop at Bixby Bridge, walk among coastal redwoods …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.9 (62)

Big Sur McWay Falls 4 Hour Private Tour 1 to 12 People

See Big Sur from Monterey or Carmel on a private half-day tour with a local driver guide. Stop at Bixby Bridge, walk among coastal redwoods...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (62)

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$154

Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley

I've been an outdoor adventure guide in Big Bear for the last five years. I've been exploring all the best hiking trails in the Big …More

Big Bear, USA

5.0 (58)

Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley

I've been an outdoor adventure guide in Big Bear for the last five years. I've been exploring all the best hiking trails in the Big...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (58)

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$37

Welcome! Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours is a family-owned sightseeing company operated by former National Park Rangers. Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours offers our guests premier private …More

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, USA

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Giant Sequoia Private Tour

Welcome! Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours is a family-owned sightseeing company operated by former National Park Rangers. Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours offers our guests premier private...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (58)

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$349

3-Hour Guided Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience in San Diego

Get arms-reach away from whales and dolphins on a year-round ocean safari! With fun, fast 6 - 10 passenger boats, these are the most exclusive …More

San Diego, USA

4.9 (57)

3-Hour Guided Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience in San Diego

Get arms-reach away from whales and dolphins on a year-round ocean safari! With fun, fast 6 - 10 passenger boats, these are the most exclusive...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (57)

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$169

San Francisco offers myriad possibilities to explore. Additionally, you can customize your itinerary on this private half-day tour. Let a personal guide lead you through city highlights such …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (57)

San Francisco Private City Tour

San Francisco offers myriad possibilities to explore. Additionally, you can customize your itinerary on this private half-day tour. Let a personal guide lead you through city highlights such...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (57)

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$456

Private Yosemite & Glacier Point SUV / Van Tour Including Hotel Pickup

Enjoy Yosemite at your pace. Indulge in luxury instead of riding in a crowded bus without breaking the bank. Your SUV has capacity for up …More

Fresno, USA

4.9 (55)

Private Yosemite & Glacier Point SUV / Van Tour Including Hotel Pickup

Enjoy Yosemite at your pace. Indulge in luxury instead of riding in a crowded bus without breaking the bank. Your SUV has capacity for up...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (55)

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$1,075

20-Minute Driving Tour: Hollywood to Sunset Blvd in a Lamborghini

Experience Hollywood from behind the wheel—or from the passenger seat—of an exotic Lamborghini Huracán on this private sightseeing tour. Choose to drive the Lamborghini yourself …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (54)

20-Minute Driving Tour: Hollywood to Sunset Blvd in a Lamborghini

Experience Hollywood from behind the wheel—or from the passenger seat—of an exotic Lamborghini Huracán on this private sightseeing tour. Choose to drive the Lamborghini yourself...

20 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (54)

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$139

Big Bear Lake Jeep Tour with Light Lunch

Take a break from the hustle & bustle of the cities with Big Bear's original picnic queen. Enjoy our gourmet picnic snack lunch in a …More

Big Bear, USA

4.9 (54)

Big Bear Lake Jeep Tour with Light Lunch

Take a break from the hustle & bustle of the cities with Big Bear's original picnic queen. Enjoy our gourmet picnic snack lunch in a...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (54)

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$111

Southern California UTV Tour for 2 Riders (28-Mile Tour)

Get ready to experience the Mojave Desert's incredibly diverse, off-road terrain. Challenge your driving skills over dirt, sand, and rock, as you maneuver through twists, …More

Palm Springs, USA

5.0 (54)

Southern California UTV Tour for 2 Riders (28-Mile Tour)

Get ready to experience the Mojave Desert's incredibly diverse, off-road terrain. Challenge your driving skills over dirt, sand, and rock, as you maneuver through twists,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (54)

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$699

People are taking to the trees on Catalina Aerial Adventure, a unique and challenging outdoor experience at Descanso, SoCal’s favorite island entertainment and adventure destination. …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.9 (53)

Catalina Island Aerial Adventure

People are taking to the trees on Catalina Aerial Adventure, a unique and challenging outdoor experience at Descanso, SoCal’s favorite island entertainment and adventure destination....

1 hour 30 minutes

4.9 (53)

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$31

Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island

Explore the captivating marine life of Catalina Island on this Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour. Set sail from Avalon on a six-passenger boat to encounter …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.9 (52)

Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island

Explore the captivating marine life of Catalina Island on this Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour. Set sail from Avalon on a six-passenger boat to encounter...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (52)

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$74

50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Los Angeles in a Lamborghini

Experience the thrill of a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder on this exciting 50-minute private tour through Hollywood. Choose to take the wheel yourself or sit back …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (52)

50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Los Angeles in a Lamborghini

Experience the thrill of a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder on this exciting 50-minute private tour through Hollywood. Choose to take the wheel yourself or sit back...

50 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (52)

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$239

I would love to be your Tahoe local friend and lead you on a 2 mile hike to a beautiful overlook of Emerald Bay and …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

5.0 (51)

Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local

I would love to be your Tahoe local friend and lead you on a 2 mile hike to a beautiful overlook of Emerald Bay and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$64

Big Bear Jeep off-road tour with Hike to Bluff Lake Reserve

Bluff Lake is a hidden Big Bear secret. It's one of the most gorgeous areas in Big Bear Lake. So many people who are Big …More

Big Bear, USA

5.0 (50)

Big Bear Jeep off-road tour with Hike to Bluff Lake Reserve

Bluff Lake is a hidden Big Bear secret. It's one of the most gorgeous areas in Big Bear Lake. So many people who are Big...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (50)

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$75

Curated by a lifetime local, this half day hike, half day wine tasting is the embodiment of the Napa Valley culture. You get to hike …More

Santa Rosa, USA

5.0 (48)

Wine & Wellness Tour in Napa Valley

Curated by a lifetime local, this half day hike, half day wine tasting is the embodiment of the Napa Valley culture. You get to hike...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (48)

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$550

Venice Vibrations Public Bike Tour Experience

• 3-Hour Bicycle Tour of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey, California. • Learn about the fascinating History, Art and Culture the area has …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (48)

Venice Vibrations Public Bike Tour Experience

• 3-Hour Bicycle Tour of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey, California. • Learn about the fascinating History, Art and Culture the area has...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (48)

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$99

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?