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 →

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Entrance Fee Included

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir …More

San Francisco, USA

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Entrance Fee Included

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir...

4 hours 30 minutes

4.8 (47)

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$99

6-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour by Premium SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way with a completely private and fully customizable wine tour designed exclusively for your group. There are no shared vehicles, preset …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (47)

6-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour by Premium SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way with a completely private and fully customizable wine tour designed exclusively for your group. There are no shared vehicles, preset...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (47)

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$699

Our private surfing lessons offer a unique and personalized learning experience for all skill levels. With one-on-one instruction from our experienced and certified surf coaches, …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

Our private surfing lessons offer a unique and personalized learning experience for all skill levels. With one-on-one instruction from our experienced and certified surf coaches,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (46)

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$139

Our electric bikes make biking accessible for everyone. The ease of the pedal assist or throttle allow you to reach your destination without getting tired …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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Full Day E-Bike Rental

Our electric bikes make biking accessible for everyone. The ease of the pedal assist or throttle allow you to reach your destination without getting tired...

3 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (44)

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$105

Joshua Tree National Park Small Group Day Tour from Los Angeles

Escape the city and discover the dramatic desert landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park on a small-group day trip from Los Angeles. Travel east across …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.8 (43)

Joshua Tree National Park Small Group Day Tour from Los Angeles

Escape the city and discover the dramatic desert landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park on a small-group day trip from Los Angeles. Travel east across...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (43)

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$219

Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour

See the iconic Half Dome and Yosemite Falls from every angle on this combination tour. We'll start off with sightseeing from the cliffs of Glacier …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour

See the iconic Half Dome and Yosemite Falls from every angle on this combination tour. We'll start off with sightseeing from the cliffs of Glacier...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (42)

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$180

Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Private Family Hike in Yosemite

Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$211

Dana Point 3 Hour Kayak and Hike with Wildlife Viewing

The activity includes an expert local guide that connects adventurers with nature and the local culture, history and unique geographical sites of the location. In …More

Dana Point, USA

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Dana Point 3 Hour Kayak and Hike with Wildlife Viewing

The activity includes an expert local guide that connects adventurers with nature and the local culture, history and unique geographical sites of the location. In...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (39)

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$99

The Evolution of Yosemite: 3-Hour Walking Tour

See Yosemite’s most iconic views in one relaxed 3‑hour walk while your naturalist guide brings 15,000 years of geology, wildlife, and human history to life. …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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The Evolution of Yosemite: 3-Hour Walking Tour

See Yosemite’s most iconic views in one relaxed 3‑hour walk while your naturalist guide brings 15,000 years of geology, wildlife, and human history to life....

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (38)

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$140

Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

Embark on a journey with friends and family, chauffeured through the vistas of Saddlerock Ranch and private vineyard estate. Begin your day with stops for …More

Malibu, USA

4.9 (37)

Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

Embark on a journey with friends and family, chauffeured through the vistas of Saddlerock Ranch and private vineyard estate. Begin your day with stops for...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (37)

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$125

All Day Special GoCar Tour in San Francisco

Explore San Francisco in a GPS-Guided Talking Car – A One-of-a-Kind Self-Guided Tour! Experience the ultimate San Francisco GPS tour with the original talking car! …More

San Francisco, USA

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All Day Special GoCar Tour in San Francisco

Explore San Francisco in a GPS-Guided Talking Car – A One-of-a-Kind Self-Guided Tour! Experience the ultimate San Francisco GPS tour with the original talking car!...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (36)

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$309

Sequoia National Park Tour from Wuksachi Lodge

Your company has been providing exceptional Sequoia National Park tours for over 24 years! We’ll take the stress out of navigating the park so you …More

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, USA

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Sequoia National Park Tour from Wuksachi Lodge

Your company has been providing exceptional Sequoia National Park tours for over 24 years! We’ll take the stress out of navigating the park so you...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (36)

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$299

Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley

The Alpaca Walking Adventure offers a unique opportunity to connect with these charming creatures in the stunning Carmel Valley. Begin your journey with a mini-lecture …More

Santa Cruz, USA

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Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley

The Alpaca Walking Adventure offers a unique opportunity to connect with these charming creatures in the stunning Carmel Valley. Begin your journey with a mini-lecture...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (36)

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$85

Join us for Your Surfing Experience Fun. Ages 7-70. Everyone one books as "adult" Surfing is a unique adventurous San Diego (Oceanside) experience you will enjoy …More

Carlsbad, USA

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Surfing Experience and Lessons

Join us for Your Surfing Experience Fun. Ages 7-70. Everyone one books as "adult" Surfing is a unique adventurous San Diego (Oceanside) experience you will enjoy...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (35)

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$189

1HR San Francisco Chinatown and Downtown GoCar Tour

Discover San Francisco with a GPS-Guided Talking Car – The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour Experience the most fun and innovative way to explore San Francisco with …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (34)

1HR San Francisco Chinatown and Downtown GoCar Tour

Discover San Francisco with a GPS-Guided Talking Car – The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour Experience the most fun and innovative way to explore San Francisco with...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (34)

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$99

San Diego Mountain Hike and Meditation Tour

During this guided tour in San Diego, customers will receive a transformative experience immersed in nature. The tour includes a calming guided meditation led by …More

San Diego, USA

4.9 (34)

San Diego Mountain Hike and Meditation Tour

During this guided tour in San Diego, customers will receive a transformative experience immersed in nature. The tour includes a calming guided meditation led by...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (34)

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$69

Southern California UTV Tour for 4 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

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Southern California UTV Tour for 4 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 (34)

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$999

Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart

Our tour is the only wind farm tour on a private wind farm. We are the first commercial wind farm in the San Gorgonia Pass. …More

Palm Springs, USA

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Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart

Our tour is the only wind farm tour on a private wind farm. We are the first commercial wind farm in the San Gorgonia Pass....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (33)

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$55

Zip Zoom Ziplines at La Jolla Indian Adventure Park

• Thrilling Courses - Three mega-ziplines ranging from 1500 feet to over 2700 feet in length. • High Speeds - Speeds up to 55mph. • …More

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Zip Zoom Ziplines at La Jolla Indian Adventure Park

• Thrilling Courses - Three mega-ziplines ranging from 1500 feet to over 2700 feet in length. • High Speeds - Speeds up to 55mph. •...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (33)

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$129

Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.9 (33)

Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high...

1 hour

4.9 (33)

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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?