Top California Ports of Call Tours

Q: Which California Ports of Call Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Ports of Call Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel San Diego Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in California →

The Perfect Getaway: 2-Day Private Tour to Majestic Lake Tahoe

2-Day Lake Tahoe Private Tour from San Francisco – Year-Round Alpine Escape with Lodging, Guided Adventures & Scenic Wonders! Ready to trade traffic for towering …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

The Perfect Getaway: 2-Day Private Tour to Majestic Lake Tahoe

2-Day Lake Tahoe Private Tour from San Francisco – Year-Round Alpine Escape with Lodging, Guided Adventures & Scenic Wonders! Ready to trade traffic for towering...

2 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$894

San Francisco Top Sights Private Tour with a Luxury Tesla

Embark on an unparalleled San Francisco sightseeing adventure in the lap of luxury with our exclusive Tesla Model X tour. Glide through the City by …More

Oakland, USA

5.0 (2)

San Francisco Top Sights Private Tour with a Luxury Tesla

Embark on an unparalleled San Francisco sightseeing adventure in the lap of luxury with our exclusive Tesla Model X tour. Glide through the City by...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$1,299

San Francisco City Half-Day Private Custom Tour

Discover San Francisco Like Never Before with a Private 4-Hour City Tour! Ready to explore the best of San Francisco in just a few hours? …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

San Francisco City Half-Day Private Custom Tour

Discover San Francisco Like Never Before with a Private 4-Hour City Tour! Ready to explore the best of San Francisco in just a few hours?...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$133

Lake Tahoe Full day Private Tour from Cupertino

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing …More

San Jose, USA

5.0 (1)

Lake Tahoe Full day Private Tour from Cupertino

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,139

Enchanting small group Yosemite National Park Tour from Cupertino

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both …More

San Jose, USA

5.0 (2)

Enchanting small group Yosemite National Park Tour from Cupertino

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both...

13 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,650

Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from Cupertino

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both …More

San Jose, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from Cupertino

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both...

13 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$1,155

Private Full-Day Orange County Beach Cities Tour from Los Angeles

This tour to the beaches of Orange County will give you very refreshing mood and with our expert guides you would also enjoy the scenic …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Full-Day Orange County Beach Cities Tour from Los Angeles

This tour to the beaches of Orange County will give you very refreshing mood and with our expert guides you would also enjoy the scenic...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$1,485

Orange County Coastal Private Tour - optional biking experience

Exploring Southern California with me isn’t just a tour—it’s an unforgettable adventure filled with stunning scenery, rich culture, and hidden gems only a local can …More

Long Beach, USA

5.0 (4)

Orange County Coastal Private Tour - optional biking experience

Exploring Southern California with me isn’t just a tour—it’s an unforgettable adventure filled with stunning scenery, rich culture, and hidden gems only a local can...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$300

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

Lake Tahoe Small Group Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (2)

Lake Tahoe Small Group Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

from
$385

Los Angeles Private Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off for up to 8

This private tour of Los Angeles includes complimentary pickup and drop-off, making the experience smooth from the moment your day begins to the moment you …More

Redondo Beach, USA

5.0 (2)

Los Angeles Private Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off for up to 8

This private tour of Los Angeles includes complimentary pickup and drop-off, making the experience smooth from the moment your day begins to the moment you...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$945

The Ultimate San Diego Tour offers an unforgettable way to experience the very best of America’s Finest City in a single, expertly curated itinerary. This …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (1)

The San Diego Ultimate Tour Experience

The Ultimate San Diego Tour offers an unforgettable way to experience the very best of America’s Finest City in a single, expertly curated itinerary. This...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$295

Temecula Valley Wineries and Vineyards Drink and Taste Tour From Orange County

TEMECULA VINEYARDS WINE TASTING TOUR FROM ORANGE COUNTY THIS EXCITING DRINK AND TAS VINYARD TOUR IS A FANTASTIC WAY TO SPEND A DAY AWAY FROM …More

Newport Beach, USA

5.0 (3)

Temecula Valley Wineries and Vineyards Drink and Taste Tour From Orange County

TEMECULA VINEYARDS WINE TASTING TOUR FROM ORANGE COUNTY THIS EXCITING DRINK AND TAS VINYARD TOUR IS A FANTASTIC WAY TO SPEND A DAY AWAY FROM...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$775

Custom Beer and Wine Tour of Sonoma and Napa from San Francisco

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in North Bay's Sonoma County. Our …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (3)

Custom Beer and Wine Tour of Sonoma and Napa from San Francisco

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in North Bay's Sonoma County. Our...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$127

8-hr Private Russian River Wine Tour from San Francisco in XL SUV

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in The Russian River, including areas such as Healdsburg and Geyserville. Our years of experience …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (2)

8-hr Private Russian River Wine Tour from San Francisco in XL SUV

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in The Russian River, including areas such as Healdsburg and Geyserville. Our years of experience...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$765

Disembarking from a cruise ship at san Pedro cruise terminal, or Long Beach cruise terminal? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights …More

Long Beach, USA

3.8 (16)

Los Angeles Ports of Call Tours

Disembarking from a cruise ship at san Pedro cruise terminal, or Long Beach cruise terminal? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights...

8 hours Free Cancellation

3.8 (16)

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$159

Combo: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour plus Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (5)

Combo: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour plus Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the best of San Francisco and Muir Woods with one convenient sightseeing package. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access aboard an open-top Big...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$140

Private Tour: San Francisco Sightseeing - 3 Hour

San Francisco 3 hour tour. You will enjoy breathtaking views and world known landmarks of San Francisco in a private luxury vehicle with a private …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (5)

Private Tour: San Francisco Sightseeing - 3 Hour

San Francisco 3 hour tour. You will enjoy breathtaking views and world known landmarks of San Francisco in a private luxury vehicle with a private...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.4 (5)

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$450

This is a special all-encompassing custom Elite Tour of Los Angeles, given by an exclusive tour guide in a custom tour vehicle. It's not just …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (3)

Los Angeles Elite Custom Private Tour

This is a special all-encompassing custom Elite Tour of Los Angeles, given by an exclusive tour guide in a custom tour vehicle. It's not just...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,200

Half-Day Private Tour of Muir Woods & Sausalito from San Francisco

Experience Redwood Magic & Coastal Charm in Sausalito! Embark on an exclusive private tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito, where towering redwoods and breathtaking coastal …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Half-Day Private Tour of Muir Woods & Sausalito from San Francisco

Experience Redwood Magic & Coastal Charm in Sausalito! Embark on an exclusive private tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito, where towering redwoods and breathtaking coastal...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

from
$165

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the best options for California Ports of Call Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Ports of Call Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Ports of Call Tours are:

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Which California Ports of Call Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Ports of Call Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Ports of Call Tours 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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I need a ride! Which California Ports of Call Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Ports of Call Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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