Top California Private & Custom Tours

Q: What are the best options for California Private & Custom Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best California Private & Custom Tours are: Ghosts of the Golden Age: Los Angeles Haunted Theater Tour Private Guided City Tour up to 12 Passengers Experience Avalon Like a Local Private Golf Cart Adventure Private Hearst Castle and Paso Robles Wine Tasting Tour San Diego's first ever Family Sailing Tours

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for California Private & Custom Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Private & Custom Tours are: Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour Monterey Bay Whale Watching Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which California Private & Custom Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Private & Custom Tours with Instant Confirmation include: San Francisco Love Tour Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour 30-Minute Luxury Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Ferrari View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Private & Custom Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Private & Custom Tours include Hotel Pickup: Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper 8hr Private Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco.XL SUV Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon 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 →

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

5.0 (10)

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$275

Redwood National and State Parks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Cruise beneath a canopy of towering giants with this self-guided driving tour through Redwoods National Park in California. Explore the lush, enchanting wilderness of northern …More

4.8 (9)

Redwood National and State Parks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Cruise beneath a canopy of towering giants with this self-guided driving tour through Redwoods National Park in California. Explore the lush, enchanting wilderness of northern...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (9)

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$14

Private Sailboat Charter on San Francisco Bay

Fall and winter typically provide lighter breezes on SF Bay. Great days on the Bay. 3 hour PRIVATE Charter with a unique experience aboard Carmelita, …More

5.0 (9)

Private Sailboat Charter on San Francisco Bay

Fall and winter typically provide lighter breezes on SF Bay. Great days on the Bay. 3 hour PRIVATE Charter with a unique experience aboard Carmelita,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$995

Ghosts of the Golden Age: Los Angeles Haunted Theater Tour

Our guides have deep knowledge of Los Angeles' history, culture, and landmarks. Our guide provides insightful, engaging, and personalized walking tours that showcase the vibrant …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (9)

Ghosts of the Golden Age: Los Angeles Haunted Theater Tour

Our guides have deep knowledge of Los Angeles' history, culture, and landmarks. Our guide provides insightful, engaging, and personalized walking tours that showcase the vibrant...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$30

Are you a segway fanatic? If you have ridden segways numerous times. Skip the training arrive and ride. This tour moves quickly to cover a …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (9)

Private San Diego Segway Fanatic Tour

Are you a segway fanatic? If you have ridden segways numerous times. Skip the training arrive and ride. This tour moves quickly to cover a...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$125

Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (9)

Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$375

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

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (9)

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

5.0 (9)

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$339

Alcatraz City Sites Helicopter Adventure

Soar over the legendary Alcatraz and Angel Island during our introductory helicopter tour! Great for travelers with robust agendas, or families and friends taking flight …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (9)

Alcatraz City Sites Helicopter Adventure

Soar over the legendary Alcatraz and Angel Island during our introductory helicopter tour! Great for travelers with robust agendas, or families and friends taking flight...

50 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (9)

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$339

Airplane San Francisco Sunset Flight Tour

Enjoy what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay during sunset. Witness the beautiful and spectacular scenery of the sun's red and orange …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (9)

Airplane San Francisco Sunset Flight Tour

Enjoy what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay during sunset. Witness the beautiful and spectacular scenery of the sun's red and orange...

30 to 40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$339

Private 2 hour Newport Beach 42ft Exotic Yacht Cruise! (MON-THUR)

Enjoy a day boating in Newport Beach, California with your friends and family! Our classic 2 hour "Fun in the Sun" Harbor Cruise departs all …More

Newport Beach, USA

5.0 (9)

Private 2 hour Newport Beach 42ft Exotic Yacht Cruise! (MON-THUR)

Enjoy a day boating in Newport Beach, California with your friends and family! Our classic 2 hour "Fun in the Sun" Harbor Cruise departs all...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$400

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

5.0 (9)

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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

5.0 (9)

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$875

Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour - Cultural, Historic, Shuttled

Journey with award winning tour guide Julie Kremen around San Diego’s cultural and historic sites—on a private tour of fun and informative must-see sightseeing hotspots. …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (9)

Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour - Cultural, Historic, Shuttled

Journey with award winning tour guide Julie Kremen around San Diego’s cultural and historic sites—on a private tour of fun and informative must-see sightseeing hotspots....

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$495

Private Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley

Explore the enchanting Santa Ynez Valley on a private wine tasting tour, where rolling vineyards and oak-studded hills create the perfect backdrop for a day …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (9)

Private Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley

Explore the enchanting Santa Ynez Valley on a private wine tasting tour, where rolling vineyards and oak-studded hills create the perfect backdrop for a day...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$445

Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma

Hire a luxury SUV or 14 passengers van with a professional driver and enjoy the beauty of the Wine Country! Cross the Golden Gate Bridge …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (9)

Private Group Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma

Hire a luxury SUV or 14 passengers van with a professional driver and enjoy the beauty of the Wine Country! Cross the Golden Gate Bridge...

6 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$1,799

Warner Brothers Studio Tour and Hollywood Highlights

Explore the magic of Hollywood with the Warner Brothers Studio Tour, where you’ll get an insider’s view of the film industry. Start at the Tour …More

Santa Monica, USA

4.9 (8)

Warner Brothers Studio Tour and Hollywood Highlights

Explore the magic of Hollywood with the Warner Brothers Studio Tour, where you’ll get an insider’s view of the film industry. Start at the Tour...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (8)

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$1,199

Private Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour from Orange County

This private tour can be modified to the guests requests as long as within distance of original tour destinations. We are able to stay at …More

Dana Point, USA

5.0 (8)

Private Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour from Orange County

This private tour can be modified to the guests requests as long as within distance of original tour destinations. We are able to stay at...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$800

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

5.0 (8)

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

5.0 (8)

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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

5.0 (8)

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

5.0 (8)

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$130

San Francisco Private City Tour in New EV Volkswagen Van

Craft your perfect San Francisco adventure with a private van tour. Whether you crave a structured itinerary or spontaneous exploration, you're covered. Discover the city's …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (8)

San Francisco Private City Tour in New EV Volkswagen Van

Craft your perfect San Francisco adventure with a private van tour. Whether you crave a structured itinerary or spontaneous exploration, you're covered. Discover the city's...

3 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$500

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the best options for California Private & Custom Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Private & Custom Tours Tours?

Which California Private & Custom Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Private & Custom Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Private & Custom Tours 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 Private & Custom Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

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