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: Private Napa or Sonoma Wine Tour—Your Day, Fully Planned Private Sidecar Adventure Tour through Temecula 1-Hour Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour in San Diego Lake Tahoe Full day Private Tour from Cupertino Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Santa Rosa CA

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: Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe Monterey Bay Whale Watching Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour San Francisco Grand City Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

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

California Private & Custom Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour San Francisco Love Tour 30-Minute Luxury Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Ferrari Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon 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: Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon Private Tour of Los Angeles in a SUV with Experienced Guide 2-Hour Off-Road Razor Ridge Run Tour in the Desert San Francisco: Major Landmarks Private Sightseeing Tour 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 Napa or Sonoma Wine Tour—Your Day, Fully Planned

Craft your perfect day in Wine Country. Tailored tours, hidden gems, and genuine hospitality. Let me be your guide. Unlike most wine tours, I fully …More

Healdsburg, USA

5.0 (14)

Private Napa or Sonoma Wine Tour—Your Day, Fully Planned

Craft your perfect day in Wine Country. Tailored tours, hidden gems, and genuine hospitality. Let me be your guide. Unlike most wine tours, I fully...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$850

Private Sidecar Adventure Tour through Temecula

Feeling adventurous? Looking for fun and unique things to do in Temecula? Our Adventure Tour gives travelers the opportunity to see what Temecula is all …More

Temecula, USA

4.8 (18)

Private Sidecar Adventure Tour through Temecula

Feeling adventurous? Looking for fun and unique things to do in Temecula? Our Adventure Tour gives travelers the opportunity to see what Temecula is all...

2 hours

4.8 (18)

from
$149

1-Hour Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour in San Diego

Date nights and new adventures can be tough to plan sometimes. We have always loved visiting wine country, immersing ourselves in its rich history, and …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (3)

1-Hour Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour in San Diego

Date nights and new adventures can be tough to plan sometimes. We have always loved visiting wine country, immersing ourselves in its rich history, and...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$99

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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$1,150

Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Santa Rosa CA

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

Santa Rosa, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Santa Rosa CA

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$125

Los Angeles Full Day Sightseeing Tour, English or German Language

Join us and experience the highlights of Los Angeles in the comfort of a large SUV on a private tour! You may customize this tour …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (3)

Los Angeles Full Day Sightseeing Tour, English or German Language

Join us and experience the highlights of Los Angeles in the comfort of a large SUV on a private tour! You may customize this tour...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$699

Private brewery tour for 2-4 people. Safe & Convenient: We’re your designated driver. For this private tour you can pick the start time and pickup …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (23)

Private San Diego Beer Tasting Tour

Private brewery tour for 2-4 people. Safe & Convenient: We’re your designated driver. For this private tour you can pick the start time and pickup...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$69

LA in a Day | Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles

Discover Los Angeles in a single unforgettable day. Departing from Palm Springs, this full-day guided adventure takes you through the heart of LA — from …More

Palm Springs, USA

4.7 (3)

LA in a Day | Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles

Discover Los Angeles in a single unforgettable day. Departing from Palm Springs, this full-day guided adventure takes you through the heart of LA — from...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (3)

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$849

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

5.0 (6)

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

5.0 (6)

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$349

Experience Paso Robles wine country your way with an exclusive charter of our charming vintage‑style trolley. Perfect for groups of up to 14, this private …More

Paso Robles, USA

5.0 (2)

Paso Robles Private Winery Trolley

Experience Paso Robles wine country your way with an exclusive charter of our charming vintage‑style trolley. Perfect for groups of up to 14, this private...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,198

Private Tour: Napa and Sonoma Wine Country

Experience some of the top wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley on this private, full-day guided tour. You’ll be chauffeured from San Francisco across …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (9)

Private Tour: Napa and Sonoma Wine Country

Experience some of the top wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley on this private, full-day guided tour. You’ll be chauffeured from San Francisco across...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (9)

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$265

Los Angeles Battleship USS Iowa Experience with Private Transfer

Our General Access Pass Includes a top-level overview of the ship and its history, free access to the mobile application, Vicky the Dog Scavenger Hunt, …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.5 (2)

Los Angeles Battleship USS Iowa Experience with Private Transfer

Our General Access Pass Includes a top-level overview of the ship and its history, free access to the mobile application, Vicky the Dog Scavenger Hunt,...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$87

Private, Customized Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

Customized private wine tasting tours allow your party to choose your wineries and plans for the day. You can get a customized wine tour for …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (1)

Private, Customized Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

Customized private wine tasting tours allow your party to choose your wineries and plans for the day. You can get a customized wine tour for...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$119

Avalon Golf Cart Tour Led by Former Museum Curator

Guided by John Boraggina, former museum curator, this tour goes beyond the typical route—shaped around your interests, whether that’s hidden history, stunning viewpoints, or local …More

Catalina Island, USA

5.0 (10)

Avalon Golf Cart Tour Led by Former Museum Curator

Guided by John Boraggina, former museum curator, this tour goes beyond the typical route—shaped around your interests, whether that’s hidden history, stunning viewpoints, or local...

1 hour 50 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$303

Private San Diego Seaside Scenic Tour From Orange County

Embark on a captivating private day trip in San Diego and immerse yourself in the beauty of its iconic seaside sights. Delight in the enchanting …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

5.0 (1)

Private San Diego Seaside Scenic Tour From Orange County

Embark on a captivating private day trip in San Diego and immerse yourself in the beauty of its iconic seaside sights. Delight in the enchanting...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$112

The Private group food tours in Carlsbad are great for friends and family celebrations: Anniversaries, birthdays or bachelorette parties. Highlights on the Food Tour: Savory …More

Carlsbad, USA

5.0 (1)

Carlsbad Private Group Food Tour

The Private group food tours in Carlsbad are great for friends and family celebrations: Anniversaries, birthdays or bachelorette parties. Highlights on the Food Tour: Savory...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$96

San Francisco Private Tour Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Experience Muir Woods and Sausalito with a private, personalized sightseeing ride. Your English-speaking Welcome Driver will tailor the journey to your interests, choosing stops, duration, …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

San Francisco Private Tour Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Experience Muir Woods and Sausalito with a private, personalized sightseeing ride. Your English-speaking Welcome Driver will tailor the journey to your interests, choosing stops, duration,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$123

Paso Robles Wine Tours in a Classic VW Vanagon

Explore the charm of California's Central Coast on a unique Paso Robles wine tour in a classic VW Vanagon. Perfect for groups of up to …More

Paso Robles, USA

5.0 (6)

Paso Robles Wine Tours in a Classic VW Vanagon

Explore the charm of California's Central Coast on a unique Paso Robles wine tour in a classic VW Vanagon. Perfect for groups of up to...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$549

Privately Customized Tour of Los Angeles

Private Los Angeles City tour in a comfortable vehicle for private groups of up to 15 passengers. Stunning views of the city of LA with …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (52)

Privately Customized Tour of Los Angeles

Private Los Angeles City tour in a comfortable vehicle for private groups of up to 15 passengers. Stunning views of the city of LA with...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (52)

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$219

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

4.9 (40)

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

4.9 (40)

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$211

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?