Top California Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: Which California Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets Discover Yosemite National Park: A Self-Guided Tour Warrior Cat of Chinatown: Self-Guided Quest in San Francisco Santa Monica Superhero Exploration Game and Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These California Private Sightseeing Tours include Hotel Pickup: Los Angeles Private Transfer to or from Universal Studios Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour The Ultimate Venice Beach Experience 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 →

Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (26)

Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day...

4 to 7 hours

4.7 (26)

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$153

Temecula: Wine Country Trail and Old Town Private Tour.

Experience a delightful and stress-free Wine Country and Old Town Temecula with budget-friendly private tour, and tailored to your travel needs. Enjoy the flexibility of …More

5.0 (1)

Temecula: Wine Country Trail and Old Town Private Tour.

Experience a delightful and stress-free Wine Country and Old Town Temecula with budget-friendly private tour, and tailored to your travel needs. Enjoy the flexibility of...

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$153

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

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

The only all-electric Duffy charter boat in Santa Barbara. Price includes captain. Whisper is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers (max). Trip is …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.9 (67)

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

The only all-electric Duffy charter boat in Santa Barbara. Price includes captain. Whisper is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers (max). Trip is...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (67)

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$155

San Francisco Private E-Bike Tour: City Highlights

Experience San Francisco like a local on a private guided E-Bike tour along a carefully curated route. With a customizable start time, explore at your …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (9)

San Francisco Private E-Bike Tour: City Highlights

Experience San Francisco like a local on a private guided E-Bike tour along a carefully curated route. With a customizable start time, explore at your...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (9)

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$155

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (41)

Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (41)

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$159

Self Guided Full Day E-bike Rental With Picnic Lunch

FREE $300 of complimentary wine tastings with your rental. Our ebikes make your self guided tour of the napa valley an unforgettable experience. Cruise past …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.0 (7)

Self Guided Full Day E-bike Rental With Picnic Lunch

FREE $300 of complimentary wine tastings with your rental. Our ebikes make your self guided tour of the napa valley an unforgettable experience. Cruise past...

3 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (7)

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$159

We'll fine tune your electric biking skills on the quiet side streets of Hollywood Dell before ascending into the Hills. Epic views of the Hollywood …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

Hollywood Sign Private E-Bike Ride

We'll fine tune your electric biking skills on the quiet side streets of Hollywood Dell before ascending into the Hills. Epic views of the Hollywood...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$159

San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town

On the San Diego half-day highlights tour, you will visit many of the city’s major historical sites, neighbourhoods and parks, including Balboa Park, the elegant …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (1)

San Diego Driving Tour: Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Old Town

On the San Diego half-day highlights tour, you will visit many of the city’s major historical sites, neighbourhoods and parks, including Balboa Park, the elegant...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$160

Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara or planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for two or …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (3)

Guided Hiking, Biking and Tennis

Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara or planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for two or...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$160

Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour

Electric Scooter & Speedboat Combo where you get to explore the bay in your very own speedboat then explore San Diego in your very own …More

San Diego, USA

4.3 (4)

Super Saver: Self-Guided Speed Boat Adventure & iRide GPS Guided ScooterTour

Electric Scooter & Speedboat Combo where you get to explore the bay in your very own speedboat then explore San Diego in your very own...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

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$161

San Diego GoCar: Best Value, Full Day Option

The all day Everything Tour is fun for the whole family, and lets you see nearly everything San Diego has to offer. From the historic …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (13)

San Diego GoCar: Best Value, Full Day Option

The all day Everything Tour is fun for the whole family, and lets you see nearly everything San Diego has to offer. From the historic...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$163

GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego

THIS TOUR CAN ACCOMMODATE LARGER PARTIES - ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS FOR PARTIES OF 3 OR MORE. GoCar SpeedBoat Combo …More

San Diego, USA

4.6 (16)

GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego

THIS TOUR CAN ACCOMMODATE LARGER PARTIES - ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS FOR PARTIES OF 3 OR MORE. GoCar SpeedBoat Combo...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (16)

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$164

Wine Tasting Sidecar: 2.5-Hour Private Tour in San Diego

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether …More

San Diego, USA

4.9 (29)

Wine Tasting Sidecar: 2.5-Hour Private Tour in San Diego

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (29)

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$165

Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Paso Robles

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether …More

Paso Robles, USA

4.9 (49)

Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Paso Robles

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (49)

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$165

Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.6 (42)

Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (42)

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$165

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

This is a 8 hour private charter excursion by local driver guide using full size SUV up to 6 people and Mercedes Sprinter for 7 …More

San Jose, USA

4.8 (37)

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

This is a 8 hour private charter excursion by local driver guide using full size SUV up to 6 people and Mercedes Sprinter for 7...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (37)

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$165

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)

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$165

Discover San Diego's Beaches: Private Driving Tour

With 266 days of golden sunshine a year, San Diego has bright skies and a mild climate benefit with gentle ocean breezes mitigating the heat. …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (1)

Discover San Diego's Beaches: Private Driving Tour

With 266 days of golden sunshine a year, San Diego has bright skies and a mild climate benefit with gentle ocean breezes mitigating the heat....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$168

San Francisco private half day tour with driver and guide

Enjoy a private 4 hour tour with a professional and licensed driver and a separate official tour guide to get to know the best of …More

San Francisco, USA

San Francisco private half day tour with driver and guide

Enjoy a private 4 hour tour with a professional and licensed driver and a separate official tour guide to get to know the best of...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$168

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 Sightseeing Tours?

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

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

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Which California Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Private Sightseeing 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 Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

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