Top California Tours & Sightseeing

Q: Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

California Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour Discover Yosemite National Park: A Self-Guided Tour United States eSIM: Instant USA Mobile Internet Access with eSIM Los Angeles Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These California Tours & Sightseeing 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 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in California →

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (1,668)

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

Discover the ultimate Hollywood tour experience on our 2-hour Hollywood bus tour and explore famous landmarks, Celebrity Homes, and hotspots! See iconic landmarks in Hollywood, …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.7 (263)

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

Discover the ultimate Hollywood tour experience on our 2-hour Hollywood bus tour and explore famous landmarks, Celebrity Homes, and hotspots! See iconic landmarks in Hollywood,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (388)

San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.6 (388)

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Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Our Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle tour takes you on a bespoke journey into the exclusive world of Hollywood royalty. Enjoy a brush with fame as …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (694)

Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Our Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle tour takes you on a bespoke journey into the exclusive world of Hollywood royalty. Enjoy a brush with fame as...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Discover the stunning La Jolla coastline with our kayak rentals, perfect for adventurers of all ages. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your leisure while …More

La Jolla, USA

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Kayak Rental For Two In La Jolla

Discover the stunning La Jolla coastline with our kayak rentals, perfect for adventurers of all ages. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your leisure while...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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2-Hour Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

Enjoy everything Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills has to offer on our Open Air-Buses. Take a photo of your favorite hot spots and share …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.5 (281)

2-Hour Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

Enjoy everything Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills has to offer on our Open Air-Buses. Take a photo of your favorite hot spots and share...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (281)

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It’s hard to imagine San Francisco as the sleepy village it was before the Gold Rush, but our North Beach Walking Tour takes you back …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (104)

North Beach Walking Tour

It’s hard to imagine San Francisco as the sleepy village it was before the Gold Rush, but our North Beach Walking Tour takes you back...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Palm Spring PS I LoveYou!

Picture this: You step into Palm Springs colorful downtown, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you. No boring checklists …More

Palm Springs, USA

5.0 (16)

Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Palm Spring PS I LoveYou!

Picture this: You step into Palm Springs colorful downtown, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you. No boring checklists...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour Celebrity Homes & Beverly Hills in LA

Explore over 40 Celebrity Homes and Film locations in the Hollywood Hills, and Beverly Hills. Have fun in the popular Hollywood Open Air Bus Tour …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour Celebrity Homes & Beverly Hills in LA

Explore over 40 Celebrity Homes and Film locations in the Hollywood Hills, and Beverly Hills. Have fun in the popular Hollywood Open Air Bus Tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of La Jolla Cove San Diego

Completely fun and challenging immersive game set in a magical place designed for people of all ages who like to be playful. have fun, be …More

La Jolla, USA

4.5 (2)

Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of La Jolla Cove San Diego

Completely fun and challenging immersive game set in a magical place designed for people of all ages who like to be playful. have fun, be...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

Step into the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits across six indoor and outdoor galleries, …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (160)

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

Step into the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits across six indoor and outdoor galleries,...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (160)

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Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Laguna Beach

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore Downtown Laguna Beach & collaborate with your team to solve logic based …More

Laguna Beach, USA

5.0 (5)

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Laguna Beach

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore Downtown Laguna Beach & collaborate with your team to solve logic based...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Newport Beach

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore beautiful areas of Newport Beach & collaborate with your team to solve …More

Newport Beach, USA

5.0 (5)

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Newport Beach

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore beautiful areas of Newport Beach & collaborate with your team to solve...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: Old Town San Diego

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore historic Old Town San Diego & collaborate with your team to solve …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (3)

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: Old Town San Diego

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore historic Old Town San Diego & collaborate with your team to solve...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Huntington Beach

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore beautiful areas of Huntington Beach & collaborate with your team to solve …More

Newport Beach, USA

5.0 (3)

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Huntington Beach

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore beautiful areas of Huntington Beach & collaborate with your team to solve...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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Napa Valley Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Napa Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine …More

Santa Rosa, USA

5.0 (1)

Napa Valley Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Napa Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine...

2 to 12 hours Free Cancellation

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Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Paso Robles yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

4.0 (4)

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Paso Robles yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine...

1 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

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Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions

When in Monterey, kayaking on the bay is a must. Most renters describe this activity as the highlight of their visit to the area. There …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.8 (89)

Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions

When in Monterey, kayaking on the bay is a must. Most renters describe this activity as the highlight of their visit to the area. There...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are …More

Catalina Island, USA

5.0 (23)

Walking History Tour on Catalina Island

Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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Pedego Electric Bicycles are top quality electric bikes allowing you to go further and faster than you've gone before. Our Pedego rental fleet can easily …More

Pismo Beach, USA

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1-Hour Electric Bike Rental Pismo Beach

Pedego Electric Bicycles are top quality electric bikes allowing you to go further and faster than you've gone before. Our Pedego rental fleet can easily...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the best options for California Tours & Sightseeing?

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

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

View all kid-friendly Tours →

Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

California Tours & Sightseeing 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 Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

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