Top California Tours & Sightseeing

Q: Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

California Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus San Francisco Love Tour Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills 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 Outdoor Activities View all tour styles in California →

Luxury Private Flight for Two: Temecula Hot Air Balloon

Your private hot air balloon adventure awaits you over the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country in Southern California. Experience peace and serenity while you drift …More

Temecula, USA

4.8 (5)

Luxury Private Flight for Two: Temecula Hot Air Balloon

Your private hot air balloon adventure awaits you over the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country in Southern California. Experience peace and serenity while you drift...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$1,199

San Diego Tour, Top Gun Bar, Miramar, Charlies House & More

This is the only tour to my knowledge where you can visit many of the Top Gun filming locations in San Diego County. You will …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (5)

San Diego Tour, Top Gun Bar, Miramar, Charlies House & More

This is the only tour to my knowledge where you can visit many of the Top Gun filming locations in San Diego County. You will...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$479

San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (5)

San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$134

Our Combo Tour takes you to two wineries on De Portola Road, including Somerset Winery and Oak Mountain, as well as Refuge Brewery. Includes: Transportation …More

Temecula, USA

5.0 (5)

Temecula's Best Combo/Beer Tour

Our Combo Tour takes you to two wineries on De Portola Road, including Somerset Winery and Oak Mountain, as well as Refuge Brewery. Includes: Transportation...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$139

The city of Los Angeles offers tons of attractions, LA is the largest city in the US and the most exciting tourist destination, this amazing …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (5)

Los Angeles Private Full-Day Tour

The city of Los Angeles offers tons of attractions, LA is the largest city in the US and the most exciting tourist destination, this amazing...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$975

Winery and Vineyard Transportation in Executive Style Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

You will be traveling in a new model Mercedes-Benz Executive Sprinter through Napa Valley with your private group. This is a private service, you will …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (5)

Winery and Vineyard Transportation in Executive Style Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

You will be traveling in a new model Mercedes-Benz Executive Sprinter through Napa Valley with your private group. This is a private service, you will...

6 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (5)

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$1,140

Private Tour of California's Central Coast (San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Cambria)

- Your Tour Will Be Customized for Your Interests and Group Dynamics. - Ask Questions and Send Requests by Call, Text, Email, Facebook, or WhatsApp, …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

5.0 (5)

Private Tour of California's Central Coast (San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Cambria)

- Your Tour Will Be Customized for Your Interests and Group Dynamics. - Ask Questions and Send Requests by Call, Text, Email, Facebook, or WhatsApp,...

300 to 315 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$499

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (5)

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$349

Looking to try something new and fun? We’re excited to introduce you to the sport of axe throwing! This thrilling traditional Canadian backyard pastime is …More

Fresno, USA

5.0 (5)

Axe Throwing in Fresno

Looking to try something new and fun? We’re excited to introduce you to the sport of axe throwing! This thrilling traditional Canadian backyard pastime is...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$37

Pies & Pickaxes: A Historic Walking Tour of Julian, CA

Just over an hour from San Diego, Julian sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet and offers a charming mountain escape, with a rich gold …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (5)

Pies & Pickaxes: A Historic Walking Tour of Julian, CA

Just over an hour from San Diego, Julian sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet and offers a charming mountain escape, with a rich gold...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$10

Napa Valley Mountainside Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a day-long, small-group wine tour of Charming Hideaway Mountainside wineries in Napa! You’ll visit two wineries tucked away in the hills above …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (5)

Napa Valley Mountainside Small Group Winery Tour

Join us on a day-long, small-group wine tour of Charming Hideaway Mountainside wineries in Napa! You’ll visit two wineries tucked away in the hills above...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$151

San Francisco: Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, 6-Day Tour

Experience the U.S West Coast's most well known sites on this 6 day tour from San Francisco. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Yosemite …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (5)

San Francisco: Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, 6-Day Tour

Experience the U.S West Coast's most well known sites on this 6 day tour from San Francisco. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Yosemite...

6 days Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$1,320

We will teach you all the basic surf knowledge. Our school uses a unique technique which helps you learn how to stand up on a …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (5)

Surf Lesson for Kids in Venice Beach

We will teach you all the basic surf knowledge. Our school uses a unique technique which helps you learn how to stand up on a...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$140

Private San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour - Lucky Tuk Tuk (max 6)

What’s prettier than San Francisco by night? San Francisco during the holidays! Jump in a Tuk Tuk, enjoy some holiday cheer, don a fuzzy santa …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (5)

Private San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour - Lucky Tuk Tuk (max 6)

What’s prettier than San Francisco by night? San Francisco during the holidays! Jump in a Tuk Tuk, enjoy some holiday cheer, don a fuzzy santa...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$410

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.8 (5)

Lake Tahoe Tirade Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$20

Boost your ride with a pedal assist electric bike! Bike through the historic Gaslamp Quarter and ride towards the Embarcadero, which has the best views …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (5)

San Diego Electric Bike Rentals

Boost your ride with a pedal assist electric bike! Bike through the historic Gaslamp Quarter and ride towards the Embarcadero, which has the best views...

2 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$20

Experience Malibu with Exclusive 90-Minute Surf Lessons

Learn to surf Malibu’s best waves with Always Summer—90-minute lessons at uncrowded beaches, CPR-certified coaches, premium gear included, and tailored guidance for every surfer …More

Malibu, USA

5.0 (5)

Experience Malibu with Exclusive 90-Minute Surf Lessons

Learn to surf Malibu’s best waves with Always Summer—90-minute lessons at uncrowded beaches, CPR-certified coaches, premium gear included, and tailored guidance for every surfer...

1 to 90 minutes

5.0 (5)

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$103

DIscover ‘America’s Finest City’ Cozy beach towns, an origin story and incredible wildlife! San Diego offers miles of sandy shores lined with beach towns along …More

Laguna Beach, USA

5.0 (5)

San Diego Highlights Private Tour

DIscover ‘America’s Finest City’ Cozy beach towns, an origin story and incredible wildlife! San Diego offers miles of sandy shores lined with beach towns along...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$195

Los Angeles Highlights Private Tour from Orange County Hotels

Experience the Glamour, Icons, and Legends of Hollywood on this must-see Los Angeles adventure! Step into the heart of the entertainment world. Walk the Hollywood …More

Long Beach, USA

5.0 (5)

Los Angeles Highlights Private Tour from Orange County Hotels

Experience the Glamour, Icons, and Legends of Hollywood on this must-see Los Angeles adventure! Step into the heart of the entertainment world. Walk the Hollywood...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$599

We provide personalized private tours in both Napa and Sonoma Valley, we also conduct pick ups in all major airports. …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (5)

Napa Wine Tours

We provide personalized private tours in both Napa and Sonoma Valley, we also conduct pick ups in all major airports....

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$545

Frequently Asked Questions

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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:

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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:

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

No problem. These California Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more California trip ideas?

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