Top California Tours & Sightseeing

Q: Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

California Tours & Sightseeing 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 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 →

San Francisco's Glen Park and Glen Canyon: A Self-Guided Tour

The village of Glen Park is nestled among the slopes of the San Miguel Hills near the heart of San Francisco, just south of Twin …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

San Francisco's Glen Park and Glen Canyon: A Self-Guided Tour

The village of Glen Park is nestled among the slopes of the San Miguel Hills near the heart of San Francisco, just south of Twin...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$10

Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Tour

Explore Hollywood’s haunted history on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 1.5 miles and 1–2 hours. Across 15 story stops, pass the Roosevelt Hotel, TCL …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.0 (3)

Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Tour

Explore Hollywood’s haunted history on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 1.5 miles and 1–2 hours. Across 15 story stops, pass the Roosevelt Hotel, TCL...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$10

Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood and its rich history with this affordable, self-paced walking tour. • Find out all about the queer predecessors who paved …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (2)

Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood and its rich history with this affordable, self-paced walking tour. • Find out all about the queer predecessors who paved...

60 to 75 minutes

4.0 (2)

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$10

Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.0 (2)

Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$10

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Golden Gate Bridge

Experience the beauty and history of San Francisco on this one-hour self-guided walking tour across the Golden Gate Bridge. Start at the Welcome Center, where …More

San Francisco, USA

3.7 (3)

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Golden Gate Bridge

Experience the beauty and history of San Francisco on this one-hour self-guided walking tour across the Golden Gate Bridge. Start at the Welcome Center, where...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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$10

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of the Village

Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea, a coastal village known for its storybook cottages, hidden courtyards, and artistic heritage, on a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically as you …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

3.0 (2)

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of the Village

Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea, a coastal village known for its storybook cottages, hidden courtyards, and artistic heritage, on a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically as you...

1 hour Free Cancellation

3.0 (2)

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$10

Carmel-by-the-Sea Mission Areas: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided audio walking tour covers Carmel-by-the-Sea’s three mission areas: Mission Ranch, Carmel Mission Basilica, and the Mission Trail Nature Preserve. Our tour begins and …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

3.0 (1)

Carmel-by-the-Sea Mission Areas: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided audio walking tour covers Carmel-by-the-Sea’s three mission areas: Mission Ranch, Carmel Mission Basilica, and the Mission Trail Nature Preserve. Our tour begins and...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

3.0 (1)

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$10

Ride through Balboa Park and visit the Bea Evenson Fountain and Japanese Friendship Garden Stop and visit the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego …More

San Diego, USA

4.8 (5)

San Diego Bike Rentals

Ride through Balboa Park and visit the Bea Evenson Fountain and Japanese Friendship Garden Stop and visit the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego...

2 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

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$10

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sacramento by 3Quest Challenge

3Quest Challenge of Sacramento allows your team to discover the city in a fun and unique way! The game is played on an app and …More

Sacramento, USA

4.0 (1)

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sacramento by 3Quest Challenge

3Quest Challenge of Sacramento allows your team to discover the city in a fun and unique way! The game is played on an app and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

from
$10

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Oceanside by Crazy Dash

Explore Oceanside with Crazy Dash! Our scavenger hunt app allows you to explore the city to find items and perform tasks for points. Items can …More

Carlsbad, USA

5.0 (4)

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Oceanside by Crazy Dash

Explore Oceanside with Crazy Dash! Our scavenger hunt app allows you to explore the city to find items and perform tasks for points. Items can...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$10

This experience is perfect for families, solo riders, couples, and friend groups. Explore Santa Monica like a local! Start in Santa Monica by the the …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (3)

Santa Monica Bike Rentals

This experience is perfect for families, solo riders, couples, and friend groups. Explore Santa Monica like a local! Start in Santa Monica by the the...

2 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$10

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sacramento by Wacky Walks

Wacky Walks of Sacramento let's your team discover your city in a fun way! Our adventure is a royal themed scavenger hunt that is all …More

Sacramento, USA

We've turned Pasadena into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Pasadena. Our experiences are...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$10

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Modesto by 3Quest Challenge

3Quest Challenge of Modesto allows your team to discover the city in a fun and unique way! The game is played on an app and …More

4.0 (1)

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Modesto by 3Quest Challenge

3Quest Challenge of Modesto allows your team to discover the city in a fun and unique way! The game is played on an app and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

from
$10

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sunnyvale by Wacky Walks

You'll use an app to explore Sunnyvale in this fun scavenger hunt. Use the app to find things around the city, take photos and collect …More

San Jose, USA

3.5 (2)

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sunnyvale by Wacky Walks

You'll use an app to explore Sunnyvale in this fun scavenger hunt. Use the app to find things around the city, take photos and collect...

2 hours Free Cancellation

3.5 (2)

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$10

Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Roseville by Operation City Quest

In this fun Roseville scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points! …More

Sacramento, USA

3.0 (2)

Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Roseville by Operation City Quest

In this fun Roseville scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points!...

2 hours Free Cancellation

3.0 (2)

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$10

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:

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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:

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?