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 →

Escape the city for a premier Muir Woods tour from San Francisco, located just 30 minutes from downtown. On this Muir Woods day trip, enjoy …More

Sausalito, USA

4.7 (295)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Escape the city for a premier Muir Woods tour from San Francisco, located just 30 minutes from downtown. On this Muir Woods day trip, enjoy...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (295)

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$99

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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$39

Bundle: Muir Woods & Napa Wine Tasting in 1 Day

The best of The Bay in one great tour. Enjoy a beautiful drive over the Golden Gate Bridge and through the Marin Headlands on your …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (273)

Bundle: Muir Woods & Napa Wine Tasting in 1 Day

The best of The Bay in one great tour. Enjoy a beautiful drive over the Golden Gate Bridge and through the Marin Headlands on your...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (273)

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$189

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

4.7 (263)

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$39

Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco

Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (251)

Full Day Tour: Napa and Sonoma Winery Tour from San Francisco

Leave San Francisco behind for a day of wine, scenery, and discovery. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and journey north to two of the world’s...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (251)

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$140

Experience the Golden Age of Hollywood with Turner Classic Movies! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies have partnered up to introduce the …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.7 (246)

TCM Classic Films Tour

Experience the Golden Age of Hollywood with Turner Classic Movies! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies have partnered up to introduce the...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (246)

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$99

Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones

The Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones Culinary Tour offers you the chance to sample some of the finest cuisine in San Diego’s Old Town! While you …More

San Diego, USA

4.6 (235)

Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones

The Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones Culinary Tour offers you the chance to sample some of the finest cuisine in San Diego’s Old Town! While you...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (235)

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$96

San Diego is known for its stunning beaches and sunny days, but on this Trolley tour, you will get the chance to see this city …More

San Diego, USA

4.6 (224)

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego is known for its stunning beaches and sunny days, but on this Trolley tour, you will get the chance to see this city...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (224)

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$49

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

See the best that the Los Angeles area has to offer on this full-day tour with our fun, exciting and knowledgeable tour guide. …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.7 (209)

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

See the best that the Los Angeles area has to offer on this full-day tour with our fun, exciting and knowledgeable tour guide....

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (209)

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$95

Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this popular LA city tour combines comfort, expert narration, and iconic sights in …More

Redondo Beach, USA

4.6 (207)

Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this popular LA city tour combines comfort, expert narration, and iconic sights in...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (207)

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$95

Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz …More

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (203)

Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz...

2 to 4 hours

4.5 (203)

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$86

Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (201)

Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate...

3 hours

4.4 (201)

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$130

Muir Woods and Sausalito Afternoon Tour Small-Group Half-Day

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (200)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Afternoon Tour Small-Group Half-Day

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (200)

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$99

San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: A Haunted Trolley Tour

Dare to board the trolley of the doomed for the spine-tingling Ghosts and Gravestones Tour of San Diego. This eerie sightseeing adventure takes you through …More

San Diego, USA

4.3 (190)

San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: A Haunted Trolley Tour

Dare to board the trolley of the doomed for the spine-tingling Ghosts and Gravestones Tour of San Diego. This eerie sightseeing adventure takes you through...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (190)

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$49

Sonoma Wine Tour with 2 Tastings Included Small-Group Half Day

Elegance and expedience. A truly memorable afternoon in the heart of the Wine Country. You will be picked from your hotel in downtown San Francisco, …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (170)

Sonoma Wine Tour with 2 Tastings Included Small-Group Half Day

Elegance and expedience. A truly memorable afternoon in the heart of the Wine Country. You will be picked from your hotel in downtown San Francisco,...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (170)

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$189

Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride

Delve into Nevada’s Wild West mining history on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, a mining boomtown listed on the US National …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.3 (169)

Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride

Delve into Nevada’s Wild West mining history on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, a mining boomtown listed on the US National...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (169)

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$80

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour (Essential)

See the best of San Francisco with Hop on Hop off Bus Tours. Our open-top sightseeing tours will introduce you to all the city's must-see …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (169)

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour (Essential)

See the best of San Francisco with Hop on Hop off Bus Tours. Our open-top sightseeing tours will introduce you to all the city's must-see...

1 hour

4.3 (169)

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$78

LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup

This top-rated Los Angeles city tour makes seeing the highlights easy from start to finish. With round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included, you can relax …More

Redondo Beach, USA

4.7 (168)

LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup

This top-rated Los Angeles city tour makes seeing the highlights easy from start to finish. With round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included, you can relax...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (168)

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$95

Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

Monterey GoCar Tour: See it all from 1 to 3 hours. IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE CAR MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS. Zip past traffic and dive …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.3 (164)

Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

Monterey GoCar Tour: See it all from 1 to 3 hours. IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE CAR MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS. Zip past traffic and dive...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (164)

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$99

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.7 (162)

Haunted Catalina Walking Ghost Tour

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (162)

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$45

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:

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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?