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 →

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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 →

Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package

Join Carmel Valley’s #1 Wine Tasting Tour! Over 20 years of Carmel Valley Wine Tasting experience! Start the Day with a scenic ride out to …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package

Join Carmel Valley’s #1 Wine Tasting Tour! Over 20 years of Carmel Valley Wine Tasting experience! Start the Day with a scenic ride out to...

5 hours

4.6 (28)

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$245

GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado Tour

IF BOOKING MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE (1 CAR) PLEASE MAKE SEPARATE BOOKINGS. Experience this 2-hour tour in our brand new GoCar ESport by Arcimoto. Experience …More

San Diego, USA

4.7 (27)

GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado Tour

IF BOOKING MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE (1 CAR) PLEASE MAKE SEPARATE BOOKINGS. Experience this 2-hour tour in our brand new GoCar ESport by Arcimoto. Experience...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (27)

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$106

1 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and …More

San Diego, USA

4.7 (27)

1 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.7 (27)

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$92

Alcatraz Island & Ferry plus Muir Woods Tour from San Francisco

Alcatraz Island with Ferry Board a 30-minute ferry ride across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island. Known to the world as “The Rock,” the prison …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (27)

Alcatraz Island & Ferry plus Muir Woods Tour from San Francisco

Alcatraz Island with Ferry Board a 30-minute ferry ride across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island. Known to the world as “The Rock,” the prison...

2 days

4.7 (27)

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$160

San Francisco to Yosemite One-Way Transfer

If you are needing a more flexible itinerary to experience the wild, natural beauty of Yosemite National Park this is the tour for you. This …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (26)

San Francisco to Yosemite One-Way Transfer

If you are needing a more flexible itinerary to experience the wild, natural beauty of Yosemite National Park this is the tour for you. This...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (26)

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$164

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

Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (26)

Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison...

2 to 4 hours

4.4 (26)

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$139

San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

Take a speedboat ride along San Francisco Bay! See sights like Pier 39, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, AT&T Park and the Bay Bridge on your 30-minute …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (26)

San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

Take a speedboat ride along San Francisco Bay! See sights like Pier 39, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, AT&T Park and the Bay Bridge on your 30-minute...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (26)

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$36

Napa and Sonoma-8-hr Private-Wine Tour from San Francisco XL SUV

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa County. Our years of experience in quality wine touring has allowed …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (26)

Napa and Sonoma-8-hr Private-Wine Tour from San Francisco XL SUV

This wine tour will take you to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa County. Our years of experience in quality wine touring has allowed...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (26)

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$127

Alcatraz Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two most popular destinations in one day! At 8 AM, Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate …More

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (24)

Alcatraz Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour

Two most popular destinations in one day! At 8 AM, Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (24)

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$159

Let a private guide escort you on a ultimate 4-hour sightseeing tour of San Diego while you relax with personal transportation by luxury car or …More

San Diego, USA

4.7 (24)

The Ultimate San Diego Tour

Let a private guide escort you on a ultimate 4-hour sightseeing tour of San Diego while you relax with personal transportation by luxury car or...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (24)

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$299

San Francisco Half-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Spend a morning getting to know the real SF. We meet you near the Embarcadero, in downtown, before taking the cable car to Nob Hill, …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (23)

San Francisco Half-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Spend a morning getting to know the real SF. We meet you near the Embarcadero, in downtown, before taking the cable car to Nob Hill,...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (23)

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$100

Santa Barbara Scenic Train and Coastal Charm 1-Day Trip from LA

Escape the buzz of LA and glide up the coast in style aboard the legendary Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard Railway Station to Santa …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.3 (23)

Santa Barbara Scenic Train and Coastal Charm 1-Day Trip from LA

Escape the buzz of LA and glide up the coast in style aboard the legendary Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard Railway Station to Santa...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (23)

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$188

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

4.7 (22)

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

4.7 (22)

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$39

Private Helicopter Tour of Hollywood Sign, Beaches and More

This the shortest, best way to see all the main sites of Los Angeles while beating traffic! Leaving Long Beach, you will immediately head west, …More

Long Beach, USA

4.7 (22)

Private Helicopter Tour of Hollywood Sign, Beaches and More

This the shortest, best way to see all the main sites of Los Angeles while beating traffic! Leaving Long Beach, you will immediately head west,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (22)

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$272

Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This tour consists of 2 parts and each …More

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (20)

Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This tour consists of 2 parts and each...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (20)

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$123

The O. J. Tour is the only tour that takes you inside the O. J. Simpson murder trial. I'll show you the crime scene, Rockingham, …More

Santa Monica, USA

4.7 (19)

The OJ Simpson Tour

The O. J. Tour is the only tour that takes you inside the O. J. Simpson murder trial. I'll show you the crime scene, Rockingham,...

1 hour

4.7 (19)

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$275

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

Embark on a quintessential California road trip with this customizable full-day tour down the Pacific Coastal Highway from San Francisco. See the Big Sur coastline, visit the Monterey Peninsula — famous …More

Sausalito, USA

4.5 (19)

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (19)

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$1,020

A Local’s Guide to La Jolla’s Sights: A Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Curious about La Jolla’s backstory then lace up your sneakers, it’s time to soak up the glory and magnificence of this sun-kissed seaside community on …More

La Jolla, USA

4.5 (19)

A Local’s Guide to La Jolla’s Sights: A Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Curious about La Jolla’s backstory then lace up your sneakers, it’s time to soak up the glory and magnificence of this sun-kissed seaside community on...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (19)

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$15

Big Sur Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour: Carmel to McWay Falls

Drive Big Sur's legendary stretch of Highway 1 often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world", with a storyteller riding along. …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.6 (19)

Big Sur Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour: Carmel to McWay Falls

Drive Big Sur's legendary stretch of Highway 1 often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world", with a storyteller riding along....

135 to 270 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (19)

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$13

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?

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Got any more California trip ideas?

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