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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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 →

2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Plus Night Tour

2-Day Hop on Hop Off City TourStart your tour at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. The highlight of the …More

San Francisco, USA

3.8 (63)

2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Plus Night Tour

2-Day Hop on Hop Off City TourStart your tour at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. The highlight of the...

2 days Free Cancellation

3.8 (63)

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$72

City Cruises Los Angeles Dinner Cruise from Marina del Rey

A Marina del Rey cruise is unforgettable—and you can enjoy its glorious sights and sounds from the comfort of one of our exclusive yachts. Help …More

Santa Monica, USA

4.0 (60)

City Cruises Los Angeles Dinner Cruise from Marina del Rey

A Marina del Rey cruise is unforgettable—and you can enjoy its glorious sights and sounds from the comfort of one of our exclusive yachts. Help...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (60)

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$151

On the way out to Muir Woods, you will cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz …More

San Francisco, USA

4.1 (57)

Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour

On the way out to Muir Woods, you will cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (57)

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$100

Independent Tour Guide For 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey, with a self-guided audio …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.0 (56)

Independent Tour Guide For 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey, with a self-guided audio...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (56)

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$13

San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by bus and by boat with this valuable combo ticket. During the day enjoy the breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline from …More

San Francisco, USA

3.9 (42)

San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by bus and by boat with this valuable combo ticket. During the day enjoy the breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (42)

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$86

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.2 (39)

Avalon City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents...

85 to 170 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (39)

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$7

Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Package

Explore the city at your own pace with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood & Hop-on Hop-off Package. After your studio tour, access the CitySightseeing …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.1 (39)

Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Package

Explore the city at your own pace with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood & Hop-on Hop-off Package. After your studio tour, access the CitySightseeing...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (39)

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$112

Los Angeles: TMZ Hollywood Celebrity Tour with Live Guide

Our tour takes you through the iconic streets of Hollywood, West Hollywood, The Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills. Your entertaining guide will reveal the star-studded …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.0 (38)

Los Angeles: TMZ Hollywood Celebrity Tour with Live Guide

Our tour takes you through the iconic streets of Hollywood, West Hollywood, The Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills. Your entertaining guide will reveal the star-studded...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (38)

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$49

Universal Studios & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

Experience the world’s largest movie studio and theme park plus a look into the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Go from fan to insider …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.0 (37)

Universal Studios & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

Experience the world’s largest movie studio and theme park plus a look into the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Go from fan to insider...

2 days Free Cancellation

4.0 (37)

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$198

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.2 (36)

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (36)

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$15

A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive

Designed by a pair of lifelong California residents with a passion for the region’s hidden history, this immersive audio tour transforms your vehicle into a …More

San Diego, USA

4.1 (35)

A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive

Designed by a pair of lifelong California residents with a passion for the region’s hidden history, this immersive audio tour transforms your vehicle into a...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (35)

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$20

San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San …More

San Francisco, USA

4.2 (35)

San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (35)

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$140

Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles from LAX Hotels

Staying at one of the hotels near LAX Airport? This is the perfect full-day tour for you. We pick you up directly from all hotels …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.0 (30)

Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles from LAX Hotels

Staying at one of the hotels near LAX Airport? This is the perfect full-day tour for you. We pick you up directly from all hotels...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (30)

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$129

Unlimited Hop on Hop off usage for 2 days 17 stops on the Official City Tour 5 stops on the Painted Ladies Tour See all …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (29)

Bus & Boat Adventure

Unlimited Hop on Hop off usage for 2 days 17 stops on the Official City Tour 5 stops on the Painted Ladies Tour See all...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (29)

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$100

Alcatraz Tour Ticket with Ferry Rides From Pier 33

We take you to jail! This official ticket is all you need to visit the famous Alcatraz Island Prison! You will get to experience the …More

San Francisco, USA

4.2 (29)

Alcatraz Tour Ticket with Ferry Rides From Pier 33

We take you to jail! This official ticket is all you need to visit the famous Alcatraz Island Prison! You will get to experience the...

2 to 3 hours

4.2 (29)

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$87

Official Alcatraz + San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

This Alcatraz package includes admission to the Alcatraz Island and prison Cellhouse, round-trip ferry rides to the Island, and the 45-minutes award-winning audio tour. It …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (28)

Official Alcatraz + San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

This Alcatraz package includes admission to the Alcatraz Island and prison Cellhouse, round-trip ferry rides to the Island, and the 45-minutes award-winning audio tour. It...

2 to 3 hours

4.3 (28)

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$178

We ensure that you have the best possible experience , No Hollywood tour would be complete without a view and possible a photo of the …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.1 (27)

Hollywood Value Tours and Sightseeing

We ensure that you have the best possible experience , No Hollywood tour would be complete without a view and possible a photo of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (27)

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$40

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a Self-driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour. • Find out the history of the …More

Sacramento, USA

4.2 (26)

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a Self-driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour. • Find out the history of the...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (26)

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$15

2-Day San Francisco Hop on Hop off Bus Tour + Bonus Night Tour

Explore San Francisco at your own pace. Make the most of your time in San Francisco with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (26)

2-Day San Francisco Hop on Hop off Bus Tour + Bonus Night Tour

Explore San Francisco at your own pace. Make the most of your time in San Francisco with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the...

2 hours

4.0 (26)

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$95

This half-day tour is designed to show you the very best of San Francisco in just a few hours—without feeling rushed. You'll stop at iconic …More

San Francisco, USA

4.2 (25)

San Francisco Half-Day Highlights Tour

This half-day tour is designed to show you the very best of San Francisco in just a few hours—without feeling rushed. You'll stop at iconic...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (25)

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$69

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?