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 →

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

Big Bear, USA

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Big Bear Bend 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

4.0 (4)

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$29

Be treated to express entry at premier venues, including some of Hollywood's best bars, and top clubs, all while enjoying a Hollywood VIP experience. Best …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.0 (4)

Hollywood Club Crawl in Los Angeles

Be treated to express entry at premier venues, including some of Hollywood's best bars, and top clubs, all while enjoying a Hollywood VIP experience. Best...

1 to 4 hours

4.0 (4)

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$32

Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Old Town Sacramento! Follow clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. …More

Sacramento, USA

3.8 (4)

Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Old Town Sacramento! Follow clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour....

2 hours Free Cancellation

3.8 (4)

from
$8

Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a …More

Santa Barbara, USA

3.8 (4)

Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a...

3 hours Free Cancellation

3.8 (4)

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$49

Private LA Tour from SD: Hollywood Beverly Hills Griffith & More

Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to see some great places in LA. First stop is the famous Griffith Observatory with fantastic views across …More

San Diego, USA

4.3 (4)

Private LA Tour from SD: Hollywood Beverly Hills Griffith & More

Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to see some great places in LA. First stop is the famous Griffith Observatory with fantastic views across...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,049

Guided Tour of Joshua Tree National Park with Local Expert

Discover the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park with a local guide. This easy-going tour offers comfortable transport in a climate-controlled van while visiting …More

Palm Springs, USA

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Guided Tour of Joshua Tree National Park with Local Expert

Discover the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park with a local guide. This easy-going tour offers comfortable transport in a climate-controlled van while visiting...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

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$159

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

Newport Beach, USA

4.0 (3)

Huntington Beach Hustle 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

4.0 (3)

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$29

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

San Francisco Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Car Option)

San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and layered history can be difficult to navigate alone. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Car Option)

San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and layered history can be difficult to navigate alone. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$51

California Academy of Sciences NightLife Plus Admission Ticket

Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Enjoy an amplified evening with access to a private exhibit area with …More

San Francisco, USA

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California Academy of Sciences NightLife Plus Admission Ticket

Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Enjoy an amplified evening with access to a private exhibit area with...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$75

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

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.0 (3)

Nutty Napa 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

4.0 (3)

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$27

Northern California: Self-Guided Gold Rush Towns Driving Tour

Explore the heart of the California Gold Rush on this self-guided driving tour through the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Starting at the Northstar Mining Museum, …More

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Northern California: Self-Guided Gold Rush Towns Driving Tour

Explore the heart of the California Gold Rush on this self-guided driving tour through the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Starting at the Northstar Mining Museum,...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$15

Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental (Includes Free Helmet & Lock)

It's easy and fun to bike the Golden Gate Bridge starting from our bike shop on Lombard street, San Francisco. We are professional and experienced …More

San Francisco, USA

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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental (Includes Free Helmet & Lock)

It's easy and fun to bike the Golden Gate Bridge starting from our bike shop on Lombard street, San Francisco. We are professional and experienced...

1 day Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$45

San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.

A unique downloadable audio walking tour of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter from carriage works to haunted hotels, and the favored haunts of such characters …More

San Diego, USA

4.0 (3)

San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.

A unique downloadable audio walking tour of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter from carriage works to haunted hotels, and the favored haunts of such characters...

90 to 120 minutes

4.0 (3)

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$15

Greater Los Angeles and Hollywood Private Tour.

This private full-day tour of the Greater Los Angeles area, such as Beverly Hills and Hollywood suburbs, offers an unparalleled opportunity for travelers to experience …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Greater Los Angeles and Hollywood Private Tour.

This private full-day tour of the Greater Los Angeles area, such as Beverly Hills and Hollywood suburbs, offers an unparalleled opportunity for travelers to experience...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$89

California Dreaming San Diego Beaches GoCar Buggy Tour

Drive your GoBuggy, the world’s first storytelling car, through San Diego’s Old Town, where Mexican and Western cultures blend seamlessly. Departing from Old Town, you'll …More

San Diego, USA

4.0 (2)

California Dreaming San Diego Beaches GoCar Buggy Tour

Drive your GoBuggy, the world’s first storytelling car, through San Diego’s Old Town, where Mexican and Western cultures blend seamlessly. Departing from Old Town, you'll...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$92

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

Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (2)

Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both...

13 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,150

San Francisco Highlights: 3-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour

This is not your routine bus tour, this is a completely private tour from your party only. You can have up to 4 guests in …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Highlights: 3-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour

This is not your routine bus tour, this is a completely private tour from your party only. You can have up to 4 guests in...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$395

Fort Bragg California Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity and Game

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Fort Bragg while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. …More

Mendocino, USA

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Fort Bragg California Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity and Game

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Fort Bragg while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$8

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?