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 →

The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

My name is Chris, and I'll be your guide to Downtown. I've led tours for KTLA, Spectrum News1, and NHK Japan. There's a chance you've …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (158)

The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

My name is Chris, and I'll be your guide to Downtown. I've led tours for KTLA, Spectrum News1, and NHK Japan. There's a chance you've...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (158)

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$49

Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (156)

Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (156)

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$695

Join us in one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover the enormous …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (155)

Private Balboa Park Segway Tour

Join us in one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover the enormous...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (155)

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$65

Temecula Wine Tour - 3 Wineries Guided By Local Experts

Come experience Temecula wine country on a fun and social wine tour guided by local wine experts. Enjoy up to 17 wine tastings across three …More

Temecula, USA

4.8 (153)

Temecula Wine Tour - 3 Wineries Guided By Local Experts

Come experience Temecula wine country on a fun and social wine tour guided by local wine experts. Enjoy up to 17 wine tastings across three...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (153)

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$100

Prison Break Alcatraz Escape Room in Fisherman's Wharf

The Escape Game San Francisco: Fisherman’s Wharf is set right next to delicious dining, endless entertainment, and of course, the beautiful views of the bay! …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (151)

Prison Break Alcatraz Escape Room in Fisherman's Wharf

The Escape Game San Francisco: Fisherman’s Wharf is set right next to delicious dining, endless entertainment, and of course, the beautiful views of the bay!...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (151)

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$46

On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (150)

San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (150)

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$99

Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour

Red Carpet Service Small Group for 2 up to 8 People. Hop on Hop Off Worry Free Day The tour is a Guided tour last …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.8 (148)

Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour

Red Carpet Service Small Group for 2 up to 8 People. Hop on Hop Off Worry Free Day The tour is a Guided tour last...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (148)

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$200

Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience

We created the most CONVENIENT, comfortable, and TIME EFFECTIVE way to see everything you want and should see in the City of Angeles. From Iconic …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (146)

Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience

We created the most CONVENIENT, comfortable, and TIME EFFECTIVE way to see everything you want and should see in the City of Angeles. From Iconic...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (146)

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$689

Sonoma and Napa 6hr-8hr- Private Wine Tour with Concierge Service

Enjoy the beauty of Napa Valley and Sonoma. Taste the best wines the region has to offer. We'll plan the day for you, based on …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.9 (145)

Sonoma and Napa 6hr-8hr- Private Wine Tour with Concierge Service

Enjoy the beauty of Napa Valley and Sonoma. Taste the best wines the region has to offer. We'll plan the day for you, based on...

8 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (145)

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$449

6-Hour Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa or Sonoma

This is a fully private and customizable Napa Valley or Sonoma wine tour in a Premium Lincoln MKT stretch limousine. There are no preset winery …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (145)

6-Hour Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa or Sonoma

This is a fully private and customizable Napa Valley or Sonoma wine tour in a Premium Lincoln MKT stretch limousine. There are no preset winery...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (145)

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$899

You won’t notice it if you’re wandering DTLA solo, but beneath the surface, downtown LA is a patchwork of eras: Art Deco landmarks, contemporary skyscrapers, …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (144)

Private Downtown LA Culture Tour

You won’t notice it if you’re wandering DTLA solo, but beneath the surface, downtown LA is a patchwork of eras: Art Deco landmarks, contemporary skyscrapers,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (144)

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$42

Temecula Wine Tour - Temecula's only Luxury Trolleys!

Our luxury trolley wine tour company offers an unforgettable wine-tasting adventure aboard the region’s only luxury trolley, which seamlessly transforms into an open-air or enclosed …More

Temecula, USA

4.9 (142)

Temecula Wine Tour - Temecula's only Luxury Trolleys!

Our luxury trolley wine tour company offers an unforgettable wine-tasting adventure aboard the region’s only luxury trolley, which seamlessly transforms into an open-air or enclosed...

270 to 300 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (142)

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$119

Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour

Experience Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country in a truly immersive way. Pedal comfortably on a Rad Power E-bike or challenge yourself on the hills with …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (142)

Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour

Experience Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country in a truly immersive way. Pedal comfortably on a Rad Power E-bike or challenge yourself on the hills with...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (142)

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$175

The Escape Game San Francisco in Fisherman's Wharf

The Escape Game San Francisco: Fisherman’s Wharf is set right next to delicious dining, endless entertainment, and of course, the beautiful views of the bay! …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (141)

The Escape Game San Francisco in Fisherman's Wharf

The Escape Game San Francisco: Fisherman’s Wharf is set right next to delicious dining, endless entertainment, and of course, the beautiful views of the bay!...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (141)

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$46

Golf Cart Tour in a 6 Passenger Cart in Palm Springs California

We offer city tours that spotlight renowned local attractions, celebrity homes, and other hidden gems, delivering an immersive experience Experience Palm Springs like never before …More

Palm Springs, USA

5.0 (140)

Golf Cart Tour in a 6 Passenger Cart in Palm Springs California

We offer city tours that spotlight renowned local attractions, celebrity homes, and other hidden gems, delivering an immersive experience Experience Palm Springs like never before...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (140)

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$189

Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (139)

Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily...

Flexible Free Cancellation

5.0 (139)

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$60

A Backcountry Hummer Adventure! See the "real" Catalina. There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard a rugged, open-air 4x4 Hummer H1. …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.8 (138)

Journey to Island's End

A Backcountry Hummer Adventure! See the "real" Catalina. There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard a rugged, open-air 4x4 Hummer H1....

2 hours

4.8 (138)

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$110

Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour

Experience world-famous 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea in one spectacular eBike adventure! Starting just outside the Pacific Grove Gate, ride into Pebble Beach and along …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

5.0 (136)

Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour

Experience world-famous 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea in one spectacular eBike adventure! Starting just outside the Pacific Grove Gate, ride into Pebble Beach and along...

180 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (136)

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$79

Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles

We invite you to spend a day in Los Angeles on a private tour in a beautiful 1970s classic convertible car with one of our …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (136)

Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles

We invite you to spend a day in Los Angeles on a private tour in a beautiful 1970s classic convertible car with one of our...

4 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (136)

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$1,000

Known for its art, each wall in Midtown tells a story. Midtown Sacramento is a most vibrant part of the city! Among other things, tour …More

Sacramento, USA

5.0 (135)

Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour

Known for its art, each wall in Midtown tells a story. Midtown Sacramento is a most vibrant part of the city! Among other things, tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (135)

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$109

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?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best California Tours & Sightseeing are:

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?