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We compared all 1,245 experiences in California so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 1,245 experiences from US$ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour Tour
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Most booked
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour TourFull-day LA tour with Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica & Venice Beach. Hotel pickup, lunch at Farmers Market. Small groups with native guides.
6,755 reviews
4.86★
Duration
7h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Sets & Sound Stages
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★Top rated
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Sets & Sound StagesWarner Bros. Studio Tour in Los Angeles features working sound stages, backlot sets, the Friends couch, and DC and Harry Potter recreated sets with expert guides.
5,716 reviews
4.59★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
14
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge Views
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Best value
San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge ViewsOpen-top bus tour with 17 stops: Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Painted Ladies. 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets with live tracking app and 8-language commentary.
4,777 reviews
4.12★
Duration
1h 15m–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person

Recommended (7)

San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Ticket & Unlimited Bus Tour Access
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Ticket & Unlimited Bus Tour Access
4,684 reviews
4.71★
Duration
1h–4h
fromUS$ 78per person
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
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Travelers' pick
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
4,241 reviews
4.90★
Duration
14h
fromUS$ 239per person
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Wine Country with 3 Tastings
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Travelers' pick
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Wine Country with 3 Tastings
3,438 reviews
4.61★
Duration
11h
fromUS$ 199per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Air Bus Tour
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Travelers' pick
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Air Bus Tour
3,357 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 39US$ 31per person
San Francisco: 1970s VW Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge
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Travelers' pick
San Francisco: 1970s VW Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge
3,198 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 99per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Tour
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Travelers' pick
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Tour
2,935 reviews
4.88★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 95per person
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley: 11 Stops & Balboa Park
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Travelers' pick
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley: 11 Stops & Balboa Park
2,885 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 57per person

Top rated (10)

Sacramento Escape Rooms: 5 Games & 60-Minute Challenges
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Sacramento Escape Rooms: 5 Games & 60-Minute ChallengesFive original escape rooms in Sacramento with puzzles, teamwork missions & a game guide. Groups up to 8. Cosmic Crisis, Timeliner & more. Award-winning.
303 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
61
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Hidden Stairways of San Francisco: Mosaic Steps & City Views
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Hidden Stairways of San Francisco: Mosaic Steps & City ViewsWalk San Francisco's hidden stairways with a guide who knows the mosaic tiles, the neighborhoods tourists miss, and the stories behind them.
270 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 37per person
Laguna Beach: Open Ocean Kayak Tour & Sea Lion Encounters
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Travelers' pick
Laguna Beach: Open Ocean Kayak Tour & Sea Lion EncountersFeel the Pacific breeze on a Laguna Beach kayak tour, glide over kelp forests, spot sea lions, and paddle with an experienced guide. Includes gear & water.
204 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
10:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Guadalupe Valley Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch
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Guadalupe Valley Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Wineries & LunchPrivate wine tasting tour from San Diego to Guadalupe Valley with three artisan wineries, a Michelin-starred lunch at Finca Altozano.
184 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · IT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 269per person
Bus tours Hollywood California: Open-top views of celebrity homes
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Bus tours Hollywood California: Open-top views of celebrity homesPrivate open-top bus tour of Hollywood, Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip. See celebrity homes, film locations and Hollywood Hills overlook.
175 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Every day except Wednesday
3
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfromUS$ 390per group
Russian River Kayak Tour at Sonoma Coast: Paddle to the Pacific
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Russian River Kayak Tour at Sonoma Coast: Paddle to the PacificKayak the Russian River where it meets the Pacific Ocean near Jenner, with guide, gear and 2.5 hours on the water to spot seals, otters and passing whales.
153 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Los Angeles: Private Classic Convertible Car Tour & Iconic Sights
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Los Angeles: Private Classic Convertible Car Tour & Iconic SightsFeel the breeze in a classic convertible as you explore Los Angeles landmarks like Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, and Beverly Hills with hotel pickup included.
140 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–8h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,000per group
Electric Dirtbike Adventure Lake Tahoe: Off-Road Trails
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Electric Dirtbike Adventure Lake Tahoe: Off-Road TrailsRide dual-motor electric dirtbikes on Lake Tahoe's hidden backcountry trails with instruction and protective gear included, no experience needed.
126 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day
11:30
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Rosarito Tacos & Lunch
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Likely to sell out
Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Rosarito Tacos & LunchWine and food tour in Valle de Guadalupe with three boutique wineries, 10–12 tastings, Rosarito taco stop, and tapas-style lunch in a private van.
120 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
Fri–Sun
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 259per person
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour: Channel Drive Views
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Travelers' pick
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour: Channel Drive ViewsGuided electric bike tour of Santa Barbara with local guide, hitting Stearns Wharf, the Courthouse tower and Channel Drive: routes cars can't access.
115 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person

Lowest price (10)

Catalina Island Self-Guided Audio Tour: Local Stories
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Catalina Island Self-Guided Audio Tour: Local StoriesWalk Avalon's streets on your own schedule with a GPS audio tour narrated by locals: hear the real stories behind the town, the casino, the golf carts.
39 reviews
4.23★
Duration
1h 25m–2h 50m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 6.99per person
Point Reyes to Tomales self-guided audio driving tour: 21 miles
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Point Reyes to Tomales self-guided audio driving tour: 21 milesA 21-mile self-guided audio driving tour from Point Reyes National Seashore through West Marin County farmland to Tomales, with VoiceMap app.
16 reviews
4.00★
Duration
1h 20m–2h 40m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 8.99per group
San Luis Obispo: Self-Guided Downtown Audio Tour Walk
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San Luis Obispo: Self-Guided Downtown Audio Tour WalkExplore San Luis Obispo’s quirky downtown on a self-guided audio tour with local stories, Bubblegum Alley, and Mission Plaza. Includes lifetime access & offline maps.
27 reviews
4.26★
Duration
1h 35m–3h 10m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 9.99per person
Santa Barbara Self-Guided Walking Tour & GPS Audio Highlights
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Santa Barbara Self-Guided Walking Tour & GPS Audio HighlightsWander through downtown Santa Barbara at your own pace with a GPS audio tour. Discover Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone, and historic landmarks. Book now for lifetime access.
10 reviews
4.10★
Duration
1h 15m–1h 30m
Every dayInstant confirmationfromUS$ 9.99per person
Los Angeles to Santa Maria Pacific Coast Audio Drive
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Los Angeles to Santa Maria Pacific Coast Audio DriveSelf-guided audio road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway with stories that play automatically as you pass Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu, and beyond.
14 reviews
4.07★
Duration
4h–5h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.99per group
Lake Tahoe Eastern Shore Driving Tour: Self-Guided
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Lake Tahoe Eastern Shore Driving Tour: Self-GuidedDrive Lake Tahoe's eastern shore from Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe with a VoiceMap audio guide covering Pony Express history.
23 reviews
4.09★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.99per group
Hollywood Sign Tour Los Angeles: 75-Min Comedy & Dogs
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Travelers' pick
Hollywood Sign Tour Los Angeles: 75-Min Comedy & DogsExpress Hollywood Sign tour in Los Angeles led by comedian guides with their dogs: 75 minutes to two photo viewpoints, water included, free parking Monday–Thursday.
187 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 12per person
Echo Park: Swan Boat Rental & Lotus Lake Pedal Experience
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Travelers' pick
Echo Park: Swan Boat Rental & Lotus Lake Pedal ExperienceGlide across Echo Park Lake in a swan boat, pedal past lotus flowers, and share laughs with friends. Includes life vests and flexible times. Bring snacks on board.
1,145 reviews
4.65★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
61
Free cancellationfromUS$ 13per person
Swan Boat Night Ride at Echo Park Lake: LED-lit paddle boats
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Travelers' pick
Swan Boat Night Ride at Echo Park Lake: LED-lit paddle boatsPaddle a swan boat through Echo Park Lake's illuminated lotus beds at night, with the LA skyline glowing above you under the stars.
203 reviews
4.48★
Duration
1h
start times · Mon–Thu
8
Free cancellationfromUS$ 13per person
Death Valley: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour & Salt Flats
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Death Valley: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour & Salt FlatsSelf-guided audio tour of Death Valley with 55+ stories, 80 miles, offline GPS. Covers Zabriskie Point, Artist's Palette, Badwater Basin. Lifetime access, works on your phone.
39 reviews
4.23★
Duration
4h–5h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 16.99US$ 14.44per group

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Beginner Surf Lesson at Mondo's Beach, Ventura
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Beginner Surf Lesson at Mondo's Beach, VenturaLearn to surf at Mondo's Beach in Ventura with Ohana Surf Camp: two hours of hands-on instruction, all gear included.
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Parasailing Catalina Island: Early Bird Special
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Travelers' pick
Parasailing Catalina Island: Early Bird SpecialParasail above Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island with a US Coast Guard licensed crew. Fly 8–10 minutes with views of the coastline, suitable for ages 6 and up.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Mendocino Cyanotype Prints: Make Deep Blue Prints Quickly
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New
Mendocino Cyanotype Prints: Make Deep Blue Prints QuicklyCreate your own cyanotype prints in under 30 minutes at a Mendocino Coast studio, transforming photos from your phone into finished blue-toned artwork.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m
start times · Thu–Sat
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Whale Watching in Morro Bay: Humpback and Gray Whales
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Travelers' pick
Whale Watching in Morro Bay: Humpback and Gray WhalesThree-hour whale watching tour in Morro Bay to see humpback whales (May–November) or gray whales (December–May) with expert guides.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Create Your Own Perfume in Palm Springs: Custom Scent Blending
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Travelers' pick
Create Your Own Perfume in Palm Springs: Custom Scent BlendingBlend and bottle your own signature scent at The Sniff Bar in Palm Springs, exploring 16 essential oils with guidance from scent experts.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Private Santa Cruz Beachfront and Downtown Walking Tour
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Private Santa Cruz Beachfront and Downtown Walking TourTwo-hour private walking tour of Santa Cruz with a local guide, covering the Beach Boardwalk, historic wharf, downtown Pacific Avenue and Victorian architecture.
Duration
2h
start times · Wed–Sun
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 461per person
Private Santa Cruz Art and Culture Walking Tour
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Private Santa Cruz Art and Culture Walking TourPrivate walking tour of Santa Cruz's art and cultural landmarks with a local guide: Mission Plaza, the historic Squid Row artist district.
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 461per person
Santa Cruz Coast E-Bike Tour: Steamer Lane & Bridges
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Santa Cruz Coast E-Bike Tour: Steamer Lane & BridgesRide an electric bike along Santa Cruz's oceanfront paths with a local guide, visiting Natural Bridges State Beach.
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,037per person
Off-Road Adventure in Mammoth Lakes: Polaris RZR Rental
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Off-Road Adventure in Mammoth Lakes: Polaris RZR RentalRent a Polaris RZR with full safety gear and tear through Mammoth Lakes alpine trails and backroads on a thrilling 4-hour off-road adventure.
Duration
4h
start times · Thu–Sun
2
Free cancellationfromUS$ 499per person
Lake Tahoe Water Sports: Wake Surfing, Wakeboarding & Tubing
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Lake Tahoe Water Sports: Wake Surfing, Wakeboarding & TubingLake Tahoe water sports activity with wake surfing, wakeboarding, water skis and tubing for all skill levels. Expert instruction.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,280per group
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California at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour Tour, US$ 99 (7h 30m, 4.86★ · 6,755).
  • Top rated: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Sets & Sound Stages, US$ 79 (2h–3h, 4.59★ · 5,716).
  • Best value: San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge Views, US$ 56 (1h 15m–2h, 4.12★ · 4,777).

Of the 1,245 experiences: 1,131 with free cancellation, 1,043 with instant confirmation, 299 with hotel pickup and 708 bookable last-minute.

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