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

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket & North Beach Walking Tour
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket & North Beach Walking TourAlcatraz prison tour with ferry from San Francisco, guided North Beach walk through Little Italy. Includes audio guide, sea lions at Pier 39, and bay cruise or SkyStar Wheel.
247 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h–4h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 79per person
3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey: Narrated by marine biologist
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3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey: Narrated by marine biologistWhale watching boat tour from Monterey with marine biologist guide and live commentary on board: learn to spot whales and dolphins while the crew
243 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 96% success rate
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Travelers' pick
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 96% success rateWatch blue whales, humpback whales, dolphins and seals on a 2-hour catamaran cruise from Newport Beach with a 96% sighting success rate and 360-degree deck views.
242 reviews
4.19★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Madame Tussauds Hollywood: Jumanji Cobra Quest 7D
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Travelers' pick
Madame Tussauds Hollywood: Jumanji Cobra Quest 7DMadame Tussauds Hollywood ticket with 130+ wax figures, 4D Jumanji safari, and optional 7D Cobra Quest game. Date-specific entry, all ages welcome.
242 reviews
4.36★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones
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Old Town San Diego Walking Food Tour: Tequila, Tacos & TombstonesWalk through San Diego's first European settlement sampling Mexican cuisine at 3–4 restaurants, plus tequila and cemetery history.
241 reviews
4.53★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
Monterey Walking Food Tour: Five Tastings Downtown
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Likely to sell out
Monterey Walking Food Tour: Five Tastings DowntownWalk through Old Monterey's historic downtown on a guided food tour with five tastings: small bites at a historic site.
236 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day except Tuesday
11:00
Live guide EN · HI · DE · ZHInstant confirmationfromUS$ 175per person
San Diego City & Beach Tour: All 5 Stops in 4.5 Hours
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Travelers' pick
San Diego City & Beach Tour: All 5 Stops in 4.5 HoursSee Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, La Jolla Cove, Mt. Soledad, Balboa Park and Old Town on one guided tour with hotel or cruise terminal pickup
235 reviews
4.59★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
09:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Kayaking in Santa Barbara Harbor: Wildlife & Marine Views
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking in Santa Barbara Harbor: Wildlife & Marine ViewsPaddle through Santa Barbara Harbor on a 2-hour kayak tour with a local guide, spotting harbor seals.
234 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Emerald Bay in 10–12 Minutes
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Travelers' pick
Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Emerald Bay in 10–12 MinutesFeel the rush of a Lake Tahoe helicopter tour over Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, and Taylor Creek. Includes live commentary, noise-reducing headsets.
234 reviews
4.83★
Duration
10m–12m
start times · Every day
31
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
San Francisco to Muir Woods: Redwood Shuttle & Golden Gate Bridge
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Travelers' pick
San Francisco to Muir Woods: Redwood Shuttle & Golden Gate BridgeRound-trip shuttle from San Francisco to Muir Woods with 90+ minutes in the redwoods, Golden Gate Bridge crossing, and local guide. Pickup from Fisherman's Wharf.
229 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
La Jolla Cove: Snorkeling Tour & Emerald Cave Swim
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Travelers' pick
La Jolla Cove: Snorkeling Tour & Emerald Cave SwimFeel the Pacific’s chill, meet sea lions up close, and swim into La Jolla’s Emerald Cave on a guided snorkeling tour: includes gear and wetsuit at the cove.
229 reviews
4.65★
Duration
1h 15m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Escape Room Games in Milpitas: 6 Rooms, 60 Minutes
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★Top rated
Escape Room Games in Milpitas: 6 Rooms, 60 MinutesSix escape room games in Milpitas with a live guide. You have 60 minutes to solve puzzles, find clues and complete your mission together as a team.
228 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
55
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike Tour: Electric bikes included
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Likely to sell out
Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike Tour: Electric bikes includedRide an electric bike through Palm Springs neighborhoods to Indian Canyons, walk beneath palm trees along a stream, then enjoy ice cream on the return. 3.5-hour guided tour.
228 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Pismo Beach: Surf Lessons with Sandbar & Local Tips
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Travelers' pick
Pismo Beach: Surf Lessons with Sandbar & Local TipsFeel the Pacific at Pismo Beach with surf lessons from Sandbar Surf School. Includes wetsuit, board, and local tips, plus a few laughs with real surfers.
228 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
San Francisco: Walt Disney Family Museum Admission & Golden Gate Views
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Best value
San Francisco: Walt Disney Family Museum Admission & Golden Gate ViewsVisit the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio with mobile entry. See 200+ video screens, animation drawings, and Golden Gate Bridge views. Open Thu–Mon, 10am–5:30pm.
224 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Thu–Sun
20
Free cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
San Francisco Full-Day Tour: Cable Car, Hidden Stairs & Chinatown
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San Francisco Full-Day Tour: Cable Car, Hidden Stairs & ChinatownRide cable cars to Nob Hill, then walk through the Castro, Haight, Painted Ladies and Chinatown. Includes 2 cable car rides, metro travel and a guide.
224 reviews
4.69★
Duration
8h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Hollywood: Movie Locations Tour with Film Insider & Clips
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Hollywood: Movie Locations Tour with Film Insider & ClipsTwo-hour Hollywood tour led by Leo Quinones. Visit 50+ filming locations from Rocketman, Back to the Future, Iron Man 3. Includes Funko Hollywood badge with 10% discount.
224 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Thu–Sun
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
3-Day Yosemite Camping Tour from San Francisco
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3-Day Yosemite Camping Tour from San FranciscoLeave San Francisco, cross the Bay Bridge and drive 3-4 hours to Yosemite, where you'll camp at a local site with all gear provided and spend two full.
222 reviews
4.70★
Duration
3d
Next departure: 17 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 795per person
LA & Hollywood: Griffith Observatory, Beaches & Walk of Fame
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LA & Hollywood: Griffith Observatory, Beaches & Walk of FameHop-on hop-off tour from Anaheim covering Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach & Farmers Market. Full day with pickup included.
221 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 88per person
Whale Watching Newport Beach: 50' Catamaran, 360-Degree Views
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Travelers' pick
Whale Watching Newport Beach: 50' Catamaran, 360-Degree ViewsTwo-hour whale watching cruise from Newport Beach on a 50-foot catamaran with low passenger capacity and walk-around deck access.
219 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
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