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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

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San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour: 5 tastings, 3 hours
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Most booked
San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour: 5 tastings, 3 hoursWalk through San Francisco Chinatown tasting five dishes across three hours: three seated meals inside restaurants, two street tastings.
154 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Russian River Kayak Tour at Sonoma Coast: Paddle to the Pacific
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★Top rated
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
San Francisco to SFO Airport: Private Transfer & Pickup
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San Francisco to SFO Airport: Private Transfer & PickupPrivate transfer from downtown San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley or Sausalito to SFO Airport. Sedan or SUV, professional driver, 24/7 service. Fixed price, no surge pricing.
153 reviews
4.12★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
San Francisco: Golden Gate Seaplane Tour & Alcatraz Views
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Seaplane Tour & Alcatraz Views30-minute seaplane flight over Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Muir Woods & Angel Island. Window seat guaranteed, max 6 passengers, professional pilot included.
150 reviews
4.89★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 326per person
San Francisco: Alcatraz Escape Room 60-Min Prison Break
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Escape Room 60-Min Prison BreakAlcatraz-themed escape room in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. 60 minutes, puzzles & teamwork, game guide included. Ages 13+, wheelchair accessible.
150 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
17
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Napa & Sonoma: Private Wine Tour with Custom Itinerary
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Travelers' pick
Napa & Sonoma: Private Wine Tour with Custom ItineraryPrivate wine tour of Napa Valley and Sonoma with custom itinerary planning, hotel pickup included, 6-8 hours. Choose from 100+ wineries or use curated recommendations.
149 reviews
4.85★
Duration
8h 15m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 449per group
Solvang & Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour: Small Group, 3 Wineries
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Travelers' pick
Solvang & Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour: Small Group, 3 WineriesSmall group wine tour in Santa Ynez Valley with pickup in Solvang and Buellton, visiting three artisan wineries for barrel room tastings and chocolate.
149 reviews
4.76★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Los Angeles Private Tour: Hollywood Sign, Beaches & Landmarks
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Travelers' pick
Los Angeles Private Tour: Hollywood Sign, Beaches & LandmarksPrivate full-day Los Angeles tour in an air-conditioned SUV with a live guide: start at Venice Beach, end at the Hollywood Sign on a local trail.
148 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h–7h
Every dayLive guide EN · NLPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 689per group
Santa Monica Beginner Surf Lesson 1.5 Hr Experience
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Santa Monica Beginner Surf Lesson 1.5 Hr ExperienceLearn to surf in Santa Monica with a 1.5 hour lesson, all gear included. Perfect for beginners. Local instructors, real surf culture, and good vibes.
148 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Carmel by the Sea Walking Tour: Arts, Architecture & Stories
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Likely to sell out
Carmel by the Sea Walking Tour: Arts, Architecture & StoriesA 2-hour guided walk through Carmel by the Sea uncovers the artists, architects and film stars who shaped this village.
147 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
13:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Napa & Sonoma: 6-Hour Private Limo Wine Tour
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Napa & Sonoma: 6-Hour Private Limo Wine TourPrivate limousine wine tour in Napa or Sonoma with hotel pickup and drop-off. Customized winery stops, professional chauffeurs, no driving required.
146 reviews
4.99★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 899per group
San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: True Crime Stories at 30+ Sites
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Best value
San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tour: True Crime Stories at 30+ SitesWalk the Gaslamp District's downtown with a local guide through over 30 locations tied to gunslingers, serial killers and haunted hotels.
145 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Downtown LA Walking Tour: Art Deco & Architecture
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Downtown LA Walking Tour: Art Deco & ArchitecturePrivate walking tour of downtown Los Angeles covering Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market and Angels Flight Railway with a local guide.
144 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Surf Lesson Santa Monica: Learn in Small Groups on Venice Beach
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lesson Santa Monica: Learn in Small Groups on Venice BeachLearn to surf at Venice Beach with a 2-hour small group lesson, guided instruction in the water, and all equipment provided to catch your first waves.
144 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Santa Ynez Valley Bike & Wine Tour: E-bike or Sport Bike
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Travelers' pick
Santa Ynez Valley Bike & Wine Tour: E-bike or Sport BikeBike through Santa Ynez Valley wine country on an e-bike or sport bike, stopping for two wine tastings, olive oil tasting, and a gourmet picnic lunch with a sommelier guide.
142 reviews
4.99★
Duration
5h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Private Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour: Hollywood Sign Hidden Trail
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Private Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour: Hollywood Sign Hidden TrailPrivate Los Angeles city tour with a local guide covering Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip.
142 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 499per group
Temecula Wine Tour: Luxury Trolley & 3 Boutique Wineries
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Travelers' pick
Temecula Wine Tour: Luxury Trolley & 3 Boutique WineriesTemecula wine tour on a luxury trolley with tastings at three boutique wineries, bottled water and Instagram video included. Four and a half hours from Old Town.
141 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h 30m–5h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Golf Cart Tour Palm Springs: Celebrity Homes & Downtown
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Travelers' pick
Golf Cart Tour Palm Springs: Celebrity Homes & DowntownRide a 6-passenger electric cart through Palm Springs with a local guide, stopping for appetizers and drinks at three venues while passing celebrity homes.
141 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Wed–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain & Hybrid
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain & HybridRent bikes in Santa Barbara: electric, mountain, or hybrid options. Helmet, water bottle, and maps included. 1–2 day rentals available.
141 reviews
4.99★
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Los Angeles: Private Full-Day City Tour with Iconic Sights
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Los Angeles: Private Full-Day City Tour with Iconic SightsFeel the energy of LA on a private city tour: see the Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier & more. Includes hotel pickup & local guide.
141 reviews
4.98★
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 999per group
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