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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 Diego North Park: Beer Tasting Tour & Brewery Crawl
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Most booked
San Diego North Park: Beer Tasting Tour & Brewery CrawlThree craft breweries, beer tasting education and food pairing in San Diego's North Park. Local beer expert guide, snacks included, 3-4 stops.
110 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
start times · Thu–Sun
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Santa Rosa E-Bike Rental: Wine Country Trails & Local Eats
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Santa Rosa E-Bike Rental: Wine Country Trails & Local EatsRent an e-bike in Santa Rosa for a self-guided ride through wine country trails, local wineries, and food stops. Explore Joe Rodota Trail & more.
110 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
Thu–SunLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Carlsbad: Small Group Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour
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Travelers' pick
Carlsbad: Small Group Whale & Dolphin Watching TourSmall group whale and dolphin watching from Carlsbad with marine biology guide. 2-3 hour cruise along Oceanside and Encinitas coast with professional crew.
109 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
San Francisco E-Bike Tour: Painted Ladies & Mission Murals
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San Francisco E-Bike Tour: Painted Ladies & Mission MuralsElectric bike tour through San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf, Mission District murals, Painted Ladies, Dolores Park. Includes helmet and full-day bike rental.
109 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Palm Springs Hike to Hidden Oasis and Desert Views
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Palm Springs Hike to Hidden Oasis and Desert ViewsGuided hike through Palm Springs' local trails to a hidden palm oasis with Coachella Valley and mountain views. Includes water and snacks.
107 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h 30m
Sat
09:00
Season until 5 DecLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego: Border Culture & Local Food
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Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego: Border Culture & Local FoodCross into Tijuana from San Diego for the Arch, El Popo market, and Collectors Museum. Includes meals, drinks, transport and local guide through border regulations.
107 reviews
4.56★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Houston: Private Traitor Among Us Escape Room Game
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★Top rated
Houston: Private Traitor Among Us Escape Room GameNo strangers, just your group in this Houston escape room. Solve sabotage, outwit friends, and vote out the traitor: includes private booking and accessible entry.
107 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
North Beach Walking Tour San Francisco: Church Visit
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North Beach Walking Tour San Francisco: Church VisitWalk North Beach with a guide through San Francisco's "Little Italy," stepping inside Saints Peter and Paul Church and ending 150 feet above the city.
106 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
San Francisco Bay: 2-Hour Private Sailing & Golden Gate Bridge
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Likely to sell out
San Francisco Bay: 2-Hour Private Sailing & Golden Gate BridgePrivate sailing yacht on San Francisco Bay with USCG captain. Take the wheel, sail under Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz and Angel Island. Max 6 passengers, water included.
106 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
De Young Museum & Legion of Honor: Golden Gate Park Art Ticket
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Travelers' pick
De Young Museum & Legion of Honor: Golden Gate Park Art TicketTwo San Francisco art museums in one ticket: de Young's Americas, Africa & Oceania collections plus Hamon Tower views, plus Legion of Honor entry. Audio tour available.
106 reviews
4.19★
Duration
2h–4h
Every day except Monday and SaturdayInstant confirmationfromUS$ 25per person
E-Bike Ride on Lake Tahoe's East Shore Bike Path
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Travelers' pick
E-Bike Ride on Lake Tahoe's East Shore Bike PathRide an e-bike on Lake Tahoe's East Shore Bike Path from Incline to Sand Harbor with electric assist up the hills. Pick up your bike.
105 reviews
4.67★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
25
Instant confirmationfromUS$ 100per person
Museum of Illusions San Diego: 50+ Interactive Exhibits
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Best value
Museum of Illusions San Diego: 50+ Interactive ExhibitsOver 50 optical illusion exhibits in downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Walk through gravity-defying rooms and holograms. Admission includes all interactive displays.
104 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1m–1h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Instant confirmationfromUS$ 35per person
Malibu Wine Food Beach Tour: Celebrity Coast Open-Air Bus
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Malibu Wine Food Beach Tour: Celebrity Coast Open-Air BusCruise the Malibu coast on an open-air bus with wine, snacks and stops at Point Dume, Paradise Cove and Malibu Country Mart.
104 reviews
4.61★
Duration
4h 30m
Mon and Fri
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Napa River: History Kayak Tour & Local Secrets
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Napa River: History Kayak Tour & Local SecretsPaddle the Napa River on a guided kayak tour exploring local history, from first settlers to Elvis tales. Includes guide, kayak, lifejacket. 1.5–2 hours from downtown.
103 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h
Every day except Wednesday
13:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Ferrari Drive Hollywood Blvd to Sunset Blvd: 20-Minute Tour
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Ferrari Drive Hollywood Blvd to Sunset Blvd: 20-Minute TourTake the wheel of a Ferrari California through Hollywood's Walk of Fame and Sunset Strip, or ride as a passenger while a professional guide drives. You choose at checkout.
103 reviews
4.91★
Duration
20m
start times · Every day
15
Live guide EN · AR · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Private Surf Lesson Santa Barbara: Board, Wetsuit & Instructor
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Likely to sell out
Private Surf Lesson Santa Barbara: Board, Wetsuit & InstructorLearn to surf in Santa Barbara with a private instructor who teaches you to stand and ride waves: all equipment included, 90 minutes, morning or afternoon departure.
103 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Sidecar wine tour Paso Robles: Private guide through vineyards
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Travelers' pick
Sidecar wine tour Paso Robles: Private guide through vineyardsRide through Paso Robles vineyards in a sidecar with a private guide sharing insights from vine to bottle, stopping for photos at scenic viewpoints along the way.
102 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Carmel-by-the-Sea walking tour: Architecture and hidden gems
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Carmel-by-the-Sea walking tour: Architecture and hidden gemsGuided 2-hour walking tour through Carmel-by-the-Sea with a local guide: meander through charming streets, secret passageways.
102 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
Santa Barbara: Beach & City Electric Bike Tour on Sand
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Likely to sell out
Santa Barbara: Beach & City Electric Bike Tour on SandFeel the ocean breeze as you ride fat tire e-bikes across Santa Barbara’s beaches, State Street, and the harbor: includes helmet, guide, and water.
102 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
San Diego to Temecula Wine Tour: Old Town & Wineries
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San Diego to Temecula Wine Tour: Old Town & WineriesFull-day wine tour from San Diego with hotel pickup, three tastings at Frangipani, Wilson Creek and Callaway, lunch at a valley winery.
102 reviews
4.86★
Duration
9h
Every day except SaturdayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 259per person
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