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Santa Barbara: Beach & City Electric Bike Tour on Sand
Santa Barbara: Beach & City Electric Bike Tour on Sand★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (101)2h 30mYou’ll ride fat tire electric bikes right across Santa Barbara’s beaches and through downtown’s lively State Street promenade. Expect salty air, local stories from your guide, and moments where even city noise fades into ocean hush. It’s a day trip that leaves you feeling both sun-kissed and oddly calm.Free cancellationLikely to sell outMost bookedfromUS$ 105View ›
Yosemite Valley: Private Hiking Tour & Waterfall Trails
Yosemite Valley: Private Hiking Tour & Waterfall Trails★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (99)4h–6hYou walk Yosemite's less-crowded trails with an expert guide who tailors the route to your fitness level and takes photos of your group. Choose a half-day beginner hike (4–5 miles) or a moderate hike (5–6 miles with 1,000-foot elevation gain), both including a scenic picnic stop. The park permit is included; you meet at the trailhead and bring your own transportation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Yosemite's waterfalls and meadows without the main-trail crowds, and you'd rather have an expert handle the route-planning and safety so you can focus on the walk and the views.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 315View ›
San Diego: Onewheel Hoverboard Lesson & Waterfront Bay Ride
San Diego: Onewheel Hoverboard Lesson & Waterfront Bay Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (99)1h 30mYou’ll learn to ride an electric Onewheel hoverboard right by San Diego’s bayfront—with all safety gear provided—before gliding past Liberty Station’s parks and historic buildings alongside your local guide. The lesson is relaxed, photos are included, and you can switch to an electric scooter if you want. There’s something about rolling by the water here that sticks with you.Free cancellationfromUS$ 79View ›
Temecula: Wine Tasting Tour with Pickup & 4 Wineries
Temecula: Wine Tasting Tour with Pickup & 4 Wineries★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (97)6hYou’ll taste local wines at four Temecula wineries, wander through a real wine cave, snack on charcuterie boards, and swap stories with fellow travelers—all with pickup included from Old Town or Wine Valley. Expect friendly guides who know their stuff and plenty of moments that linger long after you’re back home.Free cancellationKids −29%fromUS$ 150View ›
Los Angeles: Private Hollywood Tour, Movie Landmarks & Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles: Private Hollywood Tour, Movie Landmarks & Rodeo Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (97)3hYou’ll walk among legends on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, compare your hands to movie stars at TCL Chinese Theatre, snap photos by the Hollywood Sign, cruise through Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive—all with a local guide sharing stories along the way. Expect surprises and small moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 490View ›
Sidecar wine tour Paso Robles: Private guide through vineyards
Sidecar wine tour Paso Robles: Private guide through vineyards★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (97)1hA one-hour sidecar tour through Paso Robles vineyards with a private guide who shares how wine is made, from the vines to the bottle. You ride in the sidecar while the guide drives, stopping at scenic viewpoints for photos. Minimum age is 21; wine tastings at Cass Winery can be added as an upgrade.Is it for me?The sidecar ride itself is the experience—you're a passenger in an open vehicle moving through the landscape, so it suits travelers who want the sensation of the ride and the guide's knowledge without driving themselves. The one-hour duration fits a morning or afternoon slot without dominating the day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 65View ›
Carmel-by-the-Sea walking tour: Architecture and hidden gems
Carmel-by-the-Sea walking tour: Architecture and hidden gems★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (97)2hA 2-hour guided walking tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea led by a local guide in English, moving through the village's storybook architecture, hidden gardens, galleries and historic landmarks. The tour covers eight stops including The Pine Inn, The Pilgrim's Way bookstore and garden, the Carmel Art Association, the First Murphy House, the Tuck Box, the Church of the Wayfarer, and two of Hugh Comstock's whimsical cottages. Children are welcome from age 6; dogs are welcome too. The itinerary is a starting point—your guide will reveal unlisted stops and stories along the way.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide who knows Carmel's architectural history and can point out which buildings shaped the town—rather than figuring out a route and landmarks on your own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%fromUS$ 48View ›
Los Angeles: Private SUV City Tour with Pickup & Custom Stops
Los Angeles: Private SUV City Tour with Pickup & Custom Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (97)4h–8hYou’ll ride through Los Angeles in a comfy private SUV with your own local guide—snapping photos by the Hollywood sign, wandering Venice Beach’s boardwalks, and stopping for coffee where celebrities might have sat yesterday. From Beverly Hills mansions to Santa Monica sunsets, this day trip lets you shape your own story of LA.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 880View ›
Napa Valley: Half-Day E-Bike Winery Tour & Yountville Finish
Napa Valley: Half-Day E-Bike Winery Tour & Yountville Finish★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (96)3h 30mYou’ll ride an electric bike through Napa Valley’s vineyards with a small group and local guide, stopping at a family-owned winery for tastings and stories. Enjoy easy pedaling, fresh air, and time to explore Yountville after your tour ends—plus insider tips from your guide if you want to keep riding. The feel of sun and vines stays with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 169View ›
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach: Sea Lions & Fish
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach: Sea Lions & Fish★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (96)45mA glass bottom boat tour in Redondo Beach's King Harbor combines two views of the same water: you start on the main deck looking for sea lions and marine birds with the captain's narration of the harbor's history, then head downstairs to an underwater viewing room with 7-foot-wide windows where fish, including the California garibaldi, pass close enough to study. The 45-minute ride includes a Coast Guard certified captain and guide in English, lifejackets for all ages, and a route past the horseshoe pier and Portofino Hotel. Stairs to the viewing area are steep.Is it for me?Book this if you want to observe sea lions and underwater life from a stationary viewing room with stairs, rather than actively navigate the boat yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −57%fromUS$ 35View ›
Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip: Redwoods, Boardwalk & Bridge Views
Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip: Redwoods, Boardwalk & Bridge Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (96)5hYou’ll cross San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge with a small group, wander beneath ancient redwoods in Muir Woods at your own pace, then explore Sausalito’s colorful boardwalk for lunch or art galleries before heading back—all with an easy pickup and plenty of free time to just be present in each place.Free cancellationKids −22%fromUS$ 89View ›
Los Angeles: Manson Family Limo Tour & Dark Hollywood Sites
Los Angeles: Manson Family Limo Tour & Dark Hollywood Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (95)3h 30mYou’ll ride in a real funeral limousine through Los Angeles with your guide, stopping at places tied to the Manson Family murders—from Sharon Tate’s last meal spot in Hollywood to Benedict Canyon and Spahn Ranch. Expect raw stories, eerie locations, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left LA’s bright lights behind.Free cancellationfromUS$ 93View ›
Lake Tahoe: E-Bike Tour East Shore Path to Sand Harbor
Lake Tahoe: E-Bike Tour East Shore Path to Sand Harbor★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (94)4hYou’ll glide along Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path on an e-bike—with uphill sections made easy by electric assist—and stop wherever catches your eye: secret coves or sunny Sand Harbor beach. With helmet and parking included, you set your own pace and soak up pine-scented air before looping back whenever you’re ready.Instant confirmationKids −70%fromUS$ 100View ›
Los Angeles: Walk of Fame Star Photo Shoot & Custom Name
Los Angeles: Walk of Fame Star Photo Shoot & Custom Name★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (93)15mYou’ll get to put your own name on a Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles, pose for professional photos with fun props, and take home four unique digital shots plus a video—all sent instantly to your phone. It’s playful, noisy, and surprisingly personal—a little slice of Hollywood energy you can actually keep.Free cancellationfromUS$ 33View ›
Sunrise Meditation Hike Palm Springs: 1-Mile Mountain Trail
Sunrise Meditation Hike Palm Springs: 1-Mile Mountain Trail★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (93)2h 30mA sunrise meditation hike in Palm Springs takes you about a mile up the South Lykken trail on San Jacinto Mountains to a resting spot with views of the Coachella Valley and Indian Canyons. You'll hike through Oswitz Canyon, then sit for a guided grounding meditation led by a certified guide who helps you set an intention for the day. The hike gains 750 feet over one mile with a trail grade of 25% to 35% in some sections—moderate difficulty, though moderately challenging at points for those not regularly active. Water is provided; you can book a group hike, a private hike for your party only, or a custom option that includes a spirit animal oracle card reading.Is it for me?Choose the private hike if you want the meditation and the mountain without other groups around; pick the group option if you're comfortable sharing the experience and want to meet other people starting their day the same way. The custom hike adds an oracle card reading after the meditation for those who want that layer of reflection built in.Free cancellationfromUS$ 108View ›
Temecula: Wine Tasting Tour & Charcuterie with 3 Vineyards
Temecula: Wine Tasting Tour & Charcuterie with 3 Vineyards★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (92)4h 30mYou’ll taste your way through three Temecula vineyards with a local guide who brings the region’s stories to life. Enjoy a private charcuterie box, Spanish sangria, and plenty of time to soak up vineyard views—all with transport and tastings included. Expect real moments: laughter over lunch, new flavors, and maybe even a new favorite wine.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 99View ›
San Francisco: Golden Gate & Lombard GoCar GPS Tour
San Francisco: Golden Gate & Lombard GoCar GPS Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (92)2hYou’ll slip behind the handlebars of a GPS-talking GoCar and cruise San Francisco’s icons—Golden Gate Bridge up close at Fort Point, twisty Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf bustle and quiet Presidio moments. Expect laughter, easy navigation and time to pause wherever curiosity hits. You’ll come away with stories—and probably some helmet hair.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 169View ›
Legion of Honor & de Young Museum: San Francisco Art Ticket
Legion of Honor & de Young Museum: San Francisco Art Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.32 (91)2h–4hYou get same-day entry to both the Legion of Honor and de Young Museum with one ticket. Spend your morning exploring French paintings, Rodin sculptures, and 124,000 works of art in a neoclassical building overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, then head to Golden Gate Park for the de Young in the afternoon. No separate tickets, no extra cost for the second museum, and you can add an audio tour or special exhibits access if you want more.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see both of San Francisco's major art museums without buying separate tickets or planning two trips—one admission covers both the Legion of Honor and de Young on the same day, which means you can spend as much or as little time at each as you want.Instant confirmationKids −100%fromUS$ 25View ›
Santa Barbara: Ghost Tour with Stories & Photos by Night
Santa Barbara: Ghost Tour with Stories & Photos by Night★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (91)1hYou’ll join locals at dusk for a Santa Barbara ghost tour that blends history with mystery—real stories told beside old adobe walls, guest-captured photos passed hand-to-hand, and moments where you might just feel something brush past your shoulder. Includes a local guide and plenty of chances to ask questions or linger longer if you’re brave enough.Free cancellationBest valueKids −100%fromUS$ 25View ›
Santa Ynez Valley: 3-Winery Tour & Picnic Lunch from Santa Barbara
Santa Ynez Valley: 3-Winery Tour & Picnic Lunch from Santa Barbara★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (91)6h 30mYou’ll join a small group for a day trip from Santa Barbara to three handpicked wineries in Santa Ynez Valley—with all tasting fees covered and a deli picnic lunch included. Expect warm hosts, local stories, plenty of pours, and time to soak up vineyard views before your ride home. It’s less about being an expert and more about enjoying good wine in good company.Free cancellationfromUS$ 239View ›
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