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Los Angeles: Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories Walk
Los Angeles: Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (90)2hYou’ll walk LA’s Sunset Boulevard with a local guide who shares true crime tales and ghost stories—from infamous murders to haunted hotels and legendary clubs. Expect laughter, chills, street sounds, and moments where Hollywood’s wildest secrets feel strangely close. You might leave with more questions than answers—and maybe that’s half the fun.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 39View ›
Bodega Bay: Private Sailing Tour with Licensed Captain
Bodega Bay: Private Sailing Tour with Licensed Captain★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (90)3hYou’ll step aboard in Bodega Bay with a small group and licensed captain guiding your way. Feel free to steer or just relax as you sail past seals and open ocean views, wearing comfy life jackets and sharing stories along the way. Bring your own snacks—this tour is more about salty air, quiet moments, and feeling part of something real.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 123View ›
San Luis Obispo: Downtown Food & Drink Walking Tour
San Luis Obispo: Downtown Food & Drink Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (89)3hYou’ll wander through downtown San Luis Obispo with a local guide, tasting BBQ that lingers on your tongue and artisan gelato served by someone who treats you like family. Expect five different stops — from fresh-baked breads to local wines — all included. You’ll laugh with strangers over dessert and leave feeling like you’ve shared more than just a meal.Free cancellationfromUS$ 199View ›
Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Private Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Private Celebrity Homes Bus Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (89)2hYou’ll glide through Hollywood and Beverly Hills in an open-air bus, hear local stories from your guide, snap photos by the Hollywood Sign and Rodeo Drive, and maybe even spot a celebrity or two along Mulholland Drive. Expect laughter, plenty of iconic sights, and that strange thrill of seeing places you’ve only known from movies—plus time for photos at classic stops.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 449View ›
Napa & Sonoma: Private Wine Tour with Custom Wineries & Lunch
Napa & Sonoma: Private Wine Tour with Custom Wineries & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (89)6hYou’ll get picked up right at your place in Napa or Sonoma for a relaxed day of wine tasting at hand-picked wineries—no crowds, just genuine local spots. Enjoy lunch among olive trees, chat with winemakers, and let your guide handle every detail so you can actually soak it all in.Free cancellation-6%from · per groupUS$ 565View ›
San Francisco: Private Tuk Tuk City Tour with Custom Stops
San Francisco: Private Tuk Tuk City Tour with Custom Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (88)2h–3hYou’ll ride through San Francisco’s wildest hills and neighborhoods in a private tuk tuk with your own group, stopping for photos at places like Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, and Lombard Street. With a local guide leading (and plenty of blankets for foggy weather), you’ll get stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Expect laughter, unexpected views, maybe even a little wind in your hair.Free cancellationfromUS$ 189View ›
Point Lobos: Guided Nature Walk with Wildlife & History
Point Lobos: Guided Nature Walk with Wildlife & History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (87)2h 30mYou’ll walk coastal trails at Point Lobos with a guide who knows every hidden cove and story. Watch for sea otters drifting in kelp beds, hear tales of whalers and divers, breathe in pine-salt air. The pace is gentle but you’ll leave with sandy shoes — and maybe a new favorite place stuck in your head.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −49%fromUS$ 59View ›
Surf Class for Beginners in Venice: Stand Up in 2 Hours
Surf Class for Beginners in Venice: Stand Up in 2 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (87)2hA two-hour beginner surf class in Venice that starts on the beach with basic rules and safety, then moves into the water with an instructor guiding you through your first rides. The school uses a protected part of the beach designed for learners, and includes a surfboard and wetsuit. Live instruction in English or Spanish.Is it for me?The two-hour format and protected beach mean you're learning in conditions built for beginners, not fighting a crowded break or spending half the day in the water. Book this if you want to know whether surfing is for you without committing to a week of lessons.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
Los Angeles: Private Half Day Tour with Griffith & Venice
Los Angeles: Private Half Day Tour with Griffith & Venice★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (87)5hYou’ll start your private Los Angeles half day tour with sweeping city views at Griffith Observatory, wander among stars on Hollywood Boulevard, cruise by Rodeo Drive’s boutiques and supercars, then end with salty air and lively crowds at Venice Beach. It’s a whirlwind of classic LA moments—just enough time for each one to stick with you.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 549View ›
Long Beach: Private Helicopter Tour with Catalina & Queen Mary Views
Long Beach: Private Helicopter Tour with Catalina & Queen Mary Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (87)15mYou’ll fly high above Long Beach on a private helicopter tour with live commentary from your pilot. See iconic sights like the Queen Mary and Catalina Island from above, hear local stories through your headset, and feel the rush as LA’s coastline unfolds beneath you. It’s an experience that sticks with you long after landing.Free cancellationfromUS$ 214View ›
East Village Food and Drink Tour San Diego: 4-5 Tastings
East Village Food and Drink Tour San Diego: 4-5 Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (87)3hA three-hour food and drink tour of San Diego's East Village with a local guide, visiting 4-5 restaurants, cocktail bars and breweries. You taste an eclectic range of cuisine from award-winning restaurants, sip craft cocktails and local beer, and learn how the area evolved from a warehouse district into the city's culinary hub. Vegetarian options are available; the tour is limited to guests 21 and older.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste your way through a neighborhood rather than just hear about it—the 4-5 stops and the guide's knowledge of how the East Village got here make it a full picture of San Diego's food scene, not a quick sampler. Small groups mean you move at a pace that lets you actually talk to the guide and the people at each stop.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›
La Jolla: Kayak Rental for Two & Marine Life Spotting
La Jolla: Kayak Rental for Two & Marine Life Spotting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (86)1h 30mYou’ll paddle your own kayak along La Jolla’s coast, spotting seals or even dolphins if you’re lucky. All equipment is included, plus a quick safety intro before you head out at your own pace. Expect salty air, some laughs (especially if you’re new), and views of La Jolla most people never see—from right on the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 45View ›
Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour: Customizable Full-Day Trek
Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour: Customizable Full-Day Trek★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (86)8hA full-day private hiking tour of Yosemite Valley where you and your guide plan the route together in the morning, then walk among waterfalls, granite cliffs and valley landmarks on foot, using the free shuttle only when it saves hiking time. The guide carries first aid, water purification and sunscreen; you choose which falls, caves and viewpoints to visit based on your interests and fitness that day.Is it for me?Choose this private tour if you want to build the day around what draws you most—whether that's chasing waterfalls, exploring hidden caves or standing under Half Dome—without deciding the route alone or navigating the valley's shuttle system yourself. A shared group tour locks you into a fixed itinerary; this one lets you pivot based on how you're feeling and what catches your eye.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 360View ›
San Diego Bay: Small Group Classic Yacht Sailing Cruise
San Diego Bay: Small Group Classic Yacht Sailing Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (85)2h 30mYou’ll sail San Diego Bay with only six people aboard a classic yacht, guided by Captain Phil’s easygoing stories. See landmarks like Coronado Bridge and USS Midway up close, sip California wine or craft beer, and watch sunset colors spill over downtown. It’s relaxed, personal, and gives you space to actually feel San Diego instead of just seeing it.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Wine Tasting Walking Tour & Local Stories
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Wine Tasting Walking Tour & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (85)3hYou’ll wander hidden alleyways in Carmel-by-the-Sea with a local guide, taste regional wines at three unique tasting rooms, and hear quirky stories about artists and winemakers along the way. Expect laughter over new flavors, personal recommendations for what to do next, and small moments you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 159View ›
Coronado: Small Group Walking Tour & Beach History
Coronado: Small Group Walking Tour & Beach History★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (85)2h 45mYou’ll walk Coronado’s leafy streets with a local guide who knows every story and shortcut. Expect laughs over quirky architecture, a snack break at a local bakery, time in a small museum (if open), and sandy shoes after strolling one of America’s best beaches. The mix of history, people-watching, and that salty breeze stays with you long after.Free cancellationKids −15%fromUS$ 64View ›
San Francisco: Alcatraz & Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour
San Francisco: Alcatraz & Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.40 (85)1h–8hYou get Alcatraz admission with a 2.5-hour self-guided audio tour (ten languages available), round-trip ferry from Fisherman's Wharf, and the next day a 3-hour guided bike tour from Fisherman's Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, with helmet, lock, and full-day bike rental included. Ferry return from Sausalito costs extra if you want it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Alcatraz and cross the Golden Gate Bridge without arranging separate tickets and transport — the two-day structure lets you do both without rushing, and the bike tour handles navigation and timing so you just show up and ride.fromUS$ 145View ›
Healdsburg: Bike tour with wine tasting & lunch in Dry Creek
Healdsburg: Bike tour with wine tasting & lunch in Dry Creek★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (85)5h 30mYou’ll pedal quiet backroads near Healdsburg with a local guide, stopping at three small wineries for tastings and stories. Enjoy a picnic lunch among the vines and soak up Sonoma’s laid-back pace — plus plenty of time to chat with locals or just take in the valley views you’ll remember long after the trip.Free cancellationfromUS$ 209View ›
Monterey Bay: Kayak Rental with Otters, Seals & Sea Lions
Monterey Bay: Kayak Rental with Otters, Seals & Sea Lions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (84)2hYou’ll paddle through Monterey Bay at your own pace, watching playful otters and curious sea lions right from your kayak. With all gear included and a friendly intro from locals, you’ll feel safe even if it’s your first time on the water. Expect salty air, laughter, and those small moments where you forget everything else for a while.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 40View ›
Sonoma: Food & Wine E-Bike Tour with Cheese Factory Stop
Sonoma: Food & Wine E-Bike Tour with Cheese Factory Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (84)6hYou’ll pedal through Sonoma’s rolling vineyards by e-bike with a local guide, stopping at two wineries for tastings and stories. Enjoy an easy-going pace between stops, sample fresh cheeses during an exclusive Vella Cheese factory visit (except Sundays), and share a picnic lunch outdoors with your group. It’s all about slowing down and really feeling wine country—one glass and laugh at a time.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 179View ›
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