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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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Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory: Hike with photo stops
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Most booked
Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory: Hike with photo stopsGuided hike in Griffith Park with Griffith Observatory admission, Hollywood Sign views, LA skyline, bottled water and local guide. One hour.
101 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 189per person
Yosemite Valley: Private Hiking Tour & Waterfall Trails
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★Top rated
Yosemite Valley: Private Hiking Tour & Waterfall TrailsPrivate guided hiking in Yosemite Valley with naturalist. Beginner (4–5 miles, 5 hours) or moderate (5–6 miles, 6 hours) trail. Park permit included, small group, photo stops.
100 reviews
4.82★
Duration
4h–6h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 333per person
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Tour from San JoseDay tour from San Jose to Yosemite National Park with park entry, expert guide, five hours in the valley, and a walk among ancient sequoias in Tuolumne Grove.
99 reviews
4.14★
Duration
14h–15h
Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun
05:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 289per person
Los Angeles: Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories Walk
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Los Angeles: Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories WalkStart your evening on LA’s Sunset Boulevard with a true crime & ghost stories tour, guided by locals. Includes walking, history, and real-life Hollywood tales.
99 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
Every day
19:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Los Angeles: Private SUV City Tour with Pickup & Custom Stops
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Los Angeles: Private SUV City Tour with Pickup & Custom StopsFeel the pulse of Los Angeles on a private SUV tour with hotel pickup, Hollywood sign views, Venice Beach strolls, and a local guide who knows every shortcut.
99 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h–8h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 880per group
San Diego: Onewheel Hoverboard Lesson & Waterfront Bay Ride
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San Diego: Onewheel Hoverboard Lesson & Waterfront Bay RideGlide along San Diego’s bay on a Onewheel hoverboard with a local guide, safety gear, and photos included. Try electric scooters if you prefer: lesson and waterfront ride start at Liberty Station.
99 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Los Angeles: Manson Family Limo Tour & Dark Hollywood Sites
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Los Angeles: Manson Family Limo Tour & Dark Hollywood SitesStep into LA’s shadowy history with a Manson Family tour in a funeral limo. Visit real crime scenes, Hollywood landmarks, and hear chilling stories with your guide.
98 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h 30m
Tue, Fri and Sat
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip: Redwoods, Boardwalk & Bridge Views
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Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip: Redwoods, Boardwalk & Bridge ViewsStep into the quiet of Muir Woods, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and wander Sausalito’s boardwalk. Small group tour with free time and easy pickup.
98 reviews
4.66★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Private Hollywood Tour Los Angeles: 3 hours, open-air bus
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Private Hollywood Tour Los Angeles: 3 hours, open-air busPrivate 3-hour Hollywood tour on an open-air bus with live guide, hotel pickup, visiting the Hollywood Sign, Mulholland Drive, Rodeo Drive, and celebrity homes.
97 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day except Wednesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 490per group
Temecula: Wine Tasting Tour & Charcuterie with 3 Vineyards
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Travelers' pick
Temecula: Wine Tasting Tour & Charcuterie with 3 VineyardsLet Temecula’s vineyards surprise you: taste award-winning wines, enjoy a personal charcuterie box, and relax with all tastings and transport included.
96 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Wed–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Half-Day Napa E-Bike Tour: Yountville Winery Visit
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Travelers' pick
Half-Day Napa E-Bike Tour: Yountville Winery VisitBike through Napa vineyards on electric bikes, stop at a local winery for a 75-minute tasting visit, and finish by mid-afternoon with the option to keep exploring on your own.
96 reviews
4.76★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach: Sea Lions & Fish
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Travelers' pick
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach: Sea Lions & FishGlass bottom boat ride in Redondo Beach's King Harbor with Coast Guard certified captain and guide: start topside spotting sea lions.
96 reviews
4.73★
Duration
45m
start times · Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Travelers' pick
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-SeaThree wine tastings and a guided walk through Carmel's hidden alleyways, with a local sommelier explaining the region's unique climates and a guide.
96 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour: See Fish Safely
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Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour: See Fish SafelyWatch schools of colorful fish through the glass floor of a boat cruising Lover's Cove Marine Preserve on Catalina Island.
96 reviews
4.53★
Duration
45m
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 32per person
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica: Learn to Ride Waves
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica: Learn to Ride WavesLearn to surf in Santa Monica with a professional instructor, surfboard and wetsuit included. The first 30 minutes covers technique on the beach.
96 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · PTFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Golden Gate Bridge & Lombard Street GoCar Tour 2 Hours
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Golden Gate Bridge & Lombard Street GoCar Tour 2 HoursDrive a GPS-guided three-wheeled GoCar through San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint, Lombard Street curves.
95 reviews
4.74★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Free cancellationfromUS$ 169per group
Sunrise Meditation Hike Palm Springs: 1-Mile Mountain Trail
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Likely to sell out
Sunrise Meditation Hike Palm Springs: 1-Mile Mountain TrailHike San Jacinto Mountains at dawn with a certified guide for meditation overlooking the Coachella Valley and Indian Canyons while staying hydrated.
94 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
3-Hour Whale Watching Tour in Morro Bay
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Travelers' pick
3-Hour Whale Watching Tour in Morro BayThree-hour whale-watching charter from Morro Bay with expert captains, heated cabin and blankets. See humpback whales, gray whales and sea lions along California's coast.
93 reviews
4.66★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Private Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
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Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Private Celebrity Homes Bus TourFeel the buzz of Hollywood, spot celebrity homes in Beverly Hills, and cruise famous streets on a private open-air bus tour. Includes guide and flexible pickup.
93 reviews
4.82★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 449per group
Santa Barbara: Ghost Tour with Stories & Photos by Night
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Best value
Santa Barbara: Ghost Tour with Stories & Photos by NightStep into Santa Barbara’s haunted past on a ghost tour led by a local expert, with real stories, guest photos, and flexible timing. Includes guide.
93 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
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