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We compared all 1,244 experiences in California so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 1,244 experiences from US$ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (601–620 of 1,244)

Hearst Castle & Paso Robles Wine Tour: Private Day Trip
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Hearst Castle & Paso Robles Wine Tour: Private Day TripHearst Castle tour with Grand Rooms access, elephant seals, and winery visit. Includes pickup, 8.75 hours, lunch stops along California coast.
36 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h 45m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 1,075per group
Queen Mary Self-Guided Tour: Explore the Historic Ocean Liner
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Travelers' pick
Queen Mary Self-Guided Tour: Explore the Historic Ocean LinerAdmission to the Queen Mary legendary Long Beach ocean liner includes Art Deco decks, First-Class cabins, and open-air skyline views on a self-guided tour.
36 reviews
4.33★
Duration
2h–8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Sequoia National Park Tour: Giant Forest & General Sherman Tree
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Travelers' pick
Sequoia National Park Tour: Giant Forest & General Sherman TreeFive-hour Sequoia National Park tour from Wuksachi Lodge with a licensed guide, visiting Giant Forest, General Sherman Tree, and Moro Rock. Includes lunch and bottled water.
36 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 299per person
Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills & Hollywood Sign
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Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills & Hollywood SignFly over Beverly Hills celebrity homes, the Hollywood Sign, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Dodger Stadium with an experienced pilot.
36 reviews
5.00★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 649per person
Surfing Lessons Oceanside: Small Classes, 2.5 Hours
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Surfing Lessons Oceanside: Small Classes, 2.5 HoursSurfing lessons in Oceanside with small classes of 6 or fewer, all gear included. Professional instructors teach you to stand up and ride waves in 2.5 hours, starting at 9 am.
36 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day except Tuesday
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 189per person
Sunset Sailing San Francisco Bay: Take the Wheel
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Likely to sell out
Sunset Sailing San Francisco Bay: Take the WheelSunset sailing experience on San Francisco Bay departing Sausalito. You take the wheel, sail past the Golden Gate Bridge and watch the city light up.
35 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Wine Country Bike Tour: Santa Ynez farm-to-table lunch & tastings
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Travelers' pick
Wine Country Bike Tour: Santa Ynez farm-to-table lunch & tastingsBike through Santa Ynez wine country with tastings at wineries and olive oil producers, visit a lavender farm, and enjoy farm-to-table lunch with a local guide.
35 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
La Jolla Cove: Snorkel Gear Rental & Wetsuit Package
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Travelers' pick
La Jolla Cove: Snorkel Gear Rental & Wetsuit PackageSnorkel La Jolla Cove with wetsuit and gear rental, five minutes from the beach. Equipment included, gear lockers, VR cave guide.
35 reviews
4.17★
Duration
1d
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Paso Robles Winery Trolley: 14-Guest Vintage Tour
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Travelers' pick
Paso Robles Winery Trolley: 14-Guest Vintage TourRide a vintage-style trolley through Paso Robles wine country with a professional driver-guide, stopping at three boutique wineries over 5.5 hours with refreshments.
34 reviews
4.88★
Duration
6h
Fri–Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour: San Francisco to Sausalito
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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour: San Francisco to SausalitoBike across Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco to Sausalito in 3 hours. Small groups, high-quality bikes, helmet & map included. Daily 10am departures.
34 reviews
4.24★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
ATV Riding in Palm Springs: 28-Mile Mojave Desert Trail
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ATV Riding in Palm Springs: 28-Mile Mojave Desert TrailDrive a Can-Am UTV through Mojave Desert terrain near Palm Springs for three hours of dirt, sand and rock with a live guide leading the way.
34 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 999per group
Private Rickshaw Tour: Santa Monica and Venice Beach
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Private Rickshaw Tour: Santa Monica and Venice BeachPrivate rickshaw tour through Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach with an English or Spanish-speaking local guide, accommodating two passengers per vehicle.
34 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per group
Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Coastal Cliffs & Long Beach
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Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Coastal Cliffs & Long BeachPrivate helicopter tour over Rancho Palos Verdes cliffs, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach Port with live commentary.
33 reviews
4.73★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 264per person
La Jolla Tandem Kayak Rental: Sea Lions & Kelp Beds
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La Jolla Tandem Kayak Rental: Sea Lions & Kelp BedsTandem kayak rental in La Jolla with equipment, delivery to beach & water map. Explore kelp beds, sea lions, leopard sharks. Top-ranked San Diego operator.
33 reviews
4.21★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 26 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per group
La Jolla Cove Food & Drink Walking Tour: Sip, Savor & Sea
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La Jolla Cove Food & Drink Walking Tour: Sip, Savor & SeaWalk La Jolla Cove with a local guide, tasting bites and drinks at three neighborhood restaurants while learning the stories behind the cove's historic.
33 reviews
4.73★
Duration
3h
Mon–Sat
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Los Angeles: Getty Center Private Tour with Museum Expert
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Los Angeles: Getty Center Private Tour with Museum ExpertPrivate 90-minute Getty Center tour led by museum-trained specialist. Skip group tours, explore da Vinci to Van Gogh at your own pace. Any day during museum hours.
32 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
20
Live guide EN · RUFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per group
Lake Tahoe West Shore: 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour & Stories
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Likely to sell out
Lake Tahoe West Shore: 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour & StoriesGuided kayak tour on Lake Tahoe's West Shore from Tahoe City. Includes kayak, life jacket, paddle, and guide. Small groups, families welcome.
32 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 15 May 2027Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Europa Village Winery Tour: 8 Tastings & Food Pairings in Temecula
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Europa Village Winery Tour: 8 Tastings & Food Pairings in TemeculaJoin a sommelier-led tour through Temecula vineyards with eight tastings, food pairings, and behind-the-scenes production facility access.
32 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
L.A. Film Locations Tour: Pick Your Top 10 Spots in Los Angeles
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L.A. Film Locations Tour: Pick Your Top 10 Spots in Los AngelesTour 10 Hollywood movie filming locations across the city's valleys and sides on a 3.5-hour guided adventure with water provided throughout.
32 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day except Thursday
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 350per group
Beverly Hills E-Bike Tour from Hollywood: 3-Hour Private Ride
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Beverly Hills E-Bike Tour from Hollywood: 3-Hour Private RideThree-hour private e-bike tour from Hollywood Walk of Fame through Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip and Mulholland Drive with a local guide.
31 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
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