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Muir Woods & Sausalito: Small-Group Tour with Bridge ViewsYou’ll cross the Golden Gate Bridge in a comfy van, walk quietly beneath ancient redwoods in Muir Woods, and have time to explore Sausalito’s waterfront at your own pace. With entry fees included and a local guide sharing stories along the way, expect real moments of wonder—and maybe even a new favorite spot for lunch.
2 Hour Sailing Cruise Lake Tahoe: Wind-Powered YachtA 2-hour sailing cruise on Lake Tahoe aboard a 40-foot yacht limited to 18 passengers, powered by wind rather than engines. Complimentary local beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are included; all captains hold United States Coast Guard licenses. The route varies with wind conditions and does not reach Emerald Bay. Children ages 5 and up are welcome.Is it for me?Two hours is long enough to feel the rhythm of sailing but short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without blocking the rest of your day—ideal if you want to sail Lake Tahoe without committing a full day to it.
Alcatraz & San Francisco Bay Cruise: Day or Night TourYou get a 45-minute audio tour of Alcatraz Island with entry included, a round-trip ferry from Pier 33, and your choice of day or night departure (night includes sunset and historian talks). Separately, you book a 60-minute narrated Bay Cruise from Pier 39 with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, sea lions, and the city skyline. Both tours are flexible on timing except the night Alcatraz tour, which doesn't run weekends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Alcatraz and the Bay in one visit without arranging separate tickets and ferries—the two-tour package handles the logistics, and the flexible Bay Cruise timing means you can fit it around your Alcatraz departure.
Dana Point: Whale & Dolphin Watching with Underwater PodsYou board a high-tech catamaran from Dana Point Harbor with a licensed captain and descend into underwater viewing pods to watch whales and dolphins at close range. The trip includes expert narration, complimentary snacks, and free parking. Depending on the season, you'll see blue whales, gray whales, or the gray whale migration, plus dolphins year-round. If no cetaceans appear, you return free within one year.Is it for me?Right for families and groups who want more than a standard whale watching tour — the underwater pods put you face-to-face with the animals instead of watching from the deck. Plan for a variable trip duration depending on the date, and note that descending into the pods involves ladder-like steps.
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Tour & Lone CypressYou ride 16 miles along Monterey's most scenic coastal road on an electric bike, stopping at the Lone Cypress, Point Pinos Lighthouse, Asilomar Beach, and several wildlife lookouts where you'll spot sea otters and seals. The motor handles the hills, your guide handles the stories, and you handle the camera. Three hours, all fitness levels, includes the bike, helmet, water, and a guide who knows the place.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the entire 17-Mile Drive without driving it, and without the strain of a regular bike on the hills — the electric motor and a knowledgeable guide turn three hours into a real tour instead of a workout.
San Francisco Chinatown: Ghost Hunt Tour with EMF GearYou’ll walk through San Francisco’s Chinatown at night with a professional investigator, using real EMF detectors while hearing gritty stories of hauntings, murders, and lost cemeteries. Expect both laughs and chills as you explore hidden corners and learn how history lingers in these streets—you might even catch something on your own ghost hunting gear.
San Francisco: GoCar GPS Tour & Golden Gate BridgeYou drive a GPS-guided three-wheel car through San Francisco's main landmarks—Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, Ocean Beach, and more—at your own pace, with the car narrating stories and history as you go. You stop when you want, take detours if you want, and control how long you spend at each spot. Includes gas, helmet, and map; you need a valid driver's license and must be 21 or older to rent.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see San Francisco's main sights without being herded through a group tour or figuring out public transit—the GoCar's self-guided format and narration mean you get the stories and the freedom to move at your own pace, stop where you want, and explore side streets without losing the thread of the city's history.
San Francisco Mission District Food Tour & Murals WalkWalk through San Francisco’s Mission District tasting burritos, cookies, Italian subs, clam chowder, and locally made ice cream with a small group and local guide. You’ll see vibrant murals up close and hear stories behind them as you go. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and maybe even a new perspective on what makes this neighborhood so layered.
San Francisco: Small Group City Tour by Luxury VanYou’ll ride through San Francisco’s neighborhoods in a small group luxury van—snacks in hand—with a local guide who actually knows people here. Expect photo stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Chinatown’s bustling streets and some places you wouldn’t find alone. It’s less about checking boxes and more about feeling the city move around you.
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise: Paddle Wheeler TourThe Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise is a 2.25-hour boat tour on the M.S. Dixie II, the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe, that takes you through Emerald Bay to see Vikingsholm Castle and Fannette Island with an audio guide included. Pickup from select locations is available, and you can order lunch and drinks onboard; arrive 30 minutes early to check in at Zephyr Cove Marina.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you're staying near South Lake Tahoe and want to see Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm without renting a car or navigating the narrow mountain roads—the boat leaves from a beach dock, the audio guide handles the explanation, and you're back in under three hours.
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour: 90 minutes, 8 stopsYou board near Stearns Wharf and spend ninety minutes on a narrated trolley passing the County Courthouse, Old Mission, Museum of Natural History, Butterfly Beach in Montecito, and the harbor district. The guide handles the history and timing; you just sit and look. It's the original Santa Barbara trolley tour, running for thirty years, and it covers the sights most people come for without the logistics.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Santa Barbara's main landmarks in one morning or afternoon without driving or navigating parking—the trolley and narration handle both. Ninety minutes is enough to get the lay of the land and hear the history, though it's a continuous ride, not a hop-on-hop-off tour.
Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Film Sites TourYou get picked up from your Anaheim hotel and spend the day seeing Hollywood's famous landmarks, the Observatory views of Los Angeles, Rodeo Drive, and both Santa Monica and Venice Beaches, with a one-hour lunch break at the Farmers Market included. The group stays under 20 people, which means the pace feels manageable and the driver can answer questions. Drop-off back at your hotel is included, so you don't need to arrange transport or worry about your luggage.Is it for me?Right for families or groups staying in Anaheim who want to see the main Los Angeles landmarks without renting a car or planning multiple stops — hotel pickup and drop-off handle the logistics, and the fixed route covers Hollywood, the beaches, and the Observatory in one full day.
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with Heated Cabins & BiologistYou’ll step onto Monterey Bay’s biggest whale watching boats with heated cabins and 360-degree decks, guided by marine biologists who spot whales year-round. Feel ocean spray on your face, hear excited shouts when dolphins appear, and share small moments with fellow travelers. This isn’t just sightseeing — it’s being part of something wild and communal.
Sonoma Wine Trolley Tour: Open-air San Francisco cable carYou board a vintage trolley at 10:00 and spend the next six and a half hours rolling through Sonoma Valley, stopping at four wineries for tastings (fees separate, around $30–$40 each), visiting historic landmarks, and eating lunch at one scenic stop. Your guide handles the route and timing; you handle the tasting fees and deciding which wines to buy. The trolley returns you by 4:30.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to taste multiple Sonoma wineries without driving yourself or arranging separate transportation between stops. Expect to be on an open-air trolley for six and a half hours—that's what lets you visit four wineries, eat lunch, and see the valley without the logistics.
San Diego Gaslamp: Food & Drink Tour with Scandal StoriesYou’ll wander San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with a local guide who brings scandalous history to life through wild tales, tasty bites, and unique drinks at four different spots. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and maybe even some karaoke as you explore downtown’s lively streets together.
Escape Room in Irvine: 60 Minutes, Six Unique GamesYou arrive fifteen minutes early for a briefing, then spend sixty minutes solving puzzles and finding clues with your team inside one of six themed rooms, with a game guide on standby. After you escape (or time runs out), you get fifteen minutes to debrief and take photos. Plan for ninety minutes total, and book your preferred room in advance to secure your spot.Is it for me?Right for groups of friends, families, or coworkers who want a structured activity that forces real teamwork and problem-solving in a single afternoon. Expect sixty intense minutes of puzzle-solving with no breaks—that's what makes it work as a timed challenge.
Napa Valley: Wine Trolley Tour with Tastings & Local LunchYou’ll ride an open-air vintage trolley through Napa Valley with a small group, stopping for tastings at three or four different wineries (the lineup changes). A local lunch is included along the way. With stories from your guide and plenty of vineyard views, you’ll probably leave wishing you could do it all over again.
San Francisco: VW Bus Tour & 14 Districts with Golden Gate BridgeYou ride in a vintage VW bus through 14 San Francisco neighborhoods, stopping for photos at the Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Twin Peaks, and other landmarks while a local guide explains the city's Gold Rush history, 1960s counterculture, and how earthquakes shaped the streets. Bottled water is included, and the small-group format means the van can navigate narrow lanes and quieter districts that larger buses skip. Plan for four to five hours and bring cash for a tip.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see the main San Francisco landmarks and neighborhoods in one afternoon without renting a car or figuring out public transit—the small VW bus does the navigating and the guide handles the history, leaving you to take photos and absorb the city.
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica & Venice Day TourYou’ll ride through Los Angeles with a local guide who knows all the shortcuts—and stories—behind places like Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive, and Griffith Observatory. Expect salty air, street music, good food at the Farmers Market (lunch included), plus hotel pickup so you skip parking headaches. You might even find yourself laughing at your own touristy excitement.
Yosemite Highlights Tour: Half Dome, Waterfalls & SequoiasA full-day small group tour of Yosemite National Park with pickup from Coarsegold, Bass Lake, Oakhurst or Fish Camp, led by an expert driver-guide who knows the park's seasonal access and weather shifts. You'll see Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (when the road is open), with frequent stops for photos and a walk to one or two waterfalls. Lunch, snacks and water are included; the guide adjusts the order of stops to give you the best experience possible given the day's conditions.Is it for me?The tour runs nine hours with frequent stops but mostly from the bus, so it suits travelers who want to see Yosemite's most famous landmarks without driving themselves or planning which roads are open—the guide handles the route and timing based on the day's conditions and season.
Destinations
- Anaheim & Buena Park›
- Big Bear›
- Carlsbad›
- Catalina Island›
- Dana Point›
- Death Valley National Park›
- Fresno›
- Healdsburg›
- La Jolla›
- Laguna Beach›
- Lake Tahoe›
- Long Beach›
- Los Angeles›
- Malibu›
- Mammoth Lakes›
- Mendocino›
- Monterey & Carmel›
- Napa & Sonoma›
- Newport Beach›
- Oakland›
- Palm Springs›
- Paso Robles›
- Pismo Beach›
- Sacramento›
- San Diego›
- San Francisco›
- San Jose›
- San Luis Obispo›
- Santa Barbara›
- Santa Cruz›
- Santa Monica›
- Santa Rosa›
- Sausalito›
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park›
- Stockton›
- Temecula›
- Ventura›
- Yosemite National Park›
