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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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San Francisco: Castro LGBTQ Walking Tour & Local Stories
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San Francisco: Castro LGBTQ Walking Tour & Local StoriesFeel the energy of San Francisco’s Castro on a 2-hour LGBTQ walking tour with a local guide. Dive into history, see Harvey Milk’s camera shop, and explore over 20 sites.
615 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 6 Jan 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 40per person
San Diego: La Jolla, Coronado & Balboa Park 4-Hour Tour
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Travelers' pick
San Diego: La Jolla, Coronado & Balboa Park 4-Hour TourSan Diego tour covering La Jolla Cove, Mt. Soledad, Coronado, Balboa Park, Old Town and Downtown. Small groups, local guide, bottled water included.
614 reviews
4.63★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 92per person
Joshua Tree National Park scenic tour from Palm Springs
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Travelers' pick
Joshua Tree National Park scenic tour from Palm SpringsSmall group tour of Joshua Tree with geology guide, air-conditioned van and bottled water, see giant boulders.
609 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h–5h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour: Waterfront & Funk Zone
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Travelers' pick
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour: Waterfront & Funk ZoneRide Santa Barbara's 5-mile waterfront boardwalk on an electric bike with a local guide, then explore the Funk Zone.
605 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Tijuana Day Trip: Arch, Culture & Street Food Tour
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Tijuana Day Trip: Arch, Culture & Street Food TourSix-hour walking tour from San Diego crossing the border to Tijuana's Arch, Cultural Center and Avenida Revolución with a local guide who shares.
593 reviews
4.65★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Small-Group Tour with Photos
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Travelers' pick
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Small-Group Tour with PhotosLA city tour in luxury Mercedes van covering Downtown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and Farmers Market. Includes hotel pickup, professional photos and bottled water.
585 reviews
4.82★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
San Diego: 3-Hour Sailing Cruise & Harbor Views
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San Diego: 3-Hour Sailing Cruise & Harbor Views3-hour sailing trip on San Diego Bay with beer, snacks & views of Coronado Bridge, USS Midway. Max 6 passengers, Shelter Island departure. Complimentary drinks included.
570 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 116per person
Santa Barbara: Downtown Wine & Food Walking Tour
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Santa Barbara: Downtown Wine & Food Walking TourDowntown Santa Barbara food tour with wine tastings, local guide & grazing included. 3.5 hours, small groups, State Street start. No planning needed.
553 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day except Friday and Saturday
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Carlsbad Food Tour: 5 tastings with village history
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Travelers' pick
Carlsbad Food Tour: 5 tastings with village historyWalk Carlsbad Village on a 3-hour food tour stopping at 5 eateries for savory and dessert tastings, with a guide sharing the neighborhood's architectural and cultural history.
546 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
Every day
11:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
San Diego: Escape Room Game UTC Mall with 6 Themes
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San Diego: Escape Room Game UTC Mall with 6 ThemesStep into a real escape room at San Diego’s Westfield UTC. Choose from 6 themed games, work with friends or family, and get help from a local guide. Includes wheelchair access.
543 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
63
Free cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Bank Heist Escape Room in Palm Springs: Private Game
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Bank Heist Escape Room in Palm Springs: Private GamePrivate escape room game in Palm Springs where you hack security, crack the vault and grab the loot before the police arrive: all with your own group, no strangers mixed in.
542 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: 6 tastings in 3 hours
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Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: 6 tastings in 3 hoursWalk through Downtown LA's food scene with a guide on a 3-hour tour stopping at six eateries: Grand Central Market, Thai street food, Korean homestyle.
535 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Escape Room in Victoria Gardens: Five Puzzle Games
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Escape Room in Victoria Gardens: Five Puzzle GamesSolve puzzles and find clues in one of five themed escape rooms at Victoria Gardens with a live guide. You have 60 minutes to complete the mission together.
527 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
50
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Catalina Summit and Bison Safari: 2-hour guided interior tour
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Catalina Summit and Bison Safari: 2-hour guided interior tourTwo-hour guided safari tour of Catalina Island's protected interior with naturalist guide, custom vehicle, and wildlife viewing ten miles into rugged canyons and coastline.
520 reviews
4.33★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
San Diego Escape Room: 60-Min Gaslamp Quarter Adventure
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San Diego Escape Room: 60-Min Gaslamp Quarter AdventureFive themed escape rooms in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego. 60 minutes, up to 8 players, puzzle-solving missions. Game guide included, family-friendly, wheelchair accessible.
518 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
54
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
17-Mile Drive & Monterey tour from San Francisco: Small group
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17-Mile Drive & Monterey tour from San Francisco: Small groupFull-day coastal tour from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and the 17-Mile Drive with guide and park entry, plus time to shop Cannery Row and Carmel Plaza.
511 reviews
4.82★
Duration
11h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 118per person
Aquarium of the Pacific: Skip-the-Line Entry & 12,000+ Animals
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Travelers' pick
Aquarium of the Pacific: Skip-the-Line Entry & 12,000+ AnimalsAquarium of the Pacific general admission with fast-track entry, 100+ exhibits, sea otters, sharks, penguins. 25 miles south of Los Angeles. Tickets valid 1 year.
509 reviews
4.42★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
39
Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Electric Catamaran Tour: Custom-built for local waters
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Travelers' pick
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Electric Catamaran Tour: Custom-built for local watersScan for otters, sea lions and birds on a 90-minute electric catamaran cruise through Elkhorn Slough from Moss Landing.
503 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Catalina Island Food Tour in Avalon: 5+ Tastings with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Catalina Island Food Tour in Avalon: 5+ Tastings with Local GuideCatalina Island food tour in Avalon with a local guide, 5+ tastings at historic spots, and cocktails by the harbor: 2.5 hours, maximum 10 people, 21+.
495 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h 30m
Mon–Sat
11:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 176per person
Malibu: Celebrity Homes & Beach Tour with Local Stops
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Malibu: Celebrity Homes & Beach Tour with Local StopsFeel Malibu’s real side: walk iconic beaches, see celebrity homes, taste local bites, and shop the Country Mart. Includes open-air van ride and live guide.
494 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39US$ 25per person
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