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4.6 6 experiences from US$ 36 Free cancellation on most experiences
Escape Room in Irvine: 60 Minutes, Six Unique Games
Escape Room in Irvine: 60 Minutes, Six Unique Games★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (866)1h 15mYou 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.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 47View ›
Newport Beach: Electric Boat Rental Up to 12 People
Newport Beach: Electric Boat Rental Up to 12 People★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (321)2hYou take the helm of a luxury electric boat and navigate Newport Harbor for as long as your rental lasts, passing Balboa Island, coastal estates, and sea lions while you choose whether to anchor at a waterfront restaurant or cruise the full 24 miles of the harbor. The boat fits up to 12 people, runs on electric power, and comes with all amenities included — you just bring your own captain's license (or let someone else drive) and decide where to go.Is it for me?This works well if you want to explore Newport Harbor at your own pace without booking a guided tour — the self-drive format and up-to-12-person capacity make it flexible for couples, families, or groups who want to set their own itinerary and timing.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-12%from · per groupUS$ 150View ›
Whale Watching Newport Beach: 50' Catamaran, 360-Degree Views
Whale Watching Newport Beach: 50' Catamaran, 360-Degree Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (212)2h–2h 30mA 2- to 2.5-hour whale watching cruise from Newport Beach aboard a 50-foot catamaran with low passenger capacity and 360-degree walk-around viewing. You board at Davey's Locker and spend the morning watching giant blue whales, humpback whales and dolphin pods from spacious deck areas and the bow, where marine mammals often pass within feet of the vessel. Landing and facility fees are included.Is it for me?The low passenger capacity and walk-around deck mean you're not competing for rail space or fighting crowds to see the dolphins—you move to the best vantage point and stay there, which is what makes the bow-riding moment actually visible instead of heard about from someone else's spot.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-15%fromUS$ 59View ›
Newport Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Pro Instructors
Newport Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Pro Instructors★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (73)2hYou’ll step onto Newport Beach sand feeling awkward at first—but soon you’ll be paddling out with a pro instructor guiding every move. Expect salty air, laughter at your own wipeouts, and maybe even your first real wave ride. Gear’s included; all you need is some courage and curiosity.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 150View ›
LAX Airport Transfer to Los Angeles: Skip the Taxi Line
LAX Airport Transfer to Los Angeles: Skip the Taxi Line★★★★★★★★★★ 4.26 (38)20m–1hYou get picked up at LAX arrivals by a named driver or collected from your hotel at your chosen time, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with luggage help, and enjoy 60 minutes of free waiting time if your flight is delayed. The price is fixed before you book, and the driver confirms your meeting point in advance via WhatsApp.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and arrive without arranging transport or negotiating a fare—the fixed price and pre-confirmed driver mean you walk out of arrivals knowing exactly where to go and what you'll pay.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 36View ›
San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive: 3-Day LA Tour
San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive: 3-Day LA Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 3.90 (10)3dYou leave Los Angeles early and drive north through the Central Valley to the Monterey Peninsula, stopping at the 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach before arriving in San Francisco. Day two covers the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street, and Fisherman's Wharf with an optional 90-minute Bay cruise; you also see the Cathedral of Saint Mary, Civic Center Plaza, and Twin Peaks. Day three is a full day in Yosemite National Park among El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls before the drive back to LA. Hotels, breakfast, bilingual guide, and all transport are included; non-U.S. residents over 16 pay an additional $100 park surcharge on-site.Is it for me?Book this if you want California's three biggest draws—coast, city, and mountains—in one trip without arranging hotels, park tickets, or driving yourself; the fixed three-day loop is what makes it possible to see the Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite's granite cliffs, and the 17-Mile Drive without backtracking.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 432View ›
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