Top California Art & Culture - page 10

This private hiking tour for a group of up o 13 people takes you through Sequoia National Park's highlights including General Sherman Tree, Moro Rock Trail, Tunnel Log, and Crescent Meadow Loop with a knowledgeable guide, so you can skip the research, planning, and route-finding. Enjoy a personalized and seamless experience focused on the natural history and beauty of the giant sequoias.

Enjoy the special opportunity to explore the only publicly accessible battleship on the West Coast—and learn all about its wealth of history—when you book advance tickets to the USS Iowa. Active since 1943, the ship has seen conflicts from World War II to the Korean War. With the accompanying mobile app, you’ll hear stories from soldiers and veterans about wartime life, and will have multimedia accompaniments to your excursion. Upgrade your experience to include guided tours of exclusive areas.

Explore Old Town Temecula on a ghost-themed pub crawl that combines creepy tales and craft beers. Join a storytelling guide and fun group for a 2.5-hour walk between three or four bars, pausing for drinks (own expense) as you hear about Temecula’s haunted history. You’ll learn the best spots to hang out in Old Town Temecula, all while enjoying stories of famous ghosts and phantoms.

See San Francisco with your own personal guide and customize the itinerary to suit your preferences. Explore one of California’s most exciting cities, known for its gorgeous location, Victorian architecture and diverse neighborhoods. Take a drive through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and the cliffs at Lands End; stroll around Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39; check out the shops at Union Square or Embarcadero; and myriad other possibilities.

See Palm Springs through a different lens on a drag queen-hosted sightseeing tour that combines local history, entertainment, and iconic landmarks. Travel between highlights including Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate and Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway aboard a coach with stadium seating and large windows for unobstructed views. Live narration, comedy, and music bring the city’s stories to life—making sightseeing as entertaining as it is informative.

Get an insider glimpse into the lifestyles of the rich and famous on this customizable, VIP tour. Skip the crowded coach and hop a sleek, luxury SUV, equipped with WIFI, free snacks, and bottled water. You’ll cruise filming locations and gated mansions in the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and Bel Air, getting a first-hand peek at the region’s most legendary real estate.

Santa Barbara offers a wealth of history and architectural splendor—and this private walking tour is the perfect way to discover the city’s highlights and lesser-known attractions alike. Set off with your guide at a time that works best for you, and visit landmarks like El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, City Hall, and the Granada Theatre. Learn about everything from the city’s origins to adobe construction as you go.

The view from Mount Hollywood is epic. Come see it for yourself on this fun, educational, and accessible hike in the city. On the way we'll talk about the city's original inhabitants, the development of the city, and the layout of the land as we venture into the Hollywood Hills, Griffith Park, and the historic Griffith Observatory. On the way down, we'll show you the best spots to snap shots of the city's iconic sights, including the Hollywood Sign.

There's more to Old Town San Diego than meets the eye, so see the best of this often-overlooked area on a walking tour that combines some of San Diego's oldest history with delicious authentic tacos. Pass historic churches, a haunted homestead, Victorian architecture, and a landmark cemetery as you learn about three centuries of California history. The final stop is a local tequileria where you'll be treated to tequila and tacos.

Spend the day exploring Tijuana’s culture and history on this guided tour from San Diego. You’ll make the most of your visit to this border town by traveling with a guide, who provides navigation and in-depth commentary. Highlights include the Plaza Santa Cecilia, the Tijuana Arch, the History Museum, the city market, Pasaje Rodriguez, and others.

Discover many of San Francisco’s top landmarks and neighborhoods—and explore by foot and by cable car—on this small-group, half-day tour. In the morning, meet your guide near the Embarcadero: you’ll set off to see areas like Nob Hill, Haight-Ashbury, the Mission District, and more, plus highlights like Mission Dolores Park and San Francisco City Hall. As you go, your guide will share the stories behind the sights.

Most Hollywood tours take place during the day, when the sun’s rays are strongest and landmarks don’t photograph well. On this small-group sunset tour, venture out just before dusk, just as the weather cools and the sky turns pink. Hit up hotspots such as the TCL Chinese Theatre, then escape the crowds for a scenic hike through the Hollywood Hills, offering views of the LA skyline and Hollywood Sign.

If you want to hear all about the ghosts that haunt San Francisco, then join this small group tour and try not to get too scared. Your guide will tell you tales about the Goldrush era and more while you walk by historic places like Jackson Square, The Old Ship Saloon, and more. This isn’t just your average pub tour-this one is haunted.

Let a guide show you around the streets of Sacramento, California at night, telling you all about the city’s darker side. From historic gunslingers to allegedly haunted trains to tragic epidemics and more, this is a side of Sacramento that most tourists miss. It’s a tour that’s ideal for history buffs that enjoy a good scare.

We offer the only glass bottom boat ride in the South Bay which features a variety of fish and clear blue water. Our boat ride will get up close view of sea lions of which you have probably not experienced before.

Explore the mineral-rich towns that were at the center of Nevada‘s Silver Rush at your own pace. On this self-guided driving tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, you’ll travel back in time to the second half of the 1800s to find out how silver changed these towns’ fortunes forever. Starting in California, a short drive from the state line, this tour crosses high over Kingsbury Grade, and drops down into Douglas County, Nevada. Dramatically framed by the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada, this county is home to the quaint town of Genoa, one of Nevada‘s first permanent settlements. From Genoa, you‘ll drive through Carson City, the state‘s capital, and pass one of Nevada‘s oldest towns, Silver City, before finishing our tour in the charming silver rush town of Virginia City. By the end of this tour, you‘ll have gained an understanding of the historical moments that shaped this industry and Nevada’s Silver Rush while driving through the sparkling landscape of the Silver State.

Make the most of your time in San Francisco with a comprehensive, half-day tour that checks off plenty of the city's top sights—perfect for travelers with limited time or a packed itinerary. Stop for photos at the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy panoramic views from Twin Peaks, and visit highlights including the Palace of Fine Arts. Along the way, drive through culturally rich areas including Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, Chinatown, and North Beach (San Francisco’s Little Italy).

Explore Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and West Hollywood on this private tour, which ensures a flexible itinerary and personalized attention. This is a great option for those short on time or first-time visitors to the area. Enjoy bottled water as you explore the highlights of the areas, asking plenty of questions along the way.

Set sail on the San Diego Harbor without spending a fortune on this dreamy small-group sailing tour. Climb aboard a replica 1904 yacht that's unlike any other in San Diego, and enjoy several hours of cruising the bay and harbor, from Seaport Village past the USS Midway Museum and other shoreline attractions. No sailing experience is required, as a captain handles the navigation so you can enjoy the voyage.

This spooky walking tour of Hollywood offers an overview of the area’s history with an entertaining twist. See the iconic neighborhood by night and visit landmarks including the TCL Chinese Theater, the Vogue Multicultural Museum, and the El Capital Theater while your guide shares tales of ghosts and intrigue from the movie industry.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of La Jolla, a coastal town known for its rugged coastline and posh shopping, helps travelers save money and explore completely at their own pace. Follow your downloaded map app past art galleries, historic churches and hotels, and parks, finishing at the Sunny Jim Sea Cave. Start, stop, and pause the tour whenever you’d like.

San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the largest Chinese communities outside of Asia. Take the guesswork out and explore the ins and outs of this lively multicultural neighborhood with a guide who knows the way. Venture beyond the tourist shops to learn the history of landmarks such as Portsmouth Square and the Dragon's Gate, stopping along the way to sample authentic dim sum and tour a fortune cookie factory.

Uncover the history of Hollywood that you might not have heard on this tour around some of central LA’s glittery highlights and hidden historical landmarks. Learn how a small farming town in the early 20th century boomed into the glitzy city we see today. See the oldest house in Hollywood, and get close to the city's icons including the Walk of Fame, Capitol Records Building, Egyptian Theater, Dolby Theater, and the TCL Chinese Theater,

Hollywood is known for its sunshine, celebrities, and the world-famous movie business—all of which are showcased on this windowless bus tour around LA. As you explore, learn about Hollywood from your guide, and see the area's top sights like the Chinese Theater, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and world-famous Sunset Strip. Head into the hills to pass celebrity homes and enjoy views from Mulholland Drive, and take great snapshots along the way.