Top California Holidays in 2026

This experience blends hands-on mixology, local history, and iconic Bay Area views into one memorable San Francisco outing. Hosted inside a historic 1930s Art Deco distillery on Treasure Island, guests enjoy sweeping views of the Bay while learning the craft behind classic whiskey cocktails. During the class, guests shake and stir three iconic drinks — the Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Paper Plane, while discovering how different whiskeys shape flavor, balance, and aroma. One of the moments guests love most is tasting the first cocktail they’ve made themselves. Even those who say they “don’t usually drink whiskey” are often surprised by how approachable and delicious it can be. Getting here is easy, including a scenic six-minute ferry ride from the San Francisco Ferry Building. Gold Bar Whiskey is the Official Whiskey of the San Francisco 49ers.

Taste the best of Sonoma County and Napa Valley labels during this private wine tasting tour for VIP enthusiasts. Enjoy 2–4-hour pre-selected stops through wine country, including local cellars, wineries, and a picnic lunch stop (own expense). Or, feel free to swap in your own selections. Tours include private transportation in a luxury vehicle.

California is known to many amazing wine-growing areas, but in Temecula, the surrounding area is just as beautiful as the taste of the wines grown there. Take this Temecula Wine Country AM Balloon Ride, and go on an early morning adventure. Fly over the local wineries, vineyards, orchards, mountains, and lakes, and even see distant views of the ocean. Breakfast and alcohol is included to make your morning extra special. Balloon baskets vary in size to ensure safety and comfort, with up to 7 guests per compartment.

Combine a haunted ghost tour with a pub crawl with this unique Spirits of Barbary Coast haunted pub crawl in San Francisco. Follow your guide around to some of the city’s most infamous paranormal spots, with stops in between to grab drinks (own expense), while hearing about documented accounts and stories of hauntings.

Skip the inconvenience of driving yourself between wine tastings with this private Napa wine country tour. Travelers can create a flexible custom itinerary with the help of their guide after booking. Your driver picks you up directly from your Napa-area accommodations and takes you to three to four wineries during a 6-hour outing. Stop for a picnic or at a restaurant for lunch (own expense).

The Napa and Sonoma Valleys are synonymous with winemaking, and this private tour allows you to experience what’s being made in these sun-kissed regions without the distractions and hold-ups that come with taking a shared wine tour. Choose your tour duration, visit a range of estates, and taste a wide and rich variety of local wines (tasting and booking fees at your own expense).

Master the art of pairing wine with food and enjoy a delicious meal and four different wines while you're at it with this experience at Williamson Wines. A host will guide you through some of the winery's offerings and bring flavorful wines and dishes to your table that have been carefully selected to pair perfectly.

Enter the dark, mysterious, stylish space and find yourself transported to a cosmopolitan oasis. We forge our way off the beaten path, seek interesting varietals and blend them together to make wines that are approachable and thought-provoking. You won’t find another place like it in Napa.

This experience offers a rare and immersive journey through Napa Valley's winemaking process, unlike traditional tasting. You'll ride through the vineyards at our property on Big Ranch Road in a luxury ATV, exploring the very land that nurtures each grape while sipping a curated flight of 5 wines. This is truly a rare and personalized adventure, perfect for those seeking an insider's glimpse into the magic of Napa Valley.

Private brewery tour for 2-4 people. Safe & Convenient: We’re your designated driver. For this private tour you can pick the start time and pickup location. This very small group tour is perfect for tourists, beer lovers, locals, or anyone looking for a fun and unique way to explore San Diego’s craft beer culture. We can choose the breweries according to your preferred beer styles, or you can let us know your 'must visit' breweries, and we will include them in the tour. We will visit 3-5 breweries and the tour will last about 4 hours.

Enjoy a perfectly planned day of wine tasting in Sonoma with this private tour that removes the guesswork from picking wineries so you're sure to taste some of Sonoma's finest bottles. Sip safely with a designated driver and guide who chauffeurs you from your lodging to a curated selection of wineries to suit your group's tastes, from big-name estates to boutique wineries not generally open to the public.

Temecula is known for its wine and beer production, but most people either spend the day visiting the city’s wineries or breweries. This Temecula Winery and Brewery Combo Tour lets you do both with visits to two popular wineries and one brewery. Get tastings at each spot, including a few barrel tastings, and even go on a winery production tour to learn about the winemaking process.

California’s wine country in Napa and Sonoma is well worth the trip, but if you’re not from the area, it can be hard to find transport to and from the wineries you’d like to visit. This private tour chauffeurs you and your group where you want to go with a customized itinerary. A photographer captures your experience throughout the day.

Avoid the crowds, enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private wine tour of the Russian River Valley. With round-trip private transportation from San Francisco, you can fully enjoy the tasting rooms of wineries in Geyserville and Healdsburg without worrying about who will be the designated driver. Your private group can opt to customize the list of wineries you'd like to visit; this tour can accommodate up to 7 people.

Step into a crossover SUV and head into the Napa Valley, the heart of California’s world famous wine country. Pick your own must-visit wineries or let us exercise our expertise in curating a list of vineyards to visit. Learn more about wine and how it’s made and enjoy tastings (extra expense) as you travel through the valley.

Personalize a wine itinerary through the Napa Valley with this private full-day tour by Lincoln MKT Crossover. Design your own route to visit popular wineries, hidden gems, and restaurants and learn about wines as you enjoy tastings (extra expense) around the valley. Limited to four passengers, this tour can be customized for first-time or experienced Napa visitors.

Explore Napa Valley on a private tour that can be customized to your interests. Traveling with your own chauffeur, you can visit wineries you've selected on your own, or let the driver help you make choices based on your wine tastes. Along the way, admire the scenery of rolling, vineyard-covered hills. This is a great way to experience wine country in a relaxing way, without having to drive yourself around.

Tailor your day to your wishes with this personalized wine country tour of Napa and Sonoma — the heart of California's wine industry. Learn insider tips form our local guide provides as you travel in a luxury SUV through the breathtaking views in California wine country. Taste a variety of wines at large scale vineyards and small, limited production wineries. See where great wine was born on this memorable tour.

With a group of friends or family, it's a real challenge to plan a day touring the rolling hills of wine country. On this daylong, private tour of Napa Valley, don't worry about planning anything. Just collect your group, and hop in a private party bus as you're whisked over the Golden Gate Bridge, to three picturesque wineries. Visit local vineyards, sample regional wines, and even customize the itinerary to visit your favorite producers (with tasting fees at your own expense).

Customize your Napa Valley wine country experience with this private tour in a luxury vehicle. A chauffeur drives your private party to your hand-picked selection of wineries while you admire the views; if you come up short, your chauffeur can also make suggestions based on your tastes. This tour is a great way to ensure a smooth experience perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike.

Get the most out of Napa wine tasting—and leave the driving to someone else—on this private chauffeured tour of California's famous wine region. Start your tour with complimentary champagne, and sit back to enjoy the rolling hills and vineyard views. Stop at anywhere from 3 to 7 tasting rooms, enjoy optional vineyard tours, and even choose which wineries you want to visit. Though you cover the cost of wine tastings, the fabulous views and easy transportation are included.

Plan a safe and luxurious day of wine tasting in the world-famous Napa Valley with a private chauffeured tour. A professional driver picks you up in San Francisco, Napa, or Sonoma in a luxury SUV with a welcome glass of bubbly. Choosing among hundreds of wineries can be daunting, but your driver and guide will help you select a handful of Napa's best estates based on your personal tastes.

Pair science with San Francisco nightlife and you have NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Prebooking your admission ticket is the perfect, child-free way to explore the museum after hours. Make your way inside and enjoy a lively venue of music, provocative science, and exhibits. Each special program changes weekly and is well worth exploring.

Set sail on a 90-minute evening cruise aboard the luxurious 63-foot Ocean Adventure catamaran in Dana Point Harbor. This unique wine cruise, limited to a select number of guests, features tastings of four exceptional wines from The Organic Cellar, complemented by a platter of cheese, crackers, dried fruits, and nuts. Whether it's a warm summer night or a beautifully lit winter evening, enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views and the soothing ocean breeze while a knowledgeable wine host guides you through the tasting experience. Perfect for wine lovers and those looking to unwind, this popular harbor cruise operates every Friday and Sunday night. - 90-minute cruise featuring four wine tastings from The Organic Cellar - Limited capacity for an intimate wine tasting experience - Enjoy a selection of cheese, crackers, dried fruits, and nuts - Cash bar available for additional beverage purchases