Top California Nightlife

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.

Be treated to express entry at premier venues, including some of Hollywood's best bars, and top clubs, all while enjoying a Hollywood VIP experience. Best of all, dedicated party hosts ensure a seamless experience for each guest. This exclusive event promises to deliver the ultimate VIP treatment in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant nightlife scene.

Spend a few hours relaxing and sightseeing in the waters just off San Diego during this 1- or 2-hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet, and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions.

With so much on offer in San Francisco's nightlife scene, knowing where to go is tricky, especially if you're hitting up the bars on your own. This high-energy bar crawl removes the guesswork for you, taking you to bars and clubs across Nob Hill and Union Square. What's more, enjoy exclusive drink deals, free shots, and VIP fast-track entry to skip lines to get in. Meet new people and make memories while leaving the logistics to the organiszrs.

Discover a side of Solvang that few other visitors get to experience—and tap into the region’s supernatural lore—on this evening ghost tour. Meet your guide in the center of town and set off with EMF meters, dowsing rods, and other ghost-hunting tools to aid you. You’ll see historic highlights of the town, and can attempt to spot local spirits, all while your guide shares Solvang’s spookiest ghost stories.

Enjoy a new way to experience one of San Francisco's premier attractions when you book after-dark tickets to the Exploratorium, available exclusively on Thursday evenings. After regular visiting hours end, the Exploratorium turns into an adults-only destination for intellectual discovery. Visitors aged 18 and older can dance, mingle, and explore while sipping on cocktails (own expense, aged 21+ only) and discovering the museum's interactive exhibitions.

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Explore one of California's most iconic settings from the beauty of San Francisco Bay. This narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise journeys alongside Alcatraz and Angel Island State Park, past the shores of Sausalito and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You can choose to view the sights from inside your boat or out on deck.

Check out four of San Diego’s nightclubs with a guided tour, so the planning is done for you, and you just get to have fun and make some new friends and memories. Your guides will take you to The Onyx Room, Syrah Wine Parlor, Whiskey Girl, and Parq Nightclub, and entry is included in the price. Soak up the ambience and have a great night.

Get into the Halloween spirit on Mission Bay with Fright Nights, a 90-minute Halloween cruise aboard the Ohana! The cruise begins with 30 minutes of creepy atmosphere featuring Captain Diablo and his cursed crew, costumed characters, fog, eerie lighting, themed décor, and atmospheric music. Then the haunting ends and the party begins! Enjoy an hour of music, dancing, and Halloween fun led by Captain Diablo and his crew. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and specialty Halloween cocktails are available for purchase onboard. The 5 PM cruise welcomes all ages, though the spooky atmosphere may frighten young or sensitive children. The 7:30 PM and 9 PM cruises are 21+ only. - 90-minute Halloween cruise on Mission Bay - Including a 30-minute haunting followed by an hour-long Halloween party - Creepy characters, fog, eerie lighting, and themed décor - Costumes strongly encouraged - Halloween cocktails available for purchase

Peek behind the scenes at the California Academy of Sciences with VIP tickets to the Thursday NightLife—an adults-only event that proves museums aren’t just for kids. Sip cocktails and nibble hors d'oeuvres at a private reception, then go inside “The Vault” to see glittering gemstones and prehistoric treasures not on view to the general public. You’ll also take a walk on the wild side with express entry to the Osher Rainforest dome and get starry-eyed during a planetarium show.

Hop on a '70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman's Wharf, this sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

Get to know San Francisco’s dark and seedy history on this small group tour of crime and scandal. In the company of a guide, stroll through the city’s neighborhoods and hear stories about scandals of the past. Visit China Town, Maiden Lane, and more and stop in the oldest bar in San Francisco.

Every Thursday night, dive into a vibrant fusion of science and culture at the California Academy of Sciences' NightLife. Explore captivating exhibitions featuring 60,000 creatures as you mingle with fellow night owls. Enjoy cocktails, music, and unique experiences, including special themed nights like Renaissance Faire and PRIDE celebrations. With everything from the aquarium to the planetarium open for exploration, this 21+ event transforms the museum into a lively social hub where curiosity and camaraderie thrive.

Savor the best of Napa and Sonoma wine country with ease on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy scenic photo stops, and visit renowned wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Taste award-winning wines, explore charming Sonoma Plaza, and discover gems that can include Artesa Winery and Madonna Estate. Enjoy guided commentary, round-trip transport, and tastings, making this tour a relaxing and memorable one.

Learn all about Temecula’s ghostly past with the help of a tour guide shares historical spooky stories and provides ghost hunting equipment. From a hotel that’s said to be haunted to an old jail, explore a side of the city most tourists never see. Even though the subject matter may be dark, your tour leader ensures you’re entertained and having fun.

Visit Northern California wine country and Muir Woods for a truly fabulous day out. This popular tour takes you to Muir Woods National Monument, then to multiple wineries in Napa and Sonoma Valleys, with tastings included. Opt to include a gourmet lunch in historic Sonoma (choose option at checkout) and cross the Golden Gate Bridge on the return to San Francisco, with a stop for a photo opportunity.

Group tours of any kind can either go too fast or too slow, making for a less than ideal experience. Explore Lake Tahoe at your own pace with this self-guided electric bike tour on East Shore Trail and make stops when you choose to. Your journey along the trail ends at Sand Harbor, a popular beach area for swimming and boating.

Explore Sonoma Valley wine on a small-group tasting tour from San Francisco to boutique wineries, making sightseeing stops along the way. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enter Sonoma's rolling landscape of golden hills and vineyards, and enjoy a series of guided tastings, learning about Sonoma wine varietals and terroir as you sip. After your time in Sonoma, pause in the artists' colony of Sausalito, with the option to return to San Francisco by ferry for great views across the San Francisco Bay.

Enter 2027 on a wild NYE party cruise in the Golden City aboard the Empress Yacht! We’re ending the year with a bang; cruising on The Bay, dancing, drinking, and getting the absolute best views of the annual fireworks show. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? Order your tickets to this superb San Francisco New Year’s Eve yacht party now, before it’s too late. End the year on the double-decker beauty known formerly as The Empress. A truly stylish vessel, this yacht sports hardwood finishings throughout its climate-controlled interior, and panoramic window displays on each deck. Take in the truly astonishing views of The Bay, and enjoy a sweet vantage point for the yearly fireworks show. All Tickets Include: (Unmatched Views of the San Francisco Bay, Complimentary Appetizers and Open Bar, Live DJ w/ Dance Floor)

Roll through Northern California’s famous wine country on the renowned Napa Valley Wine Train. Pass charming towns like Rutherford and St. Helena, and soak up the scenery of rolling hills, vineyards, and estates through large picture windows on the trip. Explore the restored vintage train cars, and then take a seat for a gourmet lunch or dinner freshly prepared by the train’s acclaimed on-board restaurant.

Experience panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline as you embark on a 3.5 mile (5.6 km) hike to one of the highest peaks in Griffith Park. Follow your expert guide as they share captivating tales of Hollywood history. Snap some shots of the iconic Hollywood Sign before finishing your tour at the world-famous, iconic Griffith Observatory. You can also choose to upgrade to a private tour exclusively for your group.

New to the city - or just ready to see how the Castro really does nightlife? Figuring out where to go, when to go, and which spots match your vibe can be a bit of a mission. That’s where this tour comes in. Think of it as a night out with a local friend - the one who actually knows the scene, knows the bars, knows the crowd, and definitely knows where the fun is. You’ll explore the Castro through the eyes of a local guide who’s been part of the nightlife scene for years, with insider tips on what happens where, which places are best at what time, and where you’ll want to make your grand entrance. We’ll hop between a few bars depending on the time of night and what the group is in the mood for, so the experience stays flexible, social, and full of good surprises. Required: Bring a valid ID proving you’re of legal drinking age - you’ll need it to get into the bars.