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Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

(634)

from $109

Get close up views of amazing marine wildlife with one of the best whale watching tours on the coast, Davey's Locker. From our unique 360-viewing walk around boat feature you can see giant blue whales, humpback whales, meg pods of dolphins and more. Enjoy our low passenger capacity means more room and relaxation for you. Our favorite spot onboard is up front, where you can catch sight of bow-riding dolphins!

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Bypass the line and head directly to the gate with your prebooked tickets for this San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise. This sunset cruise takes you across the bay with outstanding views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz Island. Relax while background music sets the tone. Watch the sunset or select a city lights cruise during winter months.

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Experience Los Angeles’ peaceful side, and enjoy a fun-filled and romantic excursion out on the water, when you rent a private swan pedal boat on Echo Park Lake. Pick from multiple convenient start times, from morning to night, and make your own way to the departure point. After getting fitted with lifejackets, set off on the water and soak up the scenery and skyline views as you pedal.

4.5

(2,008)

from $58

Swan pedal boat night rides under the sparkling LA skyline

Swan Boat Rental in Echo Park

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.7

(1,095)

from $13

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

4 hoursFree Cancellation

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

(2,470)

from $85

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(664)

from $48

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by luxury minivan. This half-day, small-group tour takes offers the perfect city overview. Stop for photo opportunities at some of San Francisco's most popular attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks, and learn more from your guide's stories. By the end of the tour, you'll have seen the best of the City by the Bay.

Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(871)

from $129

A Champagne Brunch Cruise is a great way to soak up the sights of San Francisco in style.

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

(355)

from $122

Watch for whales and dolphins off Newport Beach aboard a double-decker catamaran with bow seating and 360-degree views. A diverse array of marine wildlife thrives in the protected area just outside Newport Bay, and you'll have the chance to see humpbacks, gray whales, finback whales, blue whales, seals, and several species of dolphins. The boat has a 96% success rate spotting whales or dolphins, making this a great way to explore California wildlife in a gorgeous natural environment.

Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

4.2

(225)

from $39

Enjoy a sailing adventure on a Catalina-style sailboat with just six people aboard for a comfortable, small-group experience (or, find five friends and fill up the whole boat). Sail in San Diego Harbor, and look out for top city attractions, from Coronado to the USS Midway. Sit back and relax, and enjoy the views, all while enjoying complimentary beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.

Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

3 hoursFree Cancellation

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(552)

from $116

Group Surf Lesson

(14)

from $114

Opulent Beverly Hill’s villa behind a wrought iron gate invites to daydream about life as a celebrity.

Hollywood Open Bus Tours

4.5

(1,813)

from $39

This convenient package gives you access to two separate essential San Francisco experiences—a visit to Alcatraz Island, and a sightseeing cruise. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, this time-saving option helps you explore San Francisco more efficiently. Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you can go inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and enjoy an audio guide. A San Francisco Bay cruise is also included with views of Pier 39's sea lions, the waterfront area, and the city's skyline. Please note, children 4 years old and younger do not need purchased tickets.

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Cycle along San Francisco’s waterfront—and enjoy some of the city's most scenic views—on this guided bike tour. Pass Fisherman’s Wharf and the historic Presidio, cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and admire Alcatraz Island and the Pacific Ocean. After arriving in charming Sausalito, take your time exploring before catching the ferry (additional expense) back to San Francisco. With a one-day bike rental, you can continue your adventure at your own pace.

Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Arrival Transfer from San Francisco Airport SFO

(743)

from $90

1 hourFree Cancellation

3.5

(288)

from $44

Price varies by group size

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

(199)

from $59

If you're new to surfing, get abundant attention from an instructor with a private surf lesson in San Diego. The customized session is geared toward each individual's age and experience to help get you paddling and standing up as soon as possible. Get comfortable with basics of wave safety, positioning, and surf etiquette right on the beach before heading out to try catching your first waves.

4.6

(323)

from $100

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private Surf Lesson

5.0

(13)

from $162

Experience the thrill of driving a speedboat—and enjoy a new way to sightsee—on this two-in-one San Diego Harbor tour. Learn the basics of boating from your guide before following their boat around the harbor, cruising past highlights such as the USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, the San Diego Maritime Museum, and more. Discover the stories behind the landmarks via the on-board, two-way communication system, and stop for photo ops.

San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

(747)

from $89

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

On a sunny day travelers take panorama photos of Alcatraz Island during the Golden Gate Bay Cruise.

1 hourFree Cancellation

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover San Francisco at your own pace with a full-day standard or electric bike rental. Start your self-guided adventure at Fisherman's Wharf and easily pedal past all the sites on the top of your list: visit crooked Lombard Street, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, or even ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. This rental allows you to create your itinerary as you explore the beloved City by the Bay.

(1,282)

from $67

Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Self-Guided Bike Tour

Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Self-Guided Bike Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

3.9

(63)

from $40

We take you to jail! This official ticket is all you need to visit the famous Alcatraz Island Prison! You will get to experience the island with a 45-minutes award winning audio tour in the language of your choice, and enjoy the unique scene the Alcatraz Island has to offer. A 15-minutes short docent tour is also included once you are on the island. Round trip ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island are also included with no additional charge. As a bonus, a 1-hour free bike rental voucher is included with your package so you may explore biking to the Golden Gate Bridge at your own pace. The voucher can be used on the same day before or after the Alcatraz tour. Must buy at least 1-hour to redeem the 1-hour free bike rental.

Official Alcatraz Tour Ticket with Ferry Rides From Pier 33

Official Alcatraz Tour Ticket with Ferry Rides From Pier 33

2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

(125)

from $75

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Cristina_P, Jun 2026

Mixed age groups

It was an amazing way to see the city and the entire Bay Area! We went at the end of May and the sky cleared up just in time for our 11:45 ride. We had 3 elder guest who only spoke Spanish and they had a great time listening to all the history through headphones. The sitting options everywhere were also key. One elder had a cane and got to go to the front to board. She was given extra time before the rest rushed behind her. All in all highly recommend this for mixed age groups.

Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

MariaVictoria_G, May 2026

San Francisco Dreamin’

This was a great introduction to San Francisco provided by our thoroughly knowledgeable and personable guide, Brian. Not only does he tell you about the history of each location, he gives you suggestions of other places to explore within that area. This tour was top notch. Even the snacks provided had a local flair - you get to sample some local snacks, not just a bag of chips. Our transport van was clean and cozy and Brian was a safe driver. He answered many of our questions while also providing video or photos on a screen display so we all could see the details he was talking about. I learned a lot of things and honestly it made me want to come back to the city by the bay!

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

Sarah_H, May 2026

One of the best

Bryan was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. He was helpful with capturing some great photos so I can enjoy the memories for years to come. I was surprised that Bryan also took requests to stop at some of our favorite spots so we could get more of what we love and less of what we weren’t interested in. 5 stars, would definitely recommend!

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Carolyn_H, May 2026

Had a whale of a time!

Having a tour guide with strong scientific knowledge made the tour really impressive. Katie Duncan is clearly passionate about wildlife and her joy was infectious, she literally had us running from one side of the boat to the other to see everything! Priceless.

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

Randy_P, May 2026

Great experience! Take Dramamine ahead of time!

Great experience! Highly recommend! Saw about 20 to 30 whales and a baby.❤️ Otter, LOTS of sea lions swimming together, pelicans! Beautiful sunshine! Maddie and Isaiah were very helpful in their instructions, anssisting, and very friendly! DON’T FORGET TO TAKE DRAMAMINE 30 min - 1 hour before disembarking. The sea was quite rough but still a lot of fun (accept for the few who had seasickness😢). If you have difficulty walking or keeping good balance, you will not be able to get around on the boat on a windy day like ours. Use the restroom before you go - one girl got super seasick after she was in the bathroom during the rough waves. Remember ….. when observing the incredible nature, to consider the Lord who designed and created everything around you! Magnificent creation! But even more - a Magnificent God! Give thanks!!

2HR Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Loop GoCar Tour

Deanna_H, Mar 2026

Do NOT miss this opportunity

The staff were amazingly helpful and kind. I'm not techy. I couldn't get the GPS audio to work. I swung back around to request help. They were extremely apologetic and quickly identified and fixed the issue. The issue was I'm an idiot and didn't know where the volume toggle was located. I highly recommend the 3 or 4 hour package. It takes you all over the City. It was fun, exciting, and absolutely worth it.

San Francisco Private Love Tour

Marilou_M, Feb 2026

A must tour when visiting the Bay

This tour was amazing and Dave was an amazing tour guide! It wasn't easy considering there was Formula One traffic and crowd that day and Dave made sure we still see a lot of the iconic city views. And the vintage VW 1973 was a delight to ride around the city. The Haight-Ashbury stop was the main highlight and didn't disappoint us. Driving down crooked Lombard Street was a treat! Dave went above and beyond what we were hoping for and even changed our drop-off location so we could catch a great dinner at Fisherman's Wharf! This tour is a must when visiting the bay!

Sonoma Wine Tour with 2 Tastings Included Small-Group Half Day

Julie_G, Oct 2025

The highlight of our visit to San Francisco!!!

Wonderful experience from the moment we started the tour! Randy was the ultimate tour guide, very informative and personable! He went above and beyond in making sure that our experience was memorable! It will definitely be a highlight of our visit to SF for many years! We will definitely visit the city again and book another tour, hoping with Randy as our guide!

La Jolla Sea Cave Tandem Kayak Tour

Dyanna_S, Oct 2025

It was an amazing...

It was an amazing experience! Sebastian and Magdalena were fantastic, super friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the marine life. They made the kayak tour so much fun, and we got to see beautiful views and wildlife along the way. Everything felt safe and well organized. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great outdoor adventure!

2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe

Joseph_V, Oct 2025

Great Sail in Lake Tahoe

Had a wonderful Sail on Lake Tahoe The crew was very knowledgeable and very welcoming They were very attentive, getting us drinks, and collecting our empty drinks, The ceiling was done very well by a knowledgeable crew I would absolutely recommend and absolutely return A wonderful way to see Lake Tahoe and leave the work to someone else

Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)

joann_o, Aug 2025

Awesome raft / rapids 1-3 level / great guides

Diesel was our guide and he was great; told us about the history of the area and really knew how to raft. He gave us instructions on what we needed to do and it was a fabulous experience. Highly recommend this rafting company. Sorry no pics cause couldn’t take phones or anything that could get wet and you do get wet! We wore water shoes and other folks were strap on sandals or sneakers, but you really do need to keep your toes covered because you have to stick your foot into the raft and you’ll get bruised if you wear flip-flops or some sort of sandal and flip-flops are not recommended for that reason; would suggest you wear a swimsuit in case you want to jump in ( they stopped several times on the trip in common water so people could jump in and swim to cool off ) or at least wear clothes that dry very easily and wear sunscreen if desired because the sun does beat down pretty well on a sunny day. They do have a photographer that takes pics if you want to purchase the pics on a thumb drive. You do need to leave all your belongings in the car or in the case of us we used an Uber and left our stuff in the office.. so just be prepared that you can’t take anything with you on the raft.