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Napa Valley and Sonoma County are held in high regard for their vineyards and wineries. Make the most of what the area has on offer with a customizable transfer service to whisk you from place to place. Pick the wineries you want to visit, then sit back and relax as your private driver transports you there. The included concierge service helps you to select and book tastings (own expense)—so there's nothing to arrange yourself.

Enjoy the best wines of California on this all-inclusive tour. Immerse yourself in the exquisite Paso Robles wine country on this 5-hour journey. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch among the beautiful vineyard setting. Appreciate a variety of wines, with a full flight of tastings offered at all three locations.

Explore the culinary delights of Carmel, just down the coast from Monterey, on this food and drink walking tour. With a knowledgeable foodie guide, you’ll learn about the history and gourmet culture of Carmel, an upscale enclave known for its charming architecture and cozy, small-town vibe, as you visit local eateries to sample locavore and ethnic dishes, chocolate, and cocktails or spirits. Limited to 16 people, this tour provides a small-group experience with personalized attention.

If you’re planning on visiting Napa and Sonoma area wineries, it can be quite the ordeal planning out all the details by yourself. Leave the planning to wine country locals by prebooking this private Napa and Sonoma wine tour for up to six people. This customizable tour lets you start your ride with a little bubbly to get the good times rolling.

Grab a group of friends for a day of wine-tasting fun in the Santa Ynez Valley. It's an all-inclusive tour with hotel pickup and drop-off from Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, and Santa Ynez hotels. Sample a wide range of locally produced wines without worrying about who's going to drive home after. Visit three wineries where you'll learn more about the wine-making process, see the vineyards, and enjoy a picnic lunch at one.

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.

See what lives in the Pacific waters surrounding Catalina Island on a 45-minute underwater cruise. As you sit comfortably in a climate-controlled cabin on board a large boat, you'll glide five feet (1.5 meters) below the surface to look for marine life in their natural habitat out of your own porthole. Along the way, listen to live commentary from a guide.

Ride through the towns and vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley wine region on this e-bike tour with transport from Santa Barbara. With a guide, you'll pedal a Rad Power E-bike to wineries, a lavendar farm, the town of Solvang, and other spots for wine and olive-oil tastings and lunch. A bike tour allows you to enjoy better views of the scenery than from inside a car.

Sample the best of wine country on this food and wine tour of Healdsburg. Led by a local guide, stroll the charming town and progressively dine your way through several local establishments, including a highly acclaimed tapas bar, a farm-to-fork jewel, and a wine boutique. Learn about the sustainable methods of the chefs and winemakers, and treat your taste buds along the way.

If you want to see more of Sonoma beyond the wineries, set off on an open-air adventure through the countryside on a fun and eco-friendly electric trike. Cruise alongside rolling vineyards and orchards on Sonoma's backroads, stopping along the way at both historic sites and culinary destinations. Of course, no day in Sonoma would be complete without wine, so you'll also stop at one or two locally loved wineries for a taste.

Discover California’s Paso Robles wine region on this full-day excursion. Take a tour through three of the region’s wineries. If you’d like, you can purchase tastings to sample the area’s wines as well as purchase bottles to take home. Learn what makes Paso Robles a great winemaking region and relax in the climate controlled vehicle between stops.

If you're planning on visiting wineries in Paso Robles, do so safely by hiring an insured designated driver. This private transport service uses your own vehicle to take you to and from wineries that are either preplanned by you or recommended by your driver in advance. You'll be escorted to Paso Robles wine country (tasting fees are excluded) and receive recommendations for lunch.

Enjoy an intimate experience and avoid the tourist traps on this fully customizable, half-day wine tour of Napa and Sonoma. Select your favorite wineries, see lesser-known sights, or let your guide suggest highlights suited to your preferences. Indulge in wine tastings and lunch (own expense), or take advantage of the stunning scenery for a photo or two.

Take an electric Duffy boat to explore Marina Del Rey, a laid-back coastal community with boats, beaches and cycle paths. Explore its water ways and look out for sea lions, coastal birds, boat houses and enormous luxury yachts. It’s a relaxing way to enjoy the water, get a sense of the community and connect with nature. This shared experience comes with a fine selection of meat, cheese, fruit and wine.

Savor the distinctive flavors of Carlsbad Village with a food and walking tour of the scenic seaside gem. Get an insider’s look at the culinary scene, local history, and landmarks as you explore with knowledgeable guides and enjoy six gourmet tastings. Sample luscious desserts and unique specialty foods, and season your experience with behind-the-scenes stories about Carlsbad Village’s vibrant gourmet culture, hippest restaurants, and cutting-edge artisanal products.

Napa Valley’s rolling vineyards are best experienced in the open air. On this e-bike tour, you’ll glide through wine country, basking in the scenery with your local guide highlighting the way. Break for a stop at a local winery, where you’ll sip at your leisure before getting back on two wheels, heading wherever adventure takes you (that’s right, you can keep the bike for the rest of the day).

Let a professional driver chauffeur you on this wine tour from San Francisco, allowing you to worry about nothing but enjoying yourself while visiting area wineries. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on your way into the rolling hills of California wine country, where you’ll stop at two or three vineyards in Sonoma or Napa Carneros region.

Explore the impressive wines and gorgeous scenery of Napa and Sonoma Counties on this all-day private tour. Design your own tasting itinerary and relax as you and your group of up to seven people are chauffeured between wineries and tasting rooms in a luxury SUV. Choose spots that are off-the-beaten path or world-renowned. Let your guide document the adventure with complimentary digital photographs, which you’ll receive via email afterwards.

Escape the hustle and bustle of San Francisco with this half-day getaway to California's world-renowned Wine Country. Starting in the early afternoon, you'll cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and soak in picturesque views of the San Francisco skyline and charming Sausalito. Visit two handpicked Sonoma Valley wineries, where you’ll enjoy outdoor tastings, explore the estate, and learn about wine-making from fermentation to bottling, all hosted by a guide.

Look for whales as they migrate through the waters of the Pacific Ocean off of California on this whale-watching cruise from Monterey. Your naturalist guide shares commentary about the whales and their habitat as you search for gray whales (most common), humpback and blue whales, and other marine life such as dolphins and sea lions during your cruise.

Get a taste of Northern California's famous wine country and its gastronomy on this full-day tour of Napa and Sonoma County. Stop en route for photo ops of the Golden Gate Bridge. Then, enjoy wine tastings in two Napa and Sonoma wineries while learning about the area’s history and viticulture. Choose your own lunch option to suit your budget, or add on another wine tasting in Sonoma Square.

Visit wineries that are not open to the public on this exclusive wine tasting tour. Drive through the scenic Santa Ynez Valley and visit small, family-owned establishments where you’ll taste wines and visit barrel rooms, often with the owners themselves. There’s never any standing at a crowded bar with other guests—all tastings are seated and private.

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.

Bike through Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County on a small-group wine tour from Healdsburg. Taste wines (own expense) and stop for a picnic lunch at a winery. You'll pedal through California's back roads at a leisurely pace on a tour that covers around 15 miles (24 kilometers) with regular stops for wine tastings. Your guide shares commentary about California wine country along the way. Includes lunch, bottled water, guide, and use of bike equipment.