All California Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

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Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Cruise off the coast of Orange County in search of whales on this excursion from Newport Beach. Watch the rugged, beautiful scenery of the Pacific Coast glide by as you listen to interesting commentary from your crew about the native California marine life. Watch for blows and tail slaps; these signals indicate that humpback, minke, grey, finback, or giant blue whales are nearby. Dolphins and other marine life are also in abundance during this family-friendly, year-round whale watching tour.

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 24 or 48 hours. Visit big-name attractions such as Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Union Square. Explore at your own pace, hopping off at any of 17 stops. Add-on options include Aquarium by the Bay admission, a digital Chinatown walking tour, a panoramic sunset tour, and a half-day wine tour

SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

Climb aboard a traditional paddlewheeler and embark on a scenic cruise around Lake Tahoe’s world-famous Emerald Lake. Learn about how the bay was formed, hear tales about Fannette Island, and discover Vikingsholm Castle from your included audio guide. Choose to enjoy the scenery and fresh air outside or sit indoors in a climate-controlled seating area. Pack light: lunch and a full-service bar are available for purchase.

4.1

(4,699)

from $56

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(793)

from $105

Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California

Enjoy an unforgettable day at Universal Studios Hollywood, where thrilling rides, iconic shows, and attractions await. Experience the magic of famous movie sets, meet beloved characters, and soar over incredible lands. This ticket grants access to all shows, rides, and attractions, making it the ultimate LA adventure. Valid for your selected travel date only. ** VALID FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD IN CALIFORNIA ONLY **

Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California

1 dayFree Cancellation

4.0

(1,640)

from $109

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

Meet some of the world's most exotic animals with your admission ticket to the renowned San Diego Zoo, one of California's top family-friendly attractions. More than 4,000 animals representing 800 species live in this state-of-the-art zoo, including some that are rarely seen at other zoos. Admire the animals and go in-depth during daily keeper talks. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo. Ticket must be redeemed on travel date selected. Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

(4,610)

from $78

San Diego Harbor Cruise

Get the most out of your time in Los Angeles with this comprehensive tour that passes famous landmarks and celebrity homes. Travel between sites on an open-air bus, which helps cover more ground than a walking tour and offers great photo opportunities too. Highlights include the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverley Hills, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, West Hollywood, and a selection of famous homes and celebrity hotspots.

4.5

(3,236)

from $37

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Alcatraz. Witness the chilling cells that housed Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, as you explore the imposing cell blocks. Be captivated by the echoes of the past as you wander through the eerie corridors, and soak in the stunning panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline. Don't miss your chance to uncover the mysteries and legends of America's most infamous prison on our Alcatraz Highlights Tour - a thrilling adventure you won't ever forget! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

(3,065)

from $39

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San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House

San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

3.7

(120)

from $76

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy sublime coastal scenery as you spot marine life during this kayaking trip to La Jolla’s sea caves and ecological reserve. Paddle alongside your expert naturalist guide as you observe the numerous species of birds, dolphins, sea lions, and even orcas of the area. Kayak among the lush kelp beds that grow in the reserve and, if conditions permit, explore inside the sea caves that dot the rocky coastline.

(261)

from $76

La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

(1,369)

from $85

Per group

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the magic of Hollywood and see where your favorite movies were made during this guided tour of Warner Bros. Studio. Join your guide and a small group to explore back-lot sets and sound stages, see the famous Central Perk cafe from “Friends,” and learn about green-screen technology. For a grand finale, become a part of your favorite DC Universe and Harry Potter movies on recreated sets.

(944)

from $99

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(5,540)

from $79

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour

(1,109)

from $75

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore some of the top highlights of San Diego with your or or two day trolley pass (depending on option selected) for the city’s Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley Tour. Choose your own adventure as you get on and off the trolley at any of the 11 included stops, covering famous sights including the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and the Cruise Ship Terminal, Little Italy, and many more. This San Diego trolley tour also features live commentary from the on-board guide during your ride.

(1,046)

from $151

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

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.

(2,769)

from $57

San Francisco Love Tour

This is a great choice for time-tight travelers visiting Los Angeles. Save hours researching the best things to do in the city, and instead, go on a special tour that visits the city’s most photogenic spots and famous locations. Along the way, listen to commentary and stop to take photos near the Hollywood Sign, the American Film Academy, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive.

(3,083)

from $99

3 Hour Los Angeles Tour with 3 Stops

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Take a trip through American naval history when you go for a self-led tour of the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, with the benefit of prebooked admission tickets. This enormous ship, the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now offers a range of interactive exhibits, an audio tour, and numerous restored aircraft across its 4 acres (1.6 hectares). It’s an essential piece of the country's military history.

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from $50

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit Yosemite National Park without the hassle of planning a long day of driving or coordinating park logistics from San Francisco. Traveling in a small group, you'll journey through California’s Central Valley before exploring Yosemite Valley’s most famous sights, including Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. A stop among giant sequoias adds another iconic California landscape to the experience.

(2,305)

from $41

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

14 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.

(4,041)

from $239

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and the majestic Santa Ynez mountains. Perfect for romantic evenings or gatherings with friends and family, the cruise features a full bar with local wines, craft beers, cocktails and delicious snacks (available for purchase). - 1.5-hour sunset cruise from Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara - Full bar onboard with local wines and craft beer options (credit card only, no cash) **All Viator bookings are main-deck. ***Our boats do not accommodate wheelchairs, canes, or walkers.

4.5

(2,044)

from $58

Likely to Sell Out

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

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from $65

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

** SPECIAL OFFER: Book by August 25, 2026 for travel between May 22 and September 7, 2026 and receive discounted pricing on 2- and 3-Day kids tickets! ** Visiting Disneyland® Resort is a breeze when you book your tickets in advance. Once you arrive at the Disneyland Resort, you can go straight to the turnstiles and head inside to explore the many iconic attractions, entertainment offerings, and characters. Customizable options like length of stay and number of parks per day are available—simply choose the option that suits your schedule best. Upgrade to add Disney’s Lightening Lane Multi Pass service to skip the standby lines at select attractions.

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from $70

Disneyland Resort Anaheim Tickets in California

Disneyland Resort Anaheim Tickets in California

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Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Chris_A, Jul 2026

5 star experience

I was a bit thrown off when I arrived to the meeting point for the cruise. It ended up being canceled, and they offered us a separate activity which included jet skiing, parasailing, paddle boarding... etc. We chose the jet skis instead of a refund from the cruise. It turned out to be an amazing experience that neither my wife or I have ever done. The two ladies that introduced us to the jet skis on the shore were fantastic (don't know their names) but it ended up being a lifetime feeling of adrenaline and was amazing. the one hour price and amount of time on the water was perfect. for the inconvenience, they allowed us to take our own jet ski each. Definitely a must for next trip to South Lake Tahoe.

Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise With Free Audio and Night Option

Elizabeth_A, Jul 2026

Alcatraz with family

I loved Alcatraz tour. The audio tour was so informational. The park personnel was very nice and helpful. One of the part person who,, a gentleman towards the end of the tour was very friendly asking me where we were from and was able to tell me things about my town for memory even a movie about the town and acted out of skid in the movie. I loved it. The gift shop had great memorabilia and Adams to purchase. I definitely would go again.

Wine Country Join-in Flight

Mashawn_K, Jul 2026

Experience of a lifetime

This was an experience of a lifetime. Nacho was an amazing pilot. He taught us so much about the different types of crops in Napa Valley and he taught us about the ballon itself. He was so patient and knowledgeable about the Valley and a very experienced pilot. I would definitely recommend this ballon ride to anyone.

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Sara_N, Jul 2026

We had a wonderful clear...

We had a wonderful clear kayak excursion on Lake Tahoe with Jacob! He was informative and patient. He was able to learn everyone's name and make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. He took time to take pictures of our group and share them with us at the end. He gave other recommendations for restaurants and hikes in the area. The entire activity was well thought through and executed. Highly recommend!

2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe

Cheryl_V, Jul 2026

Fantastic Experience!

My husband and I took the midday 2 hour sailing trip on Sail Tahoe Blue. Our trip was fabulous and so relaxing! The views of the lake from the sailboat are truly spectacular! Shout out to Justin & David for making our trip so wonderful and giving us great info about the lake! We would highly recommend taking this sailing trip with Sail Tahoe Blue!

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

Matthew_B, Jul 2026

Great day on the ocean learning about wild sea life

We had a great time with Wild Pacific Whale watch. The vessel was clean, spacious and quite stable in the water. The crew were exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Melanie provided excellent information about the wildlife we encountered throughout the cruise. It was amazing how the captain was able to navigate right to the location where a large female humpback was spotted, affording several close-up views. We also encountered two pods of dolphins and a group of sea lions sunning themselves on a channel buoy. Overall, a beautiful day on the ocean and respectful interactions with amazing wildlife. Highly recommended!

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Jess_C, Jun 2026

🐋 Can't wait to book again!

We had a great time and saw Blues, Humpbacks, Fins, Rizzo Dolphins, Otters, Seals, Sunfish, lots of sea birds. Definitely bring a jacket! We sat towards the front of the boat and would highly recommend it to be able to experience wildlife on both sides of the boat. The Naturalist was very knowledgeable, energetic, and did a great job filling the time with facts as we waiting for the whales to surface from their dives. I can't wait to book again!

La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour (Single Kayak)

Molly_B, Jun 2026

This tour was so fun! ...

This tour was so fun! Kayaking in the ocean is epic all by itself, then paired with going into the caves was amazing. The water was a little choppy on the day we went out, so we couldn't see much marine life, but it was worth it! Definitely a bucket list item checked - highly recommend! The tour guides were fantastic!

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

Anna_S, Jun 2026

Amazing!!! Everyone needs to join this tour!!!!

This was an amazing whale tour! We saw sperm whales and blue whale, which was an interesting occurrence since our guide had not seen sperm whales during his 10 year tenure. We came during early-mid June and it seems like that’s the best time to go! We saw a lot of humpbacks, dolphins, sea lions, and other species of whale. It was a beautiful trip and once in a lifetime. For four hours and with a great crew, this was fantastic. My family and I were so excited and happy!!

Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

MeiFang_T, Apr 2026

Lots of Fish

Very fun experience to get to see all the fish that inhabit the island’s waters if you don’t know how to swim or don’t want to get into the cold waters surrounding Catalina Island. You have the option to purchase fish food which will allow a bunch of fish to swarm by your particular window. The guide will explain the various fish you can see in the waters and some fun facts so there’s some educational value as well to the experience. A little note is that you enter and exit the semi-sub via a set of steep stairs so elderly and kids may need someone physically strong to ensure their safety.