All California Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

4.4

(2,053)

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$34

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

4.1

(4,612)

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 **

from US$56

Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California

4.0

(1,612)

1 dayFree Cancellation

from US$109

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

4.4

(982)

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$39

Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

(6,357)

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$99

Price varies by group size

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

4.7

(4,514)

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$78

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.

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

(2,811)

from US$39

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

(1,061)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$75

4.5

(3,108)

San Diego Harbor Cruise

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.

from US$37

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

4.7

(2,660)

** 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.

from US$57

Disneyland Resort Anaheim Tickets in California

3.1

(698)

2 to 5 days

from US$335

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

(150)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$76

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.

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6

(642)

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$105

Special Offer

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.

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.

(1,736)

3 Hour Los Angeles Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from

US$45

US$50

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

4.6

(5,395)

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$79

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.

(2,959)

San Francisco Love Tour

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.

from US$85

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

4.5

(1,953)

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.

from US$58

San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House

3.7

(52)

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$78

See Los Angeles efficiently on a guided city tour that removes the need to plan routes, drive, or manage parking. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, you can focus on understanding the city while a guide provides context across key neighborhoods, including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Venice Beach. This tour is designed to give first-time visitors a clear overview of LA in one day, helping you decide where to return on your own.

LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup

(87)

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$95

Likely to Sell Out

Los Angeles is filled with must-see landmarks, from the famous Hollywood sign to Santa Monica Pier. But neighborhoods are spread out, and it can be tough to make much progress with limited time to spare. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, this easy half-day tour covers the highlights by luxury bus. Depart from Hollywood or Santa Monica, and take in destinations like Rodeo Drive and Griffith Observatory without dedicating days to sightseeing.

Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & free time

(2,072)

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$69

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

(3,851)

14 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$239

Likely to Sell Out

Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

(1,228)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$119

Discover Yosemite is honored to have received Trip Advisors Traveler’s Choice award for being in the top 10% of activities in the World for each of the past two years. We go to great lengths and expense to assure an excellent experience for all who join us on our Yosemite Tours. If you are looking to enjoy the majesty and natural beauty of Yosemite National Park with an expert driver/guide who knows where to go, and how to get there and all about what you are seeing, join us for an unforgettable day in Yosemite. We’ll get you to the iconic viewpoints so you can capture the beauty of this Crown Jewel of National Parks with spectacular photos to commemorate your adventure. We include lunch, snacks and water on all our full-day tours, so you don’t have to take time out from seeing the sights to wait in line. Our vehicles are impeccably cleaned and rigorously maintained for your comfort and safety. Itinerary is subject to change due to weather or other conditions beyond our control.

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

(674)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$220

Explore Joshua Tree National Park on a small-group, guided tour that’s designed to cover key park areas efficiently, all without the need to plan routes or drive yourself. Travel between viewpoints while stopping for short walks to experience the landscape up close (park admission own expense). This half-day tour offers a practical way for visitors to maximize their sightseeing, and see a range of highlights in just a limited timeframe.

Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

(142)

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$99

1 2 3

...

168

Top Attractions in California

1 / 2

Attractions

What are people saying about California

San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

Melissa_w, May 2026

Awesome Experience!!

this was a great experience and the crew were so friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable! The boat was great and the trip was out of this world.. we cannot believe the whales, pod of dolphins and the seal lions that we saw.. It was a truly great time!

Temecula Wine Tour - 3 Wineries Guided By Local Experts

Jessica_J, May 2026

Best Wine Tour EVER!!!

Everything was absolutely amazing!!! From the party bus to the tour guides to the food and music it was great. This was my first time in Temecula and my very first wine tasting. Everything was great. Definitely doing this again have to come again in the summer. Definitely worth the drive. Thank you so much for taking care of me and my family.

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Daria_D, Apr 2026

No whales :(

Everything was fantastic! However, we were disappointed to miss seeing any whales. Despite this, our tour guide was incredibly entertaining, and the entire ride was smooth and enjoyable. Just be sure to bring a windproof jacket and wear jeans, as the weather can be chilly.

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

Justin_L, Apr 2026

Great Service and Staff

Ethan was great. Good communication and skills to help navigate. Easy going and was a very good comfortable time. Would highly recommend this place for everything. Even the people at the front desk checking you in were great to deal with. Overall fantastic experience.

Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise with Night Cruise Option

Kerry_l, Apr 2026

Great trip

Great trip to the island Great information through the audio tour and displays around the island A part of the island was closed due to ongoing repairs and when we left the island was closing for a week for essential repairs so glad we got to go While we were there the last inmate was signing books so an added bonus

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

Tim_B, Apr 2026

Couldn’t attend

I got these tickets as a birthday surprise for my lady, but on the day we were to go, I learned she can’t go up to that kind of height that quickly due to a migraine condition she has. This company gladly refunded my money without issue. I’m sorry we weren’t able to go, because the reviews are great and I love nature.

Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

Kelly_o, Apr 2026

Muir Woods is beautiful. ...

Muir Woods is beautiful. The lunch stop in Sausalito is super fun. Gives you a great feel for the town. Lots of great information offered by guide. Photo opportunity at bridge were really nice. Alcatraz add on was worth it. Both my husband and I enjoyed the day.

Wine Country Join-in Flight

Douglas_T, Apr 2026

Such an amazing time!! Highly recommended

This experience will be better than any expectation you have. So smooth, the views are like nothing you can imagine pilot Jeff was funny, and very informative on everything that was going on. Such a smooth ride. You’re like a cloud floating through the beautiful sky of Sonoma!! It won’t be our last time flying in a hot air balloon.

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Desiree_G, Apr 2026

Highly recommend

This was an amazing experience. The bus that picked us up and dropped us off was awesome and comfortable. The tour its self was great. I did expect to see more of the lake however the tour from the departure point to emerald bay was great. The day was so nice and sunny. Perfect day to sit on the top deck.

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.

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

Janice_g, Apr 2026

Grape escape hot air balloon ride

Very smooth and professional ride. The direction are wonky. Search out the Bolero tasting room through the main metal gate not the Europa village which is a large parking lot and then you have to weave your way through the large building to the other side of the building if you enter through the village parking lot. The champagne at the end is lovely.

17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour

ALEX_C, Apr 2026

10/10 do this, go with Nate

Loved that this was an option since I really didn’t want to deal with a rental car and driving on unfamiliar highways and all that. I really was hoping to see Bixby Bridge near Big Sur and was bummed that this tour only goes as far as Carmel. Carmel was honestly the least enjoyable part of the trip, it’s a lot of overpriced restaurants and shops or a long walk to the beach and a steep walk back. I would skip Pebble Beach and Carmel all together and spend the time in Big Sur instead. This is just personal preference tho, I prefer scenery over shopping. Overall a really great route with a lot of good stops that don’t involve hiking at all. Nate was a great personality to have as the tour guide. He just has a way of making everything he says hilarious. He kept things entertaining and was so knowledgeable about the area and wildlife