Top California On the Water

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6

(639)

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $105

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.

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

(1,275)

La Jolla Kayak and Snorkel Tour

from $77

Per group

4.2

(123)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $114

Per group

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

(981)

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $39

4.5

(75)

Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour

45 minutes

from $32

Swan pedal boat night rides under the sparkling LA skyline

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.

Swan Boat Rental in Echo Park

(1,076)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $13

Private Surf Lessons in Malibu

(42)

from $135

La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour (Single Kayak)

(201)

from $79

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

4.6

(1,655)

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $71

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

(791)

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $70

Special Offer

4.6

(435)

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from

$30

$35

One of the deepest lakes in North America, Tahoe famously has very blue and clear waters, but it can be tricky to get a good view of them on most boat tours. This small-group kayak tour from Sand Harbor State Park takes you out onto the water in completely transparent kayaks so that you can enjoy a fuller perspective. Paddle along the lake while seeing up to 65 feet (20 meters) below the water's surface.

Sand Harbor Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe

(144)

2 hours 30 minutes

from $191

Catalina Xtreme Parasail thrives to ensure our customers have a safe and amazing experience in the air.. we pride ourselves with also giving back to our community with partnering with the Susan G. Komen foundation to give back a % of parasail flights to help research and bring awareness to our town and those who have been impacted. • No experience needed •Digital photo package available for purchase • Stay dry or dip in the water options •Observer (non-flyer seats) available for purchase

Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline

5.0

(15)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $59

Take in the highlights of San Diego Bay during a sightseeing tour by amphibious vehicle. Travel on both land and water, starting on the streets of Seaport Village and rolling down Harbor Drive alongside San Diego Bay. Transition into the water after departing Seaport Village. Cruise past the SeaWorld and Vacation Isle, experiencing the best of maritime San Diego on this fun and informative tour.

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $56

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

(1,060)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $75

Sail Tahoe Blue is the premier sailing charter in South Lake Tahoe. We offer a unique sailing adventure and include complementary local beer and wine, as well as non-alcoholic beverages on all of our daily cruises. Unlike other tour boats which take 50+ passengers, our sailing yacht, "Blue", limits our capacity to 18 passengers. If you care to enjoy the beauty of propulsion by Mother Nature without the sound and smell of an engine, come sail with us!

2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe

4.9

(891)

from $140

Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point

(693)

2 hours

from $65

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

(2,423)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $85

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

4.2

(218)

from $39

Discover a new side of Monterey—and get up close and personal with its wetlands and wildlife—on this family-friendly boat tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and hop aboard your electric-powered catamaran. The boat offers up-close views of the Elkhorn Slough, an estuary that’s home to animals ranging from sea lions and otters to bird species and more. Learn more as you go from your naturalist guide.

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

4.9

(446)

from $45

4.5

(3,108)

San Diego Harbor Cruise

Southern California is a beach goers dream, and surfing plays a big part of the fun in the sun culture here. Give it a try with in one of the region's most iconic surf destinations that is also the site of a marine preserve. We'll teach you how to hang ten like the pro's in this mighty little beach town's pristine waters. Our local expert instructors will provide surfing fundamentals, along with a surf board, wetsuit and lots of fun!

from $37

1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

5.0

(73)

from $110

Paddle your way through California's flora and fauna on a whitewater rafting tour down the Truckee River—with a guide on-hand to provide help throughout. Begin with easy rapids as you pass by the scenery of the Tahoe National Forest, then build up to intermediate-level, Class III rapids and an exhilarating finish in the Floriston Gorge. On hot days, you can enjoy a swimming break in natural pools along the way.

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

(176)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $110

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Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Jeff_S, Apr 2026

Great way to relax

I arrived 30 minutes early thinking that I may be too early, but this is when boarding started. The lady at the kiosk was friendly and helped me to verify. As soon as you get onboard, they will take your picture and attempt to sell you the picture later on for $45, which is a bit pricey but also nice. If you go during the noon cruise time, I'd recommend you get food first on the second level. There are only so many tables near the windows and the food takes a good 25 minutes. The cruise is absolutely beautiful and a straight shot over to Emerald Cove. The narration is pre-recorded and sounds good, and also not dated. Staff were incredibly friendly. Would definitely recommend this trip again.

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

Matthias_W, Apr 2026

Best tour ever!

Amazing! Captain JJ is a wizard at finding the right place to spot whales. We saw several humpbacks and thousands of dolphins. Maddie was doing the play by play and her energy is unmatched. Kahlea (sp?) was also super energetic and knowledgeable. This is a tour we will remember forever!

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Ray_S, Mar 2026

A Whale of a good time!

Great experience for all . Saw so many whales, dolphins, seals, etc. Naturalist and Captain were so knowledgeable. 3 hours went flying by as there was so much to see. The boat was comfortable , plenty of room to sit and walk around in decks. Well maintained vessel. Lots of options to book with other companies, but this was by far the best!

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

Kelsey_W, Mar 2026

A Must-Do for Film Buffs & Fans of SF!

We had such a great experience on this San Francisco movie tour this past weekend! Even as locals, Richard and I got to see the city in a completely different light. The tour was engaging, fun, and full of surprises—we learned so much about San Francisco’s rich film history and saw familiar places with a whole new perspective. It really made us appreciate the city in a deeper way. I’d highly recommend this tour to both visitors and locals. It’s a unique and memorable way to explore San Francisco and discover just how many iconic movies have been filmed here!

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.

Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

Rita_H, Mar 2026

Fantastic Overview of the City

This tour was a great introductory tour of the city. The tour guide knew background information for each tour stop. There were plenty of stops for photos and he even offered a personalized snack from local vendors in the city. Lastly, he recommended other places based on my personal interests. I highly recommend 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!

San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls Tour

Eleanor_H, Nov 2025

Mosts of the Ghosts

Great little experience. It was just me, the host and the ghosts, and I'm glad the excursion wasn't cancelled because it was the last night of my trip. It does include *hills* like only San Francisco can offer so be wary if you're daunted by a hike. That being said, the host took her time and let me asthmatically wheeze up the hill which I was grateful for. The stories and history were fun and there were plenty of photo worthy stops. Also a fair amount of SFs walking their dogs so puppy loving along with spooky vibes 😍

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!

Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach

Patricia_R, Jul 2025

Amazing and Romantic Memories

Our daughter bought us the tickets and reserved the ride for us. We were so excited about it this is an amazing experience we really love it and enjoyed it. Very romantic and my husband was very impressed and wants us to come again. We did great for our first time. We really recommend it.