Top California Day Trips

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

(4,099)

from $239

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.

4.7

(1,007)

from $99

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(1,043)

from $39

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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

(369)

from $70

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(6,602)

from $99

Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time

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 and Free Time

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

(2,196)

from $69

Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

(624)

from $99

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $98

Discover the highlights of Los Angeles on a small-group full-day tour from Anaheim. Visit famous movie and TV locales such as Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Stop for lunch at the farmer's market, then wind down your day at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Your small-group tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels Anaheim Resort Area and Buena Park.

Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

From San Francisco: Napa and Sonoma Full-Day Curated Wine Tour

(910)

from $92

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(269)

from $140

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

See Los Angeles’ key neighborhoods and landmarks in one full-day tour designed to reduce planning and travel stress. With hotel pickup included, you can focus on the experience while a guide provides context and local insight along the way. This tour offers a practical overview of the city, moving efficiently from urban highlights to coastal areas, making it a strong choice for first-time visitors or short stays.

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

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(176)

from $95

Private Guided Hiking Tour - Sequoia National Park

1 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy LA's most colorful and iconic sights with this one-day tour, including entry to Madame Tussauds Hollywood (a $29 value). Leave the stress of research, planning, and driving to us while you enjoy complimentary onboard WiFi, bottled water, and snacks. Starting at El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the historic center of downtown LA, this tour takes you through the picturesque sights and rich history of the City of Angels. Experience 200+ years of Mexican-American history on Olvera Street, check out the terminus of Route 66 at the Santa Monica Pier, look for Ferraris on Rodeo Drive, snap a photo at the Beverly Hills Sign, buy lunch at the Original Farmers Market, strut down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hunt for handprints at TCL Chinese Theater, gaze up at the Hollywood sign, and finally take in a stunning high-elevation view of Los Angeles from Griffith Observatory. Didn't see any celebrities today? Just take a selfie with one of Madam Tussauds' 130 wax figures—we won't tell.

(46)

from $450

Per group

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ICONS of LA, Small Group, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Beach & more

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore a shady oasis and rugged canyons on a Hummer adventure that goes deep into Joshua Tree’s arid landscape. See the park's most iconic sights and learn about its geology, fauna, and cultural history. Immerse yourself in the majesty of this park in the company of an expert guide and small group, for personalized attention. Choose from morning or afternoon tour times to suit your schedule.

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

See Los Angeles in style, and enjoy a fully flexible way to explore, on this private sightseeing tour via spacious luxury vehicle. Choose a duration and meeting point that are best for you, and then customize your itinerary. Opt to explore Beverly Hills, head to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, continue along Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip, or see the ocean at Venice Beach or Santa Monica. It's all up to you.

(464)

from $179

Private Tour of Los Angeles in a Luxury Vehicle

Private Tour of Los Angeles in a Luxury Vehicle

1 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(40)

from $599

Per group

Small Group: Ultimate Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Small Group: Ultimate Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

(704)

from $179

Small group tasting experiences are by far most the enjoyable. So much knowledge to shared!

6 hoursFree Cancellation

(115)

from $225

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Take a tour to three backroads Sonoma wineries, and get more out of your trip to the Sonoma Valley than you would if you explored alone, on this small-group, half-day tour. Not only does your guide pick three impressive wineries to visit (tasting fees own expense), but they also set up a picnic lunch for your group to enjoy in a winery setting. Round-trip transport from your Sonoma hotel is also included, so you can focus on enjoyment and leave the driving to someone else.

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(49)

from $139

Sonoma Valley Small Group Winery Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Sonoma Valley wine on a small-group tasting tour from San Francisco to boutique wineries, making sightseeing stops along the way. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enter Sonoma's rolling landscape of golden hills and vineyards, and enjoy a series of guided tastings, learning about Sonoma wine varietals and terroir as you sip. After your time in Sonoma, pause in the artists' colony of Sausalito, with the option to return to San Francisco by ferry for great views across the San Francisco Bay.

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from $151

Charlotte, team leader of the Van team, prefers drinking in views of the fall colors in the vineyards!

Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(1,633)

from $169

3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles

Grapeline Wine Tours, voted as America's Top Wine Tour by USA Today, is your answer to discovering wine country.

Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours

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from $119

Dry Creek Valley in the summer in front of beautiful vineyards

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

6 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma

(160)

from $148

Special Offer

6 hoursFree Cancellation

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $29

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Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim

lashonda_s, Aug 2026

LA Tour

We saw and did a lot in the amount of time. The vehicle was spacious and comfortable. The tour guide Nate was friendly and very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make this experience great. I have never been disappointed with this company. I highly recommend!!

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Samantha_N, Aug 2026

Great fun if you want to see whales

Great trip, the whales were incredible to watch and it was an excellent experience. I’d highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to sea whales in their natural habitat. Staff were very attentive, however they gave so many sea sickness warnings and instructions about vomit that it made me feel sick!

Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour

Roberta_M, Aug 2026

5* day in Napa

Courtney was adorable! And very organized with making sure we left with our purchases for the day. Our group was so much fun as we shared stories and enjoyed our time together. It was like being with old friends. We loved the vineyards we visited mainly because they were family driven and passionate about their wines. Lunch on the grounds surrounded by the vineyard was breathtaking. It was a perfect way to experience Napa Valley and we highly recommend this tour. All the thinking was left up to Courtney and we didn’t have to give it a second thought. Thank you for an awesome day!!

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

Barbara_H, Aug 2026

Fantastic Tour & Fantastic Guide!

First of all, our driver Nate was fabulous! He made the entire tour fantastic! The tour from start to finish was fun, informative and relaxing. Each stop was just the right amount of time to enjoy the sights. I highly recommend this tour and thank Nate for making it so very memorable!

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Azniv_M, Jul 2026

17 mile family tour

Zane was an amazing guide. He was caring and careful especially since there was another family with a 4 yr. old on our tour who needed extra attention to get strapped in. He waited patiently each time before riding off. Zane would have us stop at certain points and explain the ocean life. He would give us time to explore the beach areas and take pictures. He even took pics and a video while we were riding, at my request, of course. Zane lives in the area so he was able to recommend some very tasty local restaurants. It was well worth taking the tour even though you can rent the bikes and do it on your own. Very happy my family booked this tour.

All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

Crystal_M, Jul 2026

A must for wine lovers

My sister and I had the best time on our tour! We love wine tasting and this was exactly what we wanted. We got picked up right at our hotel and had a fun group of 6 to spend the day with. Peter, our guide, was great to be around and knowledgeable. The wineries had beautiful views and generous pours with a unique variety of wines. Everyone we met was friendly and accommodating. This was well worth the money to be able to visit multiple wineries without worrying about driving and navigating ourselves. The lunch that was provided was also delicious. This tour was worth every penny and was one of the best parts of our trip to California.

Sequoia National Park Small-Group Tour from Three Rivers

Kariemah_G, Jul 2026

Honeymoon Sequoia Tour

Our honeymoon tour of the Sequoia Giant Forest was truly magical from beginning to end. Seeing the magnificent giant sequoias in person was breathtaking, and the peaceful beauty of the forest made this an unforgettable experience. It was the perfect way to celebrate the start of our marriage. A huge thank you to our incredible tour guide, Scott! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the park, sharing fascinating information that made us appreciate the Giant Forest even more. Scott also went above and beyond by taking amazing photos for us, helping us capture memories we'll treasure forever. He has a great eye for photography and made us feel completely at ease. The tour was thoughtfully planned, with a delicious picnic lunch, snacks, and plenty of water provided throughout the day, so we could simply relax and enjoy the experience. If you're visiting the Giant Forest, we highly recommend this tour—especially if you're lucky enough to have Scott as your guide. It was an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of our honeymoon!

Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

Gail_Y, Jul 2026

It was our first trip to...

It was our first trip to Palm Springs and so glad that we went on this tour to Joshua Tree National Park! Austin, our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable about the Park and about Palm Springs in general. That day was a perfect day to do the tour and the weather was great! I highly recommend this tour and would do it again when back in Palm Springs!

Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour

vpiel, Jun 2026

Perfect way to explore LA in a day

Alberto gave a great tour of LA, Hollywood and Beaches. He was knowledgeable about the subject matter. The van was clean and he was a safe driver. We had a decent amount of time for self-exploration and I enjoyed what I saw both driving around and at our stops. Highly recommend.

San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day

April_B, Jun 2026

Worth the walk!

Britt was a very informative and entertaining tour guide today. He and I were the only people on this tour, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and thought that he did a great job of explaining so many interesting facts and trivia about San Francisco. You can tell he was born here and knew a lot of information that I did not know but appreciated! It was a wonderful day- I definitely accomplished my steps for the day at 17,890!!!! Worth the walk!!

Sonoma Valley Small Group Winery Tour

Sandy_G, Apr 2026

Book it now, just do it.

I knew going to this tour I’d go to wineries that may not typically have tours open to the public. The first winery, Mayo was great. I’ve been to a few tours now and learned so much. The other girls on the trip were very knowable and asked great questions, it made the tour much more enjoyable. The second winery, we had lunch and met the winemaker himself. What an experience!! The final winery was a tasting that was casual which was nice and gorgeous. Army, our driver was hilarious and witty. He’s the absolute best. I wish I could take him home. Alas, the commutation of this tour company and busses exceeded my expectation. I would go on this tour again to visit more small wineries.