Top California Unique Experiences

This singletrack of the Backbone trail from Encinal to Yerba Buena Rd. near Neptune's is some of the best riding you'll find in Malibu. On this single track we will cover an onslaught of fast technical sections, endless flow, and beyond amazing ocean vistas! This is a definite must ride! This section of Backbone trail has so much variety. One minute your riding in a lush forest and the next along a mountain side with a mountain expanse as far as the eye can see! The panoramic views from the top of these Malibu mountains are amazing! Our destination and pit stop will be near Sandstone Peak where we will take a short break and take on the amazing scenery of the Malibu Buttes. The loop back to Encinal Road will be an absolute thrill, riding on the single track alongside the canyon giving way to endless ocean views. The last section of this ride contains fast flow with high berms similar to those found at a bike park.

Turn UCSD into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Oakland to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of items needed to survive, in any order you'd prefer, around the city. Find the survival items to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Contrive a plan to get your survival team the most points in order to survive the apocalypse! Your remote host will follow along virtually and provide support if you need it. Can you survive the apocalypse in Oakland?

If your pocketbook is feeling tight, consider exploring with this smartphone-guided scavenger hunt. The activity combines an "Amazing Race" challenge with a city walking tour: You solve clues and navigate the city streets while visiting top attractions such as Ghirardelli Square and Fisheman's Wharf. Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together to participate in the same adventure.

This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups to start, strategize, and explore at their own pace. The core difference is the immersive, lighthearted zombie theme that dictates the tasks—you're scavenging for supplies and completing silly challenges to prove your survival mettle. It’s perfect for team-building or family fun because it's priced per team (up to 10 people), includes the guidance of a remote, chat-based host, and culminates in the unique bragging rights of checking your national rank on the app's leaderboard.

Plan your itinerary for your private half-day San Francisco tour and travel in style in a restored vintage Volkswagen bus. Customize your tour to your interests, whether you want to cover city highlights like the Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Bridge, and Twin Peaks, or venture further afield to Muir Woods, Sausalito, or Half Moon Bay. The bus accommodates up to seven passengers, perfect for family and friends.

Taking memorable photos of your trip can be challenging, even for professional photographers. This private photo walk goes the extra mile to ensure you take home beautiful photos of your trip, offering a professional photographer and color stylist to portray you as a “personality.” Choose the location, topic, colors, and mood of your photo shoot and take home 50 professionally edited photos plus hundreds of originals.

Enjoy a bucket-list-worthy experience in California when you learn the surfing basics during this beginner-friendly class, hosted right along the Santa Barbara coastline. With just your instructor and a small group for company, get the hang of surfing fundamentals like paddling, reading the water, and catching waves. Surfboards and wetsuits are provided, while your instructor is on hand to teach you all the skills you need.

Walk around San Francisco while completing the Crazy Dash scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and participate in fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others around the country! All scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our most relaxed scavenger hunt. Come spend your afternoon with us in San Francisco!

Wacky Walks of Sacramento let's your team discover your city in a fun way! Our adventure is a royal themed scavenger hunt that is all played using an app. Throughout the game your group members will face off and compete to become the King or Queen. The King/Queen will lead the other members of the group to complete wacky tasks and find items around the city for points. The objective of Wacky Walks is to hang on to your King/Queen title the longest and try to get as many points as possible by doing the tasks and finding the items. You are welcome to explore any area of the city that you'd like and take as much time as you need, Wacky Walks is not timed. During the game, a remote host will be following along virtually and chatting with you if you need any help! Come explore your Kingdom of Sacramento today!

Break up your vacation by spending time in the water with this surf lesson in Santa Monica. Suitable for all skill levels, including beginners, learn the basics of surfing in just a couple of hours. Feel safe in an ocean spot with a sandy bottom after spending the first part of your lesson on the sand. Perfect for travellers who enjoy adding a little physical activity to their vacation itinerary.

Take on one of Southern California’s most diverse trail systems with this self-guided electric mountain biking adventure through Rocky Peak. Known for its mix of fast flow, rocky technical sections, and sweeping ridgelines, this ride is a true all-mountain experience designed for confident riders looking for variety and thrill. From smooth fire roads to tight singletrack, Rocky Peak throws it all at you—flow, challenge, and unforgettable views. What’s Included: • Your choice of premium electric mountain bike: Specialized Kenevo Expert, Husqvarna Extreme Cross 10 • Full protective gear: Troylee Designs knee & elbow pads, gloves, and eyewear Type of Terrain: Smooth, flowy fire-road and singletrack with technical options Perfect For: Riders with intermediate skill looking for a self-guided ride that blends speed, challenge, and SoCal’s best mountain scenery.

Learn how to hang ten with a surf lesson in Venice Beach. Before you head into the water, you’ll learn about board design and dynamics, ocean safety, surf etiquette, pop-up technique, and form. Plus, learn about California surf culture. The lesson includes all of the necessary equipment: surfboard and a wetsuit.

With a serious dose of that off-grid feeling, this 2-hour electric mountain bike tour gets you away from the crowds, zooming through Cheeseboro Canyon—one of the region’s best mountain-biking hotspots. You’ll be matched with either beginner or advanced trails, depending on your ability, and your coach will acquaint you with your bike, give you a few tips on terrain, and pack snacks and water for your time on this awesome trail.

While standard tours reveal San Francisco’s sights, they can’t deliver the same meaningful experience that a local friend can. Step forward this private walking tour: hosted by a local passionate about their city. Tell them your travel wish-list before meeting for a walk tuned to your interests and enriched by their knowledge. Gain cultural insight, get transport, neighborhood, and restaurant tips; and find less-obvious sights—just as with a friend.

Explore the craft beer culture in Tijuana on an all-day excursion from San Diego. Motivated by famous breweries in southern California, Tijuana brewers have crafted excellent beers that you can explore. Your guide offers an overview of Mexico’s craft beer culture and its progression in Tijuana. Your excursion offers lunch, tacos, beer tastings, and round-trip transport from San Ysidro.

There’s hardly a better place to learn to surf than the Southern California locale of Ventura, which offers fantastic weather year-round. During this 1.5-hour private lesson, an expert instructor shows you how to stand up on your surfboard and balance, offering tips on how to catch the perfect wave while ensuring your safety in the water. Wetsuit and surfboard rental are included, and all skill levels are welcome.

To tell the story of your Los Angeles vacation on social media, don't share the same old selfies on Instagram—book this private photo tour, complete with professionally-edited images. Explore one of six neighborhoods, and capture the colorful details that make LA so stunning—from palm trees to street art—and come home with the perfect shareable content. When you're done, be ready to post 20 retouched photos, and about 100 original shots, included in the price.

Sharpen your wilderness survival skills during a 5-hour class that takes place in the redwood forests of Marin County. Your knowledgeable instructor-guide shares core wilderness techniques including creating a shelter, starting a fire by friction, finding and preparing food, and identifying edible plants. Build the confidence and skills needed in a wilderness setting without the tools and comforts of the modern world. You’ll also learn techniques used by the native peoples of California on this fascinating day out in the woods.

Explore the connection between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico on an afternoon craft beer tour. Your guide eliminates the stress of navigating through each city on your own: Head straight to popular watering holes and hidden gems for complimentary beer tastings. A small group size ensures a tailored experience and the full attention of your guide.

3Quest Challenge of Fresno is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. The items will be given to you in riddle form. Get points for finding the items, as well as completing fun challenges as well! The items and challenges will be arranged in 3 different quests. Complete the quests, in order, to finish 3Quest Challenge! Try setting a time limit of 2 hours for yourself to make the game even more intense and see if you can do all 3 quests in the given time! During the game, you'll have a remote guide that will chat with you during the game in case you need anything! Let's see if you can do all 3 quests in Fresno today!

Enjoy a laid-back coastal adventure—suitable for beginners—during this small-group, two-hour mountain bike tour in Dana Point. Ride along the family-friendly, mostly paved Salt Creek Trail, while experienced riders can access the more rugged Colinas Ridge Trail. All equipment is provided, including safety gear, bottled water, and snacks. The tour is offered in English and Spanish.

Unpack that selfie stick—your time in Palm Springs, whether it’s a honeymoon, reunion, or just because, deserves the professional treatment. With a private photographer who knows your imagery goals, can suggest scenic locations, and capture your most memorable moments, you’ll go home with a souvenir that’s high-quality, personal, and absolutely priceless.

Skip the selfies and ensure that you leave San Francisco with high-quality photographs to remember your trip by. This private photography experience captures your most memorable moments in San Francisco's best locations to create your best souvenir. Receive your high-resolution digital vacation photographs within five days of your shoot.