Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in California (Updated 2026)

California, USA
Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific …More

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation
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$25
Carmel-by-the-Sea French Macaron Class with a Macaron Master

You will be baking macarons with a macaron master who has been featured on the Cooking Channel. You will receive hands-on training and all the …More

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You will be baking macarons with a macaron master who has been featured on the Cooking Channel. You will receive hands-on training and all the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (60)
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$119
SF's Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour

Embark on a culinary expedition in Chinatown, where the origins of the fortune cookie come to life, a myriad of dim sum and tea await …More

Embark on a culinary expedition in Chinatown, where the origins of the fortune cookie come to life, a myriad of dim sum and tea await...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (174)
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$115
Onewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride

Try the world's first off-road electric hoverboard and ride like a pro! With a top speed of 19mph and the ability to ride on grass, …More

Try the world's first off-road electric hoverboard and ride like a pro! With a top speed of 19mph and the ability to ride on grass,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$79
Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Wine Tasting & History & Mystery Tour

This is an ALL EXCLUSIVE tour at high-end designed SB tour consisting of a World Class wine tasting for the first hour consisting of listening …More

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This is an ALL EXCLUSIVE tour at high-end designed SB tour consisting of a World Class wine tasting for the first hour consisting of listening...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (60)
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$95
San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown

Go Inside!! Only with Us. The Local SD Tour. SD Only. We Don't Fake or Pay For Reviews. All Real. :) We Are the Only …More

Go Inside!! Only with Us. The Local SD Tour. SD Only. We Don't Fake or Pay For Reviews. All Real. :) We Are the Only...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (140)
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$42
Unfolding the Financial District: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle. • See the neighborhood's often …More

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle. • See the neighborhood's often...

60 to 75 minutes
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$12
Haunted Whaley House Admission

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This self-guided daytime tour will educate you …More

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This self-guided daytime tour will educate you...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Napa Valley's Best Wine Tour w/ Local Expert

A tour curated by lifetime locals that work in the industry, with insider access to hidden wineries, boutique brands and incredible properties. Every tour is …More

A tour curated by lifetime locals that work in the industry, with insider access to hidden wineries, boutique brands and incredible properties. Every tour is...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (115)
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$1,300
North Park Beerucation Tour

Beer is the backbone of San Diego and North Park is a beer mecca. The goal of the Beerucation Tour is to dive deep into …More

Beer is the backbone of San Diego and North Park is a beer mecca. The goal of the Beerucation Tour is to dive deep into...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (109)
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$85
Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side

Discover San Diego’s most evolving foodie neighborhood the East Village. Previously a warehouse district, the East Village is now home to an array of eclectic …More

Discover San Diego’s most evolving foodie neighborhood the East Village. Previously a warehouse district, the East Village is now home to an array of eclectic...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (87)
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$99
Wine Country Join-in Flight

Sonoma Ballooning! Sonoma & Napa's Award-Winning Ballooning: Luxury Views & No Upcharges! Experience the BEST ballooning in Wine Country! For two years running, we've been …More

Sonoma Ballooning! Sonoma & Napa's Award-Winning Ballooning: Luxury Views & No Upcharges! Experience the BEST ballooning in Wine Country! For two years running, we've been...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (293)
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$325
Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile …More

Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$15
The Original La Jolla Walking Tour

Discover La Jolla through the eyes of a local who is deeply involved in the community. This leisurely three-mile tour takes you from the charming …More

Discover La Jolla through the eyes of a local who is deeply involved in the community. This leisurely three-mile tour takes you from the charming...

120 to 135 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (134)
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$100
45ft Exotic Sport Yacht Private Tour In Newport Beach

Enjoy a day boating in Newport Beach, California with your friends and family! Work or Play anywhere on the water with our Starlink wifi system. …More

Enjoy a day boating in Newport Beach, California with your friends and family! Work or Play anywhere on the water with our Starlink wifi system....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,550
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

Step into the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits across six indoor and outdoor galleries, …More

Step into the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits across six indoor and outdoor galleries,...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
PIER 39 Flying Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze — 3-Attraction Pass

This combo is only available to book online — you won't find this 3-attraction bundle at the door. Make the most of your time at …More

This combo is only available to book online — you won't find this 3-attraction bundle at the door. Make the most of your time at...

30 to 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
San Francisco - 7D Ride Experience at PIER 39

The 7D Ride Experience at PIER 39 is part thrill ride, part laser blasting game, and all-out fun. Up to 20 players compete at once, …More

The 7D Ride Experience at PIER 39 is part thrill ride, part laser blasting game, and all-out fun. Up to 20 players compete at once,...

10 to 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Sonoma Trike and Hike - 3 hour guided tour

A twist on our regular tours, for anybody who wants to skip the wine tasting and see some more nature! Join us for your guided …More

A twist on our regular tours, for anybody who wants to skip the wine tasting and see some more nature! Join us for your guided...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (5)
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$175
Golf Cart Rentals LSV in Carlsbad

Renting a Golf Cart LSV from us, we offer travelers convenient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective transportation, while also providing the opportunity to explore and enjoy their …More

Renting a Golf Cart LSV from us, we offer travelers convenient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective transportation, while also providing the opportunity to explore and enjoy their...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour. …More

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (163)
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$235
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