Top things to do in California in Summer (Updated November 2026)

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Scenic Path Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced GPS audio walking tour will explore Carmel-by-the-Sea’s spectacular Scenic Road. We will walk along the bluff pathway above Carmel Beach and take …More

This self-guided, self-paced GPS audio walking tour will explore Carmel-by-the-Sea’s spectacular Scenic Road. We will walk along the bluff pathway above Carmel Beach and take...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service

Relax with this full-day tour to California’s celebrated wine regions! Discover Napa and Sonoma valleys, the heart of northern California’s wine country!  Visit the most …More

Relax with this full-day tour to California’s celebrated wine regions! Discover Napa and Sonoma valleys, the heart of northern California’s wine country!  Visit the most...

6 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$699
Early Bird GoCar Tour: San Diego

1 HR free. Early Bird Special. Let GoCar take you off the beaten path through many of San Diego’s iconic parks like the Balboa Park …More

1 HR free. Early Bird Special. Let GoCar take you off the beaten path through many of San Diego’s iconic parks like the Balboa Park...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Full-Day Private Los Angeles Tour from Anaheim

Embark on an enchanting LA journey! Downtown landmarks like Disney Concert Hall await. Ascend to Griffith Observatory for Hollywood views. Stroll Walk of Fame, visit …More

Embark on an enchanting LA journey! Downtown landmarks like Disney Concert Hall await. Ascend to Griffith Observatory for Hollywood views. Stroll Walk of Fame, visit...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
A Local’s Guide to La Jolla’s Sights: A Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Curious about La Jolla’s backstory then lace up your sneakers, it’s time to soak up the glory and magnificence of this sun-kissed seaside community on …More

Curious about La Jolla’s backstory then lace up your sneakers, it’s time to soak up the glory and magnificence of this sun-kissed seaside community on...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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Guided Tour of Historic Virginia City and Carson City from South Lake Tahoe

Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded …More

Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$70
Big Sur Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour: Carmel to McWay Falls

Drive Big Sur's legendary stretch of Highway 1 often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world", with a storyteller riding along. …More

Drive Big Sur's legendary stretch of Highway 1 often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world", with a storyteller riding along....

135 to 270 minutes Free Cancellation
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Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration …More

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration...

4 to 5 hours
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$85
2-Hour Downtown and Balboa Tour in GPS Guided Polaris GoCar

This is THE essential San Diego tour and experience it in style with our Polaris GoCar. The GoCar Exotic gets 30 mph, 0-60 in 4.5 …More

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This is THE essential San Diego tour and experience it in style with our Polaris GoCar. The GoCar Exotic gets 30 mph, 0-60 in 4.5...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$231
Private Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour from Orange County

This private tour can be modified to the guests requests as long as within distance of original tour destinations. We are able to stay at …More

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This private tour can be modified to the guests requests as long as within distance of original tour destinations. We are able to stay at...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$800
San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in San Francisco, at your leisure! Commentary by Gwen Mehta, a local …More

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in San Francisco, at your leisure! Commentary by Gwen Mehta, a local...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$58
2hrs- Beyond the Bridge - Marin Headlands GoCar Tour

Discover the Ultimate San Francisco Adventure in a GoCAR EV Sport! Embark on a one-of-a-kind San Francisco tour as you drive north across the iconic …More

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Discover the Ultimate San Francisco Adventure in a GoCAR EV Sport! Embark on a one-of-a-kind San Francisco tour as you drive north across the iconic...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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4 Hours Tour Beyond the Golden Gate Bridge Marin Headlands and Sausalito

Explore San Francisco with GoCAR’s Electric Vehicle Tour Discover San Francisco like never before in GoCAR’s GPS-guided EV Sport. Cruise through the scenic Presidio and …More

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Explore San Francisco with GoCAR’s Electric Vehicle Tour Discover San Francisco like never before in GoCAR’s GPS-guided EV Sport. Cruise through the scenic Presidio and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$339
3-Hour Beyond the Bridge Buggy Tour to Sausalito

Take an Epic San Francisco Electric Car Tour to the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito & Beyond Hop into GoCAR’s EV Sport and explore San Francisco’s …More

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Take an Epic San Francisco Electric Car Tour to the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito & Beyond Hop into GoCAR’s EV Sport and explore San Francisco’s...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$279
A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a Self-driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour. • Find out the history of the …More

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a Self-driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour. • Find out the history of the...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Joshua Tree Full Day Private Tour & Hike

Discover the park’s enchanting scenery with a dedicated guide, exploring both iconic and hidden gems. From rugged rock formations to the surreal beauty of the …More

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Discover the park’s enchanting scenery with a dedicated guide, exploring both iconic and hidden gems. From rugged rock formations to the surreal beauty of the...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$323
Big Sur McWay Falls 4 Hour Private Tour 1 to 12 People

See Big Sur from Monterey or Carmel on a private half-day tour with a local driver guide. Stop at Bixby Bridge, walk among coastal redwoods …More

See Big Sur from Monterey or Carmel on a private half-day tour with a local driver guide. Stop at Bixby Bridge, walk among coastal redwoods...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison …More

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To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison...

2 to 4 hours
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$139
Private Sailboat Charter on San Francisco Bay

Fall and winter typically provide lighter breezes on SF Bay. Great days on the Bay. 3 hour PRIVATE Charter with a unique experience aboard Carmelita, …More

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Fall and winter typically provide lighter breezes on SF Bay. Great days on the Bay. 3 hour PRIVATE Charter with a unique experience aboard Carmelita,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$995
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This tour consists of 2 parts and each …More

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Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This tour consists of 2 parts and each...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$123
LA: San Francisco, Yosemite, Vegas, Grand Canyon &more 7days

Experience the U.S West Coast's most well known sites on this 7-day tour from Los Angeles. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Yosemite National …More

Experience the U.S West Coast's most well known sites on this 7-day tour from Los Angeles. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Yosemite National...

7 days Free Cancellation
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