Top Day Trips from California (Updated November 2026)

California, USA
Privately Customized Tour of Los Angeles

Private Los Angeles City tour in a comfortable vehicle for private groups of up to 15 passengers. Stunning views of the city of LA with …More

Private Los Angeles City tour in a comfortable vehicle for private groups of up to 15 passengers. Stunning views of the city of LA with...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Private Family Hike in Yosemite

Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and …More

Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$211
Hollywood, DTLA and Santa Monica Full-Day Walking and Metro Tour

L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and …More

L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$135
Santa Barbara Scenic Train and Coastal Charm 1-Day Trip from LA

Escape the buzz of LA and glide up the coast in style aboard the legendary Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard Railway Station to Santa …More

Escape the buzz of LA and glide up the coast in style aboard the legendary Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard Railway Station to Santa...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$188
Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego …More

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$189
Santa Barbara Private Tour

A day out to discover the California coast and and this history of Santa Barbara. From the mission to the Danish village of Solvang we'll …More

A day out to discover the California coast and and this history of Santa Barbara. From the mission to the Danish village of Solvang we'll...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$899
Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover of the true beauty of the Santa Barbara and …More

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover of the true beauty of the Santa Barbara and...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$349
San Diego Private Tour

Perfect to explore the southern city of California in a day and have a feel of the Mexican influence. …More

Perfect to explore the southern city of California in a day and have a feel of the Mexican influence....

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$899
Wine & Recline: Napa & Sonoma Luxury Lincoln Limousine Tour

***PLEASE READ IN DETAIL*** Wine tasing experiences are completely customizable. There are a couple of options to choose from in the creation of your wine …More

***PLEASE READ IN DETAIL*** Wine tasing experiences are completely customizable. There are a couple of options to choose from in the creation of your wine...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (39)
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$859
Vernal and Nevada Falls

Wildland Trekking's expert guides are the best in the business, which is why we are the #1 rated Outdoor Activity at Yosemite National Park on …More

Wildland Trekking's expert guides are the best in the business, which is why we are the #1 rated Outdoor Activity at Yosemite National Park on...

4 to 6 hours
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$220
Temecula Wine Tour from Los Angeles

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover the true beauty of the Temecula Wine Country and …More

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover the true beauty of the Temecula Wine Country and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$989
Tours of Santa Barbara private 6 hours

Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara . …More

Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara ....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
LA Shore Excursion Best of City Tour from San Pedro Port

Cruise Passenger-Friendly – Direct Port Pick-Up at San Pedro Drop off at LAX is available. Free luggage holding. Pick up at 8 AM and 12 …More

Cruise Passenger-Friendly – Direct Port Pick-Up at San Pedro Drop off at LAX is available. Free luggage holding. Pick up at 8 AM and 12...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$159
Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour

Embark on an extraordinary adventure exploring Yosemite's legendary waterfalls with a local expert: BRIDALVEIL FALL HORSETAIL FALL ILLILOUETTE FALL NEVADA FALL ROYAL ARCH CASCADE RIBBON …More

Embark on an extraordinary adventure exploring Yosemite's legendary waterfalls with a local expert: BRIDALVEIL FALL HORSETAIL FALL ILLILOUETTE FALL NEVADA FALL ROYAL ARCH CASCADE RIBBON...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$495
Marin Headlands Gravel Cycling Tour From San Francisco

Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands …More

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Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
LA to San Diego: History, Harbor & USS Midway Magic in one day

Ready for a Southern California escape? This all-in-one San Diego day tour from Los Angeles delivers history, culture, and coastal charm in one unforgettable journey. …More

Ready for a Southern California escape? This all-in-one San Diego day tour from Los Angeles delivers history, culture, and coastal charm in one unforgettable journey....

9 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$202
Los Angeles Full Day Sightseeing Tour, English or German Language

Join us and experience the highlights of Los Angeles in the comfort of a large SUV on a private tour! You may customize this tour …More

Join us and experience the highlights of Los Angeles in the comfort of a large SUV on a private tour! You may customize this tour...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$699
Jetski Adventure: Guided Trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our guided jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina Island! Feel the thrill as you ride your own …More

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our guided jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina Island! Feel the thrill as you ride your own...

6 hours
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$640
Full Day Iconic Sights Tour of Los Angeles from Anaheim: 6 Stops

Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles on a full-day tour from Anaheim. This popular excursion includes visits to renowned locations such as Venice Beach, …More

Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles on a full-day tour from Anaheim. This popular excursion includes visits to renowned locations such as Venice Beach,...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
LA to San Diego Day Tour: USS Midway, Harbor Cruise and Old Town

Explore the highlights of San Diego on this full-day trip from Los Angeles. Visit the USS Midway Museum, where you can dive into naval history, …More

Explore the highlights of San Diego on this full-day trip from Los Angeles. Visit the USS Midway Museum, where you can dive into naval history,...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$202
Private Tour: Napa and Sonoma Wine Country

Experience some of the top wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley on this private, full-day guided tour. You’ll be chauffeured from San Francisco across …More

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Experience some of the top wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley on this private, full-day guided tour. You’ll be chauffeured from San Francisco across...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$265
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