Top Day Trips from California (Updated November 2026)

California, USA
Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating …More

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating...

11 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
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$139
Private Yosemite & Glacier Point SUV / Van Tour Including Hotel Pickup

Enjoy Yosemite at your pace. Indulge in luxury instead of riding in a crowded bus without breaking the bank. Your SUV has capacity for up …More

Enjoy Yosemite at your pace. Indulge in luxury instead of riding in a crowded bus without breaking the bank. Your SUV has capacity for up...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (55)
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$1,075
Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the …More

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (41)
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$159
Los Angeles Coast and Beaches Private Tour

This tour is perfect to discover the coast of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous beaches and have a …More

This tour is perfect to discover the coast of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous beaches and have a...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$599
8-Hour Private Wine Tour Experience for up to 6 Guests - San Francisco to Sonoma

A truly great trip to California wine country is an immersive experience, and no amount of studying or expert certifications can match the expertise and …More

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A truly great trip to California wine country is an immersive experience, and no amount of studying or expert certifications can match the expertise and...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$810
Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles ready to go on your Napa wine tour adventure! Explore …More

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles ready to go on your Napa wine tour adventure! Explore...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,300
From LA: Catalina Island with Zipline Tour and Hotel Pickup

Spend a day in paradise on this Adventure to Catalina Island. A day you will remember for the rest of your life! With its year …More

Spend a day in paradise on this Adventure to Catalina Island. A day you will remember for the rest of your life! With its year...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$422
Napa Valley All-Inclusive Wine Tour

We hand select premier Napa Valley Wineries for our tours, and safely pick up and drop off guests included, making it a safe way to …More

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We hand select premier Napa Valley Wineries for our tours, and safely pick up and drop off guests included, making it a safe way to...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$310
Luxury Wine Tour in Paso Robles, with a Winemaker

Indulge in a leisurely wine tasting experience in the stunning California Central Coast wine region, accompanied by a knowledgeable winemaker, in the comfort of a …More

Indulge in a leisurely wine tasting experience in the stunning California Central Coast wine region, accompanied by a knowledgeable winemaker, in the comfort of a...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$645
Alcatraz Sausalito Express: 2 Hours in Sausalito with Food Option

Enjoy Sausalito without feeling that you have to rush! Sausalito offers world-class dining, artists, boutiques and so much more so it is best to enjoy …More

Enjoy Sausalito without feeling that you have to rush! Sausalito offers world-class dining, artists, boutiques and so much more so it is best to enjoy...

5 to 6 hours
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$121
Private Napa or Sonoma Wine Tour—Your Day, Fully Planned

Craft your perfect day in Wine Country. Tailored tours, hidden gems, and genuine hospitality. Let me be your guide. Unlike most wine tours, I fully …More

Craft your perfect day in Wine Country. Tailored tours, hidden gems, and genuine hospitality. Let me be your guide. Unlike most wine tours, I fully...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$850
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
Private Deluxe Wine Tour to Valle de Guadalupe by Luxury Vehicle

Experience a luxury private wine tour in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s premier wine region, with a fully customized itinerary featuring three to four amazing wineries, …More

Experience a luxury private wine tour in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s premier wine region, with a fully customized itinerary featuring three to four amazing wineries,...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$190
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
Joshua Tree National Park Small Group Day Tour from Los Angeles

Escape the city and discover the dramatic desert landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park on a small-group day trip from Los Angeles. Travel east across …More

Escape the city and discover the dramatic desert landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park on a small-group day trip from Los Angeles. Travel east across...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
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
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour From San Francisco

Discover the elegance of Northern California on a curated journey from San Francisco to the redwood forest, dramatic coastline, and the waterfront charm of Sausalito. …More

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Discover the elegance of Northern California on a curated journey from San Francisco to the redwood forest, dramatic coastline, and the waterfront charm of Sausalito....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
Paso Robles Private Winery Trolley

Experience Paso Robles wine country your way with an exclusive charter of our charming vintage‑style trolley. Perfect for groups of up to 14, this private …More

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Experience Paso Robles wine country your way with an exclusive charter of our charming vintage‑style trolley. Perfect for groups of up to 14, this private...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,198
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
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
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