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

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and …More

Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family …More

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$225
Avalon City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents …More

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents...

85 to 170 minutes Free Cancellation
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6-Hour Exclusive Wine Tour Experience: Up to 6 Guests

Imagine being picked up from the resort in a nice black SUV, starting your morning with bubbly and a freshly baked croissant from Bouchon, and …More

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Imagine being picked up from the resort in a nice black SUV, starting your morning with bubbly and a freshly baked croissant from Bouchon, and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$560
Marina Del Rey to Hermosa Beach Electric Mountain Bike Tour

During this beautiful bike ride, you get the opportunity to absorb the Pacific Ocean's beauty all throughout the tour. As soon as we reach our …More

During this beautiful bike ride, you get the opportunity to absorb the Pacific Ocean's beauty all throughout the tour. As soon as we reach our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and …More

This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$53
Monterey State Historic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour explores Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey California. It includes the Portola Plaza & Hotel, Custom House Plaza & Museum, the …More

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour explores Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey California. It includes the Portola Plaza & Hotel, Custom House Plaza & Museum, the...

75 to 90 minutes
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$10
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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$30
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
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$79
Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk

Your experienced local guide will pick you up for a scenic drive and an unforgettable walking tour through Yosemite Valley in the heart of Yosemite …More

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Your experienced local guide will pick you up for a scenic drive and an unforgettable walking tour through Yosemite Valley in the heart of Yosemite...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$180
San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour

Charming Coronado is a short ride from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away! We'll stroll the streets and look at multi-million …More

Charming Coronado is a short ride from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away! We'll stroll the streets and look at multi-million...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$64
Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This …More

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
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
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$1,300
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

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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
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$99
Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey

Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the …More

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Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
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
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$325
Santa Monica Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, and More

The Santa Monica donut tour is our first foray into sunny Southern California. This tour celebrates all things donuts, sunshine, and beachfront fun. Our tour …More

The Santa Monica donut tour is our first foray into sunny Southern California. This tour celebrates all things donuts, sunshine, and beachfront fun. Our tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Savor the best of Northern California Wine Country on this full-day Napa and Sonoma experience. This tour focuses on quality over quantity, with visits to …More

Savor the best of Northern California Wine Country on this full-day Napa and Sonoma experience. This tour focuses on quality over quantity, with visits to...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$179
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
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
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