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

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San Diego Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Looking for a way to turn Balboa Park into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the …More

Looking for a way to turn Balboa Park into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a …More

Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Castro Bar Crawl in San Francisco

New to the city - or just ready to see how the Castro really does nightlife? Figuring out where to go, when to go, and …More

New to the city - or just ready to see how the Castro really does nightlife? Figuring out where to go, when to go, and...

2 to 3 hours
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California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Explore California's Best with Shaka Guide's California Audio Tour Bundle! Discover Lake Tahoe's clear waters, Joshua Tree's otherworldly landscapes, Yosemite's majestic beauty, Death Valley's unique …More

Explore California's Best with Shaka Guide's California Audio Tour Bundle! Discover Lake Tahoe's clear waters, Joshua Tree's otherworldly landscapes, Yosemite's majestic beauty, Death Valley's unique...

8 days Free Cancellation
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Independent Hassle-free Bike Rental in Sonoma

Enjoy a wonderful ride on a new comfort bike in Sonoma - E-bikes, Kids Bikes, Road Bikes and Tandems available. With help, you will be …More

Enjoy a wonderful ride on a new comfort bike in Sonoma - E-bikes, Kids Bikes, Road Bikes and Tandems available. With help, you will be...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Meet more than 12,000 animals and …More

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Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Meet more than 12,000 animals and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Paddle Pub San Diego Party Cruise: Drinks & Dancing for up to 26

Experience the ultimate party on the water with Paddle Pub San Diego! Our 26-passenger, pedal-powered pontoon boat is designed for endless fun and excitement. With …More

Experience the ultimate party on the water with Paddle Pub San Diego! Our 26-passenger, pedal-powered pontoon boat is designed for endless fun and excitement. With...

1 hour 30 minutes
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Newport Beach Paddle Pub Shared Experience for up to 16

Experience Newport Beach in a whole new way on the Paddle Pub, a pedal and party boat charter. We offer cycle boat tours that offer …More

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Experience Newport Beach in a whole new way on the Paddle Pub, a pedal and party boat charter. We offer cycle boat tours that offer...

1 hour 30 minutes
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Los Angeles Holiday Lights Tour by Open-top Bus with Live Guide

Discover the magic of LA during the holiday season! Our exclusive 2.5-hour panoramic tour offers a captivating journey through the city's most iconic neighborhoods, transformed …More

Discover the magic of LA during the holiday season! Our exclusive 2.5-hour panoramic tour offers a captivating journey through the city's most iconic neighborhoods, transformed...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Sloomoo Institute Los Angeles General Admission Ticket

The Sloomoo Institute in Los Angeles offers a unique slime adventure perfect for all ages! Guests enjoy a trip to the DIY Bar to create …More

The Sloomoo Institute in Los Angeles offers a unique slime adventure perfect for all ages! Guests enjoy a trip to the DIY Bar to create...

1 hour 30 minutes
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Hollywood Movie and TV Location Tour with Film Insider

On the Movie Locations Tour, Hollywood insider Leo Quinones shares exclusive stories from his remarkable entertainment career, including 20 years hosting a nationally syndicated radio …More

On the Movie Locations Tour, Hollywood insider Leo Quinones shares exclusive stories from his remarkable entertainment career, including 20 years hosting a nationally syndicated radio...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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San Diego Haunted Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Unravel the spooky secrets of Old Town San Diego with this interactive scavenger hunt that blends thrilling exploration with historical lore. Navigate through haunted sites …More

Unravel the spooky secrets of Old Town San Diego with this interactive scavenger hunt that blends thrilling exploration with historical lore. Navigate through haunted sites...

3 hours
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Palm Springs Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Set off on an exciting journey through Palm Springs! Explore the city’s fascinating past, from its beginnings as a stylish desert retreat to its fame …More

Set off on an exciting journey through Palm Springs! Explore the city’s fascinating past, from its beginnings as a stylish desert retreat to its fame...

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Sacramento Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Discover the excitement of Sacramento on an unforgettable journey. As you navigate the city, you'll uncover its hidden treasures by solving fascinating questions about the …More

Discover the excitement of Sacramento on an unforgettable journey. As you navigate the city, you'll uncover its hidden treasures by solving fascinating questions about the...

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Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara

Explore the ocean views and city sights of Santa Barbara on an electric bike! Capable of speeds up to 20 mph and a range of …More

Explore the ocean views and city sights of Santa Barbara on an electric bike! Capable of speeds up to 20 mph and a range of...

1 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
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Pedal, Drink, and Bar hop through Sacramento on a 15 seat Beer Bike

Jump on the Sacramento Brew Bike, a 15 passenger party bike that conducts exciting 2-hour tours of Downtown Sacramento's bar scene. Help pedal this large …More

Jump on the Sacramento Brew Bike, a 15 passenger party bike that conducts exciting 2-hour tours of Downtown Sacramento's bar scene. Help pedal this large...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Haunted Catalina EMF Detection Walking Tour - 12 years and older

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of …More

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of...

1 hour 50 minutes Free Cancellation
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Icon Wine & Food Pairing at Williamson Wines in Healdsburg

Bring friends and loved ones along for an intimate wine-tasting experience at the Williamson Wines tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg. Your expert host will guide …More

Bring friends and loved ones along for an intimate wine-tasting experience at the Williamson Wines tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg. Your expert host will guide...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Silicon Valley, at your leisure! Commentary by Matt Chatta, a local …More

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Silicon Valley, at your leisure! Commentary by Matt Chatta, a local...

1 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Hollywood: the Real Walking Tour

On our Hollywood tour we go back in time to when the name first appeared on maps in the 1880’s, then we’ll tell you how …More

On our Hollywood tour we go back in time to when the name first appeared on maps in the 1880’s, then we’ll tell you how...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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The Ultimate Venice Beach Experience

This is the ultimate Venice Beach experience! Explore the boardwalk, lift weights at Muscle Beach (or just watch others do it!), visit the skate park …More

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This is the ultimate Venice Beach experience! Explore the boardwalk, lift weights at Muscle Beach (or just watch others do it!), visit the skate park...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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