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

Check off your bucket list with The Hollywood Sign Express Walking Tour from Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a 90-minute, flat walk taking you directly...
$29

Small Group Dolphin & Whale Watching
Get ready to witness nature’s majestic giants up close and personal like never before! Unlike crowded tours, our intimate setting ensures an unparalleled experience, granting...
$85

Whale Watching Tour Monterey California
The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected...
$62

TCM Classic Films Tour
Experience the Golden Age of Hollywood with Turner Classic Movies! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies have partnered up to introduce the...
$99

Experience the best of Los Angeles on one of the most popular Hollywood sightseeing tours, covering Beverly Hills, celebrity homes, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood...
$22

Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...
$70

This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and...
$149

We offer a fun and exciting private tour of Avalon with a professional local guide via a large-capacity luxury golf cart for up to 5...
$295

Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail....
$119

Sail along the pristine coastline of Catalina Island, where you'll have the chance to spot playful sea lions, diverse bird species, and other wildlife on...
$80

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise
Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and...
$48

San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels. Spend the evening in luxury as you dine on a gourmet dinner ,...
$126

Catalina Island Bison Expedition
Head out for an exciting expedition through favorite grazing grounds of Catalina’s American Bison, which are descendants of a small herd that was left on...
$110

All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live...
$119

Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods. For over 25 years we have...
$106

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the...
$86

You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the...
$75

Experience world-famous 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea in one spectacular eBike adventure! Starting just outside the Pacific Grove Gate, ride into Pebble Beach and along...
$79

Departs the gateway town of Three Rivers. Choose Sequoia's longest operating local tour company for an incredible and authentic experience! Embark on an unforgettable adventure...
$319

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Pacific Ocean to spot migrating Whales. Along the way, we’ll also search for Dolphins, Sea Lions, and other...
$48

Located in Victoria Gardens, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape, You...
$43

