Unique things to do over Thanksgiving in California (Updated 2026)

California, USA
Private Guided Snowshoe Hike in Yosemite

Explore the winter trails of Yosemite on a snowshoe hike for a truly memorable experience in this pristine wilderness! With easy-to-follow techniques and snowshoe gear …More

Explore the winter trails of Yosemite on a snowshoe hike for a truly memorable experience in this pristine wilderness! With easy-to-follow techniques and snowshoe gear...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$211
Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in San Diego

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in San Diego and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo …More

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in San Diego and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$325
Santa Monica Private Tour with Restaurant and Bar Stops

Take a private 5-hour tour of the greater Santa Monica area including Venice Beach and Marina del Rey. Your group of up to 14 guests …More

Take a private 5-hour tour of the greater Santa Monica area including Venice Beach and Marina del Rey. Your group of up to 14 guests...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$455
Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the …More

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$350
2 Hour Private Group Surf Lessons in Hermosa Beach

Wavehuggers is an ocean conscious surf school on a mission to teach people how to protect and enjoy the waves we love! At Wavehuggers, we …More

Wavehuggers is an ocean conscious surf school on a mission to teach people how to protect and enjoy the waves we love! At Wavehuggers, we...

2 hours
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$170
Private Tuolumne Meadows Hiking Tour

The Tuolumne Meadows Tour is a tour of the Tuolumne Meadows area while highlighting major points and visiting popular locations. In addition to providing you …More

The Tuolumne Meadows Tour is a tour of the Tuolumne Meadows area while highlighting major points and visiting popular locations. In addition to providing you...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$180
Rocky Peak Electric Mountain Bike Tour Simi Valley (Intermediate)

Take on one of Southern California’s most diverse trail systems with this self-guided electric mountain biking adventure through Rocky Peak. Known for its mix of …More

Take on one of Southern California’s most diverse trail systems with this self-guided electric mountain biking adventure through Rocky Peak. Known for its mix of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at …More

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at...

140 to 280 minutes
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$10
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

You will learn the history of San Francisco and the Bay Area, why Silicon Valley is here, and how it started. We will pick you …More

You will learn the history of San Francisco and the Bay Area, why Silicon Valley is here, and how it started. We will pick you...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,099
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

You’ll learn the history of San Francisco Bay Area and the World’s First Technopark. We will bring you there in our comfortable limo. Visit the …More

You’ll learn the history of San Francisco Bay Area and the World’s First Technopark. We will bring you there in our comfortable limo. Visit the...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$899
Half-Day Private Tour of Alcatraz, Muir Woods & Sausalito

Expeience the Ultimate Alcatraz & Muir Woods Combo Tour – Explore the Prison & Redwoods! Looking for the perfect combo tour of Alcatraz Island and …More

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Expeience the Ultimate Alcatraz & Muir Woods Combo Tour – Explore the Prison & Redwoods! Looking for the perfect combo tour of Alcatraz Island and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$197
Calico Ghost Town Tour from Los Angeles

Kids and adults will have fun time to explore Old Western Ghost Town, learn about history of silver mining and enjoy exciting attractions: old silver …More

Kids and adults will have fun time to explore Old Western Ghost Town, learn about history of silver mining and enjoy exciting attractions: old silver...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$320
Walking Tour of Nob Hill - Cable Cars, Luxury Hotels, French-Gothic Cathedral

When Robert Louis Stevenson visited San Francisco in 1879, he declared, "Nob Hill, the Hill of Palaces, must certainly be counted the best part of …More

When Robert Louis Stevenson visited San Francisco in 1879, he declared, "Nob Hill, the Hill of Palaces, must certainly be counted the best part of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
6-Hour Luxury Napa Wine Tasting Tour with Route Planning

Let us take the guesswork out of your Napa wine adventure. With our in-depth knowledge of wine country, we make it easy to plan a …More

Let us take the guesswork out of your Napa wine adventure. With our in-depth knowledge of wine country, we make it easy to plan a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$650
An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Along Fisherman’s Wharf

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company. Discover the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling thrilling challenges. Team up …More

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company. Discover the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling thrilling challenges. Team up...

2 hours
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$12
Half-Day Guided Backcountry Ski Touring Experience near Incline Village

Looking for an alternative to the expensive, crowded ski resorts? Have you been interested in exploring backcountry skiing opportunities? Ski Nevada provides introductory backcountry ski …More

Looking for an alternative to the expensive, crowded ski resorts? Have you been interested in exploring backcountry skiing opportunities? Ski Nevada provides introductory backcountry ski...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Citadel Outlets Shop & Lounge

A true shopping experience is more than discovering your favorite brands and incredible values. It’s being surrounded by style from the ground up and even …More

A true shopping experience is more than discovering your favorite brands and incredible values. It’s being surrounded by style from the ground up and even...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$30
Family Rock Climbing Trips in Joshua Tree National Park (8 Hours)

From first time climbers to competition team kids, there are opportunities for fantastic climbing in Joshua Tree National Park. We have experience guiding families with …More

From first time climbers to competition team kids, there are opportunities for fantastic climbing in Joshua Tree National Park. We have experience guiding families with...

8 hours
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$240
Yosemite’s High Country Adaptive Tour

Experience the beauty and grandeur of sub alpine lakes and rivers, high mountain meadows, snow capped peaks and the unique flora and fauna in Yosemite's …More

Experience the beauty and grandeur of sub alpine lakes and rivers, high mountain meadows, snow capped peaks and the unique flora and fauna in Yosemite's...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$180
Private Cooking Demonstration of Indian Fusion Cuisine in San Diego

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Nenu, an avid traveler and a self-taught cook. This is a perfect …More

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Nenu, an avid traveler and a self-taught cook. This is a perfect...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$239
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The …More

Cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana to have and adventure in a day trip where you will see high quality urban art. The...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
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