Top things to do in California in Summer (Updated October 2026)

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Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

Called "A Gem of the East Bay," and voted "Best Botanical Garden" by Sunset Magazine (2019), a visit to the Ruth Bancroft Garden offers visitors …More

Called "A Gem of the East Bay," and voted "Best Botanical Garden" by Sunset Magazine (2019), a visit to the Ruth Bancroft Garden offers visitors...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide

Join a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's city sightseeing Locations and landmarks explore places like Pier 35, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union …More

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Join a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's city sightseeing Locations and landmarks explore places like Pier 35, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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PCH: Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Morro Bay

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! …More

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour!...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving …More

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the hard-rock mining …More

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the hard-rock mining...

150 to 180 minutes
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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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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown

Experience Highway 49 in a whole new way with this affordable driving tour along Calaveras County. • Take in some of California’s amazing natural wonders …More

Experience Highway 49 in a whole new way with this affordable driving tour along Calaveras County. • Take in some of California’s amazing natural wonders...

150 to 180 minutes
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Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

Follow the Donner Party pioneers' trail as you hear their ill-fated saga unfold on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on …More

Follow the Donner Party pioneers' trail as you hear their ill-fated saga unfold on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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A Local’s Guide to La Jolla’s Sights: A Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Curious about La Jolla’s backstory then lace up your sneakers, it’s time to soak up the glory and magnificence of this sun-kissed seaside community on …More

Curious about La Jolla’s backstory then lace up your sneakers, it’s time to soak up the glory and magnificence of this sun-kissed seaside community on...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience a spectacular driving tour that follows Highway 1 to Big Sur, often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.” You’ll …More

Experience a spectacular driving tour that follows Highway 1 to Big Sur, often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.” You’ll...

135 to 270 minutes Free Cancellation
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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour. • Find out the history of the …More

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour. • Find out the history of the...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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Independent Tour Guide For 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey with a self-guided audio …More

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey with a self-guided audio...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore San Diego’s coastline in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive, combining directions with local stories, history, and recommendations. …More

Explore San Diego’s coastline in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive, combining directions with local stories, history, and recommendations....

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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The Ultimate Guide to Sunset Strip’s Sights: A Self-Guided Walk

Explore Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, a legendary part of Tinseltown’s glamour scene, with this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See the location where old Hollywood …More

Explore Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, a legendary part of Tinseltown’s glamour scene, with this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See the location where old Hollywood...

60 to 75 minutes
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Downtown Los Angeles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking …More

Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking...

120 to 150 minutes
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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California …More

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California...

150 to 180 minutes
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Self Guided Driving Adventure Through Coastal Orange County

Are you looking for a way to explore Orange County’s idyllic seaside shores on a private, self-guided driving tour? Embark on an unforgettable self-guided journey …More

Are you looking for a way to explore Orange County’s idyllic seaside shores on a private, self-guided driving tour? Embark on an unforgettable self-guided journey...

140 to 160 minutes Free Cancellation
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Beverly Hills: Rodeo Drive Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Experience the most glamorous street in Beverly Hills with this self-guided walking tour of Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles! As you stroll past luxury boutiques like …More

Experience the most glamorous street in Beverly Hills with this self-guided walking tour of Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles! As you stroll past luxury boutiques like...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour from Huntington Beach

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll take a joyride to surfers’ havens, whale-watching spots and vibey beach towns. Embark on an unforgettable journey with Adventure …More

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll take a joyride to surfers’ havens, whale-watching spots and vibey beach towns. Embark on an unforgettable journey with Adventure...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Self-Guided Orange County Drive from Long Beach to Laguna Beach

On this self-guided driving tour, you'll be inspired by local legends and iconic scenery as you drive along the coast. Embark on an unforgettable journey …More

On this self-guided driving tour, you'll be inspired by local legends and iconic scenery as you drive along the coast. Embark on an unforgettable journey...

120 to 160 minutes Free Cancellation
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Northern California: Self-Guided Gold Rush Towns Driving Tour

Explore the heart of the California Gold Rush on this self-guided driving tour through the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Starting at the Northstar Mining Museum, …More

Explore the heart of the California Gold Rush on this self-guided driving tour through the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Starting at the Northstar Mining Museum,...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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