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

San Diego City Lights Night Tour
San Diego is known for its stunning beaches and sunny days, but on this Trolley tour, you will get the chance to see this city...
$49

San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour
Small group Jeep/SUV tours of the San Andreas Fault zone. Colorful canyons and tortured landscape make this tour a memorable once in a lifetime adventure....
$209

Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour
This offroad tour takes you to one of the nation's most outstanding wilderness treasures, Joshua Tree National Park. We enter the park through one of...
$249

Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour
Escape the city for a premier Muir Woods tour from San Francisco, located just 30 minutes from downtown. On this Muir Woods day trip, enjoy...
$99

This tour on the list will set you on the right path of experiencing the local culture of Tijuana it's multicultural scene and it's people....
$78

Are you ready to discover the spine-tingling secrets of Los Angeles? Join us for an unforgettable ghost tour that guarantees thrills as we delve into...
$26

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted...
$55

Descend 5 feet beneath the surface of one of California’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems, all from the comfort of your own personal porthole in our...
$53

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of beautiful Marina del Rey marina while kayaking or standup paddle boarding. Discover unique sail and power boats and spot local...
$79

Malibu Wine, Food & Beach Tour
PLEASE NOTE: TOUR BECOMES AVAILABLE AFTER 3 OR MORE HAVE BOOKED! Enjoy 4-5 hours in an open air bus with air conditioning, premium sound system,...
$70

Deluxe Day Sail in San Diego
Set sail with San Diego Sailing Excursions and discover what sets us apart from the rest. Our personalized day sailing experiences on the San Diego...
$119

Departing from the iconic Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach daily. Departing times vary depending on time of year see all times available when booking. Travel...
$47

Our luxury trolley wine tour company offers an unforgettable wine-tasting adventure aboard the region’s only luxury trolley, which seamlessly transforms into an open-air or enclosed...
$119

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Joshua Tree National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and...
$17

When in Monterey, kayaking on the bay is a must. Most renters describe this activity as the highlight of their visit to the area. There...
$40

Discover the haunted heart of Temecula on a real ghost-hunting adventure led by an expert storyteller. Along the way, you’ll hear chilling tales from the...
$55

Our tour is the only wind farm tour on a private wind farm. We are the first commercial wind farm in the San Gorgonia Pass....
$55

Venture into the vibrant waters of San Diego with us, the premier destination for unforgettable whale and dolphin encounters. Aboard the comfortable 82-foot vessel, Peregrine,...
$76

See Catalina Come Alive After Dark! Experience Catalina’s coastline after dark aboard the Sea View Glass Bottom Boat on this 55-minute nighttime adventure cruise. Cruise...
$61

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour
Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—into one tour from San Francisco. Travel in a luxury small-group tour van...
$159

Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and...
$139

