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

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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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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. …More

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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....

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (339)
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$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 …More

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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...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (473)
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$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 …More

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...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (295)
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$99
Tijuana Toe Dip: Day Trip from San Diego

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. …More

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....

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$78
Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown

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 …More

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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (184)
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$26
Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour

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 …More

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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...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (335)
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$55
Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour

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 …More

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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...

45 minutes
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$53
2-Hour Kayak or Paddleboard with Sea Lions in Marina del Rey

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (64)
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$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, …More

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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,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (102)
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$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 …More

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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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach

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 …More

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...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$47
Temecula Wine Tour - Temecula's only Luxury Trolleys!

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 …More

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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...

270 to 300 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (142)
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$119
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park

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 …More

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...

15 to 16 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (28)
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$17
Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (89)
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$40
Ghost Hunt in Old Town Temecula with a Professional Investigator

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (219)
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$55
Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart

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. …More

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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....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel

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, …More

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,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (352)
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$76
Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise

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 …More

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...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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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...

7 to 8 hours
4.7 (1,116)
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$159
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

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 …More

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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...

2 to 4 hours
4.4 (847)
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$139
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