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

GoCar San Francisco Tour
Discover San Francisco in the Most Unique Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour! Experience the ultimate San Francisco sightseeing adventure with the first-ever...
$99

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And...
$49

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van. Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van...
$129

San Francisco CityPASS — Save 45%
Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can...
$90

The hike is a guided 2.5 mile loop around the property where you will get to walk through the vines, see amazing views, visit our...
$49

Sonoma Horseback-Riding Tour
Experience Wine Country's largest and most beautiful park on horseback on this 90-minute, guided, small-group tour. Discover hundreds of acres of vineyards and the crystal...
$129

Palm Springs Windmill Tours
You will need your own car on this tour which you will be guided along with an audio program and marked destinations throughout the first...
$60

Discover the ultimate Hollywood tour experience on our 2-hour Hollywood bus tour and explore famous landmarks, Celebrity Homes, and hotspots! See iconic landmarks in Hollywood,...
$39

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. Come witness this amazing journey off...
$54

This relaxed and scenic 7-mile roundtrip journey departs the Depot in downtown Fort Bragg year-round, traveling along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary and passing into...
$54

Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour
Join us as we explore Long Beach's coastline. You will learn history about the harbor as well as see the beautiful Long Beach skyline, California...
$15

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and explore California’s top wineries on a luxurious full-day tour. Visit famous wineries in Napa & Sonoma, enjoy tastings, a...
$157

San Francisco Bay Cruise
You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island,...
$39

Join Murder n’ Mayhem for a Historical True Crime Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. You will walk through several eras in...
$30

Griffith Observatory Insider Tour
Led by observatory employees who know this monument inside and out, you’ll get a true behind-the-scenes on this guided tour part of our Insider Collection....
$56

Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of...
$127

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the eerie streets of Monterey with our captivating walking ghost tour. Led by an experienced local guide and haunted...
$26

Discover Avalon’s most iconic landmarks on the Best of Avalon + Scenic Mt. Ada Tour! Ride in comfort aboard our brand-new safari tram, The Eagle,...
$46

Discover the best of Los Angeles with our open-top double-decker bus tours and express shuttles! Explore LA at your own pace without the hassle of...
$57

Direct pick-up from your Anaheim, Disneyland area and Buena Park hotels. A small group tour with a maximum of 20 passenger gives it an intimate...
$92

Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep...
$175

