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

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Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)

The Boca-Floriston Run on the Truckee River offers everything both first-time and seasoned rafters could want! Enjoy technical intermediate rapids, relaxing swimming pools, and the …More

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The Boca-Floriston Run on the Truckee River offers everything both first-time and seasoned rafters could want! Enjoy technical intermediate rapids, relaxing swimming pools, and the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$128
Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Are you ready to take a trip through downtown Santa Monica’s most haunted hotspots? …More

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Are you ready to take a trip through downtown Santa Monica’s most haunted hotspots?...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$26
Pasadena Spy Quest: Stop the Bomb (Einstein & Caltech)

It's your first day as a janitor at Caltech when you stumble into an abandoned lab and press a large red button. A handwritten note …More

It's your first day as a janitor at Caltech when you stumble into an abandoned lab and press a large red button. A handwritten note...

70 to 100 minutes Free Cancellation
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2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Drinks

With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on …More

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With over 38 years of experience sharing our love of sailing with San Diego visitors, we are prepared to offer you a memorable day on...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
LA Half Day City Tour and 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour Combo

Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and …More

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Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour from San Francisco

Savor the best of Northern California Wine Country on this full-day Napa and Sonoma experience. This tour focuses on quality over quantity, with visits to …More

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Savor the best of Northern California Wine Country on this full-day Napa and Sonoma experience. This tour focuses on quality over quantity, with visits to...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$179
Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego

Step aboard our 22' Zodiac expedition style boat and immerse yourself with wildlife all around you. Our Captains are fun loving, knowledgeable and respectful. We …More

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Step aboard our 22' Zodiac expedition style boat and immerse yourself with wildlife all around you. Our Captains are fun loving, knowledgeable and respectful. We...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
Evening LED Glow Clear Kayak Tour in Lake Tahoe

Enjoy an LED Clear Kayak Tour suitable for the whole family! Our LED Glow tour is a truly unique way to enjoy an evening on …More

Enjoy an LED Clear Kayak Tour suitable for the whole family! Our LED Glow tour is a truly unique way to enjoy an evening on...

2 hours
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$178
Yosemite 3-Day Camping Adventure from San Francisco

Immerse yourself in the heart of the High Sierra on this 3 day Yosemite tour, designed for those who crave an authentic outdoor adventure without …More

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Immerse yourself in the heart of the High Sierra on this 3 day Yosemite tour, designed for those who crave an authentic outdoor adventure without...

3 days
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$795
Vampire's Lair Escape Room Game for Private Group

In Salem, Massachusetts in the late 1690s, a man & a woman fall in love. But shortly before the wedding, the man finds a magic …More

In Salem, Massachusetts in the late 1690s, a man & a woman fall in love. But shortly before the wedding, the man finds a magic...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$42
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental

Pedal around San Francisco on an independent bike tour — a fun, flexible, active way to sightsee. With this 24-hour bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf, …More

Pedal around San Francisco on an independent bike tour — a fun, flexible, active way to sightsee. With this 24-hour bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf,...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$20
Beach Sauna at Lake Tahoe

Book our unique Beach Sauna experience right on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Challenge yourself to do some optional cold plunging in Lake Tahoe’s Clear …More

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Book our unique Beach Sauna experience right on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Challenge yourself to do some optional cold plunging in Lake Tahoe’s Clear...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$40
Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Lunch Car

Embark on an immersive three-hour journey featuring panoramic 360-degree Napa Valley views, plush dining booths, and unforgettable photo opportunities with your travel companions. The Vista …More

Embark on an immersive three-hour journey featuring panoramic 360-degree Napa Valley views, plush dining booths, and unforgettable photo opportunities with your travel companions. The Vista...

3 hours
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$410
Helicopter Transfer: Catalina Island to Long Beach

Experience the ultimate coastal adventure with a helicopter flight from Catalina Island to Long Beach, California. Soar like an eagle over the sparkling Pacific Ocean, …More

Experience the ultimate coastal adventure with a helicopter flight from Catalina Island to Long Beach, California. Soar like an eagle over the sparkling Pacific Ocean,...

20 minutes
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$216
Whale Watching in Morro Bay Humpback and Gray Whales with Sub Sea

Witness the majestic humpback and gray whales during their migration along the stunning California coast with a three-hour whale watching tour in Morro Bay. From …More

Witness the majestic humpback and gray whales during their migration along the stunning California coast with a three-hour whale watching tour in Morro Bay. From...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this award-winning tour—begin your day with a peaceful stroll through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument, …More

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this award-winning tour—begin your day with a peaceful stroll through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument,...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$199
#1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour)

Discover the best of Sonoma on this award-winning small-group food, wine, and history tour through the iconic Sonoma Plaza. Skip the crowded bus tours and …More

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Discover the best of Sonoma on this award-winning small-group food, wine, and history tour through the iconic Sonoma Plaza. Skip the crowded bus tours and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Hollywood to Beverly Hills Sightseeing Tour from Orange County

Enjoy an 7-8 hour tour of the highlights of Hollywood to Beverly Hills from Orange County. See sights including the famous Hollywood sign up close …More

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Enjoy an 7-8 hour tour of the highlights of Hollywood to Beverly Hills from Orange County. See sights including the famous Hollywood sign up close...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$222
Private Balboa Park Segway Tour

Join us in one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover the enormous …More

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Join us in one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover the enormous...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco

We begin the day at Armstrong Woods, where you will walk among the oldest and largest trees on the planet. The park has 1500 year …More

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We begin the day at Armstrong Woods, where you will walk among the oldest and largest trees on the planet. The park has 1500 year...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
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$119
San Francisco Small Group City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour

This urban adventure in San Francisco takes you around the city in a safari-style open-air vehicle, then drops you off at the ferry to Alcatraz Island for …More

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This urban adventure in San Francisco takes you around the city in a safari-style open-air vehicle, then drops you off at the ferry to Alcatraz Island for...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$196
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