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Things to do in Southern California

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4.84 out of 5 average rating, 8681 reviews

Kayak in La Jolla

Paddle through La Jolla’s Marine Reserve, explore sea caves, and spot marine life.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 768 reviews

Fly over LA landmarks

Explore iconic Los Angeles landmarks from the sky.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 648 reviews

Oceanside Coastal Expeditions

Visit oceansidecoastalexpeditions .com for more information, tour times and prices.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1366 reviews

Cruise Newport Bay on a Private Sailboat

Kick back and take in the coastal ambiance and panoramic views around Newport Harbor aboard our sailboat. Each cruise is a PRIVATE cruise of just your party with no additional guests joining!

4.75 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

Paddle to La Jolla’s hidden sea caves

Navigate the marine reserve teeming with sea life, hear local history, and, if conditions allow, explore the clam cave with a skilled kayak guide.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 750 reviews

Have night date Glow Pedal Boat Ride in San Diego

Cruise glowing pedal boats under the stars on your own private boat! Music and skyline views! One of the San Diego’s coolest nighttime water activity. Dog friendly, great for couples and families!

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 640 reviews

Kayak and Snorkel La Jolla Ecological Reserve

Kayak and snorkel the premier spot on California’s coast, guided by certified experts.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1574 reviews

Fly an airplane over LA’s epic landmarks

Take to the skies on a private flight, glimpse the Hollywood Sign up close, and feel the rush of taking the controls with a seasoned pilot at your side.

4.43 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Joshua Tree Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Explore the park with our GPS-triggered Driving Audio Tour Guide app. Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour. Go anytime, stop anywhere, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime access.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviews

Learn to surf with co-founder of Cali Surf School

Hit the waves and enjoy a personalized surf lesson on the world-famous waves of Malibu, the birthplace of California’s surfing scene.

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Learn How To Create Cinematic Videos On Your Phone

Learn how to shoot cinematic videos on your phone while exploring Downtown Los Angeles! No experience needed just bring your phone!

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Fresh Pasta & California Tiramisu

Hand-roll fettuccine, fold stuffed ravioli, and create a California matcha berry tiramisu with a Los Angeles chef featured on NBC before sitting down to enjoy the meal together.

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Craft golden paintings with an artist

At my master class, under my sensitive guidance, we will learn how to create paintings with potalya

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Plant-Based Italian Cooking Experience

Join a hands-on vegan Italian cooking class. Prepare two seasonal dishes, enjoy appetizers, drinks, and dessert, and share a relaxed, social dining experience with others in a welcoming setting today.

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Take a guided eBike tour along Dana Point’s coast

Glide on electric bikes above the harbor, pause in seaside parks for history and photos, and follow your naturalist host along shoreline paths to Hole in the Fence Beach.

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Mini pinball museum

Come see and play these antique pinballs in the mini pinball museum!! Learn about the history of this once outlawed game, how to play it and how the art and culture shaped a generation.

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Gaslamp Quarter History Walking Tour

Explore the Gaslamp Quarter's wild past on this storyteller-led walk. Visit Victorian landmarks, Wyatt Earp’s haunts, and the sites of the infamous Stingaree district on this entertaining history tour

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Make clay espresso cups at a local coffee shop

Learn how to make your own espresso cups or mugs from a local Venice beach artist steps away from the beach

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Design & make your own custom bracelets

Sort through curated beads with a star Etsy seller who will help you design and make your own custom stretchy bracelets. Each person can make up to 3 bracelets in each class!

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Ride Hollywood to the Observatory with a guide

Follow a long-time Hollywood guide through filming locations, winding hill routes and Griffith Park trails up to sweeping views of the sign and the observatory.

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