Top California Nature and Wildlife

Come join us on our Wild Horse Safaris, where we ride across rolling hills of oak trees and conifers, along the Klamath River. We may run into bobcats, coyotes, red-tailed hawks, bald eagles and even bands of wild horses.

Experience the natural beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains on this electric bike adventure. After meeting your guide at the Sullivan Canyon Park trail-head, enjoy a quick outfitting session and tutorial—then hit the trails with a pro. Climb fire roads, marvel at gorgeous canyon and ocean views, and pedal at your own pace with the ease of an electric bicycle.

Cruise the Pacific Ocean off Dana point on a whale watching excursion aboard a comfortable 95’ vessel. Enjoy live narration from your experienced captain as you watch for whales, sea lions, and dolphins, and learn about the stunning diversity of marine life that flocks to the California coast. Listen to the distinctive calls of seabirds from a seat on deck, or relax by a window in the fully-enclosed cabin where food and drink are available for purchase.

Explore America's #1 Ballpark on one of our daily guided tours. As you go behind-the-scenes you will discover "writer's row" in the press box, sit in a major league dugout, peek inside the Visitors' Clubhouse and learn more about baseball in San Diego through the Padres Hall of Fame presented by Sony. Your journey doesn't stop there as you enter the Breitbard Hall of Fame which honors athletes who have excelled athletically in San Diego or who are native San Diegans who have achieved athletic fame elsewhere. Experience the ballpark as only players and staff do and while supplies last, a Padres souvenir face mask is provided with each tour ticket. Visit: Field Warning Track Major League Dugout Visitors' Clubhouse Press Box Private Luxury Suite Historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building Park at the Park The Breitbard Hall of Fame Padres Hall of Fame presented by Sony *All tour stops are subject to change depending upon Petco Park schedule and area availability.

Bohemian Venice Beach is a city within a city, home to artists and writers, bodybuilders and techies. To really experience this quirky neighborhood, try this guided Venice Beach bike tour, and check out the neighborhood's top sights, in just a couple hours. See everything from the Pacific Ocean and canals, to street vendors and Muscle Beach. Add an optional craft beer and hors d'oeuvres experience at the Venice Beach Suites for a tasty end to your ride.

San Francisco attracts eager visitors from across the world, but the city’s walking tours can lack a certain excitement. On this tour, challenge your friends and family on an engaging treasure hunt through the city. Bring your problem-solving skills to the fore, follow a series of mysterious clues with your guide, and see San Francisco in a fun and active way—with a whole host of games and surprises along the way.

A group consists of up to 2 adults and 3 children if there are more in your party please call us before booking to set up special pricing and reserve enough equipment and guides for your party we want you to get the best experience possible This is your chance to get gold fever (yes its a real thing), get out there for three full days learn the best methods to find creek (placer) gold. The 2019 storms have brought down a good amount of flood gold and opened areas to work that were covered by brush, trees, and rock in prior years. We have found veins containing lode gold in the past. These are typically under water and hard to work. As we work more of the land we hope to find a few more of these above water. We will work with you to be sure that you experience the way the old timers did it I guarantee after 3 days you will have a newfound respect for those 49ers

We will teach you how to read a creek for gold bearing areas, how to pan for gold. We will show you how to set up a sluice box/Highbanker so that you have a great shot at finding a good amount of gold. Two days of highbanking, sluicing and panning. This is for the serious gold miner who wants to know a bit more about mining than the average person. You will be tired and sore after two days so book if you dare. A group consists of up to 2 adults and 3 children if there are more in your party please contact us before booking to set up special pricing and reserve enough equipment and guides for your party we want you to get the best experience possible

Prospect for gold nuggets and flakes in Jamestown, California with this half-day adventure. Bring your group of up to seven people and some snacks and drinks, your guide will supply the gear and the expertise. You can keep the gold you find as a souvenir and learn about the history of prospecting for gold in California through guided commentary.

High bank, sluice, and pan for gold during a private 3-hour tour in Jamestown. Choose a start time that works for you, then suit up in provided boots and gear. Take home anything you find, which may include gold, quartz crystals, and jasper. With a single fee for up to seven participants, it’s a fun and affordable group activity for friends and family.

Tired of the urban cityscape and feel like you need a breath of fresh air? Then jump on this San Francisco day trip by bus, and visit some of the world's tallest trees at Muir Woods National Historic Monument, only minutes from downtown. One moment you'll be kicking your way past the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito, and a short while later wandering beneath the majestic canopy of centuries-old California coastal redwoods.

On most shore excursions you're relegated to cityscapes in ports of call. However this half-day tour of the Muir Woods National Monument will get you out of the urban jungle and into some of northern California's most-famous redwood country. Pass over the majestic Golden Gate Bridge with dramatic views of the Marin headlands, and eventually drop down into Muir Woods to wander the loamy soil beneath centuries-old coastal redwoods. Choose from tours at several different start times, and bring comfortable walking shoes.

The California coastline is dramatic, iconic and rugged, but also difficult to enjoy when you're trapped behind the wheel of a car rental. So take this day trip to Carmel and Monterey, and enjoy the cliffside and ocean views from the window seat of your coach.

Even if you only have a few hours to spare you can still enjoy California's famous wine country on this half-day adventure from San Francisco. Cruise over the Golden Gate Bridge to start your outing, and visit two Sonoma Valley wineries for included tastings. Sip local wines, enjoy an estate tour, and learn about the wine production, aging, and bottling process from an expert host.

Visiting Muir Woods and Sausalito in one day usually leaves room for little else on your itinerary. This tour stops at both—with a walk among Muir Woods' redwood trees and free time in Sausalito—while adding ultimate views of the San Francisco Bay to the mix with a seaplane flight. Upgrade to end the tour with a ferry ride back to San Francisco from Sausalito.

This wildlife package packs in three great attractions into your vacation, including Muir Woods National Monument, the San Francisco Zoo, and the Aquarium of the Bay. First, enjoy a ride over to Muir Woods, where you’ll gain admission into the national monument, and stand next to towering California old-growth redwood trees. Then, plan some time to explore the San Francisco Zoo and the Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39 on your own with your included admission tickets.

Visit two Bay Area attractions dedicated to California's natural environment on this half-day tour from San Francisco. First, head over the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument to see the coastal redwood trees. Then return to the city, via Sausalito, for a visit to Aquarium of the Bay, home to marine life from the waters of San Francisco Bay. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Explore the famous groves of the Northern California redwoods on this tour of Muir Woods. Departing from Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, a local guide drives you over the scenic Golden Gate Bridge and into the moist air of Muir Woods National Monument. Crane your neck to admire these 1,000-year-old trees standing 260 feet (80 meters) tall. Afterward, enjoy a drive through the charming town of Sausalito before heading back to the city.

Commune with giants during this 4.5-hour exploration of the coastal redwoods of Muir Woods and stop in charming Sausalito. Escape the concrete jungle for the solitude and foggy climate of Muir Woods, a grove of 1,000-year old redwoods towering more than 260 feet (79 meters). Then take a break in Sausalito, a picturesque seaside town offering a wealth of unique boutiques and hip cafes, before continuing north to explore the world-famous California wine country. A guide, park entrance fees, wine tastings, and coach transport are included.

See two of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most scenic destinations, Muir Woods and Sausalito, then get another perspective on the city during a 1-hour bay cruise. This 5-hour tour departs from Fisherman’s Wharf and crosses the Golden Gate Bridge, passing through rolling hills to reach Muir Woods National Monument. Admire the towering forest of old growth redwood trees before continuing to Sausalito, a picturesque town on the bay. Aboard your bay cruise, enjoy fantastic views of Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square and more.

Take in two of the San Francisco Bay Area’s top destinations, Muir Woods and Sausalito, on a 4-hour morning tour from downtown San Francisco. Drive through the Presidio and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument where you have some time to walk among towering old growth redwood trees. Next, head to Sausalito for a stroll along the picturesque waterfront, which is full of great boutiques, cafes and restaurants. You can opt to remain on your own in Sausalito or return on the coach.

Walking the street of San Francisco might be the ideal way to explore the individual neighborhoods, but it's impossible to cover enough territory on your two legs. This San Francisco day trip by bus offers a narrated and scenic drive for all. From the Legion of Honor, travel across the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, visit the quaint and picturesque bayside village of Sausalito and spend time at Muir Woods National Monument (entry own expense).

Spend your day exploring the ‘City by the Bay’ before a scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument and the nearby waterfront of charming Sausalito. This narrated small-group tour takes in all of the San Francisco highlights, from Golden Gate Park and Haight-Ashbury to the Palace of Fine Arts and Presidio. Then wander on foot under California’s giant coastal redwoods before exploring the gift shops and galleries of Sausalito.

Get straight to the heart of the San Francisco Bay with this all-day, small-group tour of two main attractions: Sonoma wine country and Muir Woods. Soak up the grand vistas of Muir Woods and then continue aboard your luxury coach to two of Sonoma's most-famous wineries (wine tasting fees included). You'll be thankful for the free lift home after your adventure.