Outdoor Activities in California

Explore Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows on a full-day outdoor adventure. Meet your guide in the morning to customize your plan for the day. Opt for an easy hike to the top of Lembert Dome, visit Dog Lake, and see Soda Springs. Your guide is well prepared with water purification equipment, first aid kits, and other necessities. Bring snacks, water, and lunch for a picnic break, and feel good knowing that profits form the tour support Yosemite youth summer programs.

Hit the slopes of Tahoe this winter with a ski or snowboard rental package in South Lake Tahoe. You'll be fitted by trained staff members who will make sure you leave with the boots, bindings, and skis or snowboard that are right for your skill level. Plus, receive maps of area resorts and tips about mountain safety. By reserving in advance, you'll ensure you won't miss out on rentals for your family during the busy ski season. Four rental locations are available, and you can choose a 1-, 2- or 3-day package.

Enhance your experience in Runyon Canyon Park with a guided 2-hour hiking tour. Follow your guide through the 130-acre park, stopping at iconic lookout points and the Griffith Observatory, which offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and Downtown LA.

While Yosemite is at its most popular during the warm summer months, the beloved National Park is equally in the winter months, with fewer crowds and beautiful snowfall on many of the valley's surrounding peaks. Withthis customizable winter tour, you'll get to experience Yosemite in a way that interests you, with a wide option of activities running from hikes to museum tours.

View more than 4,000 animals roaming in large enclosures on a 2-day visit to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This admission ticket allows you to spend 2 days at the Zoo, or split your time between the Zoo and the Safari Park. At the zoo, see the diverse collection of animals, many of which are not present at other zoos in the United States. The Safari Park is inspired by the Serengeti Plains in Africa and the Asian plains and is home to lions, tigers, zebras, which you can see from the a 32-acre (13-hectare) safari trail. Access to all shows and exhibits, as well as use of all the in-park transportation, are included. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

This is the ultimate Hollywood hike experience with the top-rated outdoor tour company in Los Angeles! You'll put your Instagram skills to good use on this 2 hour early morning adventure that will get your blood pumping under the sun (the PERFECT cure for jet lag). This is a great hike if you are an early riser and want to burn some calories and take in the city with an expert. Hiking is a way of life for us, and this will be your favorite hike in LA.!

Head to Lake Mead National Recreation Area for an ATV and shooting adventure on this 7-hour tour from Las Vegas. You'll stop at the Hoover Dam for a photo op, ride down to the Colorado River on an ATV, and learn how to shoot a variety of guns. When booking, you have several shooting options to choose from to suit your preferences about how many guns you'd like to try, as well as the option to upgrade to add on a 90-minute helicopter ride and champagne landing at the Grand Canyon.

Adventure through the desert to the San Andres Fault on this 3-hour sunset tour by Jeep. Ride from Palm Desert to the fault in an open-air Jeep as you take in beautiful views of the desert at sunset and then under the starry night sky. Along the way, hear stories about the people who previously inhabited or settled in the area. Plus, enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

San Francisco is undoubtedly a hilly place, and this challenging 5-mile walking tour doesn't shy away from the steepness. Instead, it takes you off the beaten path and onto some of the city's stairways for an incredible exploration of several neighborhoods and downtown attractions. While meandering through SF's Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill and North Beach neighborhoods, you'll come upon some hidden gems, jaw-dropping views, and world-famous sites. Climb to Coit Tower via the Filbert Street Steps; ascend Lombard Street, often referred to as the crookedest street in the world; and discover a tiny park overlooking St Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio took their wedding pics after tying the knot at San Francisco City Hall.

Walk the wild and scenic coast of San Francisco with a 4-hour walking tour of the city's historic landmarks, sheltered beaches, nature and wildlife. Set an easy-going pace along coastal footpaths and trails as you explore with a local guide, and capture images of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the soaring bluffs of the Marin Headlands. Choose between three routes that capture different facets of the bay's remarkable setting, and enjoy fresh ocean breezes as you make your way from the city to the shore.

Explore the geology around California's legendary San Andreas fault during a guided 3-hour Jeep tour from Palm Desert. See a desert oasis fed by an underground spring as your naturalist guide describes how the Native American Cahuilla tribe used the desert's plants for food, medicine and shelter. Marvel at steep-walled canyons and tall twisted rock mountains, and learn about the plant and animal life of the area. Choose from a morning or after tour that includes light snacks, bottled water and round-trip transport from Palm Desert hotels.

Conquer San Francisco's urban jungle on this 3-hour urban hike. Trek your way up Tank Hill and Kite Hill, spots favored by locals for great city views, and stroll through hidden forests. Visit the Seward Street Slides to play like a local kid and take spectacular photos from the top of Twin Peaks. Between the forests, lush greenery and hidden pocket parks, you'll find it hard to believe you're in the midst of one of the country's busiest cities. Learn urban legends, history and culture from your local hiking guide.

Explore the stunning trails of Yosemite National Park on this guided hiking excursion. Select a specific hike for your skill level, with options ranging from beginner to strenuous, and enjoy the views from Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, El Capitan, Half Dome and more. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of this renowned landscape as you hike in the fresh air. An experienced guide will provide insightful commentary along the way.

Stand above a gaping rift in the earth's crust on a 3-hour hummer tour that goes deep into California's rugged desert terrain. Enjoy sweeping views from your open-air truck as you leave Palm Desert for the San Andreas Fault, and learn about the area's extraordinary history and geology from your guide. Look down into some of the world's oldest ravines, watch for bighorn sheep and golden eagles as you explore the back roads of Berdoo Canyon, then take a 30-minute hike through the heart of a vast palm oasis.

Spend the day traversing Yosemite's backcountry from Badger Pass to Dewey Point. Strap on snowshoes and embrace the cold as you traverse the winter wonderland and get panoramic views of Yosemite, including El Capitan. This hike reaches heights of 7,200 feet and ranges from moderate to difficult. There's also the option to extend the hike to Crocker Point or Stanford Point for a max round trip circuit of 10.5 miles.

Spend the day immersed in nature on a full-day hiking tour of Yosemite National Park. See the dramatic slopes of Half Dome and North Dome, experience the force of Yosemite Falls, and hike a variety trails to see Mirror Lake, and Spider Caves. Opt for a tour of an old Pioneer village and cemetery if you want. Guides carry water purification and first aid equipment and all profits form this tour support Yosemite youth summer camp programs.

Capture the adrenaline and adventure of skydiving in Hollywoods' indoor skydiving facility, where a cutting-edge, vertical wind tunnel creates free-fall conditions. Learn the basics of safety and gear with your flight instructor then suit up for for your 'jump.' Take two unforgettable 60-second 'flights' during this 1.25-hour experience and soar into the wind at speeds up to 175 mph (282 kph).

If zooming down the side of a mountain isn't your idea of fun, try experiencing the winter terrain by snowshoeing at Lake Tahoe instead. With this South Lake Tahoe rental package, you'll receive snowshoes, poles, and insulated boots, so you can trek across the snow with ease, soaking up the crisp Sierra Nevada air.

Follow a hiking trail into the scenic Black Canyon, discover the wild scenery of the Mojave Desert and slip into a backcountry hot springs on a 6-hour day trip from Las Vegas. Go deep into the rugged canyon to see ancient petroglyphs left by the Mohave and Paiute tribes, then watch the rock face fade from red to white as you take in sweeping views of the Colorado River. Enjoy lunch and a steaming bath before walking back to the trailhead and returning to your Las Vegas hotel.

Visit some of Hollywood's most popular sites at sunset on this organized walking tour. Learn about the history of the area, and get juicy stories from your guide as you walk by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theater, Roosevelt Hotel, and more. Then, hike through the hills for views of the Hollywood sign, Griffith Park, and the sun setting behind the Los Angeles skyline.