Outdoor Activities in California

Travel on a comfortable bus from downtown San Diego to San Diego Zoo Safari Park. You have admission to the 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo Safari Park for an exciting safari adventure on the outskirts of San Diego. Modeled on the African Serengeti and the vast expanse of the Asian plains, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is home to more than 3,500 rare and exotic animals. The complimentary tram offers a 30-minute tour that takes you close to exotic animals including elephants and zebras.

Capture unforgettable images of Yosemite National Park with a 4-hour photography lesson for beginners or advanced photographers. Bring your camera and learn new techniques from an expert instructor, and watch the afternoon light transform the soaring cliffs, alpine rivers and high meadows of this remarkable landscape. Set up at a series of shooting locations that include iconic views and lesser-known sites as you follow in the footsteps of Ansel Adams, Carlton Watkins and Edward Weston in California's most iconic national park.

Sunset Experience:We will begin our experience meeting in front of the Greek Theater.  There is free parking on Hillhurst, all around the Greek Theater.  Then together we will take the Dash (a shuttle) up to the Observatory.  NOTE: For the Sunrise Experience: We will meet in front of the Griffith Observatory as the Dash does not run that early.  Parking is $4 an hour.We will take about 10-15 minutes soaking up the beautiful sky during golden our, and I will take your Instagramable pictures in front of the Observatory.We will then begin our hike until we get to our isolated and woodsy destination to do 30 minutes of yoga and 20 minutes of meditation with perfect views of the sunset/sky, and overlooking the hills and the lit city. After yoga & meditation, we will hike a mile with gorgeous views of the iconic Hollywood Sign, stopping at appropriate times to take pictures.

Make like a local and learn what's SUP by getting among one of the newest crazes in water sports. Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, also known as SUP-ing, is great for fitness, and Santa Barbara Beach offers ideal conditions for beginners and advanced paddlers alike. Paddlers typically see a range of local wildlife, from sea birds and seals, to dolphins and the occasional whale.

Learn about California's geology and desert wilderness on a half-day Jeep tour to the San Andreas Fault. Drive through the Coachella Valley to the fault zone while hearing from your guide about native plant and animal life, local history, the Salton Sea, and earthquakes. Depending on your preference, you can take a nature walk in the desert or stay in the vehicle. You'll also stop by a date farm where you can try their signature date milkshake. Includes guide, transportation, and light refreshments.

When visiting Sonoma, take a break from wine tasting to walk on the wild side at Safari West! Home to more than 700 exotic animals, the open-air wildlife preserve offers the experience of an African safari without leaving California. Get an up-close encounter with species like cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests and flamingos on a 3-hour Jeep and walking tour, while a friendly ranger offers insight into the amazing animal kingdom and the park's conservation programs. Bring the kids for this fun and family-friendly adventure!

Go deep into Palm Springs' Indian Canyons on a 3-hour, small group Jeep and hiking tour to the ancestral home of the Cahuilla tribes. Take in views of the rugged desert landscape as you ride into the rocky canyons, and learn the rich history of the Cahuilla; take a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk along a palm-lined stream to see the traces of historic Native American settlements. Visit a shady desert oasis, walk to a seasonal spring and browse a tribal trading post, then finish the tour at your Palm Springs hotel.

Griffith Park is California's 2nd largest park, so we're excited to take you on one of the best Los Angeles tours out there! Our team of CPR/First Aid certified guides are photographers, entertainers, history buffs, and (most importantly) professionals. Hike Griffith Park with us to discover the Hollywood Sign and tour Griffith Observatory as we regale you with how Hollywood became the entertainment capital of the world.HIGHLIGHTS: Hollywood Sign "“ Griffith Park Observatory "“ Greek Theatre "“ Mount Hollywood "“ Downtown LA "“ Famous Film Locations "“ Forest Lawn Mausoleum "“ LA River "“ Century City "“ Silverlake "“ Hollywood History and so much more

Venture far off the tourist trail onto the backroads in Joshua Tree National Park. This small group tour in a luxury Hummer H2 takes you from your Palms Springs hotel to the park, through the West Entrance, to the Inselberg rock formations, and past the distinctive trees for which the park is named and into the heart of the San Andreas Fault.

Travel all the way around scenic Lake Tahoe in a comfortable shuttle on this 7-hour tour. Led by a local guide, you'll cover close to 70 miles (110km), making stops at the beautiful vistas of Sand Harbor and Emerald Bay. You'll also visit a charming village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, and explore Tahoe City on the lake's north shore, stopping to purchase lunch. As you go, your guide will provide rich historical context for the beautiful landscape surrounding you.