Top California Nature Walks - page 3

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.

This Venice walking tour is the ultimate look at LA's most iconic beach destination. A guide will take you to explore the boardwalk, watch the bodybuilders at Muscle Beach, see the action at the beachside skate park and stroll along the beautiful Venice canals. On the way, you'll learn the history of this fascinating community.

Tackling the vast beauty of Joshua Tree National Park has never been easier. With Trippy Tour Guide's Self-Driving Tour, experience the park's splendors from your car, guided every mile by expert narration. Why Our Audio Adventure? Curated Routes: Drive through Joshua Tree's iconic sights, curated for an immersive experience. Engaging Stories: Dive deep into local tales, geology, and legends via captivating audio. Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, resume—your tour adapts to your rhythm. User-Friendly App: Navigate with ease, enriched by real-time insights and tips.

Get an in-depth introduction to San Francisco’s bustling downtown during this self-guided, smartphone-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and get started. Listen to the stories behind iconic neighborhoods like Chinatown, Market Street, and Union Square. Stop, skip, or re-start whenever and wherever you wish. Navigation between locations is included.

Discover the best of Los Angeles during this 7-hour highlights trip covering Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Skip the hassles of driving in traffic as your expert guide helps you sample all that LA has to offer. First head to the beach to explore Santa Monica Pier and counterculture vibes of Venice. Then spend the afternoon discovering iconic Hollywood sights like the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre. Finish the day amidst the designer boutiques and celebrities of Beverly Hills. A guide, snacks and air-conditioned minivan transport are included.

Discover the stunning winter scenery of Yosemite National Park on a guided snowshoe hike that goes deep into the frozen landscape. Embark on a beginner trail or take on an extended option for this 4- or 6- hour adventure, and watch for the tracks that deer, coyote, bobcats and bears leave in the pristine snow. See the Yosemite Valley or the High Country, take in views of soaring rocks with an icy glaze, and experience the remarkable tranquility of this park’s quietest season.

With this self-guided Napa scavenger hunt tour, exploring the city’s gems becomes a game. Solve puzzles and decode brain teasers that lead you to top sights around the city. Because the entire activity is on your smartphone, you can start and stop on your own schedule along with up a group of up to 12 of your friends, family members, or co-workers.

In you like fun and games, and fancy yourself an amateur-detective or wannabe treasure-hunter, this 2-hour walking adventure around Long Beach is for you. With your smartphone acting as a guide, wander around Long Beach at whatever pace you wish, solving clues and completing challenges at the same time as enjoying all of the sights, sounds and tastes this vibrant LA borough has to offer.

Enhance your experience in Runyon Canyon Park on a guided 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.

Los Angeles is a sprawling city, with its top attractions spread far and wide. With this tour, pack in three city neighborhoods—Hollywood, Downtown, and Santa Monica—in one day. Avoid cramped tour buses and generic commentary, and get a more intimate view of LA by exploring at street level in the company of a guide.

Venture beyond San Francisco city limits—and discover the natural attractions just north of the city—on this private, half-day driving tour. Following morning pickup right at your hotel, travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument, where you can walk among the old-growth redwoods. Next, discover the picturesque city of Sausalito, and admire top-notch Golden Gate views, before returning to the city.

Get the full California experience while you listen to this ultimate bundle of narrated audio Golden State drives. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe, seek celebrities in LA, and take a cruise down the rugged Pacific Coast Highway. In the Bay Area, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and hear stories of start-up success in Silicon Valley. For the best experience, stick to the route and suggested speed limit. Check opening hours before your visit.

Capture images of your San Francisco trip at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks on this private professional photoshoot. Explore the area around the Golden Gate Bridge in the company of a photographer and let them photograph you and your party around the city. Receive professionally edited photographs within a few days of the tour.

See one of Northern California's top natural sights — towering redwood trees — on this 3-hour tour from Sausalito. With a guide, you'll take a walk through the redwood groves of Mill Valley, a town in Marin County, located at the base of Mt. Tamalpais. Admire the scenery of the ancient trees surrounded by a creek and ferns during the 2-hour walk, and enjoy a stroll through downtown Mill Valley.

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. With this 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.

This is an experience of Los Angeles unlike any other. At Earth City Wonder we believe in the wonder of nature - even in the megalopolis of Los Angeles - and want to share it with the world. And that's why we let nature do the talking. Every tour is different touching on various aspects of the history of LA from the Kizh rebel hero Toypurina, the young woman who led a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in 1785 to Peg Entwistle who leapt to her death from the "H" of the Hollywoodland sign in 1932. And all this in the context of the sage scrub, riparian, chaparral, and oak woodland communities that set Southern California apart. Depending on the time of year different plants are in bloom and different historical anniversaries are popping up on the calendar and influencing the tours along with the particular interests of the guests. This tour is truly one of a kind.

Explore the Presidio's Main Post on a captivating two-hour walking tour, immersing yourself in the blend of historic and modern spaces, with highlights such as the impressive Presidio Tunnel Tops. Delve deeper into the unseen treasures, as an expert guide reveals intriguing stories of former inhabitants, narrating the park's vibrant history with poignant tales of a destructive fire, a heartbreaking love saga, and the remarkable courage displayed by soldiers.. A tragic fire, a sad love story that sparked a rumor of a ghost, and heroic stories of some of those buried in the National Cemetery (including the Buffalo Soldiers!)- we'll share all of this with you including details on what it's like to live and work here in this national park. (Note: There is a 2 person minimum required to book this tour.) More details about us can be found directly on the JB Walking Tours website.

Put a zany spin on your seaside stroll during this pirate-themed private half-day adventure at Dana Point. Come dressed as a pirate and get ready to explore secluded sea caves. Hike along the rocky shore alongside your guide, passing by tide pools and steep cliffs as you listen to tales of swashbuckling buccaneers and their buried treasure. Fun and interactive tours include live fiddle music and a sea shandy singalong.

Welcome to the Point Lobos Beach Paradise Walking Tour, where we're about to embark on the ultimate coastal adventure. I'm your spirited tour guide, and let me just say, I am beyond stoked to have you all here with me today. Get ready for some serious fun in the sun, because we're about to explore the hidden gems of this stunning coastal paradise! First off, let me start by saying that Point Lobos is truly a slice of heaven on Earth. With its rugged cliffs, pristine sandy shores, and crystal-clear waters, this place is like a postcard come to life. Let me assure you, this ain't your average walking tour. We're diving headfirst into an action-packed adventure, where you'll get to soak up the sun! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito boasts a handful of famous restaurants with spectacular water views. Experience the culinary charm of Sausalito on this 3.5-hour food-and-wine walking tour, where an in-the-know guide takes you through the downtown village of this popular destination. Visit up to four vibrant and renowned restaurants, tasting delicious bites with dashes of local history. This small-group food tour — the first ever in Sausalito — is limited to just 10 people, ensuring personalized attention.

Santa Monica is full of amazing views and panoramic vistas, which will make your photo shoot shine. During your 2-hour shoot, we’ll find the picture-perfect locations suited specifically to you. After the shoot, you’ll receive 50 professionally captured and edited photos for your use. Ideal for Instagrammers, bloggers and anyone who needs a great set of photos in California.

Perhaps the top attraction in Los Angeles is the Hollywood Sign—though many travelers see it from afar, few get to enjoy it up close. On this tour perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, enjoy a hike into the hills to visit the Hollywood Sign, and take in views of Downtown LA and Burbank as you climb. Along the way, enjoy stops at Lake Hollywood Park and scenic Griffith Park.

Explore La Jolla, the Jewel of San Diego, on this Ultimate La Jolla Combo package featuring a self-guided driving and walking tour. Explore Coast Boulevard, Prospect Street, and La Jolla Village on the city's famous Coast Walk. Discover La Jolla's historic roots on the self-guided driving tour, showcasing epic ocean views and points of interest. Get the app, apply your code, and download the tour on your phone. Tours never expire!