Top San Jose Day Trips

Active travelers who want to explore Yosemite National Park without the risk of getting lost or missing the best bits will enjoy this small-group guided tour. After reaching the park in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle you'll be taken on a guided tour of Yosemite Valley and the giant sequoia trees of Tuolumne Grove. Then, hike to the lesser-visited Sequoia Grove for great views with your exercise, followed by free time.

See the towering sequoias and dramatic landscape of Yosemite National Park on a day trip from San Jose that combines Yosemite highlights with free time to explore. Take in Half Dome, Inspiration Point, and El Capitan, join a guide for an hour-long hike through Tuolumne Grove, then hike or bike through the Yosemite Valley on your own. With convenient, round-trip transport from San Jose and park entrance fees included, you can focus on the views and watch for wildlife along the way.

This private tour of California's Pacific Coast is ideal for travelers who enjoy the convenience of guided tours and the freedom of independent travel. Your driver-guide will act as a guide but you can tailor the itinerary to suit your needs and interests. Focus on the views rather than the road when traveling along one of the country's most scenic routes.

Drive down the Pacific Coastal Highway on one of the most memorable and scenic routes from San Francisco. Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea await to be explored with your personal guide. Get postcard-perfect snaps of the breathtaking coastline, search for marine life in Monterey Bay and learn about the peninsula’s history in these top-rated destinations. This private day trip offers a customizable itinerary, allowing you to travel at your own pace. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

Experience California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive with ease on this group day tour from San Francisco. Travel in a vehicle with a driver and a guide and make your way to Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel-By-The-Sea, and more. Learn about the area and take in the views of the coast along the way.

If you’re in San Francisco, and you want to get out and explore the surrounding areas, then book this tour that organizes it all for you. You’ll visit Napa Valley, Yountville, and Sausalito all in this one day tour. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group trip, and make a few new friends along the way, too. Your driver guide will take care of the logistics, so you can enjoy northern California.

Santa Cruz and its central coast beaches and redwood forests lie roughly two hours south of San Francisco. This tour covers the best of the region on a full day of sightseeing while letting someone else take care of the driving. Highlights include a ride on the Redwood Forest Steam Train, visiting an abalone farm, and exploring Santa Cruz Harbor and Capitola Beach.

This full-day wine-tasting tour stands out by visiting the Inglenook and Sutter Home winery estates in Napa Valley and stopping in bayside Sausalito. After pickup up in Burlingame, San Francisco, and other meeting points in the Bay Area, head straight for the wineries, where you’ll taste at least five types of wine. On the return trip, stop in charming Sausalito for about 45 minutes.

Take a ride along the scenic route of the 17-mile drive! Explore the city of Monterey and visit all that it has to offer. Discover Pebble Beach and Lone Cypress. Visit Fisherman's Wharf and Carmel-by-the-Sea.