Top California Seasonal Events

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on the sparkling waters of San Francisco Bay, with views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. This three-hour Thanksgiving Day cruise also offers live music and either a buffet-style meal or seated dinner service.

Visit Lake Tahoe from San Francisco without worrying about renting a car, driving directions, or figuring out the bus or train schedule. You can sit back and enjoy the scenery as you cross California to South Lake Tahoe, a resort town on the south edge of the lake that offers things to do all year long. Go in the winter, spring, summer, or fall, and select either one-way or round-trip transportation with your choice of duration, from one to three days. Accommodation and activities are at your own expense.

Pristine Lake Tahoe in winter, spring, summer or fall...all perfect! A Lake Tahoe tour from Sacramento can be a summer playground or a winter wonderland with family and friends. Leave the driving to us.

Celebrate the holiday season in San Francisco with a Silver Bells dinner cruise on San Francisco Bay. As you admire views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the lights of the Bay Bridge and Embarcadero Center, enjoy a 4-course meal prepared fresh on board. Live entertainment is provided for dancing, and nonalcoholic beverages are included (alcohol can be purchased).

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.

During the winter holidays, go food and wine tasting in northern California on a half-day walking tour in downtown Healdsburg. Sit for private guided wine tastings paired with foods from renowned local eateries in the heart of Sonoma's wine country. You might sample fresh baked goods, gourmet chocolates, and more at three tasting rooms. This tour takes place for just five weeks in November and December when Healdsburg sports colorful holiday decorations and lights, window displays, and a towering Christmas tree in the historic plaza.

Guaranteed to delight children and adults alike, this 2-hour ride on Napa Valley’s Santa Train is sure to make you feel festive. During a musical and interactive journey, passengers help Santa Claus locate lost gifts and marvel as magical wristbands periodically light up with holiday cheer. Kids enjoy festive treats such as hot chocolate and cookies, while adults can purchase some of Napa Valley’s finest wines.

Experience the beauty of San Francisco at Christmastime with this holiday lights tour. Set out on a small-group, 2-hour guided tour from Fisherman's Wharf, taking in the city's waterfront as well as well-known sights such as Lombard Street, Chinatown, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Union Square. In true San Francisco fashion you'll travel in '70s-style VW vans decked out with shag rugs and bed curtains and all donning Santa hats―perfect for snapping that pic for next year's Christmas card in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Catch the holiday spirit on this 3-hour tour of San Diego's best Christmas light neighborhoods. Visit the famous Christmas House, Christmas Card Lane, and the Chula Vista neighborhood to see the homes and palm trees all lit up for the season. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.