Top San Jose Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

Visit the Golden Gate Bridge! Explore San Francisco and all it has to offer! Take a look at Lombard Street and Civic Center. Visit San Francisco’s Chinatown, the largest in all of North America. Itinerary: Golden Gate Bridge (45 mins) → Fisherman's Wharf (180 mins, bay cruise is optional) → Lombard Street (30 mins) → Civic Center (30 mins) → Twin Peaks (20 mins) → San Francisco Chinatown (150 mins) → Treasure Island (pass by)

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. Monterey is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Monterey's present-day attractions include the Monterey Fisherman's Wharf. Itinerary: Cannery Row (60 mins) → Fishermans Wharf (100 mins) → 17 Miles Drive → Lone Cypress (25 mins) → Pebble Beach (45 mins) → Carmel-By-The-Sea (60 mins) Minimum 2 travelers for tour to operate.

Visit the Redwood Forest Steam Train with a ticket included. Travel over to the Santa Cruz Harbor! Explore the beauty of the Capitola Beach. Experience an unforgettable day with unlimited memories! Itinerary: San Francisco → Redwood Forest Steam Train (ticket included, 45 mins) → Santa Cruz Harbor (60 mins) → American Abalone Farms (60 mins) → Capitola Beach (60 mins) → San Francisco

Taste award-winning wines as the famously known Napa Valley. Visit one of the world’s most recognized wine regions. Take a ride past the Inglenook and Sutter Home. Explore Sausalito a beautiful bay that overlooks the waters of San Francisco. Itinerary: San Francisco → Yountville (45 mins) → Inglenook and Sutter Home (100 mins) → Sausalito (45 mins) → San Francisco

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.

Taste award-winning wines as the famously known Napa Valley. Visit one of the world’s most recognized wine regions. Take a ride past the Inglenook and Sutter Home. Explore Sausalito a beautiful bay that overlooks the waters of San Francisco.

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.