The 10 Best Day Trips from in Anaheim, California (CA)

January 22, 2022 Layne Dawes

Known as the home of “the happiest place on Earth,” there’s more to Anaheim than thrilling theme parks. Bring your appetite to the Anaheim Packing District and Center Street Promenade for some eclectic eateries and award-winning craft breweries. Explore the latest exhibits at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center. Enjoy live music at the all-new House of Blues, now at the Anaheim GardenWalk.
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1. Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim with Avalon Tour

Anaheim, CA, USA EZ Alliance dba Karmel Shuttle's EXTREME Tours
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Roundtrip shuttle transfers from your hotel or residence. Enjoy a day out on beautiful Catalina Island, just a smooth 1-hour ferry ride off the coast of Long Beach. After you arrive, you will join a scenic tour of the main city, Avalon and see the amazing views from the hilltop! You will also have free time to explore the town of Avalon, with it's unique one of a kind shops, restaurants and more. Max group size is 9 travelers.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip ferry transfer, Avalon sightseeing tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By cheverros

My least favorite part was not being prepared to take advantage of all the activities. I enjoyed Catalina, it was a foggy day but it's best to go in the warmer months.

2. Private Tour: Beaches, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Stars' Homes

Anaheim Gardenwalk, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA Californa Tour Lines
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Enjoy a full day tour of all the best sights of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and more! Traveling in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van, you will be able to tour places the larger tour buses can’t go! You’ll visit Rodeo Drive, Griffith Park Observatory, the Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard and of course – the Hollywood Sign for that insta-worthy photo! Enjoy lunch at Farmers Market / The Grove and then visit beautiful Santa Monica and Venice Beach. A great day out taking in all the sights of LA!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, All activities, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Gratuities

Reviewed By jen8851133

Had a wonderful day with Zahir. We had one day to do a customized private tour with a family group complicated by the fact that the ages ranged from 18 to 94, and very little or no English was spoken by our visiting relatives. Zahir was knowledgeable, patient, flexible as we tried to accommodate everyone and see as much as possible. Great with suggestions for adjustments to the itinerary along the way. Highly recommended!

3. The Orange County Beach Cities Tour

Anaheim Gardenwalk, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA Best Coast Tours - Orange County
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Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel to SEAL BEACH, where we pass by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Sunset Beach, The Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and down the coast to our first stop the world famous HUNTINGTON BEACH! From Huntington Beach, we make our way down the coast to NEWPORT BEACH to check out and explore the quaint community of BALBOA ISLAND. From Balboa Island, we’ll take you on through CORONA DEL MAR, for some wonderful views and on past CRYSTAL COVE. Next stop, grab some lunch in LAGUNA BEACH. After Laguna, our guests explore some spectacular views of all Orange County from a super secret spot. Next, we head into DANA POINT, A sight not to be missed as we explore its majestic cliffs and beautiful harbor. Last stop of the day - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO! Our guests will also have the chance to visit THE MISSION IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.

Inclusions: fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver, water and snacks, perfect picture spots!, stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price), pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations, Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By valerietA8455TL

Joseph was amazing,he went above and beyond, and we had such a great time with everyone in the group!

4. 8 seater Private Tour

Grand Express Tour
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Pick up time varies from 8:30 – 8:45 a.m., again this depends on Pick up location. Overall tour duration is 6 hours, adding additional time for an additional fee. 

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch

Reviewed By SuzanneT1052

Wonderful tour. Got picked up at our accommodation in the morning by Johnny our driver, who was fantastic. Got to see so many sights around LA. From the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame and many other places, was brilliant. Then dropped off back at our hotel afterwards. Would highly recommend.

5. Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

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A relaxing, narrated small-group tour along the beautiful Pacific Ocean! California embraces the beach lifestyle and this tour will take you to three of the state’s best - Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. At each stop, you will have ample time to explore the area, browse the shops and at some of the stops you can grab a bite to eat. Each stop is unique in its own way with different things to do at each. Hotel pick-up and drop off is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Live commentary on board, Professional Guide, Car seats/booster seats for children

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By GlobeTrotting313011

This tour was amazing. Friend here from NC. First time in CA. I hate to drive and I get car sick. Sucked it up, bought this tour and it was worth every cent. Rick was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm big on good customer service and this is it. Thank you so much for an awesome day. We looved it.

6. The LA Tour: Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills -from OC & Anaheim

STC Anaheim GardenWalk, 400 Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA Best Coast Tours - Orange County
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Come enjoy all the highlights of Los Angeles with our local and experienced guides. Starting in Downtown Los Angeles, you’ll get the chance to see all the major sites and high-rise buildings LA is famous for! Next stop Hollywood! Check out the World Famous HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME, GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE, the DOLBY THEATRE. After exploring Hollywood, we then head-up to the HOLLYWOOD HILLS for a relaxing drive along MULHOLLAND DRIVE. There’s nothing better than checking out CELEBRITY HOMES, and getting views of THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN. Lunch stop is at THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET - and iconic spot right in the middle of town with food options from around the globe! From our lunch stop, our guests are taken through the iconic SUNSET STRIP. Our next stop, is the world famous RODEO DRIVE in BEVERLY HILLS. Upon making our way to the beach cities, our guests enjoy a panoramic view of the SANTA MONICA PIER before heading over for the last stop of the day at the funky VENICE BEACH.

Inclusions: fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver, water and snacks, perfect picture spots!, stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price), pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations, Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By valerietA8455TL

Joseph was amazing,he went above and beyond, and we had such a great time with everyone in the group!

7. The Best of LA Tour from Anaheim or LA: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beaches

Sonesta ES Suites Anaheim, 1855 S Manchester Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA LA in A Day Tours
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4.9 based on 185 reviews

Free Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and hotels in the LAX area. This is a fun and fantastic experience of the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks. This guided tour is perfect for families, couples and all ages! We have four 35-45 minute stops and 1-hour for lunch. On our tour you’ll experience the following: Santa Monica and the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the famous canals and skate park, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, The iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove (serving a variety a great dishes), The Griffith Park observatory - where you have a perfect photo opportunity of the Hollywood Sign! The Hollywood walk of fame where you find your favorite celebrities' stars, the Grauman's Theatre (find famous hand and footprints), The Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held), the Sunset Strip, and much more whilst being entertained by fun, friendly, informative and hilarious guides!

Inclusions: Water Bottles, Downtown LA and North Hollywood pickups will be given an Uber voucher to get home from the last stop, If you requrie a wheelchair please book 48 hours in advance and contact the us directly

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Reviewed By JavierAngulo8412

If you go to LA this tour is amazing, the guide explain every spot and give you time for photos, walking around etc. everything was great

8. Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

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Depart Anaheim in the morning and head south to explore the beautiful Orange County beaches. Enjoy a stop in Laguna Beach for a photo on the cliffs! We then stop in Newport Beach for a 2.5-hour whale-watching expedition (whale siting not guaranteed) Then we're off to explore Huntington Beach / Surf City USA. Round-trip transportation from hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area, Fullerton, Buena Park (and many hotels in Orange) included.

Inclusions: Whale-watching excursion, Fully narrated bus tour, Photo stop in Laguna Beach, Extended stops in Newport and Huntington Beaches, Round-trip transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By GlobeTrotting313011

This tour was amazing. Friend here from NC. First time in CA. I hate to drive and I get car sick. Sucked it up, bought this tour and it was worth every cent. Rick was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm big on good customer service and this is it. Thank you so much for an awesome day. We looved it.

9. Small-Group Day Tour of Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beaches from Anaheim

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NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS! Our Grand Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood & LA Beaches is a Small Group tour that leaves directly from your Anaheim Area Hotel straight to some of the most iconic spots in & around Los Angeles Love Architecture? Photo-op stops in Downtown Los Angeles include the Staples Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall and many other incredible buildings. How about the Movies? Our stops include movie filming locations! We take you to the Walk of Fame and the Chinese Theater where you'll spend 45 minutes on your own seeing the Dolby Theater, Hollywood Sign, Chinese Theater, Walk of Fame, El Capitan Theater, Walt Disney Studio Store & Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood. We'll head to Farmers Market & The Grove for our 1 hour lunch stop. Great food & amazing shopping! You'll also visit Rodeo Drive for about 25 minutes to explore the shops & walk this famous Street. Beaches? How about Santa Monica Pier & the Venice Beach boardwalk! 2 iconic places you won't forget! An Amazing Tour!

Inclusions: Professional Guide, Comfortable Climate Controlled Vehicle, Car Seats or Booster Seats provided - please include the ages of children, No Wasted time at a depot

Exclusions: Lunch (available for purchase), Driver Gratuity - at your discretion, Snacks or drinks

Reviewed By Aprile3353

Tom our tour guide was such an amazing part of our tour! He did everything possible to make the trip as memorable as possible. The whale watching experience was so much fun. We located a Brutus whale that was rare according to our boat guide. The dolphins swim along side the boat in bunches alongside the bay. We were able to capture both the dolphins and the whale on video. The trip to Laguna beach and Huntington Beach was gorgeous. I didn’t even want to leave. The pick and drop off was great so no driving necessary. Thanks again Anaheim Tour we are definitely coming back for more!!!

10. Horseback Riding near the Hollywood Sign with Transportation from Anaheim

Anaheim, CA, USA EZ Alliance dba Karmel Shuttle's EXTREME Tours
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a 2 hour Horseback ride near the Hollywood Sign PLUS roundtrip shuttle transfers! The times shown are the Horseback riding times. Your shuttle pick-up time is approx 1 to 1 1/2 hours prior to ride time. Get the best view of the Hollywood Sign on this scenic 2-hour horseback-riding tour. Following your expert guide, travel by horseback through Griffith Park to the top of Mt Hollywood. Ride near the world-famous sign and enjoy sweeping views of Los Angeles County from this unparalleled vantage point. Definitely a lifelong memory.

Inclusions: Safety equipment (helmets), Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 2 hour horseback ride. Plus shuttle transfer times

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Reviewed By cheverros

My least favorite part was not being prepared to take advantage of all the activities. I enjoyed Catalina, it was a foggy day but it's best to go in the warmer months.

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