Things to do in Central Valley

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Northern California: Self-Guided Gold Rush Towns Driving Tour

Northern California: Self-Guided Gold Rush Towns Driving Tour

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Northern California: Self-Guided Gold Rush Towns Driving Tour
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San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Activity duration is 15 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 401 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €199 per adult
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 281 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €168 per adult
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Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

Activity duration is 15 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €15 per traveller*
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Cruises & boat tours

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South Lake Tahoe: Sightseeing Cruise of Emerald Bay

South Lake Tahoe: Sightseeing Cruise of Emerald Bay

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 444 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €108 per adult
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Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay Signature Cruise

Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay Signature Cruise

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is €113 per adult
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What to do in Central Valley

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Golden 1 Center

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Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Bakersfield

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Merced

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Mammoth Lakes

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Napa

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Gardnerville

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Turlock

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Rancho Cordova

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Hollister

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