What to do in Contra Costa County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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A marina with numerous sailboats docked, a rocky shoreline, and a clear sky.
A hilly landscape with a barbed wire fence in the foreground, dense forested hills, and a cloudy sky.
A large body of water with a concrete structure in the center, surrounded by a forested hillside.
A wooden signpost with 'Olympia' and 'Elevation 2946 FT' written on it, overlooking a valley with green hills and a winding road.

Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

AU$158
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$299
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

AU$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

AU$101
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$202
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

AU$52
per adult
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1513 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$95 and current price is AU$85 per adult
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History & culture

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 884 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$171 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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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 AU$279 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$45 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 621 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$56 per adult
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What to do in Contra Costa County

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Concord Pavilion

8.0/10 (175 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at Concord Pavilion during your stay in Concord. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Day trip destinations from Contra Costa County

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Walnut Creek

A cityscape with a prominent bridge spanning a river, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a hilly backdrop.

Berkeley

A town nestled in a valley with rolling hills and mountains in the background.

San Ramon

The Golden Gate Bridge at dusk with city lights in the background.

San Rafael

Rolling green hills, a stone wall, and a tree.

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