The Sun Shines Brighter in Southern California

Warm sunshine, clear blue southwestern skies, swaying palm trees, desert mountains and Pacific Ocean views will greet us on this special extended, nine day trip to the best of Southern California! Experience the energy of Los Angeles's glitz and glamour, relax at the lush green oasis of Palm Springs, and marvel at the beautiful views along San Diego's coastline. Talk about your change of scenery - this trip will truly refresh the soul and rejuvenate the spirit. California, here we come!

Day 1

Flight to Los Angeles, CA. Explore Manhattan Beach on the Pacific Coast. Arrive at the Ayres Inn, Manhattan Beach for 3 nights. Dinner at Ayres Inn.

DAY 2

Breakfast. Discover how Hollywood was made on the iconic Warner Brothers Studios Tram Tour. Tour the stunning Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA. Dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast. All aboard the ferry to the scenic Pacific paradise of Catalina Island. See the colorful local spots of Avalon on a guided tram tour and enjoy time to have lunch and shop. Dinner.

Day 4

Breakfast. Discover Los Angeles on a guided tour including: downtown LA, Olvera Street, Disney Concert Hall, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Wilshire Boulevard, Farmer’s Market/Grove, Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Head for the posh desert resort of Palm Springs, CA, the land of the rich & famous and long time haven to movie stars & millionaires! Arrive at the lovely Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel for 3 nights. Dinner.

Day 5 

Breakfast. Tour of Palm Springs with a local guide highlighting celebrity homes. Hear intriguing stories of the homes & their famous owners. Drive through the exclusive areas of Palm Springs along Frank Sinatra & Bob Hope Blvds and see the estates of the stars of yesteryear and the playgrounds of the elite. Visit the Living Desert to see desert animals. Enjoy wildlife shows, tram tour & lunch. Take the world’s largest rotating aerial tramway up Mt. San Jacinto.

Day 6 

Breakfast. Guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park with lunch included. Dinner. Free time to enjoy Palm Springs.

Day 7

Breakfast. Experience the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California housing the Nixon Presidential Materials, the Nixon White House Tapes, as well as the Museum, Birthplace, & Helicopter. Travel along the Pacific Coast to San Diego. Arrive at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay for a 2-night stay — conveniently located in downtown San Diego. Dinner.

Day 8 

Breakfast. Guided tour of San Diego. Choose to spend your afternoon at the San Diego Zoo or Sea World. Shuttles provided for your convenience to return to the resort to relax & enjoy the amenities.

Day 9 

Breakfast. Flight home.

THE AMERICAN CLASSIC DIFFERENCE:

READY TO JOIN US ON THIS AMERICAN CLASSIC TOUR?

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $4398.00

SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $5298.00

*Add optional Travel Guard Travel Insurance to your package:

Travel Guard’s Travel Insurance includes trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical and transportation, and luggage insurance.

Insurance Rate Double Occupancy: $316.66

Insurance Rate Single Occupancy: $381.46

$1000.00 deposit per person with reservation. Final payment due 11/1/21. Refund Policy: Cancellations prior to or on 11/1/21 receive a full refund less a $50 cancel fee. Cancellations after 11/1/21 with insurance purchased, refunds will be processed through Travel Guard Insurance. Cancellations after 11/1/21 without insurance purchased, there is no refund.

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1-800-666-0358

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