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The Lavender Express Coast Starlight Train, Lavender Festival NEW! & Ice Cream Treat With Included Boxed Lunch Saturday, June 29, 2024 This rail escape to Santa Barbara begins aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we travel from our departure points to downtown Los Angeles’ historic Union Station where we’ll board Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train. Enjoy a relaxing, 3-hour train ride in your reclining seat or check out the view from the observation car featuring windows that stretch up to the ceiling offering unparalleled and expansive views. Once we pass Oxnard we’ll travel along California’s spectacular coastline with unrivaled views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. We’ll enjoy an included boxed lunch onboard along with a snack bar selling snacks and drinks. This afternoon we’ll arrive in the sunkissed coastal paradise known as The American Riviera. We’ll reboard our motorcoach and travel the short distance to Santa Barbara City College to experience the annual Santa Barbara Lavender Festival held at the campus’ Great Meadow. Enjoy time at leisure soaking up the soothing aroma of lavender, live music and ocean views at this festival that celebrates lavender and lavender themes with local artisans, lavender farmers and vendors in attendance. The knowledgeable growers provide talks on growing lavender while vendors sell lavender plants, fresh lavender bouquets and a variety of lavender products. We’ll top off this memorable day with an included ice cream treat from a locals’ favorite before we motorcoach home. Each guest should bring a driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification to show Amtrak on the day of the tour if requested. While a rare occurrence, should the Coast Starlight train be severely delayed or canceled by Amtrak, an Amtrak Surfliner train will be substituted, or each guest will be refunded the train portion. Price: $149 Depart: FV 7:30 a.m. LBCC-O 8:00 Return: 7:30 p.m. RESERVE & PAY FOR TOURS WWW.GOODTIMESTRAVEL.COM 17132 MAGNOLIA ST. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 12 | Single-Day Tours Coast Starlight Train Big Bear Lake Escape Lake Cruise & Big Bear Village Sunday, June 30, 2024 Escape the hustle and bustle and breathe in the fresh air as we travel to the tranquility of Big Bear Lake, the charming mountain town nestled in the beautiful pine forests atop the San Bernardino Mountains (elevation 6,700 feet). Upon our arrival, it’s all aboard the paddlewheeler boat, Big Bear Queen, for a narrated cruise on Big Bear Lake. Your boat captain is a Big Bear native and life-long resident and provides extensive narration about Big Bear Valley’s history and folklore, including the solar observatory, Garstin Island, celebrity homes, the story of the Four Dams and more. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy time at leisure in the Bavarian-style Big Bear Village to browse the shops and enjoy lunch on your own at a variety of eateries. This tour involves driving on mountain roads. Price: $119 Depart: LBCC-O 7:30 a.m., FV 8:00 Return: 6:30 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Spectacular Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Spectacular Starring Harry Connick Jr. & the Los Angeles Philharmonic Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Thursday, July 4, 2024 Join us for one of southern California’s greatest July 4th traditions as fireworks illuminate the sky above the legendary Hollywood Bowl! This memorable evening under the stars will feature a thrilling headliner performance, patriotic music and a thrilling fireworks finale! The Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform a program of patriotic favorites such as John Philip Sousa’s rousing marches, followed by a set by this year’s headliner, Harry Connick Jr. and his band! This versatile and multi-faceted entertainer who acts, composes and sings has sold over 30 million albums and achieved multi-platinum status while collecting three Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards and a Tony nomination. Influenced by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, Harry’s swinging piano skills and velvety baritone voice helped bring New Orleans jazz, traditional pop and romantic ballads back into the mainstream with such hits as “It Had to Be You,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “Just the Way You Are.” Our bench seats (with backs and included seat cushion) are ideally situated in the center of the Bowl in the M & N sections within Promenade 3. Buy dinner at the Bowl or bring a picnic dinner (all items including wine bottles and glasses are permitted, however containers, baskets and coolers are limited to 15” wide, 15” high and 22” long and must be stored beneath your bench seat). This tour involves moderate walking. Price: $139 Depart: LHS 3:15 p.m., FV 3:45, LBCC- O 4:15 Return: 12:00 a.m. Peter Pan – The Musical At Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre Saturday, July 13, 2024 Join us on a journey to the “second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning” as Peter Pan returns to the Los Angeles stage in a high-flying new adaptation that celebrates the child in us all. The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of pixie dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” We’ll enjoy orchestra level seating for this matinee performance at Hollywood’s legendary Pantages Theatre. Prior to the performance, we’ll stop for a quick bite at the FIGat7th complex in downtown L.A. This complex features a variety of take-and-go eateries within its TASTE food hall and offers plenty of indoor and outdoor dining areas, so you are welcome to bring a lunch with you or purchase lunch from one of the eateries at FIGat7th. Price: $189 Depart: LHS 9:30 a.m., FV 10:00, LBCC-O 10:30 Return: 7:00 p.m. Maestro of the Movies – John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl Starring John Williams and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Sunday, July 14, 2024 Join us for the Hollywood Bowl’s annual celebration of John Williams, the master of cinematic scores and composer of the most popular and recognizable soundtracks of our time. John Williams will join the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a memorable night under the stars at the legendary Hollywood Bowl for an awe-inspiring concert featuring some of his biggest movie hits, including selections performed with film clips on the big screen. You know a John Williams score the moment you hear it – and if you’re a fan of blockbusters, you’ve heard quite a few. Jaws, Star Wars, ET, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Superman – he scored them all and so many more! The concert will also feature composer David Newman leading the Philharmonic in music from Hollywood’s Golden Age and contemporary favorites. Our bench seats (with backs and included seat
cushion) are ideally situated in the center of the Bowl in the M & N sections within Promenade 3. Buy dinner at the Bowl or bring a picnic dinner (all items including wine bottles and glasses are permitted, however containers, baskets and coolers are limited to 15” wide, 15” high and 22” long and must be stored beneath your bench seat). This tour involves moderate walking. Price: $139 Depart: LHS 3:15 p.m., FV 3:45, LBCC-O 4:15 Return: 12:00 a.m. Pala Casino Thursday, July 18, 2024 This elegant, 86,000 square foot casino near Temecula features over 2,000 of the latest reel, video poker, video keno, roulette and progressive slot machines in a variety of denominations including 1-cent, 2-cent, nickel, quarter, $1 and higher. The casino’s 64 Vegas-style table games include Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow, Pala Roulette and Pala Craps. The 15,000 square foot smoke-free casino area features 250+ slot and video poker machines. Enjoy approximately 5 hours on-property with lunch on your own at Pala Café or at Noodles Asian-inspired restaurant. We play Bingo on the motorcoach! With Good Times Travel every 7th casino day tour you take is free. Price: $79 Depart: LBCC-O 7:30 a.m., FV 8:15 Return: 6:00 p.m. Getty Villa Museum Getty & Gladstones The Getty Villa Museum & Included Lunch at Gladstones Malibu Saturday, July 20, 2024 Escape to Malibu and savor two of its most famous and legendary landmarks. First, enjoy an included brunch with a choice of entrée (lobster roll, fish & chips, cheeseburger, or Caesar salad with New England clam chowder) that you’ll select on the day of departure, and dessert at the legendary Gladstones. This historic beachside icon features a relaxed ambiance and consistently receives an “Editor’s Pick” from Sunset Magazine. Founded in 1972, Gladstones Malibu has been a symbol of Los Angeles and the Southern California lifestyle for nearly half a century. Owned by former L.A. Mayor Richard J. Riordan, this classic establishment has stood the test of time, outlived trends, and set the bar for quality and warmth. This afternoon, we continue to the Getty Villa Museum, the gorgeous estate built by oil magnate J. Paul Getty to resemble a Roman country home in Herculaneum, Italy. Step into the ancient world at this one-of-a-kind destination perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Palisades and offering ancient Greek and Roman art, tranquil gardens, and ocean breezes. The Getty Villa is home to an incredible collection of antiquities from the ancient world – here you can explore 4,000 years of ancient art, from the Stone Age to the final days of the Roman Empire. On display for a limited time, Sculptured Portraits of Ancient Egypt, featuring sculptures from a time of intense artistic revival and renewal in ancient Egypt, on loan from the British Museum. Enjoy approximately three hours at leisure to explore up to 1,200 works on display in the newly refurbished and reimagined galleries and stroll through the garden featuring a reflecting pool, colonnaded walkways, and views of the Pacific Ocean. While free docent-guided tours of the museum may be available, you can download the free GettyGuide app to your favorite device and bring your own headphones to enjoy a free audioguided tour of the galleries, architecture and outdoor spaces. Price: $139 Depart: LHS 8:45 a.m., FV 9:15, LBCC-O 9:45 Return: 6:00 p.m. Exotic Bird Sanctuary Birds, Buddhas & Botanicals With Included Boxed Lunch & Ice Cream Treat Saturday, July 27, 2024 This new journey takes us to Carpinteria, a small seaside town south of Santa Barbara, at a delightful time of year. It begins at Seaside Gardens, a 3-acre botanical wonderland. Enjoy an included boxed lunch and time at leisure to explore 11 exquisite garden vignettes showcasing plants from around the world that thrive in this coastal climate. The locally-designed gardens include Asian, Australian, California native, Central/ South American, grassland, Mediterranean, native wetland Bioswale, perennial/cottage, South African, succulent, and tropical themes. At the breathtaking Sacred Space, we’ll discover a sanctuary that was originally built in the late 1800’s as an early settler home. Home to several koi ponds, small waterfalls, statues and peaceful pavilions that act as meditation spaces, this sanctuary is filled beautiful treasures from all over the world and a boutique gift shop filled with beads, stones, books, teas, incense and more. This afternoon we’ll visit an exotic bird sanctuary that is home to over 50 stunning parrots. A guided tour will showcase this small but lush tropical garden that is a haven for unwanted and displaced companion parrots. Witnessing these majestic creatures converse amongst themselves creates an otherworldly experience! Enjoy an ice cream treat at a local’s favorite. This tour involves moderate walking over uneven terrain. Price: $129 Depart: LHS 7:30 a.m., FV 8:00, LBCC-O 8:30 Return: 7:30 p.m. Tchaikovsky Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl With the L.A. Philharmonic, USC Trojan Marching Band & Fireworks Saturday, August 3, 2024 Cymbals will crash, horns will blare, and fireworks will blast into the sky during one of the Hollywood Bowl’s most thrilling summer traditions – a powerful and inspiring tribute to the incomparable music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This memorable evening under the stars will feature the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing a variety of Tchaikovsky favorites including the incomparable “Piano Concert No. 1,” and “Suite from Sleeping Beauty.” This magical evening under the stars concludes with the USC Trojan Marching Band joining the Philharmonic on stage for the victorious “1812 Overture” with choreographed fireworks illuminating the Hollywood sky! Our bench seats (with backs and included seat cushion) are ideally situated in the center of the Bowl in the M & N sections within Promenade 3. Buy dinner at the Bowl or bring a picnic dinner (all items including wine bottles and glasses are permitted, however containers, baskets and coolers are limited to 15” wide, 15” high and 22” long and must be stored beneath your bench seat). This tour involves moderate walking. Price: $139 Depart: LHS 3:45 p.m., FV 4:15, LBCC-O 4:45 Return: 12:00 a.m. Anacapa Island Wildlife Cruise With Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center & Ventura Harbor Village Sunday, August 4, 2024 This fun and educational day provides the perfect way to discover Channel Islands National Park, a “treasure in the sea” that is close to the California mainland, yet worlds apart. Our exploration begins at the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, featuring a display of marine aquatic life, exhibits focused on the unique character of each island and an observation tower offering one of the best views of Ventura Harbor, the coastline and the Channel Islands. Then, enjoy time at leisure in the picturesque Ventura Harbor Village to Single-Day Tours | 13
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