Laguna Beach – Pageant of the Masters
In 1932,
residents of Laguna Beach were convinced to dress in costume and pose behind an
oversized frame to re-create famous works of art. Since then, the Pageant has
evolved into an elaborate and highly technical presentation of “Living Pictures”
accompanied by narration, an orchestra, and live performances of period songs.
Enjoy a
scenic motor coach ride to Laguna Beach for this exclusive and spectacular
event. Then travel to nearby San Juan Capistrano for an overnight stay
followed by an architectural walking tour the next morning. Return
home via Amtrak to the Oxnard Depot.
Day 1 - Thursday, August 5th,
Includes Dinner
Meet your
traveling companions and motor coach at the Oxnard Amtrak Station.
Overnight parking is available. We board our Gold Coast motor coach
at 10:45 AM for travel to South Orange County. Luggage is stored on our
motor coach while we travel in comfort on a three hour scenic tour to Laguna
Beach. Upon our arrival your tour director will distribute tickets
for admission to the Festival of Arts and reserved seating to the evening
performance of Pageant of the Masters. At the Festival of Arts you may
view the works of local artists with time on your own to board a shuttle to the
beach community or walk to the nearby Sawdust Festival (there is an additional
admission charge for the Sawdust Festival) with its variety of booths selling
handmade crafts, jewelry and food.
Dinner is
included; 4:30 PM at the Tivoli Terrace, located in a lovely garden setting
overlooking the Festival, for a salad and your choice of Chicken Marsala, Chicken Tivoli, or Ratatouille (beverages and tip
not included).
Show Time at 8 PM! The Pageant of the Masters is presented in an
outdoor amphitheater with a professional orchestra and live narration. This
year’s theme is “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,” and its recipe for theatrical fun
and unforgettable “living art” promises to be a memorable feast for the senses.
After the show, board our motor coach for travel to the nearby Best
Western Capistrano Inn, phone number (949)493-5661, located at 27174
Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.
San Juan Capistrano
Walking Tour then Travel Home on Amtrak
Take the hotel
shuttle or enjoy a 1/2 mile walk to the Mission neighborhood. Then meet
at the Amtrak Information Booth to begin a 90 minute walking tour of the old
mission grounds, the library, the Los Rios District, and historic
adobes. Breakfast and lunch is on your own. Restaurants near our
hotel include the Cedar Creek Inn, Café Mozart, and Denny’s. Near the Mission
there is the El Adobe Restaurant. Check out of the hotel is at noon and your luggage
will be transferred to the Amtrak Depot for our 1: 26 PM departure on Train
#774 for Oxnard. Arrive at 4:30 PM at the Oxnard
Depot.
$265 per person double occupancy or $315
single occupancy
Tour Price includes:
·
Transportation by Motor coach and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
·
Admission to Festival of the Arts
·
Tickets to Pageant of the Masters, Rows K – L, Main
Center Section
·
Dinner at the Tivoli Terrace
·
1 Night’s Accommodations at the three-diamond Best
Western Capistrano Inn
·
Guided Walking Tour of San Juan Capistrano
Prices do
not include:
Meals
and attractions not listed in the itinerary and gratuities to the motorcoach driver and tour director (customarily about $5 per
day, per person.)
Departures and Parking
Oxnard
Amtrak Station – overnight parking is available
Contact Information, for Reservations or
Questions
Museum of
Ventura County 805-641-1876 Ext 305 or membership@venturamuseum.org
For
additional information contact:
Loretta DuBois, California Discovery Tours at 805-641-3131, or by email at lorettadubois@gmail.com
Cancellations:
Refunds for
cancellations (less the Museum donation fee) will be given if your space can be
resold. For trip cancellation and emergency medical insurance, see the
information on www.californiadiscovery.com
Clothing:
Please pack
lightly for this two day trip. You will want comfortable walking shoes and
casual clothes with a sweater or jacket for the evening event. Don't
forget a camera; and binoculars add a great dimension to sightseeing!
Wheelchairs and Health Issues - Please
Read Carefully:
The group
will be traveling by motor coach for three hours .
Medical attention may be several hours away in case of emergency. Thus you
should only participate in these outings if you are free of any physical disability that would limit your
participation. Persons requiring individual
assistance must be accompanied by a companion who will provide the
necessary assistance. Please notify us upon booking this tour
Responsibility:
Loretta
DuBois, California Discovery Tours, (Loretta DuBois Tours), Museum of
Ventura County, community colleges and tour directors act strictly as agents
for travel arrangements and are not responsible for any damages a customer may
suffer due to the negligence of any individual entrusted with service. We shall
not be held liable for personal injury, property damages or delays due to
mechanical difficulties, weather conditions or any circumstances beyond our
control. We reserve the right to substitute services provided when deemed
necessary. Tours are based on a minimum of 25 passengers in a coach and may
be subject to cancellations or changes.