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Escape for a day!
Get away on a fun-filled day trip to some of the best places in Southern California - and let us do the driving! These one-of-a-kind events can take you to festivals, shopping excursions, historic towns, or the Rose Bowl... all an easy bus ride and a day trip away.
We do all the work!
These family fun trips are completely planned - you just have fun! Sit back and relax in cool comfort in one of our state-of-the-art luxury buses as the scenery rolls by. You won't need to get a map or buy gas - just leave it all to us!
Departures
All trips leave from the Santa Monica College Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd. Departure points and times are subject to change.
The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game trips leave from Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main St., near Pico Blvd.).
Tickets
Purchase tickets at Blue: the Transit Store & Customer Service Center, 223 Broadway (just west of the Third St. Promenade) in downtown Santa Monica.
For more information
Call Customer Service at 310/451-5444 (TDD 310/395-6024).
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Getaway to the LA County Fair (Saturday, September 20, 2008)
Getaway to Old Town Temecula and Pechanga Resort (Saturday, October 18, 2008)
Getaway to the Huntington Library (Saturday, November 01, 2008)
Getaway to Solvang & Chumash Casino Resort (Saturday, December 06, 2008)
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Find Your FUN!
Getaway to the LA County Fair
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Ticket sales begin 7/22/2008
The LA County Fair, largest in the
nation, returns to Fairplex in Pomona
each September and provides a retreat
for friends and families, just as it
has each year since 1922.The
fair features top-name performing
artists on the grandstand stage, while
maintaining its traditional county fair
attractions including livestock, home,
hobby, woodworking, and floral
exhibits.With more than 3,000
culinary delights available, the
choices are endless. Two kiddie
carnivals, live horse racing and the
largest marketplace west of the
Mississippi all ensure an atmosphere
that is fun for the entire family!
At the end of the day, sit back and
enjoy the ride home without a worry
about buying gas!
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Departure:
Buses will leave Santa Monica College Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd. promptly at 9:00 a.m.
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Return:
Buses will leave Fairplex promptly at 6:00 p.m. returning to Santa Monica approximately at 7:30 p.m. (subject to traffic conditions).
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Cost:
$35.00 per adult/senior (meals not included) $25.00 per child (6 to 12 years) (meals not included)
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The Wild West and Lady Luck
Getaway to Old Town Temecula and Pechanga Resort
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Ticket sales begin 7/22/2008
Enjoy a day in the lush hills and ocean-
swept air of beautiful Temecula. Just
20 miles from the Pacific Ocean and
nestled between rolling hills,
Temecula's natural splendor hosts rich
history, beautiful vineyards, resorts,
casino, recreational and entertaining
activities. In Old Town Temecula, go
back in time as you stroll through the
rustic buildings, sidewalks and
storefronts reminiscent of the historic
old west.The Pechanga Resort &
Casino, with over 2000 slot machines,
158 table games, a state-of-the-art non-
smoking poker room, eight exceptional
restaurants, entertainment and health
club has something for everyone to
enjoy. And you don't have to hunt for
cheap gas to make the trip!
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Departure:
Buses will leave Santa Monica College Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., promptly at 8:00am
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Return:
Buses will leave Temecula promptly at 5:00pm, returning to Santa Monica approximately at 7:00pm (subject to traffic conditions)
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Cost:
$35 per person (meals not included)
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Books, Botanicals & Art!
Getaway to the Huntington Library
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Ticket sales begin 8/12/2008
Join us on a stunning trip to the
breathtaking 120 acres of color and
wonder at the world famous Huntington
Library, Art Collection, and Botanical
Gardens. The Huntington Art Gallery,
reopened after a $20 million
renovation, offers visitors an enhanced
experience with one of the nation's
finest collections of European art.
Three art galleries and a library
showcase magnificent collections of
paintings, sculptures, rare books,
manuscripts, and decorative
arts.The Huntington's art
includes Gainsborough's Blue
Boy, Thomas Lawrence's Pinkie, and
works by John Singer Sargent and Mary
Cassatt. You won't want to miss the
stunning collection of Renaissance
paintings and eighteenth-century French
sculptures, tapestries, porcelains, and
furniture.The Botanical Gardens
include twelve specialized gardens
arranged within a park-like landscape
of rolling lawns. Among the most
remarkable are the Desert Garden, the
ten-acre Japanese Garden, the camellia
collection, the Rose Garden and the
newly opened Chinese Garden.
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Departure:
Buses will leave Santa Monica College Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., promptly at 9:00 a.m.
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Return:
Buses will leave the Huntington Library promptly at 4:00 p.m., returning to Santa Monica approximately at 5:30 p.m. (subject to traffic conditions).
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Cost:
$35 per person (no meals included).
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Sleigh Bells & Jackpots!
Getaway to Solvang & Chumash Casino Resort
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Ticket sales begin 8/12/2008
This year-end Getaway has become a
holiday tradition for many area
families. Whether the year-end holiday
involves the jingle of sleigh bells or
the tinkle of the slots, this Getaway
has something for you!Enjoy this
picturesque Danish village with more
than 350 charming shops, bakeries
hotels, and restaurants. Holiday
shopping and celebrating has never been
more fun.The Solvang
Christmas Parade offers you all
the beauty of the year-end holiday in
the setting of the historic village of
Solvang. This is a one-of-a-kind
hometown holiday parade.As an
alternative, the Chumash Indian Casino
Resort offers gaming at its best. An
array of the most popular slot
machines, a slew of table games like
Blackjack and Poker can make your
holiday bright.Indulge in a
little "me" time in the full-service
spa or enjoy a meal at the casino's
award-winning restaurant, the all-you-
can-eat buffet, or the casual dining
cafe.
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Departure:
Buses will leave Santa Monica College Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., promptly at 8:00am
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Return:
Buses will leave Solvang promptly at 5:00pm, returning to Santa Monica approximately at 7:00pm
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Cost:
$35 per person. Price does not include any meals.
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