Region: Special Events, West Coast Wonders Type: Scheduled Tours Length: 5 Days
Tap Rating: TAP Superior
Celebrate the 136th anniversary of this New Years tradition in beautiful Pasadena, California. You’ll have reserved seats for the best in parade viewing as you watch the magnificent floral floats, equestrians and marching bands in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Settle in for four nights at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa located in the heart of Orange County and less than two blocks from the internationally acclaimed South Coast Plaza Shopping Resort. Also included is a day trip to Catalina Island and a visit to the Float Barns to see the last minute float preparations plus FloatFest after the parade! We take care of lodging, events and seating arrangements. (This package does NOT include the Rose Bowl Game)
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Arrive in Orange County at your leisure and make your way to the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
( Dinner )
After breakfast, you'll visit several of the floats and see the final touches of assembly. Then, lunch at Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills and finish the day by experiencing Hollywood like never before! Take a guided tour of a working Hollywood Studio. You'll see where the movie magic is made and learn about the rich history of the film industry.
The evening is at leisure at the South Coast Plaza. With more than 35 distinct eateries from award-winning restaurants to grab and go options, this shopping center offers a wide variety for every palate.
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
( BreakfastLunch )
Start your day off with a buffet breakfast before heading off to spend the day on Catalina Island. You'll board one of the Catalina Island Express ferries for a short one-hour cruise to the island. Once you arrive, the day is yours to get acquainted with the storybook town of Avalon, which you'll find is packed with boutiques, restaurants, and things to do! You might want to take a tour of the historic casino, a guided tour of Avalon, or rent a golf cart or bicycle to sightsee on your own this afternoon.
The evening is filled with elegant dining, dancing and the fun of a live "Monte Carlo" style casino. There will be hats and party favors, a drawing for exciting prizes and a champagne toast to ring in 2025.
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
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Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the hotel before heading to Pasadena, where you will have reserved premium grandstand seats as you watch the Rose Parade make its way down Colorado Boulevard. A souvenir program and blanket are included. Pasadena, CA
After the parade, you'll be treated to a Southern California Style BBQ at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.
In the evening, we will transform the ballroom into a theater and enjoy an exclusive live performance.
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
( BreakfastLunch )
After breakfast at the hotel, we head back to Pasadena for FloatFest, where all of the parade floats will be on display! Later that morning, we will head to the John Wayne Orange County Airport for departing flights. Make return flight arrangements after 1:30pm.
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Price Per Person (U.S. Dollars):
Departure Date:
Tour Status
Single
Double
Triple
Quadruple
Dec 29, 2024
Available
Guaranteed
$2950.00
$2550.00
$2395.00
$2350.00
Arrival Instructions
Arrive to Costa Mesa, CA by 6:00 pm via John Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
Departure Instructions
Depart from Costa Mesa, CA after 1:30 pm via John Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
Payment Policy
Deposit: $500.00 per person due at time of booking - final payment due 90 days prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
All payments are non refundable at the time of booking. No refunds will be given for unused portions of a program.
Tour Includes:
Hotel/Airport Shuttle - From John Wayne Orange County Airport
Daily Event Transfers
Daily Breakfast
Tour Host
Tournament of Roses Souvenir Program and Blanket
Tour Highlights:
Rose Parade Float Decorating Tour and Lunch at Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills
Hollywood Studio Tour
Catalina Island Day Trip
New Year's Eve Party
Reserved Seating for Tournament of Roses Parade
Southern California Style BBQ
Exclusive Live Performance
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