HOW TO READ SKYSCRAPERS: Hoffy Tours in LA
I love reading skyscrapers. By that I mean, looking at them and and guessing their date of construction by their shape and design. It's not a perfect science, but it works pretty well no matter what big city you're in. This is...Central Coast Adventure by Train: Hearst Castle, Cambria, and Holiday Light Show
California's Central Coast seems to put a smile on every visitor's face. With its scenic coast, charming towns, wine tasting, and cool climate, what's not to like? Imagine going there by train during the Holiday Season with a visit to...Dia de los Muertos III: Colonial Mexico at its Finest
For the third year in a row, Stephanie Reid - my travel agent and dear friend - and I took 16 travelers to the heart of colonial Mexico for the Dia de los Muertos celebration. We stayed in lovely rental homes in San Miguel de Allende which just won (for the...HISTORIC DISTRICTS of Los Angeles Tour: The Joy of Building Watching
I first got hooked on historic preservation while earning my Master's Degree in Urban Planning from UCLA. When I learned about the many architectural styles of American architecture, I started noticing examples around Los Angeles. Then...Long Beach Dynamic Duo: Elegant Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific
I call this tour "Fish and Art Deco"! If you like the elegance and romance of the 1920s and 30s and want to see some exotic sea life in one of the US' biggest aquariums, this is a great tour for you. Long Beach is LA County's second largest city,...Upcoming Events
Apr
23
Tue
7:45 am
Joshua Tree National Park
@ Lot 16 - Act V Parking Lot
Joshua Tree National Park
@ Lot 16 - Act V Parking Lot
Apr 23 @ 7:45 am – 5:45 pm
We’ll enjoy the desert flowers during five stops in Joshua Tree National Park: Skull Rock, Hidden Valley, Cap Rock, Keys View and the Oasis of Mara. Learn all about the desert flora and fauna in[...]
May
25
Sat
8:00 am
Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern
@ Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot
Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern
@ Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot
May 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
This tour will show you how Palm Springs has reinvented itself as a showcase for mid-century modern architecture. We’ll tour four wonderful mid-century neighborhoods and visit the Palm Springs Art Museum. We’ll have lunch[...]
May
28
Tue
8:30 am
Redlands: Jewel of the Inland Em...
@ Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Redlands: Jewel of the Inland Em...
@ Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
May 28 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
We’ll savor this beautiful university town with its Victorian architecture and charming downtown. Price includes tour of chateau-style Kimberly Crest Mansion, Lincoln Memorial Shrine with its amazing animatronic display, and Historic Glass Museum with its[...]
Jun
15
Sat
9:30 am
Celebrity Home Tour Hollywood/Be...
@ Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot
Celebrity Home Tour Hollywood/Be...
@ Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot
Jun 15 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
After a great lunch at one of LA’s hottest eateries – EATALY, we’ll cruise into Hollywood and hop on the highest rated celebrity tour in the city: Ultimate Hollywood Tours. Enjoy a 2-hr. narrated van[...]
Jul
25
Thu
8:45 am
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
@ LAGUNA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT PARKING LOT
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
@ LAGUNA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT PARKING LOT
Jul 25 @ 8:45 am – 5:00 pm
We will tour the world famous Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the afternoon, visiting the Space Flight Operations Center and Cleanroom where Mars Rovers and other exploratory vehicles are constructed. In the morning, we will enjoy[...]