Hoffy Tours

Laguna Beach Downtown Walking Tour
2023-06-21 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
LAGUNA BEACH DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
Stroll Highlighting Art, Architecture and History
Includes a craft beer or refreshment at FINNEY’S at the White House!
Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour through Laguna’s quaint downtown. Starting at the Festival Grounds, we’ll trace the evolution of this famous art colony from the early 1900s to the present day. You’ll learn why the first settlers planted eucalyptus trees, and how the early plein air artists established their first studios. As we explore the highlights of downtown, we will see famous sculpture gardens, historic buildings, murals and public art. As we pass City Hall, we’ll learn about the creation of the Laguna Greenbelt and how the town rallied to preserve thousands of acres of open space. On lower Forest Ave., we’ll study efforts by the City to create a permanent pedestrian street. On Main Beach, we’ll study efforts to preserve marine life and discuss how the City has preserved a village atmosphere despite thousands of daily visitors. You’ll learn about the most famous Laguna personalities and how they left their mark on this wonderful art colony. We’ll end the tour with a complementary craft beer at Laguna’s newest restaurant – Finney’s at the White House.
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What's UP with Downtown Los Angeles?
2023-05-31 08:00 - 16:00 | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
Flower Market, Fashion District, Arts District, Grand Central Market
This action-packed tour introduces you to five of the specialty districts of downtown LA. We’ll start at the Original Los Angeles Flower Market and the LA Flower District where you will have one hour to smell and buy flowers at wholesale prices! After this floral delight, we will cruise the highlights of the hoppin’ Fashion District, including Santee Alley. Lunch is on your own at the venerable Grand Central Market with its over 28 food vendors. After lunch, Hoffy will lead a guided tour of the 1926 historic LA Central Library with its beautiful murals and statuary. You’ll love the story of how the library was saved and then improved, and there will be time to shop at the excellent Library Store. On the way home, we’ll explore the hip Arts District at the Hauser & Wirth Gallery before crossing the amazing 6th Street Viaduct. This tour will acquaint you with the diversity of downtown LA and hopefully motivate you to explore more next time.
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Huntington Library and Gardens (with bus tour of Pasadena craftsman architecture)
2023-05-17 08:30 - 17:00 | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
After a brief orientation tour to get you started, enjoy four hours in the beautiful galleries, gardens and cafes of Huntington Library – truly one of Southern California’s best attractions. Enjoy both European and American paintings (including the classic Blue Boy and Pinkie and American artists such as Edward Hopper and Andy Warhol), stroll the famed cactus, Chinese and Japanese gardens, study the famous manuscripts at the Library, and enjoy lunch on your own at the 1919 Cafe or Jade Court Cafe. Following lunch on your own, we will do a 30-minute bus tour of craftsman architecture in Pasadena.
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Sustainability Tour: The Ecology Center and Tree of Life Nursery (farm-fresh lunch included)
2023-04-20 10:00 - 15:30 | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
Enjoy a guided tour of the 15-acre fields of the beautiful Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano as you learn about the latest in organic farming. Savor a farm-fresh lunch and pick strawberries to take home. The afternoon will find us at Orange County’s most famous native plant nursery – The Tree of Life – in Rancho Mission Viejo. There we will have a 1/2-hour guided tour and a chance to buy some California native plants. Spring will be blooming and you’ll have a chance to learn how we can be closer to nature and the food we eat.
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Balboa Island Walking Tour (with chocolate-covered banana)
2023-04-07 10:30 - 12:00 | 310 Marine Ave., Balboa Island, 310 Marine Ave., Newport Beach, CA, United States
Enjoy a 90-minute stroll around Balboa Island, including a ride on the Balboa Island Ferry and a visit to the Balboa Island Museum. We’ll search for some of the original island homes with their historic plaque. Meet at Sugar n Spice Donuts, 310 Marine Ave.
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Cannabis 101: An Educational Tour to two OC Dispensaries
2023-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
Cannabis 101 will take you to two of Orange County’s leading dispensaries – Pharmacy Santa Ana and Planet 13. We will have presentations from two experts on the uses of cannabis for older adults. Lunch included, along with product reps, free swag bags and T-shirts. A great learning experience.
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Holiday Treat Tour: Cheech Museum, Mission Inn and Festival of Lights
2022-12-08 13:00 - 20:30 | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
A Holiday Treat with a visit to the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art, a docent-guided tour of historic Mission Inn, and a stroll along Riverside’s Festival of Lights.
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Understanding Islam
2022-11-12 09:30 - 16:30 | Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot, 550 Blumont St, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651-2038, United States
An educational visit to two Orange County mosques and a guided tour of Anaheim’s first cultural district – Little Arabia!
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Broad Museum, The Grand, & LA Central Library Tour
2022-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
We will enjoy a guided tour of LA’s newest modern art museum – The Broad, explore Frank Gehry’s newly opened mixed-use project – The Grand, and do a Hoffy-guided tour of the art deco landmark LA Central Library. You’ll learn how the library was almost destroyed by fire and then had an amazing rebirth! This tour is a celebration of DTLA’s resilience and creativity.
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Walking Tour: Surf City Huntington Beach
2022-10-06 11:00 - 12:30 | 100 Main St., Huntington Beach, 100 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA, United States
Enjoy a 90-minute stroll on the pier and in downtown Huntington Beach. Learn how “Surf City” evolved and enjoy included pizza and ice cream along the way!
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (SOLD OUT)
2022-09-28 09:00 - 17:30 | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
Experience a 2 1/2 hour tour of this famous research facility that sends spacecraft to explore our solar system. We will see where the Mars Rover was built and visit the Space Flight Operations Center. Before our visit, enjoy an included lunch at Bucca de Beppo in Old Town Pasadena.
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Preserving Los Angeles: Celebrating Historic Districts in the City of Angels
2022-08-27 09:15 - 17:30 | Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot, 550 Blumont St, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651-2038, United States
Explore seven historic districts in Los Angeles – the city with the most diverse architectural styles in the nation. Enjoy lunch at Farmers Market
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Dana Point Walking Tour
2022-07-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Blue Lantern Inn, 34343 St. of the Blue Lantern, Dana Point, 92629
Enjoy a 90 minute coastal walk through Dana Point history. Meet the explorers developers and innovators who made this town famous.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
2022-01-13 09:00 - 18:00 | Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651, United States
Tour LA’s brand new movie museum – the largest in the world dedicated to cinema. The tour includes a Hollywood Bus Tour and lunch (on your tab) at the venerable Farmer’s Market. Both the museum and its stellar architecture by Renzo Piano is getting great reviews! Tour leaves from Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
2021-10-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot, 550 Blumont St, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651-2038, United States
Hoffy Tours goes to the Oscars! We’ll visit LA’s new “cathedral of movies” – the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. We’ll be among the first visitors to this exciting museum built from the restored, 1939 Streamline Moderne May Co. building. Lunch on your own at Farmer’s Market and bus tour of LA’s exciting Miracle Mile.
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Art Deco: America's Most Lavish Architectural Style - Zoom Lecture
2021-08-16 16:00 - 17:00
Do you like Art Deco architecture? I’ve compiled my best photos to tell the fascinating story of how this lavish style spread throughout the US more than anywhere in the world.

MISSION SAN LUIS REY: California History Tour
2021-08-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot, 550 Blumont St, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651-2038, United States
Enjoy a guided tour of this stunning Mission – a National Historic Landmark – and savor an included lunch in the Mission’s Retreat Center
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Historic Orange Walking Tour
2021-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Watson’s Soda Fountain & Cafe, 116 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA, United States
Enjoy a lively, 90-minute walking tour of Historic Downtown Orange. Learn how the City preserved Orange County’s greatest downtown. We’ll visit the wonderful Hilbert Museum of California Art.
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Port of LA & Long Beach Art Deco
2021-07-14 09:30 - 16:30 | Laguna Beach School District Parking Lot, 550 Blumont St, LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 92651-2038, United States
We’ll tour the nation’s #1 busiest port, explore the beautiful Art Deco architecture of Long Beach, enjoy a picnic lunch by the shore and visit the Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro.
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Historic Old Towne Orange Walking Tour
2021-03-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Watson’s Soda Fountain & Cafe, 116 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA, United States
Using Hoffy’s new “socially-distanced” listening devices, learn the story of “Plaza City” and enjoy a lovely stroll through Orange County’s largest historic district. Learn how the City helps homeowners preserve their homes and receive tax breaks. See common architectural styles from the 1920s and get a restaurant guide for great lunch spots.
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