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	Griffith Observatory Nov 9 (Sun) An icon in Los Angeles for over 70 years, the Griffith Observatory is a national leader in public astronomy. Experience the new state of the art 300 seat Samuel Oschin Planetarium, featuring a new seamless dome, new star projector, new digital laser projectors, upgraded sound system and more. Show times available during our stay are 2:15pm, 3:15pm or 4:15pm. Tickets must be purchased at the observatory. We arrive at Griffith Observatory approx 1:30pm and depart at 5:30pm. An on-your-own lunch stop will be made at Farmers Market prior to our visit. GOL 9:30am, SB 9:45am, CARP 10:00am, CAM 10:30am, Return 7:30pm (approx.) $55
	Wheel of Fortune Nov 13 (Thurs) “Pat, I’d like to buy a vowel.” Come join us as we attend a taping of T.V.’s most watched game show, Wheel of Fortune in Hollywood. Watch contestants spin the Wheel and try and guess the puzzle for cash and fabulous prizes. See host Pat Sajak and Vanna White, the most famous letter turner on T.V. Up to three shows are taped each session. Afterwards, we will make a meal stop at Farmers Market. Minimum age to attend Wheel of Fortune is 12. GOL 8:15am, SB 8:30am, CARP 8:45am, CAM 9:15am, Return 6:00pm (approx.) $55
	Wicked at the Pantages Dec 7 (Sun) Don’t miss one of the most popular musicals ever to come to the Pantages Theatre, Wicked! So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Come see for yourself why Wicked has been called “America’s must see musical!” Wicked ends in January, don’t miss the bus! Our seats for our final journey to Oz are in center-mezzanine and as usual, we make a pre-show stop at Farmers Market for lunch. Tickets are non-refundable, unless resold from a wait list. GOL 8:30am, SB 8:45am, CARP 9:00am, CAM 10:00am Return 7:00pm (approx.) $144
	The ‘New’ Price is Right Dec 10 (Wed) “Santa Barbara Airbus – Come on Down, You’re the next contestant on the ‘new’ Price is Right” with host Drew Carey. The Price is Right is the highest rated and the longest running game show in T.V. history! So come on down with Airbus and see if you get picked from the audience to join the other lucky folks on “contestant’s row.” We won’t be making a meal stop on the way down, so you’re welcome to bring something to munch on, but after the show, we will make a stop at Farmers Market. Minimum age limit is a strict 18. You will also need to bring at least two forms of I.D. (Drivers license, state I.D. and social security I.D.) Tickets are non-refundable. GOL 9:00am, SB 9:15am, CARP 9:30am CAM 10:00am $50
	A Hearst Castle Christmas Dec 12 (Fri) It’s December 1930 and you’ve been invited to spend a few days with William Randolph Hearst at his little house on the hill. The place would have been decorated to the hilt. Every room would have been all aglitter with fresh holly, garlands hanging from overhead, a giant Christmas tree in the Assembly room with lights galore. No expense was spared for decorating Casa Grande. Come find out what it was like ‘way back when’ as we take a day tour of Hearst Castle all decorated for Christmas. Before our castle tour, we will see The National Geographic Imax movie: Hearst Castle Building a Dream. We will make an on-your-own lunch stop in Morro Bay going up and a meal stop on our return. The castle tour has 170 stairs to climb and is 2/3 of a mile 1:hr 15mins in length. Tickets are non-refundable unless resold from wait list. SB 8:00am, GOL 8:15am, Buel 9:00am, Santa Maria 9:30am Return 9:00pm (approx.) $75
	Glory of Christmas Dec 19 (Fri) The seasonal splendor of the Glory of Christmas comes alive once again. Experience the birth of Jesus with all the pageantry that hundreds of actors, singers, flying angels and even live animals can bring to the majestic Crystal Cathedral. Our seats are in the south balcony for the best view. A pre-show dinner stop at Hometown Buffet is included. Tickets are non-refundable unless re-sold from wait list. GOL 2:00pm, SB 2:15pm, CARP 2:30pm, CAM 3:00pm, Return 12:00 midnight (approx.) $86
	Cats Dec 20 (Sat) The Orange County Performing Arts Center comes alive with the magic, the mystery, the memory of Cats. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows on Broadway. Winner of 7 Tony awards including Best Musical, Cats features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webbers’ timeless melodies, including the hit song, Memory. Our seats for Cats are in front-orchestra. Before and after the show an on-your-own meal stop will be made at South Coast Plaza. Tickets are non-refundable unless resold from wait list. GOL 8:30am, SB 8:45am, CARP 9:00am, CAM 9:30am, Return 9:00pm (approx.) $115
	Getty Express Dec 28 (Sun) Welcome aboard the “Getty Express” Bus. Our first drop is at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. You have 6 hours at the Getty Center. The bus will continue to the Getty Villa where you have 4 hours to explore. This is an “either/or” trip. You may only visit one Getty location. Departures GOL 9:00am, SB 9:15am, CARP 9:30am, CAM 10:00am Arrive Getty Center: 11:00am Villa:12:00noon Depart Villa: 4:00pm Center 5:00pm Return 7:00pm (approx.) $50
	120th Tournament of Roses Parade ‘Hat’s off to Entertainment’ Jan 1 (Thurs) Wake up sleepy head, its January 1st! Time for the 120th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. Be part of the New Year’s Day tradition as we watch all those magnificent floats, bands, equestrian units and who knows, we may even see a spectacular fly-by, by one of our stealth fighters. It’s the only way to see the parade. Watching it on TV does not even come close. Our seats are right under the TV cameras in the 400 block of Colorado Blvd. These are bleacher seats, so bring something comfortable to sit on and a blanket. On the way down, we will serve a continental breakfast and on the way home, we will stop for an on-your-own lunch. Price includes: grandstand seat, souvenir program, continental breakfast, transportation and escort. Hurry! Bring in the New Year right! Tickets are non-refundable unless resold from wait list. GOL 3:45am, SB 4:00am, CARP 4:15am, CAM 4:30am. Return 3:00pm (approx.) $169
	Rose Parade Float Viewing Jan 2 (Fri) If you didn’t see the parade in person, here’s your chance to see, up close, all the floats you saw on TV displayed at Victory Park in Pasadena. Stroll at your own pace as you “ooh” and “ahh” at all those beautiful moveable works of art. You’ll have two and a half hours to inspect every one. Afterwards, we head to Old Pasadena for an on-your-own lunch stop before heading home. Tickets are non-refundable unless resold from wait list. Departures: GOL 7:30am, SB 7:45am, CARP 8:00am, Return 4:00pm (approx.) $64