Itinerary
Arrive in Orange County by 4:00 PM today. Complimentary airport transportation for those arriving into John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) will be provided. If you choose to fly into Long Beach Airport (LGB) or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) you will need to get to the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa on your own.
Tonight, settle into your stay at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa and enjoy a welcome dinner at our hotel. Tonight, you will meet your Tour Director and other travel companions.
This morning, after breakfast at our hotel, we will visit a float decorating facility. Here, you will see firsthand how the floats for the Rose Parade are decorated. The float decorators will be hard at work putting the finishing touches on the floats, and you will get to see a few of these floats up close before they head out to be in the parade. Next, we’ll enjoy a tasty lunch at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills. This afternoon experience Hollywood like never before! We will 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. Tonight, head back to our hotel to relax and enjoy dinner on your own at a local restaurant.
This morning, after breakfast, we will head over to Catalina Island. We will board one of the Catalina Express ferries for a one-hour cruise to the island. Once on the island, you will have free time to explore the island on your own. You will love the storybook town of Avalon. This town is filled with boutiques, restaurants, and so many things to do! You might want to take a tour of the historic Casino, take a guided tour of Avalon, or rent a golf cart or bicycle to sightsee on your own this afternoon. This Evening, we will take the ferry back to enjoy our New Year’s Eve Gala! Tonight, you are invited to a “Monte Carlo” style Casino party. The night will be filled with elegant dining, dancing, and fun! There will be hats, tiaras, party favors, a drawing for exciting prizes, and a champagne toast to ring in 2026! It will definitely be a night to remember!
This morning, enjoy an early breakfast at our hotel before we head to Pasadena for the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade! You will have reserved premium grandstand seats as you watch the Rose Parade pass down Colorado Boulevard. You will also receive a souvenir program and blanket when you arrive at the parade. After the parade, we’ll return to the hotel for a Backyard Style BBQ just for our group. Following lunch, you will have some free time to relax before joining us in the ballroom in the late afternoon for an exclusive surprise performance!
Optional Rose Bowl Game Tickets are Available:
Pairs or even numbers of tickets are available. Singles or odd numbers may be priced higher. Please call for pricing on odd-numbered tickets. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. If you choose to go to the game, you will miss our lunch and may miss the afternoon performance.
$550 p/p Middle Rows End Zones
$750 p/p Middle Rows Corners
$850 p/p Middle Rows Btw the Goal Lines
$925 p/p Middle Rows Btw 15 Yard Lines
After breakfast at our hotel, we will head back to Pasadena to see a spectacular “Showcase of Floats” on display at Float Fest. You will get an up-close view of all the amazing floats! We will then drop off anyone with flights out this afternoon at the John Wayne Orange County Airport. Please schedule your return flights to depart any time after 1:30 pm.