Day Trips and Getaways

Day Trips

Upcoming Trips

“Your Choice” L.A. ZOO or GENE AUTRY WESTERN MUSEUM w/Griffith Observatory-3/25/25, $120

On this trip, we travel to Los Angeles’ Griffith Park!  Home of the Los Angeles Zoo and the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum.  You choose admittance to one or the other!  Since 1966, the L.A. Zoo is home to more than 2,100 mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles representing more than 270 different species.  The neighboring Autry Museum features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and artifacts, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, and more. A bonus stop will be at the Griffith Park Observatory.  The observatory is also a great place to enjoy panoramic views of LA including the Hollywood Sign.  Lunch on your own at the Observatory Café.

CARLSBAD FLOWER FIELDS with MUSEUM of MAKING MUSIC- 4/3/25, $130

Two of Carlsbad’s biggest attractions in one day!  First, the Flower Fields!  For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of flowers that make up The Flower Fields are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. Next stop, the Museum of Making Music. Discover & play musical instruments at a unique museum that tells the story of how instruments were made, used and sold. Lunch is on our own at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets

NETHERCUTT MUSEUM & NORTON SIMON MUSEUM PASADENA-4/12/25 ,$130

The Nethercutt Museum opened in 1971 when women's cosmetics magnate J.B. Nethercutt and his wife Dorothy decided to make their extraordinary private collection available for public viewing. The Nethercutt Museum is filled with one of the world’s most incredible collections of cars, antique furniture, mechanical musical instruments, and there's even a vintage locomotive complete with a private car on the grounds.  The collection also includes dolls, coins and 18th and 19th Century French furniture. The tour concludes in the music room.   It is here you will find unique pieces that the Nethercutt’s acquired, from nickelodeons to orchestrions, a Louis XV style dining room, and, of course, the centerpiece – a 5000 pipe Wurlitzer Organ.  Next, at the beginning of every New Year’s Rose Parade on TV, you will see the Norton Simon Museum in the background.   Home to an extraordinary private art collection that spans centuries and cultures. Admire iconic masterpieces by legendary artists such as Van Gogh, Degas, and Picasso, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of European art. The museum’s vast collection of South and Southeast Asian sculptures offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient cultures, while its serene outdoor sculpture garden provides a tranquil escape. As you wander through this remarkable museum, take time to appreciate the stunning beauty of the grounds, where carefully curated gardens complement the art on display. Lunch is on your own at Norton Simon’s Garden Café, where you can relax amid the museum’s lush surroundings.

“ARIZONA BY RAIL MULTI-DAY”-4/14/25- 4/17/25 (4 day/3 Nights at Marriott Springfield Suites Prescott, Breakfast Incl, Grand Canyon by rail, Route 66 in Williams, Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Verde Cyn Railway, Blazin’ M Ranch w/dinner- Double $840, Single $1090 (WAIT LISTED)

TRIP INCLUDES:

·       Round trip motorcoach transportation from Sun Lakes to Prescott, AZ

·       Room accommodations at Marriott Springfield Suites-Prescott, AZ

·       Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, AZ to Grand Canyon National Park

·       Entry to Grand Canyon National Park

·       Explore Route 66 history, historic buildings & shops bursting with memorabilia in downtown Williams, AZ

·       Visit to Out of Africa Wildlife Park

·       4 Hour train ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale, AZ

·       Dinner and Entertainment at Blazin’ M Ranch

DODGER STADIUM TOUR- With Grand Central Market, Angel’s Flight, Bradbury Bldg.- 4/22/25, $135

Our tour starts at the home of the World Series Champions!  Dodger Stadium!  Here, we’ll take a behind-the-scenes tour of the legendary Dodger Stadium, home to the Dodgers since it opened in 1962. Our docent-guided tour will take us through the renovated centerfield plaza and pavilions, as well as restricted areas including the Vin Scully Press Box. Take a trip down to the field and walk through the team’s Trophy Gallery, home to the World Series trophies! Enjoy lunch on your own at Grand Central Market, the legendary, 107-year-old downtown landmark that brings together the exotic cuisines and cultures of L.A. Also, there will be time to explore Angel’s Flight funicular railway and the Bradbury Building known for its extraordinary skylit atrium of access walkways, stairs and elevators, and their ornate ironwork.  Note: Moderate Walking

Broadway’s HAMILTON at Segerstrom Center Costa Mesa-5/1/25, $195 (!!PLEASE PUT DEPOSITS DOWN BY 3/21/25!!)

This original hit musical, conceived and written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, has received worldwide critical acclaim, and set unprecedented box office sales. From orphan to George Washington’s right-hand man, rebel to war hero, loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal to our nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton brings the incredible story of Alexander Hamilton to the stage in an ingenious and infectious way. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and lifelong Hamilton friend and foe, Aaron Burr, all attend this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past told through the eyes of one of our most ambitious founding fathers.   Rear Orchestra Seats.  Lunch on your own prior to the performance at South Coast Plaza.  Note: this musical includes explicit language.

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY & GARDENS “SPRING BLOOM” (Just Added!)- 5/7/25- $125

BALBOA ISLAND ART WALK with NEWPORT HARBOR CRUISE-5/18/25, $125

Over a mile of art and live music!  The 30th annual Art Walk is the premier showcase for talented artists with art, music, sun and fun for the whole family.  Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day on three stages along the way.  Also, included is a one- hour, narrated Newport Harbor boat tour from Fun Zone Boat Company

U.S.S. BATTLESHIP IOWA TOUR WITH LONG BEACH HARBOR CRUISE 5/29/25, $130 (JUST ADDED!)

CHINA’S TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBIT at Bowers Museum with CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL (CHRIST CATHEDRAL) TOUR & ANAHEIM PACKING DISTRICT FOOD HALL- 6/10/25, $130 (Just Added!)

SANTA BARBARA, SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS Multi-Day - June 18-20, 2025- $610 Double/pp, $770 Single/pp (Just Added!)

Your 3 Day/2 Night trip includes:

Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

2 nights at the Hotel Corque, Solvang

Time on your own in the charming town of Solvang, CA. Known as the “Little Denmark.” Here you will enjoy all the sights, sounds and delicious aromas of a true Danish village.

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Visit to the Ostrichland USA in Solvang

Wine tasting and box lunch at Firestone Vineyard, Los Olivos

Time for gaming & dining at Chumash Casino

EVENING OPTION- You have the option to see the musical “Waitress” at the Solvang Festival Theatre

“HOLLYWOOD BOWL 4th of July with EARTH, WIND and FIRE”- (Show is 7/2/25)-$155 *includes exclusive, reserved, pre-show picnic area for Silver Lining!

The multiple Grammy winners fold a message of peace, spirituality, and love into incendiary funk, R&B, and soul jams. Plus, a performance by the LA Phil performing the traditional July 4th marches and a jaw-dropping fireworks show that lights up the sky.

Broadway’s Neil Diamond Musical “A BEAUTIFUL NOISE”/Pantages-7/24/25, $160

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 140 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway, where the biggest stars tell their story.

Like Jersey Boys and The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career. Rear Orchestra Seats.  Prior to the show, dinner on your own at the Grove/Farmer’s Market.

PAGEANT of the MASTERS/Laguna Beach-8/13/25, $160

For 90 years in Laguna Beach, people have been amazed and enchanted by ninety minutes of tableaux vivants (living pictures), incredibly faithful re­creations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting and hundreds of dedicated volunteers have won recognition for the Pageant of the Masters as the best presentation of its kind. Plus, your Main Tier ticket gives you unlimited access to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show. We’ll arrive early in Laguna so you can listen to some great music, get a glass of wine and see and purchase some fabulous art. Prior to the performance, lunch on our own in Laguna Beach.

NAPA WINE TRAIN - SEPTEMBER 22-25, 2025, $1300 Double Occupancy/pp, $1590 Single Occupancy/pp (Just Added!)

•4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS AT THE BEST WESTERN PLUS NOVATO, BREAKFAST INCLUDED

•MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION

•NAPA WINE TRAIN.  INCLUDES TRAIN, GOURMET LUNCH, DESSERT on board

•SIDE TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO WITH GOLDEN GATE BAY CRUISE

•VISIT TO 2 VINEYARDS

CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS 2025 Multi Day - December 2,3,4, 2025 (Dates confirmed. Prices coming soon!)

Includes:

Motorcoach Transportation

AMTRAK - Coastal Train Ride from Oxnard/Ventura Station to San Luis Obispo

Apple Farm Inn, San Luis Obispo

Lunch at the Madonna Inn

Visit to the Clydesdale Ranch

Entry to the Cambria Christmas Market

**BROADWAY MUSICAL PRIORITY NOTIFICATION LIST**

Let us know if you're interested in seeing Broadway shows and we'll contact you for first right of refusal before we open the tour to the public.  By adding your name via our email (sales@travelsilverlining.com) or by phone (951) 929-6230, any time we plan to offer a new show, we'll reach out to those on this list for the first right of refusal, before the tour is published on our website and opened for bookings from the general public.

Tickets to sporting events and Broadway plays have become increasingly expensive. If there is enough interest, tickets will be purchased, and the game/show will be added to our calendar. Due to cost, we will no longer pre-purchase tickets with the hope that they will be sold. If there is enough interest, we will proceed with the ticket purchase.

THANKSGIVING 2025- In year’s past, we have done a Thanksgiving Day trip that includes dinner and a tour spot. Would you possibly be interested in doing this in 2025? If so, please email jerry@travelsilverlining.com with suggestions.

Have some new ideas for Silver Lining Travel ? We’d love to hear them! Call Jerry @ (951) 929-6230 or email them to jerry@travelsilverlining.com

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Remember, Silver Lining is also a full travel agency.  Our agents can call you or meet with you personally to discuss future travel and cruises.  If you would like Silver Lining to come out to your community and present a day trip or travel agency/cruise presentation, let us know and we’ll schedule it!  For our “Cruise Nights”, we can also have one of our cruise ship reps join us for the presentation.

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