Day Trips and Getaways

Day Trips

Upcoming Trips

U.S.S. BATTLESHIP IOWA TOUR WITH LONG BEACH HARBOR CRUISE 5/29/25, $130

We start the day in San Pedro with a tour of the Battleship Iowa.  Enjoy the special opportunity to explore the only publicly accessible battleship on the West Coast—and learn all about its wealth of history!  Battleship USS Iowa served our country proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, the historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark and considered one of the region’s best outdoor museums.  Lunch will be on your own at Long Beach’s Shore Line Village.  That afternoon, we will take an hour, narrated Long Beach Harbor Tour with Harbor Breeze.  We’ll explore Long Beach's coastline. You will learn history about the harbor as well as see the beautiful Long Beach skyline, the world-famous Queen Mary, large cargo and container ships from all over the world, the Long Beach oil islands and much more! 

CHINA’S WORLD OF TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBIT at Bowers Museum with CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL/CHRIST CATHEDRAL (Originally Robert Schuller’s Crystal Cathedral now the Christ Cathedral) TOUR & ANAHEIM PACKING DISTRICT FOOD HALL (Old Sunkist Packing House)- 6/10/25, $130

Travel back in time as you witness one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century—the Terracotta Warriors—newly reimagined with over 110 recent discoveries making their North American debut. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first warrior pit discovery in the 1970s, the BOWERS MUSEUM proudly presents World of the Terracotta Warriors.  Lunch is on your own at the ANAHEIM PACKING DISTRICT food hall (Old Sunkist Packing Facility).  To finish off the day, we stop by the CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL/CHRIST CATHEDRAL.  A towering megachurch made entirely of glass, once host to the popular "Hour of Power" TV program, it is now the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Orange County.

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” at Pantages Theatre Hollywood-7/24/25, $160 (Orchestra Seats)

“So good…So good…So good!” 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.

DEAD SEA SCROLLS at the REAGAN LIBRARY- 7/26/25- $135 (See Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit before it leaves Labor Day Weekend!)

See the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit before it leaves on Labor Day!  This exhibit has been selling out since it opened in November 2024!  Travel with us to the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley and experience the captivating legacy held within.  While at the Library, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the museum’s fascinating permanent installations including Air Force One. Browse dozens of state-of-the-art interactive displays, thousands of artifacts, and even a full-scale replica of the Oval Office decorated as it was during Reagan’s presidency. Stroll by a section of the Berlin Wall and visit the F-117 Nighthawk. For 2025, the library is hosting a special exhibition featuring Dead Sea Scrolls.  This world-class exhibition, featuring 8 authentic Dead Sea Scrolls and over 200 artifacts from the Second Temple period. As the premiere and only West Coast venue, we invite you to embark on an unforgettable journey through history. Lunch is on your own at the Library Cafe.

SYCUAN CASINO OVERNIGHT in El Cajon! – August 6-7, 2025.  Includes: Accommodations at Sycuan Casino.  Two full days of fun with stops in Julian, CA & Little Italy Tour in San Diego- Double $260, Single $348

Tour Inclusions

·        Overnight Deluxe Accommodations at Sycuan Casino, El Cajon, CA

·        Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

·        Julian, CA.  Escape the heat to the charming, gold-mining town of Julian – nestled among oak and pine forests in the beautiful Cuyamaca Mountains.

·        Time in Julian to explore the boutiques, galleries and tasting rooms housed in Julian’s Victorian-style buildings dating back to the 1870s. Enjoy lunch on your own at a variety of restaurants, cafés and bakeries. 

Next day trip to Little Italy in San Diego! Includes: Narrated tour by Anthony Davi

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.

Day in La JOLLA w/BIRCH AQUARIUM & Mt. Soledad Cross Observation Area-8/19/25- $130

With a dramatic coastline boasting incredible views, its no surprise that La Jolla is one of the most popular beach destinations in California. We will start the day with a visit to the Birch Aquarium at Scripps where you will explore interactive exhibits and come face to face with exciting creatures.  After, you will have time on your own to explore La Jolla’s natural beauty, activities and lifestyle of this upscale village.  To top it off, we’ll stop by the Mount Soledad Cross and Veterans monument for a spectacular view of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean.

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

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY & GARDENS with ORCHID SHOW- 10/18/25-$135

Autumn is a beautiful time to visit the magnificent Huntington, an expansive estate near Pasadena featuring art galleries, library of rare manuscripts (Gutenberg Bible), and 130 acres of one of the world's finest botanical gardens. Explore the museum's fabulous exhibits, then take a stroll through lush gardens full of vibrant flowers, colorful cacti, and other spectacular flora. Settle into the peacefulness of the Japanese Garden and relax in the tranquility of the Chinese "Garden of Flowering Fragrance.”  You'll also get to celebrate the amazing diversity of orchids as hundreds of exotic blooms compete for honors at The Huntington's Annual International Orchid Show and Sale.

CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MULT-DAY- December 2-4, 2025- $625 Double/PP, $785 Single/PP

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 (*In case of rain, Clydesdale Ranch will be moved to Hearst Castle Christmas)

Entry to the Cambria Christmas Market

HOLIDAYS at the HOTEL Del CORONADO with Historic Hotel Tour- 12/9/25, $135

The Del's Christmas trees and garlands dazzle each year during the holidays! Escape to Coronado Island and the Hotel Del Coronado, the iconic hotel with majestic Queen-Anne architecture and soaring red turrets that evokes the legacy and magic of two centuries! Hotel tour is included!  The iconic resort’s rich heritage includes an in-depth, docent-led walking tour of the Victorian building and gardens, including access to exclusive behind-the-scenes areas. Resort holiday lights come on at 5pm. Prior to the tour, you will have time, on your own, to eat and dine at the Coronado Ferry Landing

NEWPORT BEACH HOLIDAY CRUISE w/Buca di Beppo Dinner- 12/16/25- $130

Every December, Newport Fun Zone Boats offers their narrated holiday, decorated homes, and yacht tours through beautiful Newport Harbor!  On this cruise, you will see the beauty of thousands of lights and animated displays on brightly decorated homes, docks, decks, and boats.  Fun Zone has offered this Christmas decorated home cruise for many years and it has become a local favorite!  Prior to the cruise, dinner is included at Buca di Beppo.  At Buca di Beppo, dinner is served “family style” and the food is the star of the show!  

*Broadway’s LES MISERABLES is coming to Pantages in October!  Interested? 

Also, are you interested in visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House? 

**BROADWAY MUSICAL PRIORITY NOTIFICATION LIST**

BROADWAY SHOWS COMING TO THE PANTAGES THEATRE IN HOLLYWOOD IN 2026

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT- March/April

TINA-The Tina Turner Musical- April

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - May

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA- June to August

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST- August/September

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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TRAVEL AGENCY and PRESENTATIONS

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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