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Special Events

DAY TRIPS

The La Jolla Community Center offers a range of day trips to museums, wineries, and places of interest in San Diego, southern California and Baja.  Join other LJCC members and bring your friends and family for exciting adventures to unique destinations!

WHAT DO YOU GET?

Besides a fantastic deal...the following is included:


All trips include admission to the museum/destination point and round-trip transportation.*

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Lunch is not included.* You are welcome to bring your own snacks and lunch or purchase lunch at the museum or destination.

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All museums/destinations will either have a café/restaurant on campus or within walking distance of the location. 

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Restrooms on the bus are not guaranteed but restroom stops/breaks can be made.

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Tickets are not mailed or emailed. Please check in at the reception desk on the day of the event.

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*unless clearly stated otherwise.

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required. Registration is required to guarantee your seat. A minimum of 20 passengers is required per trip. A refund is given if the trip is cancelled on behalf of LJCC.

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Please Note: All sales are final and no refunds or adjustments can be made to ticket orders.

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All trips depart PROMPTLY at the hour stated from the LJCC (6811 La Jolla Blvd). Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Coffee is provided before departure.* Water is distributed on the bus.*

 

*for trips over 4 hours. 

Coming Up...

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

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"And the Academy Award goes to..."  Visit the brand new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the largest institution in the U.S. devoted to exploring the art and science of movies and moviemaking. With 50,000 square feet of gallery space filled with highly immersive exhibitions, this museum is a must-visit destination for anyone with a love of film. Explore the core exhibit, Stories of Cinema, and wander through the history of film through archival costumes, objects, and film encompassing three floors of galleries. You'll also have access to temporary exhibitions Hayao Miyazaki, Backdrop: An Invisible Art, The Path to Cinema: Highlights from the Richard Balzer Collection, and The Pixar Toy Story 3D Zoetrope. Don't forget to stop by the Dolby Family Terrace with its amazing view of Los Angeles. Lunch will be on your own in the museum's cafe or at another nearby eatery.

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Wednesday, May 25. Depart 8am, Return 7pm.

$109/M/$129/NM.​

Limited capacity. Ticket purchase is required to reserve your seat.

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Day Trip: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and

Botanical Gardens

 

Travel with us to the magnificent Huntington Art Museum and Botanical Gardens located in San Marino. This expansive estate features majestic galleries housing one-of-a-kind paintings and statues 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," featuring a 1.5-acre lake bordered by Taihu rocks, hand-carved stone bridges, a stream, and a canyon waterfall. Lunch is on your own at one of the Huntington's three eateries. 


Wednesday, June 29. Depart 8am, Return 7pm.

RSVP by June 10 to guarantee your spot.
$119/M/$139/NM. Limited Availability.

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