DAY TRIPS

Special Events

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!

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 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.

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. All other cancellations must be made 10 days prior to the trip date to receive a refund. 

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All trips depart from the LJCC (6811 La Jolla Blvd). Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Coffee and breakfast pastries are provided before departure. Water and snacks are distributed on the bus. 

The Huntington Library & Gardens

In Partnership with the La Jolla Garden Club!

 

Visit this expansive estate near Pasadena, featuring art galleries, a library of rare manuscripts and 150 acres of one of the world’s finest botanical gardens. Explore the Library’s treasures of 18th-century British art, including the famous “Pinkie” painting. Experience the serenity of the Japanese and Chinese Gardens, featuring a 1.5-acre lake bordered by Taihu rocks, hand-carved stone bridges, a stream, and a canyon waterfall. You’ll have time to visit the conservatory, stroll lush gardens and visit a host of other galleries housing world-class art.

 

Excursion includes roundtrip transportation, admission and time for lunch on your own at the estate’s Cafe or enjoy an English Tea buffet in the charming Rose Garden Tea Room.

 

Minimum 20 passengers, registration required.


Monday, March 23, 2020.
Depart 8am, Return 7pm.

$75/Member of LJCC or LJGC
$95/Non-Member/Guest

Sherman Library and Gardens

and Roger’s Gardens

In Partnership with the La Jolla Garden Club!

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Visit the Sherman Library which preserves books and documents relating to the history of southern California. Tour the nationally renowned botanic Gardens spanning 2.2 acres with a Docent - located in Corona Del Mar. You will have an opportunity to visit the Gift Shop on the premises. Enjoy lunch at the Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens. Opportunity to Shop at Roger’s Gardens as well.

 

Excursion includes round trip transportation, admission and docent tour. Lunch to be purchased by each person separately.

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Minimum 30 passengers, registration required.


Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
Depart 8:30am, Return 4pm.

$50/Member of LJCC or LJGC
$70/Non-Member/Guest