Trips & Tours
For over twenty years, the City of Sacramento has offered a highly successful recreation adult travel program. Trips vary from affordable day trips to 10 day excursions. Whether you set your sights near or far, there’s bound to be a trip on the City of Sacramento’s itinerary that will interest you. Enjoy site-seeing, shopping, dining and entertainment with us. Transportation and accommodation fees are included in the trip cost. Bring friends, family, or just hit the road on your own and make new friends.
day Trips
2020 Trips will be posted soon!
Monterey Aquarium & Cannery Row
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Welcome to one of the largest aquariums in the world, bringing a window on the Monterey Bay. See the three story living Kelp Forest, the first successful attempt to maintain one, and home to many colorful fish. The Open Sea exhibits a large school of sardines and tuna - don’t get dizzy watching them swim in large circles. The Aviary is home to the local shorebirds that found on sand dunes & marshes. African penguins, jelly fish, colored living coral, sponges are just a few of the many incredible exhibits. Perhaps choose to watch the feedings sea otters, penguins tuna, sharks & sardines in their habitats.and there are a variety of short films on topics such as the Monterey Bay story, a sea otter rescue and others. (These shows are included in your admission). The rest of the day is free to explore Cannery Row and dine on your own.
Cost: $115 Course: 8352
Deadline: July 22, 2019
SENIORAMA - THE SANTA CRUZ FOLLIES
Saturday, September 14, 2019
The Santa Cruz Follies is an annual musical production full of wonderful, singing, dancing and comedy . The show is at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. The Follies is an annual showcase sponsored by the Santa Cruz-based Senior Citizens Opportunities, featuring entertainment by performers all over the age of 50. Songs are often Broadway hits and nostalgic songs from yesteryears, tap dancing and ballroom dancing.
There is always a patriotic finish to the show that leaves the audience “Happy to be an American”. A very delightful way to spend a melodic afternoon. Before the show enjoy free time to stroll the Santa Cruz wharf and have lunch on your own.
Cost: $83 Course: 8353
Deadline: August 22, 2019
Ferry to Angel Island and ride the Tram around the Island
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Known as the “Jewel of San Francisco Bay”, Angel Island State Park is alive with history. The Island was a Miwok Indian fishing village, a cattle ranch, a US Army post during the Civil War, then the “ellis Island of the West”. Thousands of immigrants from China were processed through its gates until 1940.
On this trip, we’ll explore the island from the comfort of a tram with breathtaking views of the Bay, San Francisco, Skyline, Sausalito, Tiburon and the Golden Gate Bridge. A professionally produced audio history of Angel Island plays over the audio system while you are enjoying your tour.
A box lunch is included at the Cafe. And the ferry ride to and from Angle Island.
Come enjoy a beautiful Fall day in the Bay!
Cost: TBA Course: 8354
Deadline: September 9, 2019
San Francisco Moving Movie Tour with Craig
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Meet our favorite guide - Craig in San Francisco for a fun look at movies that were made in and around San Francisco. The city has always had a love affair with the movies and it began in the days of silent movies. Craig has put together over 80 clips from the movies and plays them as he shows you the actual places in San Francisco that you see in the movie clips.
Begin at the St. Francis Hotel where the Jazz Singer was filmed. Some of the great names in movie history that made movies in the City include: Buster Keaton, The Birds, William Powell, and Fred Astaire. Some of the movies include: Dirty Harry, Maltese Falcon, Return of the Thin Man, Fog over Frisco plus many more. This is mostly a riding tour with lunch included at Pompei’s Grotto.
Lunch: Choice of clam chowder or tossed green salad with fresh sourdough bread. Entree Choices: 1) Roasted Alaskan Cod w/lemon sauce mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, 2) Baked Shrimp Penne Pasta sauted shrimp/vegetables tossed with penne pasta, & baked in a tomato sauce with cheese 3) Pan Roasted Breast of Chicken served win garlic mashed potatoes and veggies.
Tour will stop mid afternoon at Mels Drive Inn for an included Sundae or Milk Shake.
Sign up early, this most unusual tour is certain to sell out.
Cost: $99 Course: 8355
Deadline: October 14, 2019
HOLIDAY Time IN SAN FRANCISCO - SHOPPING or Browsing christmas decorations
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Time for the annual Christmas Shopping Trip to San Francisco. The Christmas trees are up and dressed in Christmas lights and sparkling ornaments! Perhaps you would like to spend your time on Pier 39, enjoying clam chowder and watching the seal lions frolic. Or perhaps all the shopping amid the Christmas finery at Union Square tickles your holiday spirit. And remember to peek inside the Westin at Union Square to see what amazing gingerbread house they may have designed for this year. Gather up your friends for this holiday trip into San Francisco.
Cost: $59 Course: 8356
Deadline: November 15, 2019