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
“Follow the Gull” with Craig Smith
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Today our favorite step on guide - Craig Smith, joins us to follow the iconic blue seagull signs through San Francisco. The signs were originally designed to highlight the most important attractions and beauty of San Francisco for the guests visiting the 1939 World’s Fair. It is also known as the the 49 Mile Scenic Drive because San Francisco is 49 Square Miles and the 49’s of the Gold Rush. View Union Square, Chinatown, Little Italy, the Crooked Street, Ghiradelli Square, Fort Point, Palace Legion of Honor and many more sights. Most of the tour is on the bus with with historical , entertaining information provided by Craig.
Lunch included at the Nick's Rockaway Beach:
Choices: 1) Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken 2) Beer Battered Fish & Chips 3) Deluxe Cheeseburger with Fries
Beverage: Coffee, Iced Tea , Soda
Cost: $95 Course: 8145
Deadline: February 8, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO FLOWER AND GARDEN
Saturday, March 23, 2019
The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show has returned to the historic Cow Palace. Celebrating its 34th Anniversary, it is bigger and better than ever with something for everyone. Stroll through gorgeous designer gardens, with artfully arranged plants, trees and flowers in full bloom. Watch demonstrations by world-class floral designers. Browse a wide selection of specialty shops featuring unique flowers, plant, gifts and tools. Listen to inspiring seminars. Lunch is on your own from a variety of food vendors at the show.
Cost: $78 Course: 8146
Deadline: February 22, 2019
Oakland Zoo opens Spectacular California Trail
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Doubling the size of the Oakland Zoo, the California Trail is home to native animal species in specially designed expansive new habitats. To access the California Trail, board the open air gondolas for a ride up and over the rolling hills of Knowland Park. The observation deck at the top affords panoramic views of the entire Bay Area. The Trail is home to rescued American buffalo, black bears, Grizzly bears, Mountain lions, Jaguars, California condors, Gray wolves and Bald eagles. Learn the stories of the animals and what we can do to ensure their survival. In addition the Zoo is home to more than 700 native and exotic animals. Spend the day at leisure enjoying this unique place. Perhaps bring your children and grandchildren. Gondola ride is included. Lunch on your own.
Cost: $78 Course: 8347
Deadline: March 11, 2019
Bay Model & Sausalito
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Sausalito is a quaint town that sits along San Francisco Bay across from San Francisco. It is a delightful place to stroll and there are many choices for lunch on your own. ( Or perhaps bring your own lunch!) The meet a Ranger for a private tour of the Bay Model. What is the Bay Model? A working model of the entire San Francisco Bay and much of the Sacramento River Delta, complete with regular tides that change every 14 minutes. ... Water flows through the delta, into the bay, and out through the miniature Golden Gate. This working model cover 1 1/2 acres (or TWO football fields) and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of engineers. There is a short video and other special exhibits to browse at the Bay Model.
Cost: $72 Course: 8348
Deadline: April 16, 2019
Red & White Fleet - Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Cruise under both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge in one spectacular cruise along San Francisco’s entire urban skyline, accompanied by your own our headphone audio.
Along the way, explore San Francisco’s stunning landmarks like Alcatraz Island, Coit Tower, Ferry Building, Transamerica Pyramid, Palace of Fine Arts, and many more. The San Francisco Bridge to Bridge tours give you the opportunity to learn about this city’s unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture through the audio tour. Other interesting aspects of the audio tour include details about the building of both bridges, the geology of San Francisco Bay and the earthquakes that have shaken San Francisco and require special seismic considerations in the designing of new structures. Cruise around Alcatraz for extensive, up-close viewing opportunities. Cruising under both of San Francisco’s incredible bridges surely will be the highlight of your 90 minute cruise. Free time before the afternoon cruise to have lunch on your own on Pier 39.
Cost: $105 Course: 8349
Deadline: May 1, 2019
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH AT THE SAN FRANCISCO CLIFF HOUSE Musée Mécanique
THIS TRIP SELLS OUT QUICKLY. REGISTER EARLY!
Sunday, June 23, 2019
A San Francisco tradition has become a Trips & Tours favorite! Always a sell out, so sign up early! Listen to live harp music and indulge in free-flowing champagne. Choose between items such as poached salmon and prawns, steak with mushrooms, pasta carbonara, various salads, cheese and fruit platters, smoked salmon with bagels, homemade pastries, muffins, and scones in addition to scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and the Cliff House’s famous popovers. And be sure to leave room for delicious desserts including cakes tarts, chocolate mousse and chocolate dipped strawberries. After Brunch, Board the coach for a short ride to Pier 45. The Musée Mécanique is one of the world’s largest privately-owned collections of mechanically operated musical instruments and antique arcade machines, featuring everything from turn of the century hand-cranked music boxes to modern video arcade games. Its original home was on the lower level of the Cliff House but now has moved down to Fisherman’s Wharf. Bring your coins to enjoy these arcade games from your childhood. The machines still work!
Cost: TBA Course: 8350
Deadline: Book in January
Filoli Gardens & Estate
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Designed between 1915 – 1917 and set against the dramatic backdrop of the northern Santa Cruz Mountains in Woodside, California, Filoli is recognized as one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. Take a guided tour of the estate house, all of the crystal lighting has just finished a three year renovation and is sparkling on the elegant English antiques. Learn the history of its past residents. Then stroll the world-renowned gardens and see what is blooming. Roses are generally in full bloom during the summer and more than 500 varieties fill the formal Rose Gardens. Mid-summer is also the time we maybe lucky to see artists in residence catching the colors of the flowers on canvas. And there are special exhibits going on thru the summertime at Filoli. Lunch is on your own at the cafe.
Cost: TBA Course: 8351
Deadline: Book November 2018
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