Tour Itinerary
Itinerary is subject to change.
December 29, 2025 — WELCOME TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA When your flight lands in Southern California, you’ll make your way to the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa where your experience will begin upon check-in. A welcome dinner at the hotel is planned as you settle in and get ready for a one-of-a-kind
Rose Parade experience. (DINNER)
December 30, 2025 — FLOAT DECORATING TOUR WITH LUNCH AND A HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TOUR After breakfast, all guests will see the finishing touches being put on the Tournament of Roses parade floats before they head down Colorado Blvd. You’ll enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon at the famous Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills followed by a real Hollywood Studio tour. (BREAKFAST AND LUNCH)
December 31, 2025 — CATALINA ISLAND Start your day with a buffet breakfast before heading off to Catalina Island. You’ll board one of the Catalina Express ferries for a short one-hour cruise to the island. These vessels offer both inside and outside seating, as well as a snack bar and restroom facilities onboard for your comfort. You’ll log some 26 miles as you sail along the Pacific ocean over to Catalina Island. Once you arrive, the day is yours to get acquainted with the storybook town of Avalon, which you’ll find is packed with boutiques, restaurants, and things to do! You might want to take a tour of the historic Casino, take a guided tour of Avalon, or rent a golf cart or bicycle to sightsee on your own this afternoon. The evening is filled with elegant dining, dancing, and the fun of a live
“Monte Carlo” style casino. There will be hats, tiaras, party favors, a drawing for exciting prizes and a champagne toast to ring in 2026! (BREAKFAST AND DINNER)
January 1, 2026 — 137TH TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE, BACKYARD STYLE BBQ AND AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy an early morning buffet breakfast at the hotel before heading to Pasadena where you will have reserved premium grandstand seats as you watch the Rose Parade make its way
down Colorado Boulevard. A souvenir program and blanket are included. After the parade, you’ll return to the hotel for a special Backyard Style BBQ. You will have some free time to relax before joining us in the ballroom in the late afternoon for an exclusive performance. (BREAKFAST AND LUNCH)
January 2, 2026 — FLOATFEST AND HOMEWARD BOUND After breakfast, you’ll travel back to Pasadena to see the floats on display at the spectacular “Floatfest” event. Then, you’ll bid farewell to new friends as you depart to the airport to make your way home. (BREAKFAST)
