Santa Ana College Community Services Program Presents.... VINES, RAILS & REDWOODS FEATURING THE NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN, SONOMA VALLEY, REDWOODS, COAST STARLIGHT TRAIN MAY 18-23, 2014 ~ 6 DAY TOUR Via TOUR PACE ACTIVITY LEVEL ~DAY BY DAY ITINERARY~ Leisurely On the Go Low High Embark on a journey that covers three of the most TOUR HIGHLIGHTS beautiful and bountiful regions of California – the w Travel aboard the vintage Napa Valley Wine Central Coast, Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. We Train with wine tasting and lunch onboard will not only travel through these incredibly beautiful w Tour the Napa Valley’s Culinary Institute of regions on two memorable train journeys, but we’ll America at Greystone take pleasure in the “fruit of the vine” and explore the spectacular sights they feature including majestic old w Ride along California’s coast aboard the growth redwoods, the winding Russian River Valley, Coast Starlight train featuring a and the Culinary Institute of America and San Francisco’s for spectacular ocean views iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Obispo Creek and surrounded by mountains, w Stay three nights in the Sonoma Valley with the Apple Farm Inn is a beautiful Victorian style, touring to include the Russian River Valley, 4-diamond Inn situated among a lush, quiet giant California redwoods, the Charles garden setting. The Inn blends the country charm Schulz “Peanuts” Museum, an olive oil farm, of yesteryear with all of the modern comforts we historic Sonoma and much more expect today including a fireplace in every room w Dinner at the Madonna Inn and lunch and and a heated pool year round. Enjoy the Inn’s wine tasting in Eberle Winery’s “cave” complimentary wine reception prior to dinner at w Stay at the 4-star Apple Farm Inn known for leisure at the nostalgic Apple Farm Inn Restaurant. its Victorian country charm, cozy rooms fea- California Redwoods turing fireplaces in every room w w w Stay overnight in Pismo Beach in a charming DAY 1 ~ COASTAL TRAIN RIDE property just steps from the beach, and with a This morning we set out from our departure fireplace in every room points for the tranquility of the Apple Farm Inn and Califor­nia’s Central Coast. We’ll travel FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS by motorcoach to Oxnard to board ’s Coast Starlight. We’ll embark on a memorable w Night 1 Apple Farm Inn journey along California’s coastline and through San Luis Obispo, CA fertile valleys to San Luis Obispo. Traveling by Napa Valley Wine Train w Nights 2-4 DoubleTree Hotel rail will allow you to see much of the California Ronhert Park (Sonoma Valley), CA coast and sights normally hidden from the roads DAY 2 ~ SAN FRANCISCO, SONOMA VALLEY w Night 5 Cottage Inn traveled by car. You are free to move around the Following an included breakfast at the hotel we Pismo Beach, CA train, get lunch from the snack bar or enjoy lunch continue north to San Francisco this morning, in the dining car. Check out the view from the stopping at the always-popular Pier 39. Known TOUR INCLUSIONS observation car or just relax in your assigned seat. for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spec- w 5 Nights deluxe hotel accommodations Upon our arrival in San Luis Obispo, our coach tacular sights and unique shopping, the Pier offers a wide array of things to do. Leaving San Fran- w 8 Meals – 1 dinner, 2 lunches, 5 breakfasts will be waiting to take us the short distance to the quaint Apple Farm Inn. Nestled by San Luis cisco, we’ll travel across the iconic Golden Gate w Comprehensive sightseeing and services of a Bridge before arriving in the picturesque Sonoma professional GTT tour director Valley and our hotel, which is a beautiful 4-star w Admissions per itinerary resort situated on 22 acres. Here we’ll check-in w Transportation on a deluxe motorcoach and for a relaxing three-night stay. (Breakfast) aboard Amtrak’s deluxe Coast Starlight train w Luggage handling throughout the tour DAY 3 ~ NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN Start your day with an included breakfast at the PER PERSON PRICES hotel prior to our journey to the famous Napa Valley – one of the most widely recognized wine Double $1,099 / Single $1,459  Deposit $250 regions in the world. Vineyards have been part Travel Protection Plan Apple Farm Inn of the landscape here for more than 150 years $67 Double occupancy / $85 Single occupancy and today this valley is home to more than 260 wineries. Experience an included gourmet lunch by ocean breezes combine to make California’s RESERVATIONS aboard the lavish Napa Valley Wine Train as it Central Coast a prime grape-growing region. Santa Ana College travels through the heart of the Napa Valley. The There are more than 25 different varieties of Community Services Program Wine Train wouldn’t be right without some wine grapes and more than 100 wineries in the Paso 1530 W. 17th St., Room S-201 tasting and we’ll enjoy some tasting at the train Robles wine region – the fastest growing wine Santa Ana, CA 92706 depot before departure. This afternoon we’ll take region in California. Today, we’ll visit perhaps a docent-guided tour of the Culinary Institure the most spectacular! Sometimes you have to Phone (714) 564-6594 of America at Greystone and enjoy time at dig deep to get to the bottom of things…and www.sac.edu/community/services leisure in the quaint town of St. Helena. This at Eberle Winery, you’ll have to go 35 feet olive oil farm included lunch, Tour operated by Good Times Travel afternoon we’ll visit an and learn underground to do it. Enjoy an tasting and tour California Seller of Travel License #: 2018390-40 about the olive oil-making process and taste the of Eberle’s caves – 16,000 square different oils. Our final stop of the day will be feet located below the winery where every bottle in the historic town of Sonoma . Enjoy dinner of wine made here is aged. We continue the short PAYMENT INFORMATION on your own this evening at one of the restaurants distance to Pismo Beach. Known as the “Clam wDeposit due at time of booking to the address surrounding the historic town plaza – a remnant Capital of the World,” Pismo Beach preserves above (Good Times Travel will contact you for of the town’s Spanish colonial past. (Breakfast, the spirit of early California with its 23 miles the travel protection) Napa Valley Wine Train Lunch) of unspoiled sandy beaches including Pismo’s dramatic rugged coastlines and the 1,200 foot wGood Times Travel will invoice you for the Pismo Beach pier. We’ll enjoy an overnight stay balance payment 6-8 weeks prior at a charming beachfront hotel with fireplaces in every room. This evening enjoy an included TRAVEL PROTECTION / CANCELLATION and memorable farewell dinner with your fellow Travel protection/cancellation insurance is travelers at the eclectic Madonna Inn. The highly recommended for all multi-day tours. If timeless elegance and whimsical décor of this travel protection has not been purchased, only California landmark has intrigued visitors for recoverable funds less a cancellation charge of more than 50 years. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) $50 will be reimbursed once payment has been Culinary Institute of America at Greystone made. Amount of reimbursement depends on the date of cancellation. DAY 4 ~ SONOMA VALLEY If travel protection has been purchased and After deparing the hotel this morning, our first you must cancel prior to departure or leave the stop will be in Santa Rosa at the Charles Schulz- tour enroute for a reason approved by the in- owned and built Redwood Empire Ice Arena surance company, you will receive a full refund with an included lunch at its unique coffee shop, (or partial if enroute), minus the cost of the “The Warm Puppy”. Then we’ll walk across the premium. Other benefits of travel protection street to visit the Charles Schulz Museum. Since include medical expenses for illness and injury. it opened in 2002 its mission has been to preserve, Cottage Inn by the Sea Pre-existing medical conditions are only cov- display, and interpret the art of this legendary ered if protection is purchased at the time of de- cartoonist. Although born in Minnesota, Schulz DAY 6 ~ SOLVANG, SANTA BARBARAw posit. Travel protection must be purchased by called this area his home for over 40 years. See Following an included breakfast, we’ll head the time balance payment is made. See travel a replica of his studio, his original comic strips, south to Solvang, America’s famous “Little protection plan for full details and exclusions. photographs, artifacts, memorabilia, and licensed Denmark.” Quaint old-world architectural Peanuts products from around the world. Later, styles blend with flower-lined streets to create a DEPARTURE INFORMATION we’ll travel through the Russian River Valley very walk-able village. Wonderful shops offer Park and join this tour at one of the to the Armstrong Redwood Grove, a preserve imported European wares and collectibles and following locations: of stately and magnificent coast redwoods. The the delicious bakeries are a delight. Later, we serene majestic beautiful grove is a living reminder Fountain Valley - Good Times Travel office continue south along the backroads for time of the magnificent primeval redwood forest that at leisure for lunch on own and browsing in Long Beach - City College - Lot “O” covered much of this area before logging opera- downtown Santa Barbara. Known as “America’s th tions began during the 19 - century. These trees Riviera”, Santa Barbara offers fabulous shopping Departure time depends on location stand together as a testament to the wonders of along State Street and Paseo Nuevo, the Exact times are provided 2 weeks prior to departure the natural world. The best way to experience Mediterranean-style shopping district. Arriving ACTIVITY LEVEL / WALKING the dramatic effect of the towering Redwoods at our drop-off points this evening, we’ll all relish is to take a short easy stroll along the level trail. in the memories of our time relaxing on the Tour pacing and physical demands (walking/ Our next stop will be the Korbel Champagne Coast Starlight the Napa Valley Wine Train and stairs, etc.) varies by each tour however every Cellars which was established in 1882 and has amongst California’s vineyards and redwoods. tour involves some walking and climbing stairs been the exclusive champagne of five presidential (Breakfast) to enter/exit the motorcoach. On any tour you inaugurations. Enjoy a tour and tasting here. may stay on the motorcoach should you not We return to the hotel this evening. (Breakfast) wish to disembark at a specific location DAY 5 ~ PASO ROBLES, PISMO BEACH FURTHER INFORMATION / TERMS Following an included breakfast at the hotel we See Good Times Travel catalog travel south arriving in the Paso Robles region or www.goodtimestravel.com this afternoon. The fertile hills and valleys cooled