Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, America’s second largest city, is a collection of diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique qualities that can take you on a trip around the world, and back again. Chinatown, Koreatown, Thaitown, Little Ethiopia, Westlake, Downtown, Hollywood, Echo Park, Silverlake, Los Feliz, East LA, Venice … Los Angeles is a wonderland of art, music, food, entertainment, and nature. Los Angeles is a true metropolis wrapped in Southern California sunshine.
There is no destination in America more exciting for student groups than Los Angeles – especially for performers. Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world. One day you will be basking in the sun on Santa Monica Beach, another day exploring the curvaceous and glittering Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown, or exploring world-renowned masterpieces at Getty Center high above the city. Students may perform in front of throngs at Grand Park or hone their skills with a workshop in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the world renowned Los Angeles Music Center.
Attractions & Places of Interest
Click on the first photo below to open up the photo gallery. Once the photo gallery is open simply click on the open photo to advance to the next photo in the gallery. Pictured are only some of the many places you can opt to visit in Los Angeles/Hollywood.
Optional Inclusions
- Walking Tour of Downtown Los Angeles landmarks including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building and more.
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour
- Grand Park – Performing Opportunity Available
- Dolby Theatre Tour
- Disney’s El Capitan Theatre
- Madame Tussaud’s Hollywood
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Hollywood Sign
- Original Farmer’s Market
- The Grove at Farmer’s Market
- Sony Studios Tour
- Warner Bros Studio Tour
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Citywalk
- Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
- Santa Monica Pier
- Perry’s Bicycle Rentals
- Third Street Promenade
- Getty Center Museum
Highlight Property - Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles.
- 4-star hotel located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.
- Easy access to Metro - Red, Purple, Blue, Gold, & Exposition Lines
- Within walking distance of shopping, dining and entertainment.
- Interior corridors.
- 24 hour on-site security.
Highlight Property - The Normandie.
- 3.5-star hotel located in the heart of Koreatown near Downtown Los Angeles.
- Easy access to Metro - Red & Purple Lines
- Within walking distance of shopping, dining and entertainment.
- Interior corridors.
- 24-hour on-site security.
Additional Properties We Work With
(the list below represents a few of the hotels we work with)
- Bonaventure / Downtown LA
- LA Hotel (Hyatt Regency) / Downtown LA
- Doubletree / Downtown LA
- Hilton Garden Inn / Hollywood
- Hilton / Glendale
- Hilton / Universal City
- Sheraton / Universal City
- The Garland / Universal City
- Embassy Suites / Anaheim
- Sheraton /Anaheim
Following are examples of 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-day itineraries. All itineraries are customized and tailored to your group's unique needs and may include a variety of workshops/clinics, seminars and performing opportunities.
- 1-Day Itinerary
- 2-Day Itinerary
- 3-Day Itinerary
- 4-Day Itinerary
- 5-Day Itinerary
- 6-Day Itinerary
- 7-Day Itinerary
Following is one example of a day trip itinerary. Workshops and other items specific to groups can be changed. Please click on links to learn more about the inclusions.
Day Trip Itinerary
- Meet your guide.
- City Tour including Downtown LA landmarks including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building and Angels Flight.
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes tour.
- Lunch stop at Original Farmers Market.
- Continue city tour to Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.
- Dinner in Santa Monica.
- Depart
Following is an example of a 2-day itinerary for a drama/theatre group. Workshops and other items specific to drama groups can be changed for other types of groups including dance, music, choir, ESL and more. Please click on links to learn more about the inclusions.
Day 1 - Hollywood Day
- Arrival into Los Angeles.
- Meet your guide.
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour.
- Improv workshop.
- Lunch on own at Hollywood & Highland.
- Transport to Downtown
- Check into hotel and change for the evening program.
- Dinner in Downtown Los Angeles.
- Live show (depending on season location will either be the Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Pantages Theatre, or Los Angeles Music Center)
- Return to hotel.
Day 2 - Universal Studios Day
- Breakfast
- Check out of hotel.
- Transfer to Universal Studios
- Free day at Universal Studios
- Dinner on Universal Citywalk.
- Departure for hotel.
Following is an example of a 3-day fun itinerary. Workshops and other items specific to drama groups can be added including those for dance, music, choir, ESL and more. Please click on links to learn more about the inclusions.
Day 1 - Arrival/Hollywood Day
- Meet your guide and begin City Tour including Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, LA Brea Tar Pits
- Lunch on own at Hollywood & Highland Center.
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour
- Dolby Theatre Tour
- Free time for souvenir shopping in Hollywood.
- Check into hotel
Day 2 - Universal Studios Day
- Breakfast
- Metro to Universal Studios.
- Free day at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Dinner on Universal Citywalk
- Metro to hotel
Day 3 - Departure/Downtown Day
- Breakfast.
- Check out of room.
- Tour of Downtown LA landmarks and filming locations including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market, Olvera Street, Union Station and more.
- Lunch at Grand Central Market in Downtown LA.
- Depart Los Angeles.
Following is an example of a 4-day fun itinerary. Workshops and other items specific to certain groups can be added including those for dance, music, choir, ESL and more. Please click on links to learn more about the inclusions.
Day 1 - Arrival/Hollywood Day
- Meet your guide and begin City Tour including Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, LA Brea Tar Pits
- Lunch on own at Hollywood & Highland Center.
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour
- Dolby Theatre Tour
- Free time for souvenir shopping in Hollywood.
- Check into hotel
Day 2 - Universal Studios Day
- Breakfast
- Metro to Universal Studios.
- Free day at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Dinner on Universal Citywalk
- Metro to hotel
Day 3 - Disneyland Day
- Breakfast
- Coach to Anaheim
- Park Hopper for Disneyland and California Adventure.
- Dinner on Downtown Disney.
- Return to hotel
Day 4 - Departure/Downtown Day
- Breakfast.
- Check out of room.
- Tour of Downtown LA landmarks and filming locations including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market, Olvera Street, Union Station and more.
- Lunch at Grand Central Market in Downtown LA.
- Depart Los Angeles.
Following is an example of a 5-day itinerary for a drama group. Workshops and other items specific to drama groups can be changed for other types of groups including dance, music, choir, ESL and more. Please click on links to learn more about the inclusions.
Day 1 - Arrival/Downtown Day
- Meet your guide and transport to hotel for check in.
- Tour of Downtown Los Angeles landmarks including Walk Disney Concert Hall, Grand Park, Los Angeles Music Center, Bradbury Building, Angels Flight and Grand Central Market.
- Dinner at the Counter.
- Return to hotel.
Day 2 - Hollywood Day
- Breakfast
- Metro to Hollywood.
- Mask workshop at Stella Adler Academy.
- Lunch on own at Hollywood & Highland Center.
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour with a close up look at Hollywood’s land marks.
- Dolby Theatre Tour, home of the Academy Awards.
- Free time.
- Dinner at Hard Rock Café Hollywood Boulevard.
- Movie at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre.
- Metro to Downtown Los Angeles.
Day 3 - Universal Studios Day
- Breakfast.
- Metro to Universal City.
- Day at Universal Studios Hollywood (optional VIP tour).
- Dinner at Buca di Beppo on Universal Citywalk.
- Free time
- Metro to Downtown Los Angeles.
Day 4 - Santa Monica Beach Day
- Breakfast
- Metro to Culver City
- Sony Studios Tour
- Metro to Santa Monica
- Pizza Party lunch on Santa Monica Beach
- Bicycle rental to Venice Beach
- Unlimited rides at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
- Dinner on Santa Monica Pier
- Return to Downtown LA.
Day 5 - Departure/Getty Museum Day
- Breakfast
- Check out of hotel
- Visit the J. Paul Getty Center Museum.
- Depart Los Angeles.
Following is an example of a 6-day itinerary for a drama group. Workshops and other items specific to drama groups can be changed for other types of groups including dance, music, choir, ESL and more. Please click on links to learn more about the inclusions.
Day 1 – Arrival/Downtown Day
- Meet & Greet at airport.
- Motorcoach transport to hotel.
- Walking tour of Downtown Los Angeles to familiarize group with neighborhood.
- Dinner at The Counter.
Day 2 – Hollywood/Shopping Day
- Breakfast.
- Metro to Hollywood for workshop.
- Technique workshop at Stella Adler Academy.
- Lunch on own at Hollywood & Highland Center.
- Improv workshop at Stella Adler Academy.
- Motorcoach transfer to The Grove and Original Farmer’s Market.
- Free time for shopping.
- Dinner at Wood Ranch Grill.
- Transport to hotel.
Day 3 – Hollywood Day
- Breakfast
- Metro to Hollywood.
- Mask workshop at Stella Adler Academy.
- Lunch on own at Hollywood & Highland Center.
- On Camera workshop at Stella Adler Academy.
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour with a close up look at Hollywood’s land marks.
- Dolby Theatre Tour, home of the Academy Awards.
- Free time.
- Dinner at Hard Rock Café Hollywood Boulevard.
- Movie at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre.
- Metro to Downtown Los Angeles.
Day 4 – Universal Studios Day
- Breakfast.
- Metro to Universal City.
- Day at Universal Studios Hollywood (optional VIP tour).
- Dinner at Buca di Beppo on Universal Citywalk.
- Free time
- Metro to Downtown Los Angeles.
Day 5 – Santa Monica Day
- Breakfast
- Metro to Culver City.
- Sony Studios Behind-the-Scenes Tour
- Metro to Santa Monica.
- Pizza party on Santa Monica Beach.
- Boardwalk beach bicycling to Venice Beach and beyond.
- Visit Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier with unlimited rides. (Optional shopping time at Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place mall)
- Dinner at Bubba Gump on the Santa Monica Pier.
- Metro to Downtown Los Angeles.
Day 6 – Departure/Getty Museum Day
- Breakfast
- Check out of hotel and load coaches.
- Transport to Getty Center Museum.
- Transport to airport.
- Check into flight.
Following is one example of a 7-day fun itinerary. Workshops and other items specific to certain groups can be added including those for dance, music, choir, ESL and more. Please click on links to learn more about the inclusions.
Day 1 – Arrival/Downtown Day
- Meet & Greet at airport.
- Motorcoach transport to hotel.
- Walking tour of Downtown Los Angeles to familiarize group with neighborhood.
- Dinner at The Counter.
Day 2 - Universal Studios Day
- Breakfast.
- Metro to Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Universal Studios VIP Tour
- Free time to roam the park.
- Metro to LA Live - an energetic live events center.
- Dinner at LA Live
- Sports match at Staples Center, or live event in Nokia Theatre (Clippers, Lakers or LA Kings)
- Walk to hotel from LA Live.
Day 3 - Hollywood Day
- Breakfast
- Metro to Hollywood
- Hollywood Behind the Scenes Tour
- Dolby Theatre Tour
- Free time for lunch on own at Hollywood & Highland Center
- Celebrity Q&A;
- Free time for souvenir shopping in Hollywood.
- Dinner in Hollywood.
- Movie at Disney's El Capitan Theatre
- Subway Return to Downtown LA
Day 4 - Beach Day and West Side
- Breakfast
- Metro to Sony Studios Tour
- Sony Studios Behind-the-Scenes Tour
- Metro to Santa Monica
- Pizza party on Santa Monica Beach.
- Bike rental to explore nearby Venice Beach and Boardwalk.
- All access to rides on Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
- Dinner in Santa Monica.
- Metro to Downtown LA
Day 5 - Studio Tour and Beverly Hills Day
- Breakfast
- Coach to Warner Bros.
- Warner Bros. Studios Deluxe VIP Tour (including lunch)
- Coach tour of Los Angeles including Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, La Brea Tar Pits, Original Farmers Market.
- Dinner at The Grove at Original Farmers Market.
- End the evening with a breathtaking view of Los Angeles from the Griffith Park Observatory.
- Return to hotel.
Day 6 - Disneyland Day
- Breakfast
- Coach to Anaheim
- Park Hopper to Disneyland and California Adventure.
- Dinner on Downtown Disney
- Return to hotel
Day 7 - Departure/Getty Museum Day
- Breakfast
- Check out of hotel
- Coach to the J. Paul Getty Center Museum
- Coach to airport for departure