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17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
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Coastal Train Ride & Old Town San Diego
With Optional Victorian-Style Tea Lunch at Coral Tree Tea House
Saturday, May 18, 2024 (1-Day Tour)
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Tour Price
Tour Package $119 p.p.
Optional Tea Lunch at Coral Tree Tea House $50 p.p.
Activity Level
Activity Level 2
On this fun and historic rail adventure, we’ll motorcoach south to San Diego’s Old Town, this city’s oldest neighborhood and its original “downtown.” If you choose not to add-on the optional Victorian-style tea lunch, you’ll have approximately five hours at leisure to explore and enjoy lunch on your own in Old Town. Still the historic heart of the city, Old Town San Diego features several acres of Mexican heritage and so much to experience. Known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, Old Town's dining is lively, vibrant and diverse. Whether it’s upscale dining or a charming café, the dining here features traditional flavors and techniques using indigenous Mexican ingredients. Shopping in Old Town reflects the history of the 1800s and captures the essence of San Diego's colorful past. A diverse selection of more than 75 stores can be found here – featuring those selling everything from candy to candles. Old Town Market Place, an open-air courtyard, is home to a variety of carts and shops that sell handcrafted trinkets, clothing and accessories traditional to the Mexican culture. Bazaar del Mundo (translated as “marketplace of the world") is a San Diego shopping and dining institution popular for food, folklore and fun. In Old Town State Historic Park, you can wander through lush gardens and plazas, listen to strolling mariachis, watch folklorico dancers and witness the living legacy of California's birthplace at museums and historic sites. The Park’s many preserved historic buildings and museums commemorate the early days of San Diego from the period 1820 to 1870, allowing you to experience California's early history first-hand. This afternoon we’ll board Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train and enjoy Business Class seating as we travel north enjoying the spectacular ocean views along this protected stretch of coastline. In San Juan Capistrano, we’ll reboard our motorcoach. Each guest should bring a driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification to show Amtrak on the day of the tour if requested. While a rare occurrence, should the train be cancelled or severely delayed, we will instead motorcoach home and each guest will be refunded for the train portion.
Optional Tea Lunch at Coral Tree Tea House
Take advantage of an optional included delicious tea lunch (approximately 11:00 a.m.) at the Coral Tree Tea House, housed in a charming Victorian home built in 1887. This classic, English-style afternoon tea features a generous array of tea sandwiches, assorted warm savories, freshly made scones and decadent petite desserts, accompanied by a selection of freshly steeped loose-leaf teas. The tea occupies the historic McConaughy House on San Diego’s historic Heritage Park Row. Home to seven Victorian homes that have been preserved for their historical significance to the city of San Diego, Heritage Park showcases the Victorian architecture of wealthy San Diego residents in the late 1880s-1890s. With this optional lunch included, you will have approximately 2 hours at leisure in Old Town San Diego. To access the Coral Tree House, all guests must walk approximately 100 yards up a gradual incline within Heritage Park. Because the lunch is made-to-order in the on-site kitchen, Coral Tree Tea House requires a $10 surcharge for a gluten-free, or vegan meal – please advise us at the time of booking if someone in your party requires this and know this is not a certified, gluten-free kitchen.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
Depart* | Departure Location |
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8:15 a.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
8:45 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
9:15 a.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Southeast Parking Lot |
Return** | 6:30 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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