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San Clemente’s Casa Romantica & Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden
Thursday, December 17, 2026 (1-Day Tour)
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$149
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Celebrate the season along the sun-kissed coast with a delightful holiday journey through three of Southern California’s most charming seaside communities: San Clemente, Carlsbad, and Encinitas! First, we’ll enjoy an enriching docent-guided tour of Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, the iconic bluff-top estate built by visionary San Clemente founder Ole Hanson, proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to beautiful holiday décor that sparkles throughout each room, the historic home features artwork and artifacts, impressive Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, delightful coastal gardens and an expansive breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and San Clemente Pier! We’ll continue south to the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, where you’ll enjoy time at leisure for holiday shopping and an early dinner (approximately 4:00 p.m.) on your own at a variety of sit-down and fast-casual restaurants. Or, take an easy stroll across the street to the Windmill Food Hall, offering 13 diverse artisan food vendors and local flavors inside the historic Carlsbad windmill. As the sun sets, we’ll step into a magical, multi-sensory winter wonderland at Lightscape, a dazzling illuminated trail of vibrant color, festive music and light set within the lush landscape of the San Diego Botanic Garden. This limited-time, internationally acclaimed holiday light show transforms the botanical grounds into a glowing, enchanted world of wonder, color and imagination. Wander beneath majestic glowing floral canopies, marvel at tunnel displays, and admire sparkling custom light sculptures as you leisurely stroll along the one-mile, illuminated walking trail at your own pace. Delicious seasonal treats and hot beverages are available for purchase. This tour involves moderate walking over uneven terrain.
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 |
|---|---|
| 12:30 p.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
| 1:00 p.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
| 1:30 p.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Northeast Parking Lot |
| Return** | 9:30 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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