March 2017
Sat 4 Mar   Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo  09:00-07:30  $169
Fabulous, funny and very, very sophisticated. The Trocks are a worldwide dance phenomenon. For more than three decades, the all-male Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has performed loving parodies of classical ballet with to-die-for technical skill and impeccable comic timing. With hairy-chested men darting about in tights, tulle, tutu's and plus size toe shoes. The Trocks take the art forms conventions to the limit of abusudity, combining excruciatingly funny slapstick with a genuine respect for classical ballet. 2pm performance at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley with lunch prior to the show.
Sun 5-10 Mar   Death Valley  08:00-07:30  $1835/1438
Visit the most spectacular highlights of the largest National Park in the contiguous United States. Stay the first night next to the roaring Kern River above the town of Kernville in the very southern tip of the Sierra's. Stay three nights at the historic Furnace Creek Ranch Resort, an oasis in the center of the valley. You'll discover historic borax mining sites, Ubehebe Crater and tour the southern valley from Zabriskie Point to Badwater at 282 feet below sea level and the Devil's Golf Course, a vast expanse of knobby salt formations rising from the earth. Enjoy "Under The Stars BBQ", wagon rides and lunch at the Furnace Creek Inn. Experience Manzanar (Japanese interment camp) as we head to our final night in Bishop. Join us in Death Valley this spring. "You can travel greater distances, but no place will take you further away."
Sat 11 Mar   Sharks vs Predators  08:00-07:00  $139
Experience the Shark Tank Live on our annual Ice Hockey outing to San Jose. This year will we watch the Sharks take on the Nashville Predators.... lunch will be on your own in Old Town San Jose prior to the game.
Sun 12 Mar Hello Gorgeous! Tribute to Barbara Streisand  10:30-07:00  $135
Actress/Singer Rebecca Clark becomes Barbra Streisand in this live one-woman musical delivering all the greatest hits of this legendary singer performed live with no sync or voice track! Through live singing and comedic dialogue, along with playful crowd interaction, Clark captures the character and heart of Streisand, recounting her amazing journey through stage, television and film. Lunch at Cheesecake Factory Walnut Creek.
Tue 14-18 Mar   Spring Training  05:30-10:30  $2391/1813
Take me out to the ballgame! The Cactus League is the premier destination for baseball lovers and Spring Training in the warm Arizona sun and is the ultimate spring getaway for devoted fans. Each spring the San Francisco Giants take on Cactus League opponents in an intimate setting and you can be there to see them, up close! Fly to Scottsdale and enjoy five Spring Training baseball games. When we are not at the ballpark cheering on the home team we will be out and about seeing all the sights, eating at great restaurants and shopping in Old Town. So travel with us to Scottsdale for five days of Spring Training frenzy to prepare yourself for the rigors of the 2017 regular season! This trip has both FLY or DRIVE options. If you opt to DRIVE your departure date will be March 13 and return March 19, 2017.
Tue 21 Mar   Julia Morgan & The Berkeley City Club Date Change  08:30-06:30  $109
Julia Morgan, renowned architect of the Hearst Castle at San Simeon, was the architect of the Berkeley City Club, also known as her jewel, "the little castle". The City Club is known for its steel-reinforced concrete walls and ceilings, leaded glass windows, interior courtyards and magnificent indoor swimming pool. This building is a blend of Romanesque and Moorish styles of architecture common to the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Following lunch at the Berkeley City Club Dining Room Gary Holloway will narrate a driving tour of Julia Morgan's architecture.
Wed 22-24 Mar   Springtime in Yosemite  08:30-08:00  $989/849
Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite Valley's most famous sights, incredible scenery, hidden secrets and the wonders of this temple to nature on this unforgettable Yosemite National Park Tour. Experience soaring peaks, deep valleys and gorgeous flora & fauna and phenomenal grandeur of this national treasure. Spend two nights at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Take a guided Valley Floor Tour to view Yosemite's most famous highlights. See Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View and Bridal Veil Falls. Experience the beauty for yourself on this spring time tour.
Sun 26 Mar Warriors vs Grizzlies  01:00-10:00  $49
We are headed to see the Warriors take on the Memphis Grizzlies! Daytripping will supply the bus transportation to and from, hot dogs and beer on the bus ride to Oakland and refreshments on the drive home. You will select your own ticket and price. Just call the office and one of the Daytripping staff will assist you in making your ticket purchase. See the Golden State Warriors LIVE. .
Mon 27 Mar Shopping @ Union Square  09:00-06:30  $49
A day of shopping in Union Square. Enjoy Macy's annual Flower Show and shop, dine or spend the day in San Francisco as you wish. Lunch on your own. The annual Macy’s Flower Show is a stunning celebration of flowers, food, art and music at Macy’s Union Square.
Wed 29 Mar Leonardo da Vinci "Machines in Motion" Exhibit  08:00-07:00  $119
Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest minds of all time, and Machines in Motion brings his ideas to life! This wondrous exhibit features 40 of da Vinci's inventions which he grouped into areas of air, land, fire and water. These life size, fully-operational mechanisms have been recreated by skilled present day artisans. Marveled at things such as his robot, his parachute, his machine gun, his tank, his printing press and his hang glider. His attempts at giving man "wings" are especially evocative. Begin this day in Sacramento at the special 3D showing of Living in the Age of Airplanes narrated by Harrison Ford followed by lunch at Ella Dining Room before heading to the Aerospace Museum of California for the Leonardo da Vinci "Machines in Motion" Exhibit. One Amazing Experience!
Thu 30 Mar   Shadowbrook Lunch & Santa Cruz Tour  08:00-06:30  $129
Located beside lush Soquel Creek in Capitola-by-the-Sea, Shadowbrook Restaurant is one of the most unique restaurants in the west. To reach the restaurant you must descend a steep hillside either by beautifully landscaped paths or in a funicular, which locals refer to as the "cable car." By the time you reach the restaurant at the bottom of the hill, you will feel as if you have entered another world and left the real world behind. And along the way we will discover all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. We will explore this cozy region nestled between the redwoods and the sea at a slow pace and with time to enjoy. Outstanding Food, Impeccable Service, Seaside Vistas and Quintessential Beach Charm ~ there is no finer way to spend a day.
Fri 31 Mar Craig Smith Follow the Seagull  08:30-07:00  $109
Join Craig Smith on this tour of San Francisco’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive. Opened September 14, 1938, named 49 mile drive because San Francisco is approx. 49 Square Miles & the ‘49ers of the Gold Rush. It was designed for guests visiting the 1939 World's Fair to see all the most important attractions & beauty of the City; San Francisco is the only city in the world, known to have such a comprehensive tour. Come celebrate a San Francisco tradition for 77 years. Lunch at Beach Chalet.