TRAVEL WITH US! Park your car and meet your guide and bus in the parking lot directly behind City Hall, 501/505 Poli St., unless otherwise noted. Our bus has air-conditioning and a wheelchair lift, but no restroom. Please notify us, when registering about any mobility or ADA accommodations. A registered adult must accompany any registrant 17 years or younger. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers. Unless otherwise noted, all day trips include a meal stop. Meals are not included in the price; bring cash, credit card, or your own lunch.

Register:• Online at

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/register• In-person at City Hall, 501 Poli St.,

Room 226, weekdays, M-TH 7:30 am-5:30 pm

F 7:30 am-5 pm (Closed alternate Fridays)

805-658-4726

February

5 – Italian American Museum of LA and San Antonio Winery

8 – Curb to Curb: Buca de Beppo - Thousand Oaks

12 – Downtown Los Angeles Library (L.A. Conservancy)

19 – The Autry Museum

22 – The SIMON & GARFUNKEL Story – Pantages

22 – Erle Stanley Gardner’s Man of Mystery Tour

26 – Descanso Gardens

March

4 – The William S. Hart Museum

8 – Il Postino (The Postman) at the Lobero Theatre

11 – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants

13 – Murder Most Foul Tour

14 – Curb to Curb: Brennan’s Irish Pub - Newbury Park

18 – Norton Simon Museum

21 – Ghost Hunting 101 at Ventura’s City Hall

25 – Reagan Library Egypt’s Lost Cities

BUS & WALKING TOURS SPRING CALENDAR

Special needs can be met by calling 805-658-4726 or the California Relay Service.

Ventura Travel Programs501 Poli St – Room 226 Ventura CA 93001805-658-4726

April

1 – Historic Chinatown Walking tour – LA

3 – Ghost Bus Adventure

11 – Curb to Curb: Flight 126 Café - Santa Paula

15 – Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens in Pasadena

17 – Ghosts of the Olivas Adobe

21 – Jersey Boys – T.O. Civic Center

25 – HAMILTON – Pantages

29 – Griffith Observatory

May

3 – Romeo & Juliet at the Lobero Theatre

6 – Arts District Mural & Graffiti Art Tour – Downtown Los Angeles

9 – Haunted City Hall Ventura

9 – Curb to Curb: Lazy Dog - Oxnard

15 – Ghost Hunt at Olivas Adobe: Search for the Ghost Girl

19 – The Adamson House

SERVICE FEE & REFUND POLICYA $10 service fee will be applied to ALL customer cancelled activities. Refunds, minus the $10 service fee, will be given to customer cancellations received (5) days prior to the first class, unless otherwise noted. Customer cancellations made less than (5) days prior to the first class or failure to attend a program or no-shows will not be granted a refund. Refunds for camps differ. Call 805-658-4726 for more information.NON-RESIDENT FEEA 10% surcharge will be applied to each registered activity in an amount not to exceed $20 per activity registration to customers who live outside Ventura city limits. This surcharge does not apply to adult sports leagues, Corporate Games and Music Under the Stars. This surcharge helps defray the costs for upkeep of City of Ventura parks and facilities used by our classes and activities which are funded by resident city taxes.

FEBRUARY TOURS

Italian American Museum of LA and San Antonio Winery

21 years+ $35 Established in 1988, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles showcases the culture of the first Italian settlers in America. The museum has more than 5000 artifacts consisting of documents, photographs, and other fine preserved specimens of historical value. After the museum, we will make a stop at the San Antonio Winery for lunch (not included) and wine tasting. 14665 W 9 am-5 pm 2/5

Downtown Los Angeles Library (L.A. Conservancy)16 years+ $40 Take a tour through the beautiful Central Library in downtown Los Angeles which is comprised of the original 1926 library now called the Goodhue Building and a 1993 addition named for former mayor Tom Bradley. The interior and exterior is an early example of Art Deco and transitional modernist style popular from the mid-1920s through the 1930s. We stop for lunch (not included).14664 W 9am-5pm 2/12

The SIMON & GARFUNKEL Story – Pantages16 years+ $75This concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. From their humble beginnings to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s to their dramatic split in 1970. We stop for lunch (not included).14668 Sa 11 am-6 pm 2/22

Erle Stanley Gardner’s Man of Mystery Tour

16 years+ $20 Meet at the front steps of City Hall 501 Poli Street for a look at the former courthouse where lawyer Gardner was inspired to write the Perry Mason Mystery books. Real cases, tried in this building, inspired many of his novels. 14631 Sa 1-3 pm 2/22

LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS:

GUIDED VENTURES WITH ARTIST MARYANNE IRVING

Your in-the-know guide to SoCal cultural destinations, will prep you on the way and lead homebound bus discussions about your fascinating encounters.

HISTORY & MYSTERY WALKS WITH RICHARD SENATE

Local Historian and Ghost Hunter, Richard Senate, leads you on ghost and historical tours throughout the City’s most fascinating sites.

Descanso Gardens16 years+ $45

Experience the Gardens with a Descanso docent. February is the peak season for camellias, magnolias, cherry trees and daffodils. Descanso is home to many animals, including birds, deer, squirrels, and more. Lunch (not included) at The Café Descanso.14666 W 9 am-5 pm 2/26

The Autry Museum16 years+ $35Explore the exhibitions with lively guides who provide more in-depth insight and context to what’s on display. There are a variety of ongoing exhibits and a few special exhibits to be enjoyed. The newly renovated Cowboy Gallery features new videos, infographics, and hands-on activity stations. Tour will be followed by lunch (not included) on site at the Crossroads West Café.14759 W 8:30 am-5 pm 2/19

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www.cityofventura.ca.gov/travelprograms

SPRING 2020 BUS & WALKING TOURS

OAHI USED BOOK SALESaturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 11am - 3 pm

9TH ANNUAL OWL FESTIVALSunday, April 19, 11 am - 3 pm FREE to the public

View the baby Great Horned owls born at the Olivas each year with presentations and refreshments

MURALS & ROSESSunday, May 10, 11 am - 3 pm FREE to the public

View our restored collection of Marguerite Hardeman historical murals

cityofventura.ca.gov/olivasadobe

LIVAS ADOBEH I S T O R I C A L P A R K

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Ghosts of the Olivas Adobe16 years+ $30

Meet at 4200 Olivas Park Dr. for a unique ghost hunt and tour of the 170-year-old adobe home of Raymundo Olivas. We may encounter the strange “Lady in Black” or hear the phantom bark of the ghost dog. Bring cameras and ghost hunting tool as well as flashlights.14635 F 9-11 pm 4/17

Jersey Boys – T.O. Civic Center16 years+ $95

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard, and the radio couldn’t get enough of. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony® Award-winning true-life musical phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true. We stop for lunch (not included).14774 Tu 5 pm-11 pm 4/21

HAMILTON – Pantages16 years+ $120

This is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War. This performance features a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now. We stop for lunch (not included).14775 Sa 11 am-6 pm 4/25

Griffith Observatory16 years+ $30

The Griffith Observatory sits on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Griffith Observatory is filled with opportunities to observe, learn, and be inspired. Lunch will be on-site at the Cafe at the End of the Universe (not included).14673 W 10 am-5 pm 4/29

MAY TOURS

Romeo & Juliet at the Lobero Theatre16 years+ $95

Based on the world’s most famous love story by William Shakespeare, Charles Gounod tells this tragic tale through sweeping melodies and some of opera’s most touching love duets. Romeo and Juliet hold steadfast to their bond, accepting whatever fate may bring, as long as they can remain together.14844 Su 12-6 pm 5/3

Arts District Mural & Graffiti Art Tour – Downtown Los Angeles

16 years+ $40This Downtown Los Angles tour includes over 100 individual works of art, from building-sized murals to amazing hidden treasures that you would never find without an expert leading the way. Experience the art as the local artist created it. We stop for lunch (not included).14667 W 9 am-5 pm 5/6

Haunted City Hall Ventura16 years+ $20

The 100-year-old building has long been rumored haunted; this tour will outline many of the ghostly tales and phantom figures that are believed to walk here. Cameras are welcome; you may “catch” a phantom on camera. Meet at the front steps of City Hall, 501 Poli Street.14636 Sa 8-10 pm 5/9

Ghost Hunt at Olivas Adobe: Search for the Ghost Girl

16 years-+ $35 Meet at the historic hacienda 4200 Olivas Park Drive and learn the story of the ghost girl called “Maria”. The objective of our night will be to find evidence of the mysterious apparition and why she walks the old house. Be ready to encounter the unknown on this expedition!14637 F 7:30-10:30 pm 5/15

MARCH TOURS

The William S. Hart Museum

16 years+ $30 Explore the wild, wonderful life of a 1920’s film legend. His beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival Style mansion showcases his personal belongings and art collection, while the park is home to a herd of American Bison. Lunch (not included) after the tour in Old Town Newhall. *Wear comfortable shoes as there will be approximately a 1/4 mile walk to the entrance.14760 W 9 am-5 pm 3/4

Il Postino (The Postman) at the Lobero Theatre16 years+ $95

His job was to simply deliver the mail. But when the poor and uneducated Mario meets Chilean exile and poet, Pablo Neruda, his life is forever changed. Set in the 1950s on a small island off the coast of Italy, Catán’s stunning score soars against a backdrop of political and spiritual conflict. We stop for lunch (not included).14843 Su 12-6 pm 3/8

Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants

16 years+ $30Visit the 22-acre Sun Valley site, which is home to an education center, retail nursery, demonstration gardens, hiking trail, art gallery, and bookstore. Theodore Payne Foundation, together with passionate native gardeners throughout LA County, has set the standard for Southern California’s sustainable landscaping. Walking will be required. We stop for lunch (not included).14669 W 9 am-5 pm 3/11

Murder Most Foul Tour16 years+ $20

Join the “cold case” team as they look into the unsolved crimes of Ventura County, such as the killing of rancher Thomas Wallace More in 1877, who gunned down Buel Barrows in 1929 and what happened to Lynn Marie Mueller in 1975. These and other crimes will be highlighted in a study piece of Ventura’s History. Meet at the front steps of City Hall, 501 Poli Street.14632 F 8-10 pm 3/13

Norton Simon Museum16 years+ $40

The Norton Simon Museum is known as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over a thirty-year period industrialist Norton Simon (1907–1993) amassed an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century and a stellar collection of South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. We stop for lunch (not included).14663 W 9 am-5 pm 3/18

Ghost Hunting 101 at Ventura’s City Hall

16 years+ $25 Mr. Richard Senate and his psychic wife Debbie will teach this “how to hunt ghost” class. They will attempt to communicate with the ghosts said to haunt Ventura’s City Hall building, which is over 100 years old. Bring your cameras and ghost hunting tools for an interesting night of stories and investigation. Meet at the front steps of City Hall, 501 Poli Street.14633 Sa 8-10 pm 3/21

Reagan Library Egypt’s Lost Cities16 years+ $35

Time may have eroded the memory of civilization but not the mystery of what was. This story will be told in Egypt’s Lost Cities at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, where more than 200 of these authentic artifacts will be on display. We stop for lunch (not included).14670 W 9 am-5 pm 3/25

APRIL TOURS

Historic Chinatown Walking tour – LA

16 years+ $46Stroll through Chinatown Heritage Center and see artifacts and information about the history of the Chinese in Southern California. Our tour will conclude with a delicious lunch (included) of Dim Sum and continue to New Chinatown Central Plaza, the Tyrus Wong Dragon Mural, the East and West Gates, and various shops.14671 W 9 am-5 pm 4/1

Ghost Bus Adventure16 years+ $35

Ride our tour bus as we discover if the stories are true that ghosts walk the historical sites of Ventura. We will tour several haunted places that include the Ortega Adobe, Cemetery Park, and the Olivas Adobe, home to many reported ghost sightings. Bring cameras, flashlights and a warm coat. Meet at the front steps of City Hall, 501 Poli Street.14634 F 8-10:30 pm 4/3

The Adamson House*

16 years+ $35The Spanish Colonial Revival style home—today a National Historic Site, California Historic Landmark, and a California State Park—casts a magical spell, allowing visitors to evoke old California in a way few places can. A docent led tour of the house, built in 1929, which occupies one of the most idyllic oceanfront spots in all of Southern California. Lunch at Malibu Country Mart (not included).14676 Tu 8:30 am-5 pm 5/19

CURB TO CURB all ages $15

Our door-to-door service for people with physical limitations or who don’t drive takes you to a different place for lunch every month! Cost of the meal at your own expense. Register in advance online or call 805-658-4726. A lift is available, but please mention any wheelchair or ADA requirements. Note: there are no refunds for cancellations. Available for the City of Ventura residents only. Buca de Beppo - Thousand Oaks14681 Sa 10 am-3:30 pm 2/8

Brennan’s Irish Pub - Newbury Park14683 Sa 10 am-3:30 pm 3/14

Flight 126 Café - Santa Paula14684 Sa 10 am-3:30 pm 4/11

Lazy Dog - Oxnard14685 Sa 10 am-3:30 pm 5/9

Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens in Pasadena

16 years+ $35The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden was created by Kinzuchi Fujii between 1935 – 1940 for Charles and Ellamae Storrier Stearns. The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden is the only intact example of a major Japanese-style garden created before World War II for a residence in Southern California. This pond-style stroll garden features a fifteen-foot waterfall and a formal teahouse on approximately two acres of land. Walking will be required. Tour will follow lunch at a local restaurant (not included).14672 W 10 am-5 pm 4/15

LUNCH EVERY MON

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LUNCH EVERY MON

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www.cityofventura.ca.gov/travelprograms

Ghosts of the Olivas Adobe16 years+ $30

Meet at 4200 Olivas Park Dr. for a unique ghost hunt and tour of the 170-year-old adobe home of Raymundo Olivas. We may encounter the strange “Lady in Black” or hear the phantom bark of the ghost dog. Bring cameras and ghost hunting tool as well as flashlights.14635 F 9-11 pm 4/17

Jersey Boys – T.O. Civic Center16 years+ $95

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard, and the radio couldn’t get enough of. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony® Award-winning true-life musical phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true. We stop for lunch (not included).14774 Tu 5 pm-11 pm 4/21

HAMILTON – Pantages16 years+ $120

This is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War. This performance features a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now. We stop for lunch (not included).14775 Sa 11 am-6 pm 4/25

Griffith Observatory16 years+ $30

The Griffith Observatory sits on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Griffith Observatory is filled with opportunities to observe, learn, and be inspired. Lunch will be on-site at the Cafe at the End of the Universe (not included).14673 W 10 am-5 pm 4/29

MAY TOURS

Romeo & Juliet at the Lobero Theatre16 years+ $95

Based on the world’s most famous love story by William Shakespeare, Charles Gounod tells this tragic tale through sweeping melodies and some of opera’s most touching love duets. Romeo and Juliet hold steadfast to their bond, accepting whatever fate may bring, as long as they can remain together.14844 Su 12-6 pm 5/3

Arts District Mural & Graffiti Art Tour – Downtown Los Angeles

16 years+ $40This Downtown Los Angles tour includes over 100 individual works of art, from building-sized murals to amazing hidden treasures that you would never find without an expert leading the way. Experience the art as the local artist created it. We stop for lunch (not included).14667 W 9 am-5 pm 5/6

Haunted City Hall Ventura16 years+ $20

The 100-year-old building has long been rumored haunted; this tour will outline many of the ghostly tales and phantom figures that are believed to walk here. Cameras are welcome; you may “catch” a phantom on camera. Meet at the front steps of City Hall, 501 Poli Street.14636 Sa 8-10 pm 5/9

Ghost Hunt at Olivas Adobe: Search for the Ghost Girl

16 years-+ $35 Meet at the historic hacienda 4200 Olivas Park Drive and learn the story of the ghost girl called “Maria”. The objective of our night will be to find evidence of the mysterious apparition and why she walks the old house. Be ready to encounter the unknown on this expedition!14637 F 7:30-10:30 pm 5/15

MARCH TOURS

The William S. Hart Museum

16 years+ $30 Explore the wild, wonderful life of a 1920’s film legend. His beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival Style mansion showcases his personal belongings and art collection, while the park is home to a herd of American Bison. Lunch (not included) after the tour in Old Town Newhall. *Wear comfortable shoes as there will be approximately a 1/4 mile walk to the entrance.14760 W 9 am-5 pm 3/4

Il Postino (The Postman) at the Lobero Theatre16 years+ $95

His job was to simply deliver the mail. But when the poor and uneducated Mario meets Chilean exile and poet, Pablo Neruda, his life is forever changed. Set in the 1950s on a small island off the coast of Italy, Catán’s stunning score soars against a backdrop of political and spiritual conflict. We stop for lunch (not included).14843 Su 12-6 pm 3/8

Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants

16 years+ $30Visit the 22-acre Sun Valley site, which is home to an education center, retail nursery, demonstration gardens, hiking trail, art gallery, and bookstore. Theodore Payne Foundation, together with passionate native gardeners throughout LA County, has set the standard for Southern California’s sustainable landscaping. Walking will be required. We stop for lunch (not included).14669 W 9 am-5 pm 3/11

Murder Most Foul Tour16 years+ $20

Join the “cold case” team as they look into the unsolved crimes of Ventura County, such as the killing of rancher Thomas Wallace More in 1877, who gunned down Buel Barrows in 1929 and what happened to Lynn Marie Mueller in 1975. These and other crimes will be highlighted in a study piece of Ventura’s History. Meet at the front steps of City Hall, 501 Poli Street.14632 F 8-10 pm 3/13

Norton Simon Museum16 years+ $40

The Norton Simon Museum is known as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over a thirty-year period industrialist Norton Simon (1907–1993) amassed an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century and a stellar collection of South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. We stop for lunch (not included).14663 W 9 am-5 pm 3/18

Ghost Hunting 101 at Ventura’s City Hall

16 years+ $25 Mr. Richard Senate and his psychic wife Debbie will teach this “how to hunt ghost” class. They will attempt to communicate with the ghosts said to haunt Ventura’s City Hall building, which is over 100 years old. Bring your cameras and ghost hunting tools for an interesting night of stories and investigation. Meet at the front steps of City Hall, 501 Poli Street.14633 Sa 8-10 pm 3/21

Reagan Library Egypt’s Lost Cities16 years+ $35

Time may have eroded the memory of civilization but not the mystery of what was. This story will be told in Egypt’s Lost Cities at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, where more than 200 of these authentic artifacts will be on display. We stop for lunch (not included).14670 W 9 am-5 pm 3/25

APRIL TOURS

Historic Chinatown Walking tour – LA

16 years+ $46Stroll through Chinatown Heritage Center and see artifacts and information about the history of the Chinese in Southern California. Our tour will conclude with a delicious lunch (included) of Dim Sum and continue to New Chinatown Central Plaza, the Tyrus Wong Dragon Mural, the East and West Gates, and various shops.14671 W 9 am-5 pm 4/1

Ghost Bus Adventure16 years+ $35

Ride our tour bus as we discover if the stories are true that ghosts walk the historical sites of Ventura. We will tour several haunted places that include the Ortega Adobe, Cemetery Park, and the Olivas Adobe, home to many reported ghost sightings. Bring cameras, flashlights and a warm coat. Meet at the front steps of City Hall, 501 Poli Street.14634 F 8-10:30 pm 4/3

The Adamson House*

16 years+ $35The Spanish Colonial Revival style home—today a National Historic Site, California Historic Landmark, and a California State Park—casts a magical spell, allowing visitors to evoke old California in a way few places can. A docent led tour of the house, built in 1929, which occupies one of the most idyllic oceanfront spots in all of Southern California. Lunch at Malibu Country Mart (not included).14676 Tu 8:30 am-5 pm 5/19

CURB TO CURB all ages $15

Our door-to-door service for people with physical limitations or who don’t drive takes you to a different place for lunch every month! Cost of the meal at your own expense. Register in advance online or call 805-658-4726. A lift is available, but please mention any wheelchair or ADA requirements. Note: there are no refunds for cancellations. Available for the City of Ventura residents only. Buca de Beppo - Thousand Oaks14681 Sa 10 am-3:30 pm 2/8

Brennan’s Irish Pub - Newbury Park14683 Sa 10 am-3:30 pm 3/14

Flight 126 Café - Santa Paula14684 Sa 10 am-3:30 pm 4/11

Lazy Dog - Oxnard14685 Sa 10 am-3:30 pm 5/9

Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens in Pasadena

16 years+ $35The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden was created by Kinzuchi Fujii between 1935 – 1940 for Charles and Ellamae Storrier Stearns. The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden is the only intact example of a major Japanese-style garden created before World War II for a residence in Southern California. This pond-style stroll garden features a fifteen-foot waterfall and a formal teahouse on approximately two acres of land. Walking will be required. Tour will follow lunch at a local restaurant (not included).14672 W 10 am-5 pm 4/15

LUNCH EVERY MON

TH

LUNCH EVERY MON

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• CU

RB TO CURB •

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/travelprograms

TRAVEL WITH US! Park your car and meet your guide and bus in the parking lot directly behind City Hall, 501/505 Poli St., unless otherwise noted. Our bus has air-conditioning and a wheelchair lift, but no restroom. Please notify us, when registering about any mobility or ADA accommodations. A registered adult must accompany any registrant 17 years or younger. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers. Unless otherwise noted, all day trips include a meal stop. Meals are not included in the price; bring cash, credit card, or your own lunch.

Register:• Online at

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/register• In-person at City Hall, 501 Poli St.,

Room 226, weekdays, M-TH 7:30 am-5:30 pm

F 7:30 am-5 pm (Closed alternate Fridays)

805-658-4726

February

5 – Italian American Museum of LA and San Antonio Winery

8 – Curb to Curb: Buca de Beppo - Thousand Oaks

12 – Downtown Los Angeles Library (L.A. Conservancy)

19 – The Autry Museum

22 – The SIMON & GARFUNKEL Story – Pantages

22 – Erle Stanley Gardner’s Man of Mystery Tour

26 – Descanso Gardens

March

4 – The William S. Hart Museum

8 – Il Postino (The Postman) at the Lobero Theatre

11 – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants

13 – Murder Most Foul Tour

14 – Curb to Curb: Brennan’s Irish Pub - Newbury Park

18 – Norton Simon Museum

21 – Ghost Hunting 101 at Ventura’s City Hall

25 – Reagan Library Egypt’s Lost Cities

BUS & WALKING TOURS SPRING CALENDAR

Special needs can be met by calling 805-658-4726 or the California Relay Service.

Ventura Travel Programs501 Poli St – Room 226 Ventura CA 93001805-658-4726

April

1 – Historic Chinatown Walking tour – LA

3 – Ghost Bus Adventure

11 – Curb to Curb: Flight 126 Café - Santa Paula

15 – Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens in Pasadena

17 – Ghosts of the Olivas Adobe

21 – Jersey Boys – T.O. Civic Center

25 – HAMILTON – Pantages

29 – Griffith Observatory

May

3 – Romeo & Juliet at the Lobero Theatre

6 – Arts District Mural & Graffiti Art Tour – Downtown Los Angeles

9 – Haunted City Hall Ventura

9 – Curb to Curb: Lazy Dog - Oxnard

15 – Ghost Hunt at Olivas Adobe: Search for the Ghost Girl

19 – The Adamson House

SERVICE FEE & REFUND POLICYA $10 service fee will be applied to ALL customer cancelled activities. Refunds, minus the $10 service fee, will be given to customer cancellations received (5) days prior to the first class, unless otherwise noted. Customer cancellations made less than (5) days prior to the first class or failure to attend a program or no-shows will not be granted a refund. Refunds for camps differ. Call 805-658-4726 for more information.NON-RESIDENT FEEA 10% surcharge will be applied to each registered activity in an amount not to exceed $20 per activity registration to customers who live outside Ventura city limits. This surcharge does not apply to adult sports leagues, Corporate Games and Music Under the Stars. This surcharge helps defray the costs for upkeep of City of Ventura parks and facilities used by our classes and activities which are funded by resident city taxes.

FEBRUARY TOURS

Italian American Museum of LA and San Antonio Winery

21 years+ $35 Established in 1988, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles showcases the culture of the first Italian settlers in America. The museum has more than 5000 artifacts consisting of documents, photographs, and other fine preserved specimens of historical value. After the museum, we will make a stop at the San Antonio Winery for lunch (not included) and wine tasting. 14665 W 9 am-5 pm 2/5

Downtown Los Angeles Library (L.A. Conservancy)16 years+ $40 Take a tour through the beautiful Central Library in downtown Los Angeles which is comprised of the original 1926 library now called the Goodhue Building and a 1993 addition named for former mayor Tom Bradley. The interior and exterior is an early example of Art Deco and transitional modernist style popular from the mid-1920s through the 1930s. We stop for lunch (not included).14664 W 9am-5pm 2/12

The SIMON & GARFUNKEL Story – Pantages16 years+ $75This concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. From their humble beginnings to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s to their dramatic split in 1970. We stop for lunch (not included).14668 Sa 11 am-6 pm 2/22

Erle Stanley Gardner’s Man of Mystery Tour

16 years+ $20 Meet at the front steps of City Hall 501 Poli Street for a look at the former courthouse where lawyer Gardner was inspired to write the Perry Mason Mystery books. Real cases, tried in this building, inspired many of his novels. 14631 Sa 1-3 pm 2/22

LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS:

GUIDED VENTURES WITH ARTIST MARYANNE IRVING

Your in-the-know guide to SoCal cultural destinations, will prep you on the way and lead homebound bus discussions about your fascinating encounters.

HISTORY & MYSTERY WALKS WITH RICHARD SENATE

Local Historian and Ghost Hunter, Richard Senate, leads you on ghost and historical tours throughout the City’s most fascinating sites.

Descanso Gardens16 years+ $45

Experience the Gardens with a Descanso docent. February is the peak season for camellias, magnolias, cherry trees and daffodils. Descanso is home to many animals, including birds, deer, squirrels, and more. Lunch (not included) at The Café Descanso.14666 W 9 am-5 pm 2/26

The Autry Museum16 years+ $35Explore the exhibitions with lively guides who provide more in-depth insight and context to what’s on display. There are a variety of ongoing exhibits and a few special exhibits to be enjoyed. The newly renovated Cowboy Gallery features new videos, infographics, and hands-on activity stations. Tour will be followed by lunch (not included) on site at the Crossroads West Café.14759 W 8:30 am-5 pm 2/19

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www.cityofventura.ca.gov/travelprograms

SPRING 2020 BUS & WALKING TOURS

OAHI USED BOOK SALESaturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 11am - 3 pm

9TH ANNUAL OWL FESTIVALSunday, April 19, 11 am - 3 pm FREE to the public

View the baby Great Horned owls born at the Olivas each year with presentations and refreshments

MURALS & ROSESSunday, May 10, 11 am - 3 pm FREE to the public

View our restored collection of Marguerite Hardeman historical murals

cityofventura.ca.gov/olivasadobe

LIVAS ADOBEH I S T O R I C A L P A R K

EVENTS AT

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