Let the California Dreaming begin! Hit the waves off the coast of Santa Monica (just north of L.A.) where the surfing is stellar and the sun is hot. You will have a private surf lesson on the beach. In your first lesson you will head out into the waves and with a little bit of detemination you'll be up on your board for the first time. Children as young as 6 can participate in the lessons. For the rest of your stay in California, make the most of the top Theme Parks in the area with a trip to Disney Land and Universal Studios! We've made this trip easy complete with a rental car and comfortable accommodations.

Speak to your travel consultant about arranging additional shared or private touring in the L.A. Area.

The city of Los Angeles, also known as the "City of Angels" or simply L.A., is the largest city in California. Located on a broad basin in Southern California, it's surrounded by vast mountain ranges, deep valleys, forests, desert and miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade, but is most famous for being the center of the world's entertainment industry, which forms the base of its global status. Historically, the downtown fell into disrepair, however, in recent years, the area has seen a booming revival, with trendy hotels, bars, shops and restaurants opening to make it a place to be again. Hollywood is home to the film studios and entertainment theme parks.

You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.

Includes car rental for up to 7 consecutive days.

Explore L.A. on any of these optional tours: Discover the Farmer's Market and West Third Street on the L.A. Food Tasting Walking Tour where you will enjoy food tastings from a diverse array of cuisines. The Car may be King in L.A., but the best way to discover the city like a local is by foot. There are a number of walking tours available, whether it's the Behind The Scenes Hollywood Tour, Historic Downtown L.A., Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, or the Contemporary Downtown L.A., you will feel like you've really seen L.A.! Love architecture? Try the Architecture Tour of Hollywood or Architecture Tour of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Private tours are also available: the Getty Center and Rodeo Drive blends culture and glamour with a private tour of the Getty Center Museum and then shopping on Rodeo Drive, or try the Studio Tour and Santa Monica Shopping Tour, which includes a private movie studio tour and a shopping tour of Santa Monica! Please let your Sales Advisor know if you are interested in any of these options.

Located on the grounds of Universal Studios Hollywood and 9 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Sheraton Universal a 20-story hotel is 1 block from the Metro stop and 4 miles from Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Sheraton Universal Hotel offers a large fitness center, an outdoor pool with spa tub, a casual restaurant, and complimentary guest tram service to Universal Studios Hollywood. Sheraton Universal's 451 guestrooms have city views, premium cable channels, high-speed Internet access, and Sheraton’s signature Sweet Sleeper Beds with triple sheeting and down pillows.

Overnight at Sheraton Universal (4*).

You will be pick up from the hotel and taken to Universal Studios, the largest Film and Television studio in the world. Where the greatest moments from movies and television come to life, like the reality shattering, all-new Terminator 2; 3D, starring the cast of Terminator 2. Plus have your worst nightmare come true when a man-eating T-Rex attacks them on Jurassic Park...The Ride. You'll speed through time on Back to the Future...The Ride and go Totally Nickelodeon in the place where kids rule. It's all waiting for you at Universal Studios Hollywood! Return to hotel included.

Overnight at Sheraton Universal (4*).

Head out to the beach for your first surfing lesson.  These lessons are perfect for children as young as 6 years of age. Since conditions in California are prime all year round, put on your wetsuit for comfort, and grab your foam surf boards (safest for first timers). With basic physical ability, not only will you be up and riding in your first class, you'll also be able to go out and catch waves on your own! Throughout your surfing classes, your instructor will be with you at all times to guide you through the process of learning to catch and ride your own waves.

Your lesson will be an hour and fourty-five minutes and all equipment will be provided for you.

The most interesting and popular sight in Venice Beach is the beach, but it's not the surf and sand that take center stage here. It's the lively sidewalk scene. Venice Beach is a place where you'll find artists, palm readers and bikini-clad roller skaters mixing with chanting, saffron-clad Hare Krishnas and wriggling belly dancers. Points of Interest include; • Venice Boardwalk - It's really more of a sidewalk than a "board" walk, but a walk down it is the best way to explore the waterfront scene. You'll pass street performers, skaters, artists, gawkers and vendors selling all kinds of items from incense to sarongs. • Muscle Beach: This is the place where Arnold Schwarzenegger and hosts of other body-builders have "bulked up" in the outdoor weight room. If you'd like to have your day in the sun, you can buy a day pass at the office. • Venice Canals: A few blocks remain out of some 16 miles of manmade waterways that once graced Venice-of-America, founded in 1905 by local developer Abbot Kinney. You can walk along them in the area bordered by Washington, South Venice Blvd., Pacific Ave. and Ocean Ave.

Overnight at Sheraton Universal (4*).

After you are picked up from the hotel Head straight for fun and adventure at the happiest place on Earth - DISNEYLAND! Meet Mickey Mouse and all your favorite Disneyland characters. Explore eight theme lands including Adventureland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, New Orleans Square and Main Street USA, along with over 60 world-famous attractions. Zoom through the future on our Rocket Rides. Discover space age thrills on Star Tours or venture down Splash Mountain. Experience Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and take the kids to Mickey's Toontown. All the magic is waiting for you at Disneyland! Return at the hotel included.

Overnight at Sheraton Universal (4*).

After packing up make your way to the rental car drop off centre and return your vehicle.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).