Helen Hunt Jackson’s 19th-century novel tells the story of a wealthy Spanish girl’s doomed romance with a local Native American boy – it is California’s own 1800’s version of Romeo and Juliet. Written as a historical novel to highlight the plight of the Native Americans, Jackson’s story has captivated the imagination of thousands as the production of the play Ramona in Hemet is one of the longest running outdoor performances in the country.
- Experience the timeless tale of Ramona in Hemet, visit Rancho Camulos, setting for the movie version
- Visit Tehachapi, the Clark Center for Japanese Arts & Culture
- 8 meals: 2 full breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner
- Round trip transportation on SuperCoach III
-
Day 1
Carey Transportation will pick you up at home to transport you to the Sports Leisure office where your fellow travelers and SuperCoach III will be waiting. Travel south today, exploring the rich cultural and early heritage of California’s Central Valley including the world-renowned Clark Center for Japanese Arts & Culture. Tonight relax in the beautiful rooms at the Tachi Palace, a hotel and gaming complex in the heart of the valley.
- Lunch is included this day
- Tachi Palace - Lemoore
-
Day 2
Visit Rancho Camulos this morning, a mission-style ranch which was once a part of an original Mexican land grant just east of Piru. The ranch was featured in the 1910 movie Ramona starring Mary Pickford. In addition to the original adobe, a chapel and schoolhouse, there is a museum and garden for you to enjoy. Continue on to the region local Native Americans called “Temeku,” the “land where the sun shines through the mist.” Spanish missionaries later called it Temecula. Embassy Suites – 2 nights (L)
- Lunch is included this day
- 2 nights at the Embassy Suites
-
Day 3
A guided tour through the verdant valley and old town of Temecula draws you farther into the story of Ramona and her young lover. Walk through Old Town Temecula, visiting the museum and shops before continuing to Hemet for the afternoon production of Ramona. History and romance comes alive in all the pageantry of this great historical love story set in early California. (FB,L)
- Breakfast and Lunch are included this day
-
Day 4
Travel through the high desert and into the Tehachapi Mountains today. Traverse the mountains watching for the famous Tehachapi Loop and the trains moving along it. Stop to visit Tehachapi and its local museum before continuing on to Bakersfield for the night. Dinner is included at a favorite restaurant, Frugatti’s.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included this day
- Sheraton Four Points
-
Day 5
Head for Sacramento along Highway 99, capturing a few glimpses of the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada as you make your way north with a few stops along the way. Arrive in Sacramento in the late afternoon where you will be greeted by Carey Transportation and returned home.
- Lunch is included this day
“The Rock” Featuring a cruise to Alcatraz
The sights and sounds of Alcatraz come alive during your visit to “The Rock.” Cross over the Bay Bridge and travel along the Embarcadero to the Fisherman’s Wharf for lunch at one of the area’s oldest restaurants, Scoma’s where you will have a choice on site from a limited menu, including the fresh catch of the day. Our cruise departs for Alcatraz midafternoon with time on the island for exploring on your own with the included audio tour. Return to Sacramento following your visit.
A Port, A President, and The Pageant of the Masters
Featuring The Laguna Pageant of the Masters.
Big Trees in the Wild!
For several years now Ramona has been talking about the big and wild trees of Prairie Creek State Park. Every chance she gets, she reads about the life that can be found high above the ground in the masses of the Sequoia Sempervirens, or coastal redwoods; and each time a tour travels up Highway 101 she wants to spend time walking through the trees. So this is the trip for those of you who want to spend some time out walking in the trees; and looking up into the heights for the mysteries captured there.
5 Days
Your trip includes all accommodations, airfare from Sacramento*, all listed activities and the services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director
*If applicable. Not traveling from Sacramento? Not a problem, just give us a call.
(951) 361 - 2051
Departures
Tell Your Friends
