Mishe Mokwa Trail and Sandstone Peak

If a great view is what you are looking for while vacationing in Los Angeles via bus charter, we think visitors should take time to bring the charter bus to Los Angeles’ Mishe Mokwa Trail which ends, if you take on the whole trail, at Sandstone Peak.

Officially known as Mount Allen, one of the most astounding mountains along Ventura County, Sandstone Peak offers LA visitors unprecedented views of Santa Monica mountains at the elevation of 3,111 feet above sea levels. Hikers are also rewarded with breathtaking views ofThe Pacific Ocean, Conejo Valley and Malibu area. The whole trail is connected to other trails with the major one being Backbone Trail.

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Good, Cheap Eats in Los Angeles

Los Angeles may be a city that is known for the bling, the fanfare and the larger-than-life setting but make no mistake about it, it is still possible to find cheap eats in the downtown area, including places like Santa Monica Boulevard.

Here, we will rundown some great cheap eats that you can check out during your stay as recommended by our bus rental Los Angeles customers.

Eat this Cafe
Strategically-located at 6547, Santa Monica Blvd, LA in Hollywood neighborhood, Eat This Cafe is a popular choice for tourists and office workers alike. They are known as a breakfast and lunch eatery because they open from 10am to 8pm from Monday to Friday; 10am to 3pm and 4pm to 8pm on Saturday; and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.


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Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits

You may have seen one too many replica of structures and bones in museums and other famous exhibits but here is your chance to see and learn about a real one now that you are at one of the world’s most famous fossil excavation site which has been digging out saber-toothed tigers, dire wolves, mammoths which dates back as far as 40,000.

The museum is largely a rather small one, just a point to note, just in case our bus charter Los Angeles customers were expecting to see a huge mansion-like, glistening building. No, that is not what you are going to get but is that a reason to give visiting this Los Angeles gem a miss? We think not. For some of us who have been to Page Museum when we were kids, it brings back tons of memories when we step back into the place. It makes us a little sad too because some visitors dumped rubbish into the tar pits. We would like to remind charter bus Los Angeles to leave the museum the very same way you found it when you arrived.

Weekdays are great times to visit as some foreign visitors might make their way here during the weekends and because of the size of the museum, can make things a little uncomfortable for little kids. You don’t need to spend a whole lot of time here because whatever that you can see and learn about can be done in right about half an hour. So, make this an interesting, short charter bus Los Angeles pit stop, enroute to another tourist attraction.

You can find loads of information about the history of Page Museum on the internet but we think that you ought to know that the piece of land, which originally measured up to four thousand and four hundred acres, was given to Antonio Jose Rocha in 1828. The only condition tied to the gift was that it was to be kept open so that local residents could extract as much asphalt as they needed for personal use. Hancock Park was the man who, in 1924, gave a part of the park to Los Angeles County with pretty much the same condition with the addition for it to be a fossil exhibition center (museum).

It’s funny that when they started excavating bones after bones, they thought that they belonged to dead animals like your ordinary chicken, stock or even larger animals like elephants and tigers. In 1901, popular geologists, W.W. Orcutt and F.M. Anderson started collecting them for years and discovered the bones were of some extinct animals, namely bison, camel, condor, mammoth, ground sloth, smilodon and coyote.

Since it isn’t a very large museum, we think it will be worth your time checking out this extraordinary charter bus Los Angeles landmark museum.

Autry National Center

Cowboys and their stories do not merely live on in movies, songs and books...they actually come alive at the Autry National Center which is a museum completely dedicated and committed to their mission of sharing and educating the general public and bus charter LA visitors about the diversity of American West. The people, the stories, the lives and perception of the American West is deeply appreciated right here in the Autry National Center.

In short, there are more than half a million different arts and discovered artifacts that are related to America’s West and history. The exhibitions includes self-initiated films, talks, fun festivals and of course, there are family-themed events as well. Please visit their website for more information on their updated programs which are suitable for even the young kids. We are sure the teenagers are going to enjoy learning up more about how the West worked. The museum is also, thankfully, strategically located in Griffith Park so that you can kill two birds with one stone during the visit.

For students who have their student cards with them, admission is merely $6 per person but the cost of entrance may change from time to time, depending on the time of the year.

If you are visiting during summer, be sure to head over to catch their Sizzling Summer Nights program during which the center provides bus charter LA visitors with a whole lineup of unique entertainment. Most of the time, during this year, an outdoor dance party is organized to help visitors learn more about the American culture, mingle with each other and make new friends along the way. It is also a wonderful opportunity for the center to introduce a whole lineup of new performers and rookie bands. If you want more out of the dance party, stay back after 6pm because that is when the drink bar is open and the fun really begins.

There are sometimes boxes of cowboy clothes in store for bus charter LA visitors so that they can play dress-up with the clothes and costumes and then take some fun pictures of them doing ‘cowboy-related’ activities. The fun video clips about how kids used to have fun back in the days is really educational and entertaining as well. The great part about Autry National Center is that you will never tire of visiting the place...they keep adding more and more activities at the center so that returning visitors will find something new and interesting to do each and every time they visit.

Discover Old is Gold - Nethercutt Museum

Fancy walking through a place that is filled with antique and classical cars from the 1910s right through to 1930s? Nethercutt Museum is home to about over 130 antique, classic and special interest automobiles - where else will you be able to find a place that houses so many of such cars? This place is definitely the place to go for car lovers - especially if you adore vintage, classical cars. So, gather your car lover friends and charter a bus to take all of you to this magnificent place.

If you have not heard of this place before, it simply is because this place is a well hidden gem in Los Angeles that many have yet to discover! But have no fear, though this may be a not so discovered yet place, any LA charter bus company drivers would know how to get their way here. The Nethercutt Museum is a self guided museum and is open from Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9 in the morning till 4.30 in the afternoon.

One of the rules of the Nethercutt Museum is that if you intend to bring children, they must be by your side at all times and are expected to be well mannered, as the museum do not tolerate loud noises and children running around the museum. You are allowed to take photos or videos of the displays but food and beverage are a no-no inside. However, they do allow visitors to bring bottled water. At the Nethercutt Museum, there are a great range of cars to see - from the antique to the vintage to the classic right up to the post war eras! Other than cars, they also have antique furnishings plus many other collections that will intrigue you.

Right at the back of the Nethercutt Museum, you will find a 1937 Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson Locomotive that was built by Montreal Locomotive Works - a great proof to the awesome era of steam locomotive engineering.

Guided tours to the Nethercutt Collection are also available - but because the demand for the tour is really high, you will have to pre-book for a tour before you arrive in your chartered bus. Unfortunately, for this guided tour section, children under ten years of age are not allowed. Tours are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 in the morning or 1.30 in the afternoon. Again, no food or beverage but bottled water is allowed.

Visiting Festivals in Southern California on a Charter Bus

Festivals and events are a great way to experience the culture of a region while on a charter bus visit. In diverse Southern California, there is an overwhelming list from which to choose. The Pasadena's Tournament of Roses with its diversity of cultures represented in the floats is a way to start off the new year. And county fairs provide a big and tasty slice of Southern California living. After that the selection is much more subjective. Perhaps a good place to start is following California's deepest roots, which tap into Native American and Mexican cultures, and then turning to the coast, a major attraction and culture in itself using a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charter Los Angeles.

A big part of Southern California's allure, along with Hollywood and Disney, are the beaches. Whether you are into the surf scene or sand castles, festivals and events at the beach provide opportunity to mingle and have fun with others when on a LA charter bus. One of the most eclectic events is the San Clemente Ocean Festival. Billed as “The Biggest Show on Surf,” its activities include a sandcastle contest, surf race, fishing derby, beach runs, a Woody car show, an ocean art show, and a family concert and barbecue. Having a good time is key at this laid back surf event where kids competing in the Grom's Rule surf contest are judged not only on surfing ability but on the amount of fun they are having and the size of their smiles.

This Old Town San Diego tradition is billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border, and it just may be, packed as it is with entertainment, activities, tours, food and drink. The Old Town San Diego Festival's main location is outdoors, although charter buses take festival-goers to nearby participating places, such as the Natural History Museum. Music, including Latino Jazz, Latin a Go Go, Flamenco, classical and Mariachi, is performed on three stages. Exhibits range from horseback riding and fancy roping to low riders. There's a beer garden, tequila sampling and food vendors with Mexican and American fare. Kids' activities include arts and crafts, games, performing arts and even physical education as with the Indo board balance training.

Learn about Southern California's American Indian heritage at one of the region's many pow wows, such as the Southern California Indian Center Powwow at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The event offers charter bus visitors traditional powwow fare, authentic American Indian dancing, foods and arts and crafts. The pow wow also includes a toy and food drive and children's area. In the high desert, attend a pow wow, and if you like, camp at Mojave Regional Park. The Mother Earth's People Inter-tribal Council Traditional Annual Gathering Pow wow includes Native American dance, drumming and storytelling; a teepee village, vendors and a variety of cultural and nature workshops. Shade is provided by cottonwoods along the river that runs through the park, and children can chill in the “Water Park Saloon.”

Visiting Los Angeles and southern California at festival time has never been more fun that with a charter bus from Bus Charter Los Angeles. Grab a charter bus from Bus Charter Los Angeles today and have a fun filled and memorable time at southern California’s festivals.

Seeing Los Angeles in a Charter Bus

For charter bus visitors to Southern California, a visit to the area usually means Los Angeles and a stop in Hollywood to see Grauman's Chinese Theater as well as a stroll along Hollywood Boulevard to see the stars on the Walk of Fame. Charter bus visitors with children will inevitably end up at Disneyland in Anaheim. Although these well-known tourist destinations are must-sees, there are many other attractions in Southern California that the first-time visitor or frequent traveler shouldn't miss, and a great way of getting in and around Los Angeles is with a bus, charter bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charter Los Angeles.

Los Angeles has long identified itself with the movie industry, and charter bus visitors should stop by Universal Studios in Hollywood, which calls itself "The Entertainment Capital of L.A." The 415-acre complex incorporates a shopping area, theme park and studio tour. The restored back lot reopened in May 2010 after a major fire in 2008 destroyed many of the original film and television sets. The venue is so large that it has its own zip code. Film theaters and a major concert venue are also part of complex of attractions. All of the attractions are open year-round and tickets are available at the venues.

Ontario is located within the Cucamonga Valley, a short charter bus ride away from Los Angeles, in one of California's oldest wine regions. While most small wineries and vineyards have disappeared since the region's wine business exploded more than 200 years ago, a few tasting rooms, vineyards and wine shops persist. One of the most widely known tasting rooms is the San Antonio Winery's Ontario Wine and Gift Shop. This is a satellite shop of the historical San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles. The Ontario wine shop offers three complimentary tastings per visit. Charter bus visitors to LA can purchase an artisan tasting and the wine shop also offers classes and seminars throughout the year. Contact the Ontario wine shop directly to find out what subjects, if any, will be offered during your charter bus visit.

Catalina, formally known as Santa Catalina Island, is an island off the coast of California located 22 miles south-southwest of downtown Los Angeles, and a great way to spend the day in the sun for charter bus visitors. Officially part of Los Angeles County, the island is accessed by hour-long boat shuttles from San Pedro, Marina del Rey, Long Beach, Newport Beach and Dana Point, or by a 15-minute helicopter ride from Long Beach and San Pedro. The island has a rich history and lore beginning with the earliest residents nearly 7,000 years ago. Arguably the most famous residents were Western author Zane Gray and William Wrigley, Jr., of chewing gum fame, who constructed homes on the island. Tourist sites for charter bus visitors include both famous houses, the island casino structure, Green Pleasure Pier, first constructed in 1894 by the Banning Brothers, Los Angeles business promoters, and rebuilt after a storm in 1914; shopping, and nature viewing.

For a fun filled time in Los Angeles, let Bus Charter Los Angeles help you plan your charter bus trip with their friendly, personalized service.