Kick off your new year by experiencing the parade of all parades — the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California — from grandstand seats, offering the ultimate up-close view of the pageantry and beauty that define this annual tradition.

Orange County, or “The OC” as they say in Southern California, will be your home for five nights as you immerse yourself in oceanfront towns, luxury yachts, and the Pacific coastline, and enjoy day trips to iconic destinations in the surrounding areas.

December 30, 2025 — January 4, 2026

 

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip Airfare from Raleigh-Durham International Airport or Charlotte Douglas International Airport
• Five nights at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
• Nine meals: five breakfasts, one lunch, and three dinners
• Wine and beer reception
• Professional tour director
• Our State host
• Hotel transfers
• Motor coach transportation
• All sightseeing and admissions per itinerary
• Baggage handling at hotel

 

Itinerary Highlights:

• New Year’s Eve dinner party
• Tournament of Roses Parade
• Lunch at Lawry’s in Beverly Hills
• Showcase of Floats
• Richard Nixon Library and Museum
• Hollywood and Beverly Hills tour
• Rodeo Drive
• Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
• Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Mission San Juan Capistrano
• Newport Beach and Laguna Beach
• San Diego city tour
• San Diego harbor cruise

 

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival
Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Welcome to beautiful Southern California. Upon arrival, transfer to your Orange County hotel for the next five nights. Orange County, or “The OC,” stands out as one of the state’s most iconic destinations, featuring manicured beach towns, celebrated theme parks, and incredible shopping, all framed by oceanfront towns and luxury yachts. Tonight, enjoy a wine and beer reception, followed by a welcome dinner with your fellow Our State travelers.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa

 

Day 2: San Juan Capistrano • Laguna Beach • Newport Beach •  New Year’s Eve Party
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

This morning, sit back, relax, and explore some of Orange County’s most famous sights and beach towns. First, a short ride south brings you to San Juan Capistrano to visit the beautiful Mission San Juan Capistrano, one of the original missions built by the Spanish. Next, travel up the famous Highway 1 for spectacular coastal views. Drive through Dana Point and make stops to visit both Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, quaint seaside cities with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. After exploring Newport, take a short ride back to your hotel to get ready for a fun-filled evening. Enjoy an exciting night welcoming in the new year during your New Year’s Eve dinner party. The event will be filled with dining, dancing, casino-style games, and a champagne toast to ring in the New Year!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa

Day 3: Rose Parade • Hollywood
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Happy New Year! Get up early this morning for breakfast and then it is off to experience the “parade of all parades” — the Tournament of Roses Parade. Enjoy reserved grandstand seats for the ultimate up-close view during the parade. Following the parade, enjoy lunch at the famous Lawry’s Restaurant in Beverly Hills. After lunch, embark on a panoramic Hollywood and Beverly Hills tour, featuring Grauman’s Chinese Theater, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Rodeo Drive. Later, return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day and evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa

 

Day 4: Showcase of Floats • Nixon Library
Friday, January 2, 2026

This morning, enjoy the Showcase of Floats, where the floral masterpieces are parked in Pasadena, allowing you to further appreciate the design and workmanship that go into their creation. Walk within a few feet of the floats and see the creativity and detail. Later, visit the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, featuring nearly 70 new exhibits, a replica of President Nixon’s Oval Office, the spectacular First Lady’s Garden, the president’s faithfully restored 1910 birthplace, a replica of the White House East Room, and the flower-ringed memorial sites of President and Mrs. Nixon. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa

 

Day 5: San Diego
Saturday, January 3, 2026

Today, travel south to visit San Diego. Enjoy a San Diego city tour, including the historic Gaslamp District, the bustling Embarcadero, Balboa Park, and historic Old Town San Diego. This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely San Diego harbor cruise, featuring views of the San Diego skyline, Seaport Village, Coronado Bridge, Coronado Island, and sea life, along with facts and history about the unique waterfront. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a popular San Diego restaurant. After dinner, head back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa

 

Day 6: Departure
Sunday, January 4, 2026

Today, fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Rose Parade New Year’s tour.

Meals: Breakfast

 

Tour Rates:

Regular rate: $4,299 per person (based on double occupancy)
Single rate: $5,149

Make your final payment by check prior to the final payment due date and receive a booking discount of $100 per person.

 

For Reservations & More Information:

Premier World Discovery
Melissa Grant
(877) 953-8687, ext. 238 (Pacific Standard Time)
mgrant@premierworlddiscovery.com

Online booking option: Click here and use the booking number 193515 to make your deposit online in just a few minutes. 

For more information on physical requirements and what to expect on an Our State trip, click here.