Tours & Trips
The Friends offer a variety of Local, National and International/Overseas tours for the enjoyment and education of our members. Upcoming Trip brochures can be found in the Friends bookstore.
Reminder: Cancelled checks confirm your reservation. Please submit payment if you wish to reserve space.
The Friends offer a variety of tours for the enjoyment and education of our members.
Local trips include, but are not limited to theater performances, museums, wine tours, and gardens.
Trips throughout the United States and Canada are available during the year.
Overseas tours to Europe, Africa, South America, Australia and Asia are also offered.
Some of the advantages of Friends tours are:
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Tour Director & Local Guide on every tour.
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Members receive a monthly Amigos Newsletter with details on future tours.
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Friends Members receive a discount on each tour.
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Transportation is provided from the Camarillo Library for each trip.
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Chance to meet new friends, especially if you are new to the area.
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Great for people who are single!
For more information about
Local Tours
Contact Helen Andrews at (805) 482-5269
between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm
or email at tours@friendscamarillolibrary.org
For more information about our
Extended Tours
(National/International)
Contact Doris Young at (805) 640-7158
or email at vetyoung21@yahoo.com
Always include your name, phone number, and the date of the tour that you are calling about.
Slideshow Presentations
Located in the Camarillo Library Community Room
Thursday, November 5th, 2026 1:30 PM
Featuring information about our tours:
London & Paris (May 2027)
Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains (July 2027)
National & International Tours & Trips
Cultural Treasures of Japan
December 3rd - 16th 2026
Alaska Northern Lights
February 28th - March 6th 2027
Discover America's Music Cities
March 18th - 25th 2027
London & Paris
May 15th - 23rd 2027
Alpine Lakes and Scenic Trains
July 17th - 26th, 2027
Highlights of Norway
September 26th - October 4th, 2027
Discover Grand Hawaiian Adventure
November 4th - 16th, 2027
Local Tours & Trips
Mystery Tour
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$185 Members $200 Non-Members
Board at 8:15am | Depart at 8:30am | Return at 5:30pm
The first 50 checks received by Helen will get to enjoy our highly popular mystery tour. These tours are always a group favorite as they feature new experiences that you have never encountered. In fact, you most likely may not even know of their existence - but you’ll assuredly be pleasantly surprised! Let the guessing begin at the destination will remain unknown and will only be revealed just prior to our arrivals will make a stop for an included lunch. This tour involves moderate walking and involves getting on and off the bus a few times.
Mystery Tour
Thursday, October 29th, 2026 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$185 Members $200 Non-Members
Board at 8:15am | Depart at 8:30am | Return at 5:30pm
The first 50 checks received by Helen will get to enjoy our highly popular mystery tour. These tours are always a group favorite as they feature new experiences that you have never encountered. In fact, you most likely may not even know of their existence - but you’ll assuredly be pleasantly surprised! Let the guessing begin at the destination will remain unknown and will only be revealed just prior to our arrivals will make a stop for an included lunch. This tour involves moderate walking.
Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil at COSM
Thursday, November 19th, 2026 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$200 Members $215 Non-Members
Board at 9:15am | Depart at 9:30am | Return at 5:30pm
Step into the heart of Cirque du Soleil’s iconic Mystère like never before in a groundbreaking Shared Reality experience at Cosm. Move seamlessly from jaw-dropping spectacle to intimate, behind-the-curtain moments, witnessing the raw discipline, strength, fragility, and artistry of the performers in stunning ultra-high resolution on an 87-foot wraparound LED display. Guided by thunderous Taiko drums and an original score, this reimagined production reveals the unseen dedication and pure expression behind the timeless show—no headsets required, just pure, shared immersion inside spectacular domed environments.
Surf, Sand and Santa
Thursday, December 17th, 2026 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$200 Members $215 Non-Members
Board at 11:45am | Depart at 12:00pm | Return at 10:30pm
Experience the magic of one of America’s largest and most beloved holiday traditions—the 118-year-old Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade, viewed by over a million people each year. Begin with a delicious waterfront dinner at the Harborside Restaurant (with your choice of Pot Roast, Salmon, Chicken, or Vegetarian), then board our private Tiki boat for an unforgettable cruise through Newport Bay. Glide past hundreds of spectacularly decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and waterfront mansions transformed into twinkling holiday wonderlands, all competing for awards in this dazzling nighttime spectacle.
Colorful Songs of Broadway - New Year's Eve Matinee Celebration
Thursday, December 31st, 2026 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$198 Members $213 Non-Members
Board at 9:45am | Depart at 10:00am | Return at 6:00pm
Ring in 2026 with style and swing at a festive New Year’s Eve Matinee Celebration at Almansor Court! Celebrate on London time with a lively 4pm countdown as Tino Macchia and his band take the stage, delivering unforgettable classics from the American Songbook and Pop legends like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, and Tom Jones. With his signature elegance, powerful voice, and dynamic showmanship, Tino brings fresh energy to these beloved hits for an afternoon full of joy and nostalgia.Enjoy a delicious meal with your choice of BBQ Chicken with Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetarian Pesto Pasta, or Vegan Tartare, accompanied by wine, champagne, party hats, and noise makers as we toast the New Year together.
The Lion King at the Pantages Theatre
Saturday, January 16th, 2027 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$200 Members $215 Non-Members
Board at 10:30am | Depart at 11:00am | Return at 6:00pm
Step into the legendary Pantages Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, where generations of unforgettable performances have lit the stage. Disney’s The Lion King returns in all its grandeur—a breathtaking live musical that reimagines the beloved story through striking masks, inventive puppetry, and the soaring score of Elton John and Tim Rice. Classic anthems like “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” fill the historic house as the Pride Lands come vividly to life.
Chocolate Delights
Tuesday, February 9th, 2027 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$158 Members $173 Non-Members
Board at 8:00am | Depart at 8:30am | Return at 6:00pm
Fall in love with chocolate just days before Valentine’s Day on this February 9th journey through L.A.’s sweetest destinations. After lunch on your own at historic Philippe the Original, the tour treats you to Salt & Straw’s decadent Chocolate Gooey Brownie Ice Cream in the Arts District, then whisks you to Läderach for an elegant tasting of premium Swiss chocolates crafted before your eyes. Rich aromas, artisan creations, and complimentary chocolate treats at every stop turn the day into a mouthwatering celebration.
Jersey Boys at the Pantages Theatre
Sunday, February 21st, 2027 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$205 Members $220 Non-Members
Board at 10:30am | Depart at 11:00am | Return at 6:00pm
They’re back—the Tony Award-winning Broadway smash that tells the true rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, from New Jersey street corners to the top of the charts. Jersey Boys delivers one unforgettable hit after another—“Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Oh, What a Night,” and more—wrapped in powerhouse vocals and a gripping behind-the-music story. Whether you’re reliving the soundtrack of your youth or discovering these classics for the first time, this electrifying production is a perfect day at the theatre. Click through to view the full poster and lock in your seats.
TOUR POLICIES
CANCELLATION POLICY
No refunds will be issued within 30 days of tour – Please Note: There may be some exceptions-when tickets have been purchased or rooms have been reserved-inquire at time of making your tour reservation about refund policy for these type of tours they might be nonrefundable once reserved - unless it can be filled from our wait list or you find a replacement. Please advise Helen if someone else is going in your place. If you must cancel the morning of the tour call Doris Young before 8:00 AM 1-928-706-8881 (cell) so the tour is not delayed.
TOUR POLICY
Please note: Friends Tours does not discriminate against persons on the basis of disability. However, Friends Tours regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance to guests in wheelchairs, for walking, dining, or other personal needs. Persons needing such assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied travel companion. It is essential that the Tour Manager be notified of any special medical, physical, food allergies/vegan diets or other requirements as soon as possible. Friends Tours reserves the right to decline acceptance of any person as a member of a tour or travel group at any time when such action is determined by the Tour Manager to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour.
