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
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)
Carol Yung
(805) 987-5952
Doris Young
(805) 640-7158
Always include your name, phone number, and the date of the tour that you are calling about.
If you change your phone number, please notify Helen Andrews.
National & International Tours & Trips
The Best of Eastern Canada
August 4th - August 12th, 2023
Cruising the Danube to the Black Sea
September 11th - September 23rd, 2023
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
October 5th - October 10th, 2023
The Ozarks - Specialty Tour
October 11th - October 18th, 2023
European Christmas Markets
November 25th - December 3rd, 2023
Tropical Costa Rica
January 29th - February 6th, 2024
France Magnifique
April 4th - April 15th , 2024
Local Tours & Trips
Titanic - The Expedition
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$118 Members
$133 Non-Members
Board: 9:15 am
Depart: 9:30 am
Return: 4:30 pm
Limited special engagement. An immersive experience to step back to 1912 and feel like a passenger in this virtual reality adventure. Lunch on your own at The Original Farmers Market and The Grove.
Art of the City
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$95 Members
$110 Non-Members
Board: 8:45 am
Depart: 9:00 am
Return: 4:30 pm
Enjoy a broad array of contemporary and historical public art works in the booming arts district. Learn the history of the installations in LA’s rapidly changing art scene. Lunch on your own at LA’s famous Philippe’s, home of the French Dip Sandwich.
The Tina Turner Musical at The Pantages Theatre
Sunday, June 25th, 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
$165 Members
$180 Non-Members
Board: 10:15 am
Depart: 10:30 am
Return: 5:30 pm
Celebrate the unstoppable woman that dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers, and conquer the world against all odds. Tour includes orchestra seating and a tour guide.
Pageant of the Masters - Overnight Trip
Monday, July 24th - Tuesday, July 25th 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
Members
$653/ea. (Singles)
$492/ea (Doubles)
Non-Members
$668/ea. (Singles)
$507/ea (Doubles)
Come enjoy the popular summer event in Laguna Beach at the Pageant of the Masters.
Prepare to be awed by the extraordinary artists and legendary composers whose works have
withstood the test of time as the 90th annual Pageant of the Masters presents its unique theatrical celebration of art. Our experience continues the next day at the annual Sawdust Art Festival, featuring over 200 Laguna Beach artists!
Escape to San Diego - Overnight Trip
Monday, August 21st - Wednesday August 23rd 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
Members
$1,256/ea. (Singles)
$996.00/ea (Doubles)
$933.00/ea. (Triples)
Non-Members
$1,271.00/ea. (Singles)
$1,011.00/ea (Doubles)
$948.00/ea. (Triples)
Join us for a two night / three day adventure to San Diego! Staying at tropical resort style hotel we will join various activities from a baseball game in Petco Park, Little Italy, a Luau dinner experience and train ride to San Juan Capistrano! Comfortable walking shoes are suggested.
Catalina, California
Thursday, September 28th, 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
Day Trip to Catalina.
Mystery Trip
Thursday, October 5th, 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
Mystery Trip
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
Huntington Library and Garden
Thursday, November 9th, 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
Cambria, California
December 11th - 13th, 2023 Meet at the Friends of the Camarillo Library
Overnight Trip in Cambria, CA.
TOUR POLICIES
CANCELLATION POLICY
No refunds will be issued within 30 days of trip unless the spot can be filled from the wait list. Please advise Helen if someone else is using your ticket. If you are unable to travel on the morning of a day trip, let Helen know before 8:00 a.m. 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, 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.
For more information about
Local Tours
Helen Andrews at (805) 482-5269
between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm
or email at tours@focl.com
For more information about our
Extended Tours
(National/International)
Carol Yung
(805) 987-5952
Doris Young
(805) 640-7158
Always include your name, phone number, and the date of the tour that you are calling about.