JBTI Tours & Packages

Beverly Hills
As you drive west down Sunset Boulevard, you reach a definite point where the trees become greener, the houses become larger and the cars all become Jags and Bentleys. You're certainly not in Kansas anymore?you've just entered Beverly Hills. This world famous city, with the world famous zip code, is synonymous with wealth, status and celebrity. A quick drive down any given side street will take you past homes worth more than some countries' entire economies.
Historic George Key Ranch
Address: 625 West Bastanchury Road Los Angeles CA 92870 Tel: 714-528-4260 Long before it was known for South Coast Plaza, Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, Orange County was known for—you guessed it—oranges. Groves of those healthy citrus fruits dotted the landscape. The George Key Ranch was one of the biggest, and home to the original Sunkist groves. You can see all of the farming equipment and other memorabilia relating to growing oranges at this museum. There is still a working orange grove on the property.
Santa Monica
Address: 1400 Ocean Ave Los Angeles CA 90401 Tel: 310-393-7593 The selection of maps and brochures at this kiosk isn't as comprehensive as some of the other information centers in LA, but if you ask questions the staff can be very helpful in finding things to do. They also offer a few free and useful maps and guides from which to construct a good personal tour. Located in Palisades Park near the pier and Third Street Promenade.

Upper Newport Bay Regional Park
Address: 600 Shellmaker Road Los Angeles CA 92660 Tel: 949-729-1150 Upper Newport Bay Regional Park covers 1,000 acres and includes the Ecological Reserve. The bluffs that make up the park surround the bay and the three bird species that inhabit the bluffs are the California Gnatcatcher, the San Diego Cactus Wren and the Burrowing Owl. Communities of grasslands and coastal sage scrub are also found on the bluffs. The Ecological Reserve is 752 acres and is one of the largest coastal wetlands in California.