Experience PAACF’s Exclusive Art Travel Program—Just for Members
Join the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation for an exciting Southern California art trip, anchored by two West Coast contemporary art exhibitions of the year: the Made in LA at the Hammer Museum and the California Biennial at OCMA.
This unique trip will allow participants an opportunity to dive deep into the arts ecosystem of Southern California, learning more about the collectors, artists, and art institutions that make the Southern part of our state such an epicenter for contemporary art and culture. You won’t want to miss this chance to see LA in a whole new way!
From the Inland Empire to Laguna Beach and from downtown to Westwood, we will explore art museums and galleries, visit artist studio spaces, meeting the staff, collectors, and artists who make this region such an artistic epicenter.
Along the way, we will stay at the cliffside Casa Loma, with dramatic ocean views of Laguna Beach, and at the elegant and well-appointed Omni Hotel downtown. We will dine at some of the top 100 LA Times restaurants, including beloved local favorites in Laguna Beach and artful spots Lulu at the Hammer and Manuela at Hauser + Wirth in Los Angeles. On our visit to Exposition Park, we’ll visit Mercado La Paloma for authentic and Michelin-rated Mexican seafood restaurant Holbox. Throughout the trip, we will travel by comfortable coach.
Trip Overview
6 days of immersive, curated experiences
5 nights stay featuring boutique charm & luxury comfort
Luxury coach travel throughout Southern California
7 hosted meals at top restaurants
Access to major exhibitions & private artist studios
Behind-the-scenes access & private tours
Key Art Exhibitions to Look Forward To:
Registration and Payment
- Single Occupancy: $5,250
(6 spots, individual rooms) - Double Occupancy: $9,950
(5 spots, two people per room)
Cancellations less than 30 days before departure are non-refundable.
Please note: This exclusive travel program is open to active members of the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation.
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Flight Recommendations
Flights are not included in the cost of this trip.
Oct 8 - Arrival flight: SJC to ONT
- Southwest #2615 (Nonstop): SJC 6:50 a.m. - ONT 8:05 a.m.
Oct 13 - Departure flight: BUR to SJC
- Southwest #263 (Nonstop): BUR 6:10 p.m. - SJC 7:20 p.m.
Here’s what past travelers have said…
"I had the opportunity to go on a well-curated visit to Mexico City and Oaxaca with PAACF. The experience was unforgettable, highlighting incredible museums, craft works, and restaurants that highlighted significant aspects Mexican history and culture. It stimulated a renewed desire in me to dig much more deeply into the events that have created the diverse and vibrant world we see today! I would definitely go on another adventure with PAACF!"
Tom
"PAACF's Baltimore and DC trip was incredible! The thoughtfully curated itinerary, restaurants, and hotels were top-notch. Hearing directly from curators made the experience even more enriching and offered deeper insights into the exhibits. Exploring neighborhoods like Anacostia and visiting the Frederick Douglass home added extra depth. Every detail was handled with care, making for a seamless and enriching journey."
Marcia