Historic Riverside Tour

When
This event is in the past
December 12 11:00am – 9:00pm, 2015
Location
Santa Monica Civic Center 1855 Main St Santa Monica, CA 90401

The Conservancy’s Annenberg Community Beach House Docent Council is leading an excursion to Riverside. Tour the renowned Riverside Mission Inn, which offers a slice of California’s unique history through eclectic architectural styles represented by multiple architects. Our docent led tour includes the art, architecture and history of this U.S. National Historic Landmark. Enjoy its Annual Festival of Lights, with over 4.5 million holiday lights designed to dazzle and delight visitors.

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Riverside Mission Inn.

 

Visit the Riverside Art Museum, an adaptive reuse of Julia Morgan’s 1929 Riverside YWCA, where guests will learn about the history, architecture, and art collection.

 

Riverside Art Museum. Photo credit Nancy Speaker.

Riverside Art Museum. Photo credit Nancy Speaker.

The excursion costs $55 and includes the charter bus and gratuity, the Mission Inn Historic Tour and Museum admission. The charter bus will depart from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium at 11 am and return at 9 pm.A detailed itinerary can be found here. Only a few spaces remain. To reserve your spot, please complete this reservation form and mail it with your check by Monday, November 30.