Day and Overnight Trips

The OLLI Trips Committee plans and coordinates trips of educational interest to OLLI members to locations off the CSUF campus. These trips are OLLI special events and are subject to the Special Events Registration Policy (see link below). Trips are of two types: day trips and overnight trips. Some recent or planned day trips include the Hollywood Bowl, JPL and LAX. Some recent or planned overnight trips include Death Valley, Monterey, and Costa Rica. Members are notified of upcoming trips via the ChroniCLE, the OLLI email newsletters and the OLLI bulletin board. If members have ideas for future trips, bring them to the Trips Committee meetings .

Chair : Ken Luke

Notes:

Events also require a signed copy of the Waiver/Release of Liability form. Click Here to get the Waiver/Release of Liability form.

These trips are OLLI Special Events and are subject to the Special Events Registration Policy. Click here to get the Special Events Registration Policy.

Current trips:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026	OLLI Visits the Motion Picture Academy Museum Join us as we visit the world-famous Motion Picture Academy Museum at Wilshire & Fairfax in Los Angeles as we celebrate the art & science of moviemaking. This year the museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the movie Jaws, the film that kept an entire generation of movie-goers out of the water! The exhibit on the history of Jewish film makers who created the studio system that we know today continues, as does the Oscar Experience where you can be filmed accepting your own special Oscar. Everything you want to know about set design on films like Barbie and others is highlighted in exhibits this year. After our museum tour, our bus will take us up Fairfax Ave. to Canter's Deli where lunch is on your own from their extensive menu. Be sure to leave some room to pick up something from their bakery! ( Click here for Cantor's Deli's menu .) Click here for the Motion Picture Academy Museum flyer with more details. Click here to register for the Motion Picture Academy Museum trip.
Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 13, 2026 Note: The end date and price for this trip have changed.	OLLI Explores Taiwan 2026 The best season to travel in Taiwan is October through May. The OLLI Trips Committee is planning a trip to Taiwan during March 2-13, 2026. Please save the dates to visit the beautiful island of Formosa. The trip will take 12 days and 10 nights to cruise around the whole island and visit all the sights, including the cities of Taipei, Yilan, Taidong, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Miaoli, Hsinchu and Jiufen. We will visit the National Palace Museum, FoGuangShan Temple, the national parks of Taroko, Kenting and Alishan and Moon Lake. We will travel by high-speed trains and coach buses. We will learn the Atayal indigenous culture, see the whole. beautiful island and eat delicious Taiwanese food. The activity level is 3 (of a maximum level 5), including many walks. If you need a wheelchair you must bring it along and pay for a companion to assist you. Please go online to register at https://travelgallery.com/olli-taiwan-2026. Deposit $250 and set up a payment schedule. Remember to purchase your travel insurance; it is mandatory. The Taiwan entry visa is free for 90 days per entry. We expect at least 25 OLLI members to join us. We will all have different experiences and a wonderful time. Click here for the Taiwan trip flyer with more information.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026	LAX Airfield Tour & Flight Path Museum Visit Join us as we visit one of the busiest airports in the world - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - for a behind-the-scenes airfi eld tour. See LAX Historic Hangar 1, ongoing construction projects, various aircraft like the A380 and Dreamliner, cargo, and corporate jet operations. We also will visit the Flight Path Learning Center & Museum, which features exhibits from the golden age of flight in Los Angeles to the recent history of the Southern California aerospace industry. The museum also features one of the largest collections of aviation memorabilia from the past through today. We will head to The Proud Bird Food hall after the airfield and museum tour for lunch on your own where a multitude of dining options are available with incredible views of planes landing at the airport. Click here for the LAX trip flyer with more information.
Friday, April 3, 2026	Where Does Our Water Come From? An OLLI Field Investigation Join us for an engaging field trip that dives into the Santa Ana River, often referred to as the worst flood hazard west of the Mississippi, yet it serves as the primary water source for Orange County. Prado Dam: We will kick off our tour at the recently expanded Prado Dam, which plays a critical role in flood control along the Santa Ana River, followed by a visit to the constructed wetlands behind the dam. Groundwater Recharge Basins: Next, we will explore the Groundwater Recharge Basins and the Inflatable Rubber Dam in Anaheim, which are essential for replenishing our underground aquiferour main source of water supply. Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS): We will conclude our journey with a tour of the GWRS in Fountain Valley. This collaborative project between the Orange County Water District and Orange County Sanitation District is a national leader and internationally recognized for its’ innovative approach to recycling sewage water into drinking water. During the trip, we will learn about : Dams and wetlands Endangered species Groundwater recharge Seawater intrusion barriers Reverse osmosis Ocean outfalls Water quality testing Pollution monitoring We will also discuss the impacts of this year’s unexpected prolonged rainy season. Remember, water is a precious resource, and we should never take it for granted. Click here for the Water District Trip flyer with more information. Click here to register for the Water District Trip.