Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

Los Angeles - 6 days from £869pp*

Travelling on selected dates in February 2013. Price includes return flights (all taxes & charges included), airport transfers to & from accommodation, 4 nights room-only accommodation at Custom Hotel, coach transport throughout your stay, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 10. 

And then add our suggested itinerary package below for £110pp*

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1	Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation.		Free time to explore the local area
Day 2	Guided tour of Hollywood Boulevard (Walk of Fame, Kodak Theatre, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood sign view & Hollywood & Highland)	Visit to Santa Monica	Free time
Day 3	Sony Studios Walking Tour	New York Film Academy 2-hour Interactive Session	Free time - swimming
Day 4	Full day at Universal Studios Theme Park (including Back-Lot tour)		Free time at Universal City
Day 5	Venice Beach, including shopping & sightseeing	Transfer to airport for overnight return flight to UK (or transfer to San Francisco if extending tour as below)
Day 6	Arrive in UK
	2-night inclusive add-on to San Francisco from only £186pp*
Day 5	Coach transfer to San Francisco accommodation, free time		Explore Pier 39
Day 6	San Francisco Guided Coach Tour	Alcatraz cruise & tour	Free time
Day 7	Free time at Fisherman's Wharf	Transfer to San Francisco Airport for overnight return flight to UK
Day 8	Arrive in UK

Our most popular visits in Los Angeles for Media & Film Studies school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Los Angeles for Media & Film Studies groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Film Studio Visits & Educational Visits

Our school group friendly accommodation is close to all the major film studios in LA, meaning your students will spend less time travelling and more time learning.

VIP Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Step aboard a VIP cart and enjoy this truly fascinating behind-the-scenes visit led by a knowledgeable guide. See external sets from TV shows and movies, such as Spiderman. Venture onto the popular Two and a Half Men sitcom set and learn how it is created. Take a peek behind-the-scenes in ‘The Mill’ where sets are constructed. Find out about sound effect creation and see props and costumes up close. We highly recommend this visit, and can organise customised tours to your exact preferences.

Sony Pictures Studio

This walking tour provides a realistic, day-to-day perspective of how the industry works. You’ll walk around famous film sets and learn how ‘Foley Artists’ produce sound effects. See backdrops being created and learn how they are used. Step inside the Jeopardy game show set. You might even stumble upon a stunt man in action!

Paramount Studios Tour

Take a guided tour of Paramount Studios’ back lot, by tram and on foot. The tour takes a full two hours, and merely scratches the surface of the numerous buildings and sound stages that make up this 62-acre sprawling studio.

Universal Studios Back Lot Tour

Our great value ticket prices give you entry to the fantastic theme park as well as the infamous studio tour – perhaps the most impressive in terms of the scale. You’ll be taken behind the scenes of your favourite movies and TV shows, including the eerie plane crash of War of the Worlds, and Desperate Housewives suburbia.

Half Day Guide

You choose the places you would like to visit and our local expert guide will escort you on your coach, whilst delivering valuable knowledge of the area and attractions. You’ll be able to hop on and off wherever you please. Santa Monica, Beverley Hills and Hollywood are always group favourites.

Movie Stars’ Homes Tours

Travelling by luxury air-conditioned minibus, you’ll see over 50 movie stars’ homes on this tour. See the famous Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills and Hollywood Hills.

The Getty Center

This free museum presents changing exhibitions from its collection of drawings, manuscripts and photographs against a backdrop of dramatic architecture and tranquil gardens, with breathtaking views.

LA Times Tour

Make the short trip downtown to visit the Los Angeles Times original editorial plant where news is gathered, written and edited. See the library and photographic departments along with many others. Subject to availability.

Paley Center for Media

Take a short tour then select from over 120,000 programmes for your own private theatre screening. Options include historic news broadcasts, documentaries, dramas, soaps, sports programmes, and much more.

Hollywood Boulevard

Kodak Theatre Tour

The ‘Home of the Academy Awards®’! See an Oscar® statuette, and find out where your favourite celebrities sat during this year’s ceremony.

Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

You will be taken inside this historic theatre, learn about its history and the premieres that have been held here.

Walk of Fame

Visit this world famous sidewalk that’s paved with thousands of stars, handprints and footprints.

Media & Film Workshops

New York Film Academy Workshops

Situated on the back-lot of Universal Studios, the NYFA (LA) offers NST groups the opportunity to learn from exciting hands-on sessions with the opportunity to use state-of-the-art equipment. We recommend you spend at least 2 hours at the academy.

Digital Editing

Students get involved in shot selection and manipulation in this overview of film editing

Digital Cinematography

Your group will create camera and lighting set-ups, then record and screen the footage for analysis and critique

Director’s Craft

Your group will use equipment to try out film direction, and be taken through the process of creating shots and scenes Call NST to enquire about alternative session topics.

North Hollywood (NoHo) Workshops

Designed exclusively for NST, these workshops - led by a highly qualified and experienced instructor - can be tailored to suit your specific interests and study focus.

Marketing & the Media

Your group will learn about creating a good marketing campaign and take into consideration their audience, appropriate media selection, tone, style and pitch. This workshop can also be designed to cover other topics. Call for details.

Business of the Business

In this career-focused workshop, your group will uncover the tools and skills needed to get started, hear about real life industry experiences, set career goals, learn how to get an agent, plus find out how to get their foot in the door!

Actors in Action

Auditioning for the Camera - A hands-on casting session workshop! Students will look at headshots and résumés and decide who gets called in for the audition. They will analyse every aspect of the on-camera audition.

NoHo Tour

The ideal addition to a NoHo workshop. See the famous 27-foot golden Emmy Statue, take in the many theatres, or enjoy a recording studio tour in this up-and-coming arts district. NoHo is an ideal place to stay for an evening meal.

Leisure Visits & Attractions

Universal Studios Theme Park

You’ll be taken behind-the-scenes of your favourite movies and TV shows, and in the neighbouring theme park, you could watch a 4D film, see a special effects show, learn about fire and water effects, and enjoy various movie-themed rides. This day-long visit is a real treat!

Universal City

Following a day at Universal Studios, Universal City is the ideal location for your evening meal. The lively and safe City Walk® is open late and houses restaurants, bars, a cinema, plus souvenir shopping opportunities too.

Venice Beach & Santa Monica

At Venice Beach you’ll snap up some great value souvenirs, watch street performers and stroll past ‘muscle beach’. The more upmarket Santa Monica has a great range of retail outlets, and is a fantastic option for last minute shopping. An ideal morning visit en route to the airport.

Disneyland® Resort

This adventure park offers a great alternative to Universal Studios. Includes some family-friendly rides as well as an emphasis on adult thrill rides.

Hollywood Boulevard

Walk of Fame

A wealth of celebrity foot and handprints, and more than 2,000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of celebrities.

Hollywood & Highland Center

Located just off the Walk of Fame, this complex offers excellent shopping and Hollywood sign photo taking opportunities.

Guinness World Record Museum

Housed in the historic Hollywood Theatre, this museum contains a special section about Hollywood.

Pinz Bowling

Ideally located in Studio City, two minutes from our key accommodation choices, this is a great way to fill an evening at little expense.

Imax Cinema

Four enormous six-storey screens are available across LA – though our favourite is the one at Universal City. With a whole range of exciting 3D and feature films to enjoy, this is the ideal way to take time out from your busy itinerary!

Farmers’ Market

This, the city’s oldest outdoor market, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Los Angeles. With 30-acres containing over 70 stalls, stores, markets and cafés, this indoor/outdoor bazaar offers what must be one of the most eye-dazzling displays of food and produce ever presented to the public.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Custom Hotel

A modern hotel refurbished to a high standard in 2011 with range of excellent facilities. The décor throughout the hotel is modern with excellent standard of furnishings and comfort.

Custom Hotel

A modern boutique hotel offering high levels of comfort, high standard of facilities and friendly staff. Positioned close to the airport and an ideal for many of LA’s attractions.

Address 8639 Lincoln Boulevard CA 90045 California USA View map of location	Local Rating Modern boutique style hotel (4* UK standard)
	Capacity The hotel comprises 282 guest rooms.

Location Information

The only boutique hotel located within a mile of Los Angeles International Airport, offers a unique experience for visitors whether one night or extended stay. Featuring panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles and only minutes from the (LAX) Los Angeles International Airport, Marina del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach and Santa Monica. The hotel is surrounded by a good range of restaurants, park, bowling alley and 2 supermarkets and a short drive to Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Universal Studios.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Multi-level restaurant
• Bar
• Heated swimming pool
• Sun deck & fire pit
• Lounge & electronic games room
• Relaxation lounge featuring massage chairs
• Free Wi-Fi access
• Business centre
• Fitness centre
• Laundry/dry cleaning services
• Daily LAX complimentary shuttle
• Disabled facilities: The hotel has specially adapted rooms for wheelchair access.

 Student Rooms

• 2 king size beds, option to:
• Bed share – 4 students per room
• Individual beds – 2 students per room
• Work desks
• Task lamps and ergonomic chairs
• 37” LCD flat-screen TV
• Remote control LED custom mood lighting
• Stereo with iPod docking station
• On-demand movies and music
• Dual telephone lines
• Iron & ironing board
• Hairdryer
• Double pane, operable windows

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• Work desks
• Task lamps and ergonomic chairs
• 37” LCD flat-screen TV
• Remote control LED custom mood lighting
• Stereo with iPod docking station
• On-demand movies and music
• Dual telephone lines
• Iron & ironing board
• Hairdryer
• Double pane, operable windows

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We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly – and you’ll know your currency exchange rate for meals well in advance too.

Popular options include:

Hotel Restaurants

Close to Your Accommodation

• Patio Café at Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel
• The West at the Hotel Angeleno

In NoHo

Close to Your Workshops

• Pitfire Pizza
• Eclectic Wine Bar & Grille

Universal City

Next to Universal Studios

• Hard Rock Cafe
• Bubba Gump Shrimp
• City Food food court