MainTour Vacation Cruise Central
Planning your next getaway? Whether you are looking for a last-minute three-day cruise to the
Bahamas or a 21-day cruise through the Orient several months from now, we can help with savings of up to 70%!
Tournament of Roses Parade [Early Jan]
Giant Parade of 200 colorful floats, bands, equestrian units and more that march down a 5 miles stretch of Pasadena every New Years Day. (If it is a sunday that parade runs on Jan 2nd.) Followed later in day by NCAA Rose Bowl football game.
The Rose Bowl - [Jan 1st]
The Grand-daddy of the Bowl Games. Plays on New Year's Day.
Tour Key Largo Florida
Vacation paradise and Dive Capital of the World.
The first and longest of the Florida Keys, Key Largo's main feature here
is the Florida Reef at John Pennecamp State Park, a preserve of living coral reef,
probably one of the most colorful in the world. Excellent location for snorkeling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boat tours.
Buffalo Run Half Marathon - Catalina Island [FEB]
Very challenging, hilly course on the East End of Catalina Island. Approximate 8 mile climb in dirt fire roads until the descent back into Avalon.
This half marathon course takes you from sea level to a 1600 foot elevation then returns to sea level. Spectacular views of San Clemente Island and Avalon.
This race also features the popular flat and fast Pebbly Beach 5K course on the paved road out to Pebbly Beach.
Surf City USA Marathon [FEB]
Formerly the Pacific Shoreline Marathon runs on Super Bowl Sunday Morning -
This exclusive oceanfront course is a classic California Dream. Run by the Huntington Beach pier and wind through the famed surfing beaches of Southern California.
Retro surf bands entertain along the way and the Finish Line Festival includes a beach side beer garden in the California sun. Finishers receive bodacious surfboard medals!
Long Beach Golf Show [Late Feb]
Long Beach Convention Center; Show Website;
Test your skills and win prizes at the Short Game Central, Long Drive Competition, Qolf Challenge and 50-Foot Putting Challenge.
The Demo Zone will have the latest clubs from top manufacturers like Callaway, Taylor Made, Nike, Cleveland, Adams and more.
Free Lessons with PGA Professionals.
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March Calendar
L.A. Marathon XV and Bike Tour - 1st Sun in March
For info call (310) 444-5544 for the Los Angeles Marathon.
MainTour Los Angeles Vacation Adventure.
Catalina Island Marathon - Catalina Island [MAR]
Runners World 2007 ranked this race as the #1 off-road marathon in the world.
Enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery while running 26.2 miles over the Island of Catalina.
The race traverses mostly dirt trails and roads through areas of the interior of the Island where very few have gone. The race starts in Two Harbors and runs to Avalon.
L.A. Dodgers Spring Training - [MAR]
The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball
at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in
eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.
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April Festivals
So Calif Baseball Central
MainTour's Premier Baseball Ticket Exchange
24/7 Online Ticket Services
L.A. Dodgers - Tickets & Schedule
S.D. Padres - Tickets & Schedule
Anaheim Angeles -Tickets & Schedule
All-Stars, Playoffs & World Series
Ticket Exchange - Sold Out Games
California Baseball Hall of Fame
California Minor League Teams
MLB Spring Training Camp
NCAA, High School, Little League
L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball
at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in
eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Major autorace on city streets near downtown in mid-April.
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May Calendar
L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball
at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in
eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.
Hermosa Beach Street Fair - [Late May]
3 Day Event - Memorial Day Weekend
Location: Pier and Hermosa Ave.
Artists and Crafters from throughout the West will be featured at this 3-day event.
The family-oriented festival will feature the Open Volleyball Tournaments coinciding with two sound stages
for several bands and the ASRA sponsored Lifeguard Competitions. The street fair historically brings in about 120,000 visitors.
Fiesta Hermosa - COC Info Webpage
California Beach Volleyball Association - Tournament Organizer
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June Calendar
Santa Catalina Island - Adventure Challenge - Mid June
Race course usually traverses off-road trails of
Santa Catalina Island.
Hotel space very limited. Register and reserve travel early.
(714) 978-1528
L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball
at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in
eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.
Mariachi USA Festival [JUNE]
Hollywood Bowl; Festival Website;
The best live mariachi performers showcase great music in this two-day special event.
Hot Links
July Calendar
L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball
at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in
eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.
Hot Links
August Calendar
L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball
at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in
eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.
Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race - [AUG]
32-mile race from Catalina Island to Manhattan Beach Pier
The Catalina Classic dates back to 1955 and is recognized as the king of long distance paddleboard races.
The race begins at the west end of the island, at Two Harbors on the Isthmus, and stretches toward the shore at Palos Verdes,
making a left turn off the coast there and ending at the Manhattan Beach Pier.
International Surf Festival [AUG]
Three of southern California’s finest beaches - Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo - come alive with more than 5000 fit competitors and over 100,000 spectators.
America’s best beach athletes compete in a series of volleyball matches, beach runs, swimming races and, of course, surfing competitions.
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September Calendar
Los Angeles County Fair [SEP]
Get your fix of extreme monster truck and motocross action, cheer on a raucous demolition derby, or kick out the jams with some of the biggest names in rock n’ roll, disco, funk, R & B and country music.
With the most rides, great food, spectacular attractions, nighttime concerts, and vendors from all over the world, the L.A. County Fair is one of Southern California’s greatest traditions.
L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball
at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in
eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.
Alpine Village Oktobefest [SEP/OCT]
Alpine Village hase been celebrating the Oktoberfest 1967.
The festival is Celebrated in the beer garden which accommodates up to 3,000 people and includes a Bavarian Brass-Oom Pa Pa band from Germany,
German dancers, contests, beer brewed at the Alpine Village and Authentic German food.
Hot Links
October Calendar
Long Beach Marathon [OCT]
This fall marathon starts on Shoreline Drive, pass the Pike at Shoreline Village over Queensway Bridge to the bow of the Queen Mary.
Circle the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Lighthouse and Rainbow Harbor and head down to the beach. Participate in one of America’s most scenic Marathons. It’s Fast, Flat and Fun.
Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival [OCT]
* 30 Different Stars of Smooth Jazz in the Avalon Casino Ballroom, Looking Out to Sea. One of the most unusual jazz festival destinations in the world.
Breeders Cup Santa Anita Last Sat in Oct Horse Racing Hot Links
November Calendar
Catalina Island Triathlon - Early Nov
Bike / Run / Swim Race course usually traverses off-road
trails of Santa Catalina Island.
Hotel space very limited. Register and reserve travel early.
(714) 978-1528
Catalina Island Triathlon [NOV]
1/2 mile bay swim / 16k bike course through Avalon / 3 mile island run.
Los Angeles Holiday Inn - Online Directory
MainTour Online Rates Special!
Follow this link to see a listing of all major Holiday Inn Hotel Resorts in the
greater L.A. region complete with online room search, special discount rates
and online reservation booking service.
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December Calendar
So Calif Christmas Festival
Family Fun Adventures for the Holiday Season
Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Concert Series
Parades & Festivals
NCAA Bowl Games
So Calif First Night Celebration
Family Fun Adventures for the Holiday Season
First Night Concert Series
Celebration Parties
Rose Parade & Bowl Game
