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Long Beach Trolley Holiday Light Tours

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Board a classic cable-car trolley for a waterfront tour that will showcase the best light displays around. The tour includes the famous floating Christmas trees of Alamitos Bay, and beautiful Naples Island!

Dates: December 4th – 30th
Dates can change yearly call for dates and info or check calendar.

Please see booking calendar for times & availability

How to use Voucher code:
Please enter the number of adult tickets &/or children's tickets. Click "Buy Now" then click where it says voucher. Enter your first voucher, click check, apply and then continue that process until all voucher numbers have been entered. Enter your contact information and complete my reservation. You will receive a confirmation via email as well as being able to print your tickets.

Tours Packages and Pricing:

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30 minute Waterfront Tour

$25 for a child ticket (3yrs-13yrs)
$35 for an adult ticket
Lap Children (2 & under) - *Must Sit on Lap (FREE)

Included on Tour:
• Transportation aboard a Classic Cable Car
• Souvenir Santa Hat & Candy Cane
• Holiday Music (sing along if you like!)
• Light Narration of the Waterfront aboard Cable Car
• $5 off when you spend $25 coupon at Legends

Important Details:
• Customers understand that the weather may be cold or raining on the tour
• No alcohol or tobacco products are allowed on board
• Tour departure times are 5:15, 6:00, 6:45 ,7:30, 8:25, 9:00
• Extra time for loading and unloading
• We reserve the right to suspend a time frame based on minimum capacity
• Dates and times subject to availability

Pick- Up Location
Legends Sports Bar & Restaurant
5236 E. 2nd St.
Long Beach, CA 90803

Reservations

• For reservations please see our booking calendar for availability
• Walk-ups are welcome per availability
Email: events@bigredbus.com
Phone: (562)852-9888

Private Waterfront Tour

• Please email events@bigredbus.com to book your private waterfront tour

St. Practice Day

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You do the drinking we’ll do the driving!
There is nothing more fun than St. Practice Day on the Big RED Bus! Get ready to rock’n’roll, we’ll visit 3 Irish Pubs in 3 crazy hours. Our participating pubs are a great place to have a pint of Guinness, some smooth Irish whiskey, and maybe an Irish Gig if the mood shall strike you! All transportation between pubs is along the gorgeous Southern California coastline; the views are amazing from the second story vantage point, and the partying on the bus between pubs is legendary fun. Don’t miss this crazy party!

Time: 1:00pm-4:30pm
Pick-up:
Dog'z Bar & Grill
5300 E. 2nd Street Long Beach, CA 90802

Includes:
• 3 Irish Pubs w/ no lines or cover charge
• BYOB: Yes, 5 12 oz canned beverages only. No glass or hard alcohol.
• Coastal Drives between Bars
• Cruising the coastline on a Closed Top Double Decker Bus

Questions? Email events@bigredbus.com or call (562) 852-9888.
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Certified Blue Restaurant Crawl: Bixby Knolls + Belmont Shore Edition

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Includes:

4 stops at Certified Blue and FoamFreeLB Restaurants
Food and Drink Tasters at Each Location
Ride to and from each location on a topless Double-Decker Bus
Long Beach Water Department and Environmental Services Bureau Swag including reusable utensils, bowls and straws

What you need to know:

Check in begins at 1:30 PM. The bus leaves at 2:00 PM.
Pick up and drop off from Granada Beach Parking lot. Free parking with valid code (code will be emailed to you before the crawl).
The Certified Blue Restaurant Crawl is 21+. You must have a valid ID to board the bus.
Registration and payment is required.
Samples may include animal products and gluten. Vegan and gluten free options are available for purchase.
Sample size tasters of food and beverages are included in the ticket price, and additional items will be available for purchase at each location.
Non-alcoholic beverages can be substituted upon request.
Transportation is mainly by bus with minimal walking – maximum of ¼ of a mile.
We’ll visit each location for approximately 20-25 minutes.

Questions? Email events@bigredbus.com or call (562) 852-9888.
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Long Beach Craft Beer Festival

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We have partnered with Legends & the 49er Shops at LB State for this exciting event!

Long Beach Craft Beer Festival is hosted by the Forty-Niner Shops at California State University Long Beach, this inaugural two-day event will feature hundreds of award-winning beers from top local, regional, and national breweries. Celebrate and promote our vibrant craft beer scene at an event that will also showcase great food from local restaurants, music, and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the CSULB Hospitality Department.

There will live music, awesome food and an incredible array of craft beer from LA and beyond!

We will be kicking off the afternoon with appetizers at Legends Long Beach around 1:00pm and then heading out to Long Beach State for unlimited 2 oz tastings of amazing craft beers.

When: Saturday, October 15th from 2pm to 5pm
Where: Pick-up: Legends Sports Bar 5236 E. 2nd St. Long Beach 90803
Check-in begins at 1:00pm.

Ticket Includes:
* Admission to Long Beach Craft Beer Festival for 3 Hour Unlimited Craft Beer Tasting
* Commemorative LB Craft Beer Tasting Cup
* Buffet Style Appetizers at Legends
* Pabst Blue Ribbon Surprised on the bus
* Transportation

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August: Taste of Brews Trip

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Join us for a fun-filled trip down to the Taste of Brews on August 24th. We have come up with an amazing package just for you.

When: Saturday August 24th 2019 from 1pm to 4pm
Pick-up: Dog'z Bar & Grill (5300 E. 2nd Street 90803)
Check-in: Begins at 12:00pm

Ticket Includes:
* Admission to Taste of Brews for 3 Hour Unlimited Craft Beer Tasting
* Taco Bar & Drink Specials at Dog'z before we head out at 12:45pm.
* Transportation

Reservations are needed as tickets are limited.
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Craft Beer Tasting

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Craft Beer Tour Includes:

• Complimentary buffet-style light Appetizers at Glory Days (Before Tour at 11:30am)
• 3 x 4 oz. tastings at 2 Brewery Stops (Brew Masters Choice)
• Tour of brewery or Q&A with brew-master
• Coolers w/ice on-board bus to store growlers
• Discounts at breweries

Dates:
• Select Saturdays

Logistics:
• Tour runs 12-3p on Saturdays & Sundays
• Check-in begins at 11:30am

Important Details:
• No alcohol or tobacco products allowed on-board
• If a customer misses the bus due to late arrival they forfeit reservation/voucher
• We reserve the right to suspend a time frame based on minimum capacity
• Walk-ups welcome, but subject to availability

Pick- Up Location:
Glory Days Beachside Grill
620 Pacific coast Hwy. Seal Beach, CA 90740

##Reservations:
• For reservations please see our booking calendar for availability
• Walk-ups are welcome per availability

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Private Craft Beer Tasting & Tour
• Please email events@bigredbus.com or call (562) 852-9888 to book your private Craft Beer Tasting Tour

Sunday Funday Pub Crawl

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Logistics:
• Tour runs 1-4:00pm on Sundays depending on availability
• Book any private Sunday Funday for up to 45 people!

Pick-up: Tilted Kilt Long Beach (6575 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803) Tilted Kilt is now closed, but we will still be picking up there. There are restaurants nearby if you would like to get food & drinks before we roll out at 1:00pm.
BYOB: Yes, 4 12 oz canned beverages only. No glass or hard alcohol.

Includes:
• 3 Coastal Irish Pubs
• Convertible Double Decker Bus
• Coastal Drives between Bars
• Buffet-style appetizers at 3 venues
• Possible Pub Stops: Auld Dubliner, Gallagher’s, Malainey's Grill, Shenanigans, K.C. Branaghan's

Questions email events@bigredbus.com or call (562)852-9888.

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Please be responsible & don't drink and drive. Lyft, Uber or call Yellow Cab at (562) 444-5505.
Need a place to lay your head for the night? Check out nearby hotels.

Double Decker Bus Holiday Light Tours

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In partnership with Marni's OC, Seal Beach

Come fly with us on the worlds' largest double -decker sleigh!! Enjoy the lights along one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the world. You will enjoy multimillion dollar homes in full décor along with the famous floating Christmas trees of the enchanting Alamitos bay.

Dates: Runs first Sunday of December 4th-December 24th; almost every evening except Saturday.

• Times: 5:30pm-6:45pm, 8:00pm
• Pick-up Location: Marni's OC 620 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach, CA 90740
• Cost: Call for pricing & group rates.

Includes:
• Live Christmas music on board
• Waterfront Tour of Lights (includes Naples, Belmont Shore, Bay Shore Ave & Belmont Heights)

Reservations: Call (562) 852-9888 or email events@bigredbus.com

Interested in a Private Holiday Waterfront Tour of Lights? Call us and we can make it happen for you for groups of up to 50 people.

October: Oktoberfest

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Brats, Music, and a fun atmosphere

Date: 10/27/19
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Pick-up: Dogz bar and grill

Includes:
• Pre-party with Loads of Brats, music, and fun atmosphere
• Bus ride to and from event
• Entry to Old World, fun Oktoberfest day!!
• Dachshund Races (dog races) starting at 3:00pm

Reservations: Yes, please call (562) 852-9888.

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March: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

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You do the drinking we’ll do the driving!
There is nothing more fun than St. Patrick’s Day on the Big RED Bus! Get ready to rock’n’roll, we’ll visit 3 Irish Pubs in 3 crazy hours. Our participating pubs are a great place to have a pint of Guinness, some smooth Irish whiskey, and maybe an Irish Gig if the mood shall strike you! All transportation between pubs is along the gorgeous Southern California coastline; the views are amazing from the second story vantage point, and the partying on the bus between pubs is legendary fun. Don’t miss this crazy party!

Date: March 17th
Time: 12:00pm-3:30pm
Pick-up: Dogz bar and grill

Includes:
• 3 Irish Pubs w/ no lines or cover charge + drink specials
• Taco Buffet
• Cruising the coastline on a topless Double-Decker Bus
• St Paddy's day SWAG for all passengers
• MORE surprises on-board
Reservations: Call (562) 852-9888 or book online here.

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February: ScotsFest Pub Crawl