Good Times Travel
17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
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Watts Towers, Italian American Museum & Included Wine Tasting at San Antonio Winery
Thursday, March 12, 2026 (1-Day Tour)
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$129
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Discover the profound and often overlooked impact of Italian Americans on the culture of Los Angeles on this new tour. While L.A. boasts the nation’s fifth-largest Italian population—with a presence that predates the founding of the United States – its identity as an Italian-American hub is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Our journey begins at the Italian American Museum where we can explore interactive exhibits focused on the cultural and historical significance that Italians have had on America and the Los Angeles region specifically. The special exhibit, Creative Minds: Italian American Inventors and Innovators, examines the achievements and personal stories of Italian American inventors and vanguards – both immigrant and native born – demonstrating that innovation in the U.S. has long reflected the diversity of its people. From the invention of the telephone and the nuclear reactor to the surprising origins of the Big Mac and the Jacuzzi, you’ll discover how these visionaries shaped modern life. We’ll continue to the legendary San Antonio Winery, the historic landmark hidden in the heart of the city. Founded in 1917, it is Los Angeles' oldest and last remaining winery, famously surviving Prohibition by making sacramental wine. After time at leisure for lunch on your own at the winery’s Italian restaurant, we’ll join a wine steward for a guided tour and wine tasting. This afternoon, we’ll visit Watts Towers, the world-famous monument to human ingenuity. Built over 33 years by Italian immigrant and tile-setter Simon Rodia, these 17 sculptural spires were handcrafted using steel rods, wire mesh, and a mosaic of seashells and broken glass. A knowledgeable docent will reveal the little-known facts behind this artistic fantasy before we enjoy time at leisure to explore the contemporary exhibitions at the Watts Towers Arts Center.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
| Depart* | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Northeast Parking Lot |
| 8:30 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
| 9:00 a.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
| Return** | 5:30 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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