West Coast USA school trip

California and West Coast USA

There is no better way to inspire your school, sixth form or college students than on an educational trip to the West Coast USA. Home to some of the America's most vibrant cities in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the West Coast is a fantastic area to visit for groups studying anything from Geography, to Photography, Media and Film or Theatre and Performing Arts. We can even arrange technology-linked trips to Facebook, Google and Silicon Valley if required. With the best flight prices, a range of student-friendly accommodations, and specialist subject-related visit options, our vastly experienced USA study trips team can tailor an exciting and competitive educational trip to California and the West Coast for your group and ensure you and your students spend an unforgettable school trip to USA.

Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz
Hollywood Tour
Universal Studios Hollywood

Warner Bros & Paramount Studio Tours
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
San Francisco, Los Angeles and more..

Alcatraz Island

Explore Alcatraz Island and visit the world-renowned cell block. Learn about the island’s history as a fort, a military prison and probably the US’s most notorious penitentiary of all time, with famous inmates including Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly and The Birdman of Alcatraz.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay

The Golden Gate Bridge spans 1.7 miles across the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The iconic orange suspension bridge is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. You can walk across or enjoy views from below on a cruise of the Bay.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Enjoy an action-packed day of entertainment at Universal Studios Hollywood. Featuring thrilling movie-based theme park rides, live shows, and behind-the-scenes tours of famous movie sets, the park offers visitors an immersive experience in the world of entertainment.

Hollywood Sign & Walk of Fame Tour

Take a tour and get to see all that Hollywood has to offer - the Hollywood Sign famously standing in the Hollywood Hills overlooking Los Angeles; the Walk of Fame, a star-lined sidewalk featuring actors, celebrities and musicians, and much more…

Warner Bros Studio Tour

Go behind the scenes and discover the secrets of TV and movie making. Learn about the history of the studio and get to explore the actual Central Perk set from Friends, the Big Bang Theory set, Batman and Harry Potter. A must-visit tour for TV and movie fans.

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

A private guided tour of Silicon Valley can include the Intel Museum, Computer History Museum and Learning Lab, Apple Park Visitor's Center, Cupertino Apple Headquarters, Stanford University Campus, Palo Alto, Google Charleston East, Burlingame Meta Store and more…

Griffith Observatory

The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles offers and educational exhibits on astronomy and space and great views of the Hollywood Sign. Located in Griffith Park, it features a planetarium, public telescopes, and iconic architecture, making it a popular visit destination.

The Getty Center

The Getty Center in Los Angeles is a world-renowned cultural complex featuring an extensive art collection, stunning architecture, and beautiful gardens. Perched on a hilltop, it offers panoramic city views and showcases European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.

Subject-specific Trips

Educational trips to the West Coast USA can cater brilliantly for some key subjects such as Geography, Film and Media, Theatre and Performing Arts and History. We can arrange IT related visits to Facebook, Google and Silicon valley. For each subject we will create a bespoke itinerary for you so please do let us know what you need and we will develop this for you with our experience and dedication here at Absolute Travel.

The West Coast is a vast area and whether you are staying in a compact city like San Francisco, the sprawling Los Angeles or travelling around as part of a multi centre tour we can provide a range of coach and guide hire options to ensure you can fulfil your itinerary as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Other Excursions

Extended tours can be arranged to include visit to Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam, Death Valley and the Grand Canyon. Whatever your requirements please let our expert USA team know and we will create the perfect itinerary for your group to add the finishing touches to what should be an unforgettable experience with us.

West Coast USA accommodation

Accommodation in the West Coast area is varied, with groups on a real budget often opting for youth centre accommodation, which the Hostelling International chain in San Francisco and LA provide well. For groups wishing to upgrade we can offer a range of higher grade hotels such as the Holiday Inn or Comfort Inn chain. Whatever your budget or requirements we will source the most appropriate option for your group.