USA West Coast Group Tour with Equity School Trips
Equity – The School Travel People
The television and film industry that was born in the orange groves of Southern California has spread its influence all over the world. To maximise the West Coast’s potential as a destination for educational trips, Equity has selected an extensive range of excursions for Film and Media students. This can include visits to Universal Studios, Warner Brothers Studios, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak). Behind-the-scenes tours of sound stages, prop departments and back-lot sets will offer a detailed insight into the world of filmmaking. Speak to our specialists today about organising your Film and Media trip to West Coast USA. Alternatively, if you are just looking for a cultural trip to explore California and the surrounding regions, we have plenty of options taking in cities, national parks, beaches, mountains, and everything in between. Take your students on the road and enjoy a classic American road trip around this stunning part of the world.
We recommend West Coast USA for:
- Film & Media
- Geography
- Art & Design
- Travel & Tourism
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Example Itineraries for our 2026 trips
Film & Media Studies
Day One...
Depart the UK and fly to Los Angeles
Evening at leisure
Day Two...
Breakfast at accommodation
Universal Studios
Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre)
Evening in Hollywood
Day Three...
Breakfast at accommodation
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Museum
Evening at leisure
Day Four...
Breakfast and check out of accommodation
Overnight flight to the UK
This is an example of a short itinerary. We recommend a longer itinerary that incorporates additional locations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, with excursions and stops in between such as Yosemite National Park, Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon.
Day One...
Depart the UK and fly to Los Angeles
Evening at leisure
Day Two...
Breakfast at accommodation
Universal Studios
Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre)
Evening in Hollywood
Day Three...
Breakfast at accommodation
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Museum
Evening at leisure
Day Four...
Breakfast and check out of accommodation
Overnight flight to the UK
This is an example of a short itinerary. We recommend a longer itinerary that incorporates additional locations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, with excursions and stops in between such as Yosemite National Park, Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Science
On an Equity group tour of the US West Coast, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on science, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Grand Canyon
- Yosemite National Park
- Las Vegas
- Hoover Dam
- Tour of UNLV
- Brea Tar Pits & Museum
- Death Valley
- Griffith Observatory
- Aquarium of the Bay
- California Academy of Sciences
- Exploratorium
- Silicon Valley
- Intel Museum
- Golden Gate Bridge
Geography
On an Equity group tour of the US West Coast, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on geography, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Yosemite National Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Las Vegas
- Hoover Dam
- Grand Canyon
- Pier 39 / Fisherman's Wharf
- Alcatraz
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Santa Monica Pier
- Griffith Observatory
- Death Valley
- Brea Tar Pits & Museum
Art
On an Equity group tour of the US West Coast, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on art, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Museum of Modern Art San Francisco
- Walt Disney Family Museum
- De Young Museum
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Hollywood Museum
- Dolby Theatre
- Freemont Street Experience
Design Technology
Cultural
Media Studies
Travel Tourism
What size groups do we cater for?
We have a minimum number of 10 paying passengers but no upper limit. We can split large groups across multiple coaches and hotels as required, with larger groups benefitting from additional free supervisory places.
Access for visitors with disabilities?
With prior knowledge to booking we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with disabilities.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
With prior knowledge to booking, we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with special educational needs.
Anything else?
Whether you're just looking at options or you have something specific in mind, be sure to get in touch with your dedicated Account Manager at Equity and let them know what would make your trip perfect. We'll take into account your requirements and create a trip that is bespoke to you and meets any learning objectives that you have in mind.
Who are Equity – The School Travel People?
With more than 85 years of experience, Equity has been delivering specialist educational tours, ski trips, sports tours, and performing arts experiences around the world. Working with teachers and group leaders, we create tailored trips that meet the needs of the group and enhance the lives of young people, both in education and in everyday life. With learning at the heart of our company, we support teachers to motivate and engage their students through active learning outside the classroom.
Equity's trips to the US West Coast will provide your group with a brilliant opportunity to learn more about this iconic location, take in the sights, and enjoy subject-specific excursions of your choice so that you can meet any desired learning objective. Whether it's film & media studies, art & design, geography, travel & tourism, or simply just a cultural trip, we'll work with you to create a tailored itinerary that your students will never forget.
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