The Kodak Theatre Guided Tour grants you VIP access to the home of the Academy Awards® Ceremonies! Kodak Theatre is where the most talented people in the world come to celebrate and perform, and you can see it all — the red carpet entrance, a real Oscar® statuette, and where your favorite stars sit to experience it all! Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Reserve a private tour for your group any day of the week! Stay for lunch! Tour/lunch packages available with uWink, a totally new interactive eating experience with touch screens at every table! www.kodaktheatre.com
In any student tour, theatre is a must. The Nederlander Company – a family company and one of the most respected names in American theatre - presents Broadway in Los Angeles. Contact them for group ticket rates and added educational benefits. www.nedgroups.com
Red Line Tours offers world famous “behind-the-scenes” walking tours of Hollywood and Downtown LA. The tours are not only fun but also fulfill educational requirements for most student and youth groups. They also offer performing opportunities and coordinated classes with various local theatre and music venues. www.redlinetours.com
Take your group to Sony Pictures working studio lot for a tailor-made experience combining a fascinating studio tour with a delicious breakfast or lunch at the Wolfgang Puck Museum Marketplace and/or a performance by your group in the beautiful Sony Pictures Plaza Atrium. www.sonypicturesstudiostours.com
Since 1968, Starline Tours of Hollywood has provided sightseeing tours of the Movie Stars’ Homes daily every 30 minutes from 9:30 am till sunset, 365 days a year. They offer a wide variety of sightseeing services from step on guides to specialty tours. Their comprehensive Grand Tour of Los Angeles is a best seller, providing guests with an overview of the city including Beverly Hills and Hollywood. The 2.5 hour Hop-on, Hop-off loop sitting in an open top London double deck bus is rapidly becoming everyone’s favorite way to cruise the “Strip." As a one-stop shop Starline also offer daily tours to all Southern California theme parks, San Diego, Tijuana, Las Vegas and arrival/departure transfers from all airports in the area. www.starlinetours.com
One of the most respected names in actor training, Stella Adler Studio provides a dynamic and fun way for student groups to experience Hollywood through "actor" workshops. These are basic workshops designed to maximize the excitement of self discovery and teamwork. While no acting experience is necessary, advanced workshops can be created to fit the needs of your group. Ask about their new Universal Studios Hollywood Workshop. www.stellaadler-la.com 
Looking for a truly unique and special place to host your next summertime student travel group? Then consider all that UCLA has to offer. Whether your group wants to explore campus, nearby Westwood Village, or venture further out into the greater Los Angeles area, staying at UCLA offers them many choices! UCLA's wide range of comfortable accommodations, hotel-quality meeting rooms, nationally acclaimed dining program, and UCLA’s world-renowned reputation assure you and your students an unforgettable travel experience. www.conferences.ucla.edu
Universal Studios Hollywood transforms education into a full-sensory experience with performance programs like “Lights, Camera, Music!” workshops at its New York Film Academy campus (technical tour, lesson plans, youth days and more). www.universalstudios.com/education
The recent landmark opening of the GRAMMY Museum gave LA something to smile about right into the New Year. At one of the most dynamic and interactive museums in the country, students from around the globe can participate in a range of educational programs and activities led by the industries top professionals including learning about tour management, composing for film, the history of the blues and the science behind music, among much more. www.grammymuseum.org
Mix in a little fun and games at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Admission is free and so’s the sunshine. Students can enjoy world-class shopping, the famous Ferris Wheel and of course the beach. Discount rates are available for groups as small as 10 on rides, games and dining. There are also unique venues for performance groups from a capella chorals to marching bands through the Santa Monica Pier area. www.pacpark.com
