Concord senior travel calendar and featured day trips 2026

See highlights of Concord Recreation's 2026 senior travel program, learn how to reserve your seat, and preview trips from Monterey to Safari West

The Concord Senior Center is presenting a seasonal series of organized outings and a special preview event for extended travel. Join the Senior travel presentation & showcase on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. where speakers from TravelCenter Tours, Collette, and Concord Recreation staff will discuss upcoming guided trips and answer questions. To reserve your spot for any program, call the Recreation Services office at the Concord Senior Center at (925) 671-3320. The presentation is a chance to learn about itineraries, accessibility, and payment options for the full season of outings.

All trips use roundtrip luxury motorcoach transportation with restroom onboard and include standard bus fees (driver gratuity, parking, bridge tolls when applicable) unless otherwise noted. Pricing lists both Concord resident and non-resident rates, and most trips offer a multi-person discount when two or more people pay together. Each listing below includes the published mobility rating so you can evaluate suitability: mobility rating 1 denotes accessible outings and mobility rating 2 denotes moderate walking or uneven surfaces.

Coastal and nature escapes

Monterey Bay and Cannery Row on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 is a relaxed day by the ocean with drop-off near the Monterey Bay Aquarium and up to 3.5 hours of free time to stroll historic Cannery Row, browse shops, or dine waterfront. Pricing is $82 for Concord residents and $90 for non-residents with a $4 multi-person discount when paying together. The mobility rating is 2 – medium. The Escape the Rock cruise on Saturday, August 15, 2026 includes a narrated Bay cruise (no Alcatraz landing), time at Pier 39, and costs $117 resident / $128 non-resident with a $2 multi-person discount and a mobility rating 2.

Entertainment, gaming and live events

Red Hawk Casino and Resort on Thursday, April 30, 2026 offers gaming, dining, and entertainment with up to five hours on-site; cost is $73 for Concord residents and $80 non-residents. The trip includes a $15 slot bonus play and a $5 food credit (2500 points added to the rewards card) and carries mobility rating 1 – accessible. Broadway outings at the Orpheum Theater feature The Phantom of the Opera on two dates—Sunday, May 31, 2026 (resident $169, non-resident $186, $3 multi-person discount) and Sunday, June 7, 2026 (resident $157, non-resident $172, $4 multi-person discount)—and Beauty and the Beast on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (resident $119, non-resident $131, $5 multi-person discount); all theater trips include rear orchestra matinee seats and have mobility rating 1.

Game day excitement

The Golden State Valkyries WNBA experience on Sunday, August 2, 2026 includes group seats in the Modelo Cantina plus access to a pre-game shootaround. The trip price is $143 for Concord residents and $157 for non-residents with a $6 multi-person discount. An RSVP is required to gauge interest; no payment is collected at RSVP time—payments will be requested after tickets are secured in July. Mobility is rated 1 – accessible, and the itinerary emphasizes an active fan atmosphere with comfortable coach travel included.

Wildlife, food and vineyard experiences

Safari West in Santa Rosa on Thursday, September 17, 2026 invites you to an open-air tram tour through rolling Sonoma hills with giraffes, zebras, and rhinos visible from a safe distance. The package includes a braai style BBQ lunch, a 1.5-hour safari, and a 30-minute aviary walk. Cost is $176 for Concord residents and $193 non-residents, with a $4 multi-person discount and a mobility rating 2 (there is one step to board the tram and a paved post-tour walk). Durst Winery in Acampo on Thursday, October 1, 2026 is a harvest-season visit with a guided tasting of three varietals led by the owner, a seasonal welcome gift, and a buffet lunch; pricing is $163 resident / $179 non-resident with a $3 multi-person discount and mobility rating 1 – easy.

Reserve your seat

To sign up for any trip or the May 21 showcase, phone the Concord Senior Center Recreation Services at (925) 671-3320. Each trip description above notes the included items: transportation, bus fees, specific inclusions (meals, bonuses, tickets), and the published mobility rating. If you need additional accessibility information or assistance with payment options, staff can advise on the best outings for mobility needs and group discounts. Enjoy guided day trips that remove the planning and deliver the experience.

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