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Texarkana Night in a Limousine

If you're planning an elegant evening in Texarkana, surely a limousine must be part of the equation. Hiring a US Coachways limo for the night is not only comfortable and luxurious, it assures that you'll arrive everywhere in total comfort and get back home safely at the end of the night's festivities.

You've always been an eclectic sort of person, and what could possibly be more so that arriving at your favorite BBQ joint in a long, lovely limousine? Dress your best and be sure to tuck an extra handkerchief in your pocket- then have your devoted driver take you and your best date over to Randy's Smokehouse for a plate of those yummy, messy ribs that you both love so much. Eat up, wash your hands then pile back into your luscious limousine for a slow ride over to Bennigans Tavern for some darts and dancing.

Bennigan's doesn't stay open as late as some other nightclubs here, so once you close the joint down climb back into your limo and have your driver take you to Fat Jack's Oyster Bar at 3324 North State Line Avenue where the two of you can party the rest of the evening away. Really-- party as hearty as you like-- you're not driving! All too soon this romp of a night will need to wind down, so one last limo-stop, at the Java Bean Express, 124 Arkansas Boulevard in downtown Texarkana. Linger over that one last mug and relish the wonderful night you've had-- You're sure to think up another reason to do this again, real soon!

Sonoma by Limo: Winding Through Wine Country

If you get a chance to visit Sonoma County the first week in March, are you ever in for a treat! Most of our recommended limousine tours happen after dark, but this one is a magnificent daylight adventure.

Sonoma, you must know, is California's premier wine-producing district. And of course, wine tasting is probably the county's most popular adult recreation. Drinking age in California is twenty-one, so if you've lived that long, by all means read on. Hiring a luxurious US Coachways limo is without a doubt the smartest, safest, most comfortable way to participate in the 'Russian River Wine Road', which takes place all over the valley from March 3-5, 2006. This year's 'Wine Road' will have well over one hundred unique wineries opening their cellar doors to you. This is a barrel-sampling event where you may try wines before they're bottled and even purchase 'futures', reserving your delicious wine while it's still hanging on the vine.

A day devoted to wine tasting is a day when you flat-out do not want to drive. Not at all. This is simply the perfect day to have a fabulous, professionally driven limousine at your beck and call. When you take part in the Russian River Wine Road, you purchase a glass at the first winery for a mere five dollars, and then take that glass to as many other participating wineries as you like. See what we mean by this being the perfect time to have a chauffeur escorting you around? A limo is the absolute safest way to see Sonoma, especially during the Wine Road exposition. Traditionally, wine tasters spit their samples into a collective bucket, but really-- who wants to do that? Enjoy all the vintage grape juice you like, knowing that your dedicated driver will deliver you safely home at the end of the day.

Eventually the sun gets low in the sky over the Pacific and it's time to say goodnight to the vineyards and head back into town. A lovely dinner awaits you in Bodega Bay, at the Bay View Restaurant located at 800 Coast Highway One. Dine on scrumptious Pacific sea bass, fat lobster tails or whatever else tickles your fancy. Linger over your meal, relish the last rays of the sunset and be certain to thank your driver for the fabulous cruise.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in a Limousine

A drive through the giant Sequoia (suh-QWOY-uh) forests of Northern California is always breathtakingly spectacular. Viewing them from the comfort of a US Coachways limousine is absolute perfection. You can devote your entire attention to the magnificent scenery, standing through the moon roof to take snapshots. Begin your tour in picturesque Springville, California -- just a few miles away from the entrance to Sequoia National Park.

Hiring this US Coachways limousine to tour the parks is a safe and brilliant idea. Bring along a boatload of your best friends or make it a romantic day-for-two. Either way, you're sure to revel in your company while being able to take in the sights without worrying about traffic of steep mountain roads. After you've toured the grand Sequoias (Reagan was wrong; once you've seen one giant redwood, you haven't 'seen them all'!) wave goodbye to the black bears and head down the hill for a well-needed meal at the River View Restaurant and Lounge at 42323 Sierra Drive in the quaint old California town of Three Rivers. Steaks always taste better in the cool crisp air of the Sierra Nevada mountains, so eat heartily and linger over dessert, too. Your professional chauffeur is always happy to keep the limo warm and waiting for as long as you like.

After a delicious dinner, have your gracious driver take you the slow, scenic way to Camp Nelson for a good time at the Pierpoint Springs Resort located at 801 Highway 190. Dance the night away or cozy up for intimate conversation over a few refreshing beverages. It's comforting to realize that you aren't the designated driver tonight; devote all your energies toward having a grand old time in Camp Nelson.

Sooner or later, the day will catch up with you and before you know it, it's last call and time for just-one-more-cup of steaming, mountain-style cappuccino. Ask your driver to cruise the long way around to Coffee Etcetera at 35692 Bridge Drive, back in Springville where this wonderful day began. And what a day it was! Giant Sequoias and US Coachways have something in common: they're both the absolute best at what they do and combined to make a most memorable day, indeed.

Santa Monica Limousine Fun

There's a polite knock at your door. Open it and say 'hello' to your chauffeur for the night. No, this isn't a dream; it's a dream-come-true. It's almost difficult to not run to the limo, hop in and start jumping on the seats-- but you restrain yourself and walk slowly, stately-like, to the vehicle and wait patiently as this handsome, uniformed driver opens the door for you, lets you in, then quietly clicks it shut behind you.

Now what? Seeing as grown-up elegance is the flavor of the evening, a scrumptious meal at Benihana seems like the perfect first destination. Ask your driver to take the slow way to 1447 Fourth Street for a meal that's a delightful combination of perfectly prepared Japanese cuisine and show biz. Go ahead and splurge on that bottle of Sake; you've retained tonight's designated driver.

Once nourished, you feel like catching some classy jazz and request to be taken to the Temple Bar at 1026 Wilshire Boulevard, where you can hear world-famous acts and local up-and-comers, too. A beverage or two later someone gets the idea that rock-n-roll might be even more fun and everyone agrees. Has this party expanded from two to fifteen of your new best friends? That's fine-- your US Coachways limousine can easily accommodate the crowd.

Rusty's Surf Ranch is exactly the right place to go to get an earful of the newest rock bands on the scene. Located right at the Santa Monica Pier, Rusty's is a local institution of sorts and always provides a good time for all. Now, this is a hard-partying sort of hangout so you're especially glad that you have a trusty driver to deliver everyone home safely at the end of the night. Before that comes, it's agreed that a nice cup of coffee would be just the way to wind things up. Bravely onward to Peet's Coffee & Tea at 1401 Montana Avenue for heartfelt conversation and happy goodnights. It's been a magical evening, indeed-- you made new friends, not the least of which was your dedicated driver. Everyone gets home safely to dream of the next limo-driven night in Santa Monica.

Phoenix Limousine Adventure

There are so many fun things to do and see in Phoenix, you will be glad that you are heading out in a comfortable limousine. In addition to having some of the best attractions to visit during the day, there is also a treasure trove of fantastic places that you can go when the sun goes down. Just point the limousine in the right direction and you are off for an evening of fun and excitement amongst the bright lights of the Phoenix party scene!

You simply cannot spend a night in Phoenix without having the limousine bringing you over to the Hard Rock Cafe. Pull on up to the location at 3 South 2nd Street and you are all set to start your limousine adventure off with a bang. Sit back and enjoy the true Hard Rock Cafe style ambiance while you enjoy an appetizer and a cold beverage. You know that when you are at this place, you are going to be hanging out amidst some of the coolest tunes on the planet! This is possibly the best place to go to get your limousine adventure going in Phoenix.

Pulling up to 2501 E Camelback Road in the limousine is your next best bet. This is where you will find out just what trendy nightlife is like at the Merc Bar. There is a full bar here where you can choose from brew, mixed drinks and a decent selection of wines. There is never any cover charge here and the staff is pretty friendly. Feel free to ask them to give you a few drink recommendations. Tell the limousine driver to hang around for a while outside so you can fully take in all that this great place has to offer in Phoenix.

Santa Cruz: Fine, Funky Elegance

A visit to Santa Cruz, California is always a special treat. This smallish Bay Area town hosts an eclectic mix of wealthy Hippies, starving artists and San Franciscans 'getting away' for a weekend at the beach. Navigating around town can be a hassle, especially if you want to party with your friends. Parking near the beach is nearly impossible on a Saturday night. Get smart and hire a safe and spacious US Coachways limousine and all the aforementioned hassles are gone! The moment you first step into your limousine, you'll know that you made an excellent choice. Go all-out, if you're in that sort of mood, and invite ten of your closest friends along for the adventure. And an adventure is exactly what tonight will be.

Begin with a fabulous Asian feast at Uncle Kwok's Szechwan Restaurant at 7960 Sequel Drive, just up the coast a minute in scenic Aptos. Uncle Kwok's serves the finest Chinese food in town- ask anyone! One good thing about eating at Uncle's is you still feel light on your feet, even after a scrumptious dinner. Everyone agrees that some dancing is in order, so climb back into your long, lovely limo and ask your professionally uniformed driver to escort your party to the Blue Lagoon Lounge at 923 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz.

The Blue Lagoon Lounge has a different flavor of live dance music seven nights a week. Saturday nights it's 'Deep House' music, while later in the week DJ Tripp hosts 'The Big Eighties' dance party, with shoulder pads, big hair and all the other accouterments of the '80s. If you're not up for a good old slam-dance, you might want to head over to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center at 320 Cedar Street for an entirely different kind of sound. Kuumbwa offers jazz, hot and cool, for your pleasure every night of the week. World-class acts often play at Kuumbwa's -- this March the McCoy Tyner Trio as well as Dave Brubeck will entertain the intimate crowds with their unique jazz stylings. Arriving at one of those gigs in a limousine, of all things-- How excellent is that?

Even this fine evening must draw to a close, and a lovely place to wind things up is at Cafe Buzz. Located at 415 River Street in Santa Cruz, Cafe Buzz serves the best cappuccino in town, late into the night. And what a night it's been. Tonight your dreams will have a jazz soundtrack and you'll wake up wondering when's the next time you can hire a limousine and do it all again.

Santa Barbara by Limousine

It's your last night on the coast and you want to make it an extra-special one. The best way to make that happen is to begin by securing the services of a US Coachways limousine to escort you and that special-someone around Santa Barbara in style, comfort and safety.

SoCal is the next-best place to Juarez to get a plate full of steaming Mexican eats, so first stop in your luscious limousine is the Baja Fresh Mexican Grill at 3851 State Street. Be glad you have a professional driver navigating State Street, as this in one of the most congested, pedestrians-crossing-anywhere streets in the world. Feast all you want at Baja Fresh-- this is some good food, indeed. After dining, climb back into the comfortable luxury of your limousine and ask your devoted driver to get you to Aloha Sharkeez at 416 State Street for a few hours of Hawaiian-themed California good times. Go ahead and try one of Sharkee's infamous 'Shark Attack' beverages-- you're not driving tonight, so have a couple of 'em if you want to.

Once the noise and hubbub at Sharkee's get to be too much, it's back into your waiting limo for a long-way cruise to the Blue Agave Lounge, located across town at 20 East Cota Street. This is the place to let things settle down, get easy again. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hollywood starlets that often drop in for a quiet minute or three. Enjoy the splendid martini bar upstairs and cozy up to that special someone for a little, well, coziness. Linger as long as you like; your devoted driver will keep your limousine warm and ready for whenever you give the word.

And the word is 'Coffee'. One more stop, at Java Station, 4447 Hollister Avenue in Santa Barbara. Time to reflect on the ultra-wonderful evening you made for yourself, and how brilliant it was to choose a US Coachways limousine to escort you around town and back.

San Jose: Your Limo Knows the Way

So, what's there to do in San Jose after dark? Plenty, especially since you decided to hire a sleek, spacious US Coachways limousine to escort you here and there all evening. Seeing San Jose through limo windows is smart and safe, not to mention one of the most elegant things, ever. You never need to bother with traffic, parking or California drivers. All you have to do is stretch your legs, squish into the fabulous leather seating and enjoy the views along with your company.

If some dinner sounds good (and when doesn't it?) have your dedicated, professional driver take you and yours to the Banana Leaf restaurant at 182 Ranch Drive, just up the highway in Milpitas. Feast on authentic Thai and Malaysian dishes like green papaya salad and chicken Satay with peanut sauce-- mmmmmm! Nice thing about Malaysian food is that even after a full meal, you still feel light enough to go dancing. Surrender to your feet and have your devoted driver escort you and your dance partner to the B-Hive Lounge located at 374 South First Street in San Jose, where you can shake your moneymakers and have a roaring good time.

When you feel like taking your party down the road apiece, climb back into your wonderful, waiting limousine and ask your driver to get you to the Blue Monkey Taco Lounge at 1 East San Fernando Street for some more dancing and tasty libations. Dance 'til you drop and party just as hearty as you like-- You don't have to think about driving at all tonight; you have a gracious, uniformed chauffeur for that.

Eventually all good evenings must wind down, and when that time comes it's back into your oh-so luxurious limo and a slow cruise to Cafe Elegante at 1635 Alum Rock Avenue in the heart of San Jose. One, okay two more steaming mugs of fresh cappuccino and then the last limo lift of the night, right back where it all began.

Pine Bluff - Play at Night in Your Limousine

Anyone who tells you there's no nightlife to be found in Pine Bluff, Arkansas has obviously never done this town by limousine. All it takes is one easy phone call to US Coachways and the next thing you know, there's a fabulous limo in your driveway, ready to roll you and as many of your friends as you want to bring along into the most fun-filled night anyone ever had in Pine Bluff!

From the moment you step into your limousine, you will feel as if you've entered another world altogether. And, when you pool the cost among your friends, it's more affordable than any of you ever thought possible. Adjust to it, pal-- you are a limo-rider tonight and Pine Bluff awaits. First stop- The Royal Arkansas Hotel at Number Two Convention Center Plaza, for a scrumptious dinner in Pine Bluff's most gracious hotel. Nobody will know it's your first time at the Royal-- after all, you did pull up in a limousine, fer Pete's sake! Keep the giggles to a minimum, at least until you've cleared the front door. Then, ask your dearly devoted driver to escort your party over to Bad Bob's at 2204 East Harding Avenue for some well-needed billiards and perhaps a few brews, too.

After Bad Bob's, the evening progresses over to Lavender's Bar at 4703 Highway 65 South where you can hear yourself think and more importantly, talk to each other. You've pulled it off-- a fabulous, limo-driven evening in Pine Bluff. It can't be over yet-- and it's not. Once you're ready, climb back into that enormous limousine and have your driver take you and your friends over to Churchill's Coffee Break at 3800 Camden Road for one last drink-- this time, make it coffee. Linger a little longer, enjoying each other's company as the night slows all the way down. And what a night it was-- hiring that US Coachways limo was a brilliant way to make it happen.

Making a Great Night Out in Mountain View by Limousine

Wouldn't it be fun to surprise your special someone with a limousine ride? How about a night-long limousine cruise around Mountain View? Go ahead and call US Coachways and arrange to have a limo be there at whatever time you choose. Your elegant, uniformed driver gets there precisely on time, ready to whisk you and your date around town and wait patiently wherever you decide to go. For starters, you've made reservations at the Dogwood Hollow Steak House at 204 Sylamore for a delicious, romantic candle-lit meal. Imagine how amazed and delighted that special one will be.. ..not to mention entirely appreciative!

After dinner, how about some dancing-- Joshua's Ozark on Highway Five is the place to go. Live music most nights and great DJs other nights-- whenever you come, you're bound to have a wonderful time. Dance a little or a lot and enjoy all the adult beverages you like--- you don't have to drive home tonight!

Granted, there aren't a thousand nightclubs in Mountain View, so you can have your driver take a long, scenic cruise while the two of you cuddle and coo in the private backseat. Calling it a 'seat' is almost silly-- the back of our limousines are more like parlors or living rooms! Once or twice around town and you've seen it all, so stop by Angler's White River Resort for a nice apres-dance cappuccino. Don't linger too long, though-- that special someone may just want to get you back home for the real celebration.

A Limousine in Little Rock

Hey, Little Rock ain't so little when you have to navigate from one end to the other-- and back. You don't feel like driving but do want to get out and have a great time. A light bulb goes off above your head and -voila!- you flash on hiring a limo for the night. Flip through the phone book and find US Coachways limousine rentals, dial 'em up and arrange for a fabulous limousine to pick you up and take you everywhere you want to go. What a brilliant decision!

First destination, dinner at Grampa's Catfish House, 1218 Mission Road on the north side of Little Rock. Nothing says 'Mmmm' like a steaming plate of Grampa's catfish, boy howdy! Over dinner it's decided that the evening calls for a few good laughs, so climb back into your waiting limousine and head on over to the Loony Bin Comedy Club at 10301 North Rodney Parham Road.

The Loony Bin is always a hilarious time- showing up in a fancy limousine makes it even better. In fact, showing up anywhere in a limo increases the elegance factor of any situation. Once the giggles subside, ask your devoted driver to deliver you to the Easy Street Piano Bar at 307 West 7th Street where you can relax, sip lovely adult beverages and tap your toes to the tinkling ivories.

It's been a lovely evening and not having to drive here and there made it easy to celebrate in the style to which you'd like to become accustomed. Before heading home, one more stop at the Coffee Beanery at 1429 Merrill Drive where you linger over cappuccinos and reflect on the Very Cool Night you've just had. Ask the driver to take the long way home- you just don't want this to end. Good thing US Coachways is always there, ready to whisk you safely into the next fine Little Rock night.

Hot Springs: Cool Times in Hot Springs

Reasons to celebrate don't happen every day, so when one rolls along you want to do it up right. Say you have eleven best friends and want to party, but nobody feels like staying in one place all evening. Solution to this little quandary? Easy! Hire an elegant US Coachways limousine for the night. Everybody gets to party hearty and nobody has to drive. Sounds fun AND safe, right? Hire one of our astonishingly long party limos and you can take along up to twenty of your friends!

Another bit of astonishment is that everyone agrees on where to go for dinner. So you climb into the breathtaking beauty of your party limo and ask the professional, uniformed driver to escort you to 608 East Grand for an exciting, artistic meal at Fugi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar. Yeah, it could have been the 'steaks' part that got everyone's attention, but sushi can be a lot of fun, too! By the way, 'sushi' is not necessarily raw fish. That's 'sashimi' and an easy mistake. Try some sashimi, too-- it's darn good eatin'!

After Fugi, the party moves over to Docker's Sports Bar & Grill at 929 Airport Road for some good-natured yelling at the big-screen TV and a few frosty beverages. It's great to know that there's a limousine, complete with chauffeur, waiting for you outside, so when the party decides to move again, your driver takes you to the Big Chill at 910 Higdon Ferry Road. The Chill is a great place to kick back, have a few cold ones and enjoy each other's company. Talking and laughing with a whole limo-full of your best friends is fun-- when nobody has to hold back, not wearing the 'designated driver' hat is most excellent.

Nobody wants this evening to end, so you decide to climb back into your long, lovely limo and cruise around town slowly, relishing the stares and laughing as hard as you can. Someone points out A Hill of Beans coffee house at 446 West Grand, so you ask your driver to stop so everyone can wake up over a good cup of java. More laughter and the party decides to finish the night up at your place. It was some night and not over yet-- you're all very glad to have a pro driving home. Hot Springs was never so cool!

Fayetteville Limousine Tour

How to make Fayetteville hip? For starters, you and a bunch of your best friends could all chip in and hire a US Coachways limousine for a night. Now you can get around town in comfort and style, knowing that everyone will get home safely at the end of the night. That means the OTHER end of the night. At this point, you're just beginning this traveling party and there's no better place to start than a great plate of BBQ at the Boar's Nest.

As your driver navigates the limo to 3245 West Wedington Drive, try to imagine what, exactly, a boar's nest would look like- would it be in a tree and how would the pigs get up there, anyway? Before that notion is fully pondered you're there and digging into the tastiest BBQ anyone's had in a long, long time. Please wash that yummy sauce off of your hands before climbing back into that delicious limousine, then ask your devoted driver to take you the long way around to the Electric Cowboy at 2127 West Sixth Street. Scoot your boots 'til you've had enough, then back into your limo (it's so cool to say that) for a change of pace at Bourbon Boy's at 326 North West Avenue.

Trade the bartender some green paper for quarters and fire up the jukebox. Then settle in for some good people watching and try to determine which of the colorful patrons is the true 'Bourbon Boy'. Guaranteed fun. It's been the best night anyone every had in Fayetteville and doing the town by limousine was a great plan. Sharing the cost -and the safe ride- with your buds was smart, too. Left enough changes in your pockets to splurge on one-more-cup of fabulous, fresh-brewed coffee at Bo's Muddy Water, 2367 North Green Acres Road. Nice time to look back on the night and plan for the next one.

Eureka Springs by Limousine

'Eureka', as you probably know, means 'I have found it' -- When your US Coachways limousine arrives, you absolutely know you have. From the instant you step inside one of our luxury limousines you feel as if you've entered another world. A world of elegance, where you don't have to do anything except stretch back, relax and enjoy the scenery both inside and outside the limo.

Every good night out starts with dinner, so ask your devoted driver to take you to Cafe Soliel at 3094 East Van Buren for a fancy meal and good conversation. Go ahead and enjoy a bottle of wine-- you're not driving tonight. After dinner, how about some dancing? Of course you said 'yes, please' so you climb back into your long, luscious limousine and have your driver take you to Henri's at 19 1/2 Spring Street where you snuggle in close for some slow dances and maybe a bit more of that wonderful, aged grape juice. If you were in charge of driving, you'd never be able to celebrate like this-- another fine reason to have that limo tonight.

Maybe it's the wine, maybe just your feet talking, but it's time to move this little party over to the Pied Piper Pub at 82 Armstrong Street to do some booty-shaking and maybe even try some of those new hip-hop moves. Knowing that there's a limousine outside waiting for you makes it easy to have a very good time. Even if all you did was cruise in circles, it'd be a great time. You hate to let this night end, so you decide to scoot over to Roscoe's Music & Expresso Cafe at 155 West Van Buren to enjoy some quiet music and a cup or two of delicious coffee. Whenever you say the word, your dedicated driver delivers you safely home and this lovely night finally ends. That is, all except for the dreaming.

East Bay by Limousine

It's too easy to drive across the Bay Bridge into San Francisco. What's challenging is making an elegant evening of it right here in Oakland. Hiring a US Coachways limousine is the first ingredient; once you have a long, luscious limo at your disposal, elegance is assured. Now to find an evening's worth of cool stuff to do right within the Oakland city limits.

For starters, a spicy and delicious dinner at Mrs Wasabi's, easily found at 1611 Second Avenue in the heart of Oakland. Don't let the ultra-casual storefront fool you- Mrs Wasabi serves up some of the most splendid Asian cuisine this side of Kyoto. Eat heartily and save your fortune cookies to read in the limousine, as you're whisked across town to the Embarcadero.

An hour or two at the Jack London Lounge is always time well spent. If you read London's books as a child, you're already aware of him. If you've not yet perused the pages of such classics as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea-Wolf, make a mental note to do so right away. The Jack London Lounge is both relaxing and stimulating, and before long you're sure to be up for dancing. It's just great to not have to worry about driving through Oakland- simply ease into the super-deluxe leather seating of your limousine and watch the city lights flash past as your dedicated driver delivers you safely and surely to Club Radio, located at 435 13th Street, downtown Oakland.

Club Radio is a favorite nightspot for both locals and visitors- anyone in the mood for some fast-paced, jammin' sounds and a big, smooth dance floor. Party as hard as you want to, knowing that your devoted, uniformed driver will get you back home in one piece whenever you give the word. Doing the town -any town- by limousine is an affordable elegance and the safest way to party with friends.

Eventually evening this night must come to a close, but not before one last mug of delicious, steaming cappuccino. Ask your driver to take the party 'round to the Asmarina Cafe at 6101 Shattuck Avenue for quiet conversation and heartfelt goodnights. See? Hiring a limo for the evening was such a good idea- and one that you're bound to repeat as soon as you can.

San Diego After Dark in a Limousine

Surely San Diego is one of the loveliest cities in the world and a US Coachways limousine is a comfortable, luxurious way to see it. When you put yourself in the care of one of our affable, professionally uniformed drivers you can devote every moment to the scenery, views and your companions. No bothering with the tangle of the SoCal freeway system, no fishing for toll change, no contending with road hogs.

A wonderful way to begin your tour of San Diego is with a cruise through Balboa Park, just north of the heart of the city. Originally built for a World Exposition in the early 20th Century, Balboa Park is home to fabulous art galleries, fascinating museums and of course, the famous San Diego Zoo. We'll save the Zoo tour for another day-- Today we'll drive through the park slowly, taking in the Spanish architecture and colorful characters. Stop for a quick lunch at Casa Del Prado, then it's off to see Coronado.

Long gone are the quaint ferry boats that used to shuttle San Diegans back and forth from Coronado. In their place, the postcard-perfect, bright blue Bay Bridge that curves high above San Diego Bay. The side railings are frighteningly low, so you're glad to have a pro doing the driving. Once you're on Coronado, have your chauffeur deliver you to Danny's Palm Bar & Grill at 965 Orange Avenue for a sunset cocktail and good conversation. Cruising across the bridge back into San Diego after dark is a thrilling mix of city lights and bass-note foghorns.

Back in San Diego, your feet suddenly feel like dancing-- Ask your driver to take you to Retro Groove 650 Robinson Avenue where you can shake your moneymakers and have some hearty laughs. When your dancing shoes have finally had enough, climb back into your luxurious limousine and head to Spill the Beans 4677 30th Street for that last steaming mug of coffee. You may have visited San Diego before, but never quite this way. You feel elegant and privileged and will hold onto today's scenic memories for always.

San Luis Obispo -See the Swallows Come Home in Your Own Private Limousine

An ordinary evening in San Luis Obispo transforms into something quite extraordinary when you add an elegant US Coachways limousine to the mix. A limousine is a smart, safe way to show that special someone a remarkably wonderful time. Let your professional chauffeur be the designated driver tonight, so you can devote all your attention to that favorite companion and keep the party going from place to place to place.

Seems like a limousine just naturally finds its way to the best steak house in town, and tonight's no exception. Have your classy, uniformed driver escort you and yours to Tahoe Joe's Famous Steak House at 485 Madonna Road for thick-cut steaks char-broiled 'just-so' over a sweet almond wood fire. Linger over dessert; your chauffeur will wait as long as you want and your limo will be warm and ready whenever your stomach says 'stop' and your feet say 'go, go, go!'

When those feet finally win, climb into your long, lovely limousine and take aforementioned tootsies for a twirl at the Frog & Peach Pub located at 728 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. With a lively crowd and lots of live music, time spent at the Frog zips past fast. If you prefer to slow things down just a little bit, ease back into your limo and have your driver take the long way around to the Z Club at 2010 Parker Street. Dance to the slow stuff, enjoy a few flavorful beverages-- It's all good when you have a limousine waiting outside to deliver you safely whenever you decide it's time to say 'good night' to the town and head toward dreamland.

Just-one-more cuppa joe sounds like an excellent idea, and your driver is happy to take your intimate party to find it at Higher Groundz Coffee & Tea Company at 3230 Broad Street, downtown Obispo. Time for quiet conversation over a warm mug, looking forward to some alone-at-last. What a comfort to know that no matter how hard you party, you and your dream date will get home safely and in utter luxury. It's tempting to conk out and snooze in your spacious limousine, but wait-- it's only a matter of minutes before you're delivered to your door, danced-out, well-fed and feeling wonderful. San Luis Obispo by limousine-- whatta way to go.

San Francisco: So Much In a Limousine, So Little Time

An evening in San Francisco is always a special treat, whether you're an old-time local or a dazzled tourist from out of town. Unless you're a San Franciscan with those much-admired gigantic calves, walking even a few blocks in this town can wipe you out. The best way to get around The City is surely by limo, and US Coachways has the snazziest, safest fleet of limos and luxury vehicles in the entire Bay Area.

There are, of course, far too many choices around this town so here's an evening's itinerary designed to fit an eclectic mix of destinations into just one night. Hiring a limo is not only the safest way to get around SF, it saves your legs for the fun stuff, like dancing. But first, dinner. Not at any of those all-alike corporate eateries, either. Ask your devoted, uniformed driver to take you to the Absinthe Brasserie for a romantic, one-of-a-kind dining experiences that you could only find in San Francisco. Absinthe Brasserie is located at 298 Hayes Street at Gough (rhymes with cough) where the chef specializes in upscale French-influenced American cuisine. Or is it American-influenced French cuisine? Either way, a meal at Absinthe promises gastronomical delight and delicious stories later on.

Once you're nourished, climb back into your waiting limo and ask the driver to take the long way to Cafe Cocomo Bar & Night Club at 650 Indiana Street where you have your choice of three dance floors, rotating live bands and even dance lessons, if you need 'em. If jazz is more your bag, try the world-famous Boom Boom Room at 1601 Fillmore where you're sure to find a happy earful of jazz, blues and boogie seven nights a week. The bartenders at the Boom Boom are always coming up with strange, delicious new concoctions; maybe tonight they'll name one after you!

As the night winds down you're so glad you hired this limo for traveling about. Navigating the steep, sometimes winding streets of this city can take its toll on even the local-est of drivers. Besides, there's just so much to see out the windows and you don't want to miss a thing. One last stop before the night ends: A visit to Coffee To the People at 1206 Masonic Avenue is just the thing to say your sweet good nights. Linger as long as you like; your devoted driver will wait as long as you need and be ready to deliver you to your door in class and comfort. Ah, San Francisco. The City that's intrigued artists, musicians, poets, painters and writers for generations. Save your walking for a day at the wharf-- tonight you travel by long, luxurious limousine-- loving every minute of it!

Sacramento by Limo: A Capital Idea!

After a full day of tourist-ing around Sacramento, visiting countless museums and the state capitol buildings, what's left to do? You've come to the right place for a fun answer: First, hire a luxurious limousine from US Coachways. More than a mere ride, a limousine is an experience. Plan an intimate date for two or get thirty-or-so of your best friends together and make a total party of it. Either way, you're in for a fabulous evening and a sure memory-maker.

Arrange for your sleek, comfortable limo to pick you up just before sunset and ask your dedicated, professionally-uniformed chauffeur to take you to Frasinetti's Winery at 7395 Frasinetti Road for the tastiest Italian cuisine in Sacramento. Frasinetti's is the oldest family-owned winery in the area and offers free wine tasting so dinner patrons may select the perfect bottle to go with dinner. Be sure to try the Chicken Scallopini-- it's quite remarkable!

Once you're nourished and re-energized by the blazing California sunset, climb back into the rich comfort of your US Coachways limousine and it's off to the Mardi Gras Lanes at 4800 Madison Avenue for some local color and a few lanes of.. bowling! Really-- you have to try it to believe it. Nothing like cruising up to a bowling alley in a long, lovely limousine. Oh, and the rental shoes coordinate so well with your fancy outfits, too. Limo nights are just made for creating memories and this is one you'll never be able to forget.

For another kind of fun, limo on over to The Blue Lamp Lounge at 1400 Alhambra Boulevard where you can relax over yummy adult beverages and enjoy the most motley assortment of live music this side of San Francisco Bay. When you have a professionally trained chauffeur to do all the driving, you can do the Blue Lamp right, knowing that you'll be delivered to your door safely whenever you want.

It's hard to let a night like this one end, so after you've closed down the Blue Lamp, hop into your limo and take the long way to Bean Me Up at 1735 Arden Way. Linger over that one last mug of cappuccino and reminisce about the night you've just had. Certainly nobody had a better time in Sacramento and your luscious limousine had a lot to do with that.

Pasadena: Granny Shoulda Taken a Limousine

If you're of an age to remember the seminal surf-duo Jan and Dean, then you know what we mean by 'Go, Granny, go!' --the hook line from their 60's hit,'The Little Old Lady from Pasadena'. Even if you don't know 'the terror of Colorado Boulevard', that's alright. You can be the coolest cruiser on the boulevard when you hire a US Coachways luxury limo for the evening. There's no better way to get around Pasadena -or any other SoCal city for that matter.

Our fleet of gorgeous, perfectly-maintained limousines offers something for everyone, from sleek Jaguar limos to the party-sized HumVee limousine. Complete with a professionally-uniformed chauffeur to navigate the Los Angeles freeway maze so you don't have to do anything but stretch back, relax and enjoy the ride. Once the sun goes down and the city lights come up, Pasadena skies look clear again. In fact, everything looks better from the back of a limousine.

Dinner? Sounds great! Ask your dedicated driver to escort you to the New Delhi Palace Of India at 950 East Colorado Boulevard. Yes, *that* Colorado Boulevard. Tuck into a tasty plate of paneer, samosa and pakora that are unmatched this side of the Ganges. Once your taste buds are thrilled to the max, climb back into your long, lovely limousine for a cruise to The Boulevard Club where you can watch or partake in the wildest Karaoke scene anywhere. Hosted by the incomparable, entirely Fabulous Miss Roxxy Bowles, this is by far the most outrageous Karaoke club, ever.

If you're not quite up for Miss Roxxy, have your devoted driver deliver you to the Encounters Night Club at 203 North Sierra Madre Boulevard where you can cozy into an intimate conversation or ease into a comfy chair and enjoy the live, mellow jazz entertainment. Encounters is one of Pasadena's best-kept secrets, but not for long. After this little blurb, there'll probably be a flock of limousines in the Encounters parking lot next weekend.

Even this night must, eventually, wind down and there's no better place to linger over the last minutes than at The Equator coffee house at 22 Mills Place. Savor the last cappuccino of the night and reflect upon what a singularly fabulous evening this one has been. Do it again real soon-- we'll save a limousine just for you.

Palm Springs - Elegant Time in a Limousine

Palm Springs in one elegant town, so you'll feel just right cruising the place in a fabulous US Coachways limousine. From the moment you first step into the back of your limo, you'll feel as pampered as you deserve and as wonderful as you are. An evening as special as this calls for an extraordinary meal, so have your chauffeur escort you and your companion to the Midori Japanese Restaurant at 36101 Bob Hope Drive in nearby Rancho Mirage. You'll wish the ride was longer, because cruising in a limo like this one is such a thrill, but soon you'll be at Midori, dining on the most scrumptious Asian cuisine ever, prepared by world-class chefs.

Japanese food always leaves you feeling light on your feet, so climb back into your luxurious limousine and as your devoted, uniformed driver take you to Zelda's Nightclub at 169 North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Hope you wore your best dancing shoes, because Zelda's always has the best bands in town and they will make you move your feet. When you've had enough dancing, get back into your limousine (isn't it great to have one?) and ask your dedicated driver take the long way 'round to the Hair of the Dog Saloon at 238 North Palm Canyon Drive where you can enjoy intimate conversation, flavorful beverages and the company you're with.

It's hard to let a night such as this one come to an end, but all good things do- Still, just-one-more-cup of delicious, freshly-brewed coffee at Palm Springs Koffi, located at 515 North Palm Canyon Drive. Linger as long as you like- your driver is happy to keep your limousine warm and ready for whenever you decide to call it a night. And what a night it's been! This was surely the way to visit the once-tiny desert town of Palm Springs- a limousine is an oasis unto itself, for certain.

Mendocino Limousine: After the Wineries, What?

So you drove yourself all over the California wine country today and found it more than a little bit exhausting. Your Other Half insists upon a night on the town but can't drive after dark. A light bulb flashes above your head and 'Eureka!' --You've got it!

Hire a professionally-driven US Coachways limousine for the evening. Brilliant! You don't have to deal with driving those curvy California roads. O.H. is delighted; now you can both get completely into the party spirit, assured of having a safe and luxurious ride home whenever you want it. Let's take this marvelous mood into Mendocino and get some dinner, whaddya say..

Arriving in a long, lovely limousine gives you a fabulous feeling and an elegant couple deserves an elegant meal. Cafe Beaujolais at 961 Ukiah Street will provide just that. Arguably the most romantic restaurant in Mendocino, Cafe Beaujolais prepares California cuisine, paired with the most perfect local wines.

After dinner: Dancing at Patterson's Pub located at 10485 Lansing Street in downtown Mendocino. Patterson's is quite the local watering hole and you're sure to meet some interesting characters there. If intimate conversation is more fitting with tonight's mood, climb back into your limo and ask your cordial, uniformed driver to deliver you to Dick's Place at 45080 Main Street. Dick's is quiet and quirky, crammed to the rafters with historical photographs and artifacts.

It's hard to let a night like this one end, but eventually it must. The limo's yours for as long as you like, so have your driver navigate the twenty-odd miles up the road to the Paradise Coffee Bar at 349 South Main Street in the old gold mining town of Willits. Linger awhile over one last cappuccino and reflect on the magical night you've been enjoying. Now that you've invited a limousine into your life, you'll

Mammoth Lakes by Limousine

Mammoth Mountain is paradise for a snowflake. For people, it can get pretty darn chilly, so you'll be wise to hire a US Coachways limousine to take you here and there in absolute warmth and comfort. No navigating the sometimes-icy roads; your dedicated, professionally-uniformed chauffeur will take care of everything. All you have to do is tell him where you want to go and he'll get you there safe and sound.

If you visit Mammoth Lakes before March 18th you're in for a special treat. The annual Mammoth Art Walk has twenty-plus local artisans displaying and vending their wares right on the sidewalks of Mammoth Village. If you visit this summer, groove to the smooth sounds of the Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee which happens every July. No matter what time of year you visit Mammoth, getting around in a nice warm limo is always a fine idea!

A day of art-walking or snow boarding can sure give you an appetite-- Have your devoted driver take you and your companions (as many as you like) to the Chart House for some scrumptious Sierra cuisine. Chef's specialties include such delectable dishes as Dynamite Mahi-Mahi and Snapper Hemingway. While you wait for your dinners, tuck into the Crab, Avocado and Mango appetizers for a total taste treat.

Once your dinner's devoured, it's back into your fabulous limousine for the ride to Dublin's Fever at 100 Canyon Boulevard for some cool mountain brews and hot darts. A local watering hole for years, Dublin's is always a rollicking good time for all. If you're in a surreal sort of mood, ask your driver to take you and yours to a tiny tropical island in the snowy mountains: Lakanuki Bar at 6201 Minaret Road. A wild, tiki-themed nightclub with an eclectic crowd, Lakanuki promises interesting memories that'll last long after the snows have melted.

Canyon Coffee at the Lodge is a fine place to let the night wind down. With live music and steaming late-night mugs of coffee to relax and reminisce over, Canyon Coffee has a cozy fireplace to snuggle by and a friendly wait staff. Linger as long as you like- your driver will be ready to deliver you back to the beginning whenever you give the word. What a lovely conclusion to a wonderful, elegant evening.

Los Angeles in a Limousine: You Do Not Want to Drive Here

Believe that. Los Angeles traffic can be a nightmare. Take one wrong off ramp and you could be lost in circles for hours. Mistake 'Street' for 'Avenue' and you could waste your entire evening on a wild goose chase, so to speak.

Certainly the smartest way to complete your evening's itinerary is in the backseat of a long, luscious US Coachways limousine. A professionally-trained, nattily uniformed driver arrives on time, opens the limo door for you and that certain special guest --Or thirty of your best buds. The door closes silently behind you and your eyes adjust to the subdued lighting. Or do they? Could you really be seeing a disco ball and fireplace in this limousine? Yup --If you've opted for our 20 Passenger Hummer H2.

For a more intimate cruise here and there in Los Angeles, select a two-to-three Passenger Rolls Royce. All this glamor can build up one's appetite; have your dedicated driver deliver you to Go Veggie at 5462 South Centinela Avenue in the heart of L.A. for the most amazing vegetarian cuisine you've ever tasted. No bland lentil surprises here --This is world-class cuisine that simply excludes foods that once had a face. Go Veggie only serves healthy, sophisticated meals. You're gonna love it. One great thing about eating vegan is it leaves you feeling light on your feet.

Light enough to dance, even! Ease back into your waiting limousine and have the driver take the long way around to the Michi Bar at 903 Manhattan Avenue on the coast in Manhattan Beach. Michi always has the most interesting clientele- you and your limo-loving entourage fit right in. Dance your dinner off or simply enjoy a refreshing beverage and people-watch. It's all good at Michi Bar.

Should you choose to bar-hop a bit, climb back into your limo and head back into Los Angeles and the Tango Room at 2028 West 7th Street for late-night live music and yes, tango lessons if you want 'em. Only in L.A., right? Stay as late as you like- your driver is happy and willing to wait as long as you want. Whenever you do decide to call it a night, your limo is warm and waiting. Still, it's hard to let this night end so just-one-more-cuppa java before heading home. The Coffee Factory at 3014 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles proper is a fine place to end the evening over steaming lattes and good conversation.

What a relief it's been to not have to even try to navigate these weird SoCal streets and freeways. Party right along with your guests and don't miss a minute of scenery. Hiring a limousine is the safest, surest way to get around Los Angeles --aren't you glad you did it?

Long Beach Limousine

Once you've done the big amusement parks and toured the Queen Mary, what else is there to do in Long Beach, California? Plenty, when you have a fabulous US Coachways limousine to escort you around town. Your dedicated, professionally-uniformed driver arrives and opens the door for you and you just know you're in for a special evening.

For starters, a fresh seafood dinner is in order. You can't be on the coast like this without treating yourself to at least one sublime meal and The Fish Tale at 5506 East Britton Drive in Long Beach is the place to find it. This is world-class cuisine so linger as long as you like; your devoted driver is happy to wait as long as it takes. Once you've satisfied your appetite for food, climb back into that extraordinary limousine and cruise up the coast to Hermosa Beach. No worries about that infamous SoCal traffic-- all you have to do is enjoy the ocean views and each other, while your driver gets you anywhere you want to go in ultimate safety and comfort.

Once you're in Hermosa, drop into the Blue Pacific at 201 Hermosa Avenue for an evening of live entertainment, refreshing adult beverages and dancing, too, if you want to. Party as hearty as you like- your chauffeur will wait patiently and have your limo ready whenever you choose to change clubs. When that moment happens, settle back into those luxuriant leather seats and cruise back down the coast for a late-night stop at Frenchy's Bistro at 4137 East Anaheim Street in Long Beach. Savor intimate conversation and each other and when the moment's right, it's back into your limousine for a slow ride up Signal Hill for some wee-hours coffee at the It's A Grind Coffee House at 162 East Willow Street.

Look into each other's eyes and savor this moment. You'll know when the time is right to climb into your limousine one more time, for a safe, secure and romantic cruise to wherever you're sleeping tonight. Dream of the blue Pacific and the absolutely elegant night you just had- one that was made even more perfect by spending time in that wonderful, magical limousine.