About Gold Coast Tours
According to its About page, Gold Coast Tours was founded by John Hartley, began with ski and snowboard runs to the mountains and has grown from one bus to a fleet of more than 50. The page gives both 1978 and 1979 as start years, so the exact date is unclear.
The home page says the company was named 2023 NFL Travel Partner of the Year. Its fleet page lists 36-, 47- and 56-passenger charters, a Sprinter van and SUVs. The text reviewed does not list services or service areas beyond Southern California and the nation, so ask directly about event types and trip distance limits.
Services listed on its website
- charter bus rental
- ski and snowboard trips
- sports team transportation
- Sprinter van service
- SUV service
Service area
Describes Southern California and clients throughout the nation.
Fleet notes
Fleet page lists 36-, 47- and 56-passenger charter buses, a Sprinter van and SUVs.
Questions to ask Gold Coast Tours before you book
- The About page gives 1978 and 1979 as start years: how long has the company operated under its current ownership?
- Which coaches are assigned for out-of-state sports trips?
- Can the company provide its NFL travel partner credentials or references?
Written from Gold Coast Tours's own website (goldcoasttours.com/about, goldcoasttours.com/fleet, goldcoasttours.com) and the fleet on record, reviewed October 2026. Operator statements are attributed, not verified — confirm prices, availability and vehicle assignment directly.