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RE: Death Valley Side Trip

by BubbaK 18 April 2012

I'd disagree with Joshua Tree being as scenic as Death Valley, especially if you won't be hiking extensively (i.e., less to see from roads),…
RE: Weekends from LA

by lorenzo622 05 March 2012

There are a number of opportunities for week-end trips. The first that come to mind are the coastal drives, which offer some beautiful…
Re: March in California???

by bowneline 18 February 2012

Here is some info to help you try and find a "warm and sunny" location in mid to late March in California. Here is the average high tempe…
RE: Guadalupe Mountains or Big Bend in Texas, USA???

by rics 26 January 2012

Why don't you hit Guadalupe on your way to BB? For me BB is much better, it's just a hell of a lot bigger. Gudalupe is good for a couple…
Re: Zion, Death Valley, or Somewhere Else in February?

by BubbaK 22 December 2011

[Death Valley|http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/index.htm] [Zion|http://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm] - http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyou…
Re: Advice appreciated on 3 week Utah - Nevada - Arizona - California

by BubbaK 06 December 2011

Why Palm Springs? You'll see plenty of desert without it, and PS is not a luxurious place (if it ever was), IMHO. I've stayed in nearby…
Re: Recommendations on hiking spots in southern california?

by BubbaK 24 November 2011

[Anza-Borrego State Park|http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638] - the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the park. [Trails in Anza-Borrego…
RE: Southwest Road Trip

by kubera32 16 November 2011

Thanks Ian. Well it's good to hear that we're doing the wrong thing - that's why I left the message here! Grateful if you could mention…
Re: tips Anza- Borrego and Joshua Tree NP?

by eager2travel 27 October 2011

I would definitely book a tour of the Keys Ranch (you have to book in advance). It is not a hike, just a great attraction within Joshua…
RE: tips Anza- Borrego and Joshua Tree NP?

by montereyjack 23 October 2011

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RE: tips Anza- Borrego and Joshua Tree NP?

by HemlockGal 23 October 2011

Ditto Twenty-Nine Palms. We stayed there 11 years ago, and loved the on-site restaurant. There is a hike near there to the 29 Palms Oasis.…
RE: tips Anza- Borrego and Joshua Tree NP?

by Kahua 20 October 2011

Stay on paved roads. Take extra water. It's still hot there. Leave a note on your car where you are going and what time you expect…
Re: tips Anza- Borrego and Joshua Tree NP?

by barchas 20 October 2011

I don't know if it would fit your idea of a budget hotel, but the Twenty-Nine Palms Inn (in Twenty-Nine Palms) is a really unique place.…
tips Anza- Borrego and Joshua Tree NP?

by DaanBerends 20 October 2011

Hi, I'm traveling on my own and i'm now in San Diego. I planning to go to Anza-Borrego tommorow, hike there a day and then go up to Joshu…
Re: Weekend trips around Los Angeles

by BubbaK 14 October 2011

Depends on the time of year, your interests (you failed to mention them) and the max time you'd drive. Hotels or camping? Many of these…
Re: San Diego

by _tr_ 07 October 2011

[Anza Borrego info 1|http://www.anzaborrego.net/travel/AnzaBorrego/Default.aspx] [Anza Borrego info 2|http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=6…
RE: San Diego

by _tr_ 07 October 2011

San Diego is a nice town, not entirely walkable. Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town are walkable areas. Good nightlife, restaurants, beaches.…
RE: San Diego in November

by marlajfish 24 September 2011

Old Town San Diego is quite pleasant and there's a Mexican restaurant there, forget the name, with a gorgeous outdoor patio. The Gaslamp…
Re: San Diego in November

by BubbaK 21 September 2011

What is a must see/must is very individual. For example, I really dislike trained sealife shows such as Sea World, which, IMHO, rely…
Re: South California in 4 days without car

by BubbaK 30 May 2011

[San Diego Public Transportation|http://www.sdcommute.com/] Practicality of using public transportation varies by where you stay, of…
RE: South California in 4 days without car

by socalman 29 May 2011

If you want to go to one of the desert parks a rental car is a must. Joshua Tree Nat'l Park is a four hour drive form San Diego but since…
South California in 4 days without car

by floor_2000 28 May 2011

Hi all, I'll be going on a business trip to San Diego in June. I've planned some extra days for holidays, so Sat to Tue is available…
Re: USA Nov-west coast / Dec-east coast, Travelling Kiwi noobe needs help

by abtal 11 May 2011

I won't rain on your parade, bro. I've camped in the Sierra many years in Nov. and not been cold (I do have solid gear). As always your…
RE: San Diego - 3 days

by BubbaK 20 April 2011

Lots of nice hotels in the Old Town/convention center area, and sometimes you can get good deals through Hotwire, Priceline, etc. Last…
RE: First time traveller - any info greatly received

by windy 20 March 2011

(Nutrax, which wineries do you recommend in San Diego area?) I couldn't agree more about the Mustang being a fantasy from the past.…