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  1. ruby60 avatar

    Re: Best ACCESSABLE Viewing Between San Luis Obispo and Monterey Hwy 1

    by ruby60 25 February 2012

    OK - I am starting to get a picture of what our day will be like. Probably pull into villages like Morro Bay, Cambria, watch for seals…

  2. offwego123 avatar

    Re: San Francisco road trip to Los Angeles in 3 days via highway 1

    by offwego123 12 February 2012

    You have only three days to drive back and forth from SF to LA? That doesn't sound like a vacation; it sounds like a truck driver's job.…

  3. lilyramone avatar

    RE: Flying Over America

    by lilyramone 12 January 2012

    I've seen these as well... From the program: Day 1: 06:00 AM Check in at Sheraton LA Downtown (711 South Hope St. Los Angeles, CA 90017…

  4. bandraboy avatar

    Hollywood crypto-fascism

    by bandraboy 25 November 2011

    Frank Miller and the rise of cryptofascist Hollywood Fans were shocked when Batman writer Frank Miller furiously attacked the Occupy…

  5. montereyjack avatar

    RE: US West Coast Road Trip Itinerary - Need Feedback

    by montereyjack 21 October 2011

    The drive from Vegas to LA is unattractive. Flying is a fine idea. You have a lot on your plate, so any day saved will be well used. …

  6. AllysonMonterey avatar

    Re: California Road Trip

    by AllysonMonterey 29 September 2011

    In Monterey I would suggest taking a whale watching tour, renting bikes and going along the recreational trail or visiting the Monterey…

  7. honeybearsnail avatar

    RE: Around California with no car.

    by honeybearsnail 18 September 2011

    All of these places are accessible by bus!!!! Starting from San Francisco , Yosemite, Take Amtrak, a good ride. Sequoia, Shuttle bus…

  8. baymar avatar

    Monterey trip for a newbie and a veteran

    by baymar 03 April 2011

    Hello knowledgable folks! My boyfriend and I are in our mid twenties and we live in San Francisco. We're taking a trip up to the Monterey…

  9. CascadeBob avatar

    RE: USA, 6 and half weeks, 2 Adults, 1 Child...on a shoestring?!

    by CascadeBob 06 January 2011

    Hhhmm, I'd characterize the states as everything pretty much the same except the south is somewhat cheaper (away from the coast) and there…

  10. maryforan avatar

    Best tour companies to go to Yosemite and Napa Valley

    by maryforan 13 June 2010

    Can anyone pls recommend a tour company to go to Yosemite for say 2days and 2 nights. And a good 1 day tour to the Napa Valley from San…

  11. iitbum avatar

    Advice on places to visit on Route 1 California

    by iitbum 08 June 2010

    We plan to take a 1 night 2 day trip along route 1 this coming weekend on Pacific Coastal Highway from San Jose. We hope to cover places…

  12. erikacc avatar

    california road trippin'

    by erikacc 20 March 2010

    Hello. I'm planning to go to California with a couple of friends from April 5th to April 18th. We have a road trip planned from LA to…

  13. wanderingaussie avatar

    RE: Driving LA - San Francisco - the most scenic route?

    by wanderingaussie 09 February 2009

    Agreed, Santa Monica is part of a LA visit, really. I highly recommend Hwy 1 -- it's just exceptional. Spend somewhere between your…

  14. Willysnout avatar

    RE: wine tasting

    by Willysnout 24 November 2008

    I know the area really well. If I had never been there and had just one afternoon off, I wouldn't use it to visit a winery. Instead, I'd…

  15. wokabout avatar

    RE: Five days from LA to San Fran...

    by wokabout 11 November 2008

    "I've wanted to drive up the Californian coast for years, and now I have the chance to do it." I keep thinking that there is a lot to…

  16. pelodorado avatar

    LAWG Meeting in Northern California

    by pelodorado 15 October 2008

    For those in the Northern California area, this event might be of interest. I aopolgize for reprinting the entire thing, but it came…

  17. kkpetit avatar

    Re: SF -> LA: The plan so far!

    by kkpetit 11 October 2008

    I agree with the last post! Do not miss out on a visit to [Carmel-by-the-Sea|http://www.carmelgardencourtinn.com/blog] . With the economy…

  18. carolinehawkins83 avatar

    Advice needed for travelling California.

    by carolinehawkins83 28 July 2008

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone on here can give me some advise. I am a 24 year old British girl living in London. I've have done…

  19. ilsexyplexill avatar

    RE: California

    by ilsexyplexill 14 July 2008

    Hello! I was born and raised in California, and have been up and down the coast. I grew up just hour south of SF, so I know the area well.…

  20. tinyisgreat avatar

    Re: Monterey/Carmel

    by tinyisgreat 09 July 2008

    I see the other three replies have already warned you of the fire. I believe Monterey and Carmel are far enough out of the way, though,…

  21. edwardseco avatar

    RE: Northern California Fires

    by edwardseco 01 July 2008

    As #36 wrote I left Carmel by the Sea this morning and the air had considerably improved. The previous day it was raining ash which makes…

  22. beachjock avatar

    Re: Advice on California wanted

    by beachjock 30 January 2008

    First of all, pushing your trip back to September is a fantastic idea. It's the best time to visit California. The weather will still…

  23. bannedintheusa avatar

    Southwest and West Coast Adventure

    by bannedintheusa 07 October 2007


    I'm heading via automobile to Phoenix this month. A friend is flying into Phoenix and we are going to go to the Grand Canyon and end…

  24. monosylabik avatar

    Coast to coast: any info would be great!

    by monosylabik 10 August 2007

    This response is primarily focused on California...

    The southwest desert is very very hot in the summer, expect highs up to 120…

  25. Willysnout avatar

    Starting in San Fransisco and finishing in Las Vegas

    by Willysnout 20 April 2007

    Note: In post #8 above, point 4 about taking two more days in Pt Reyes and the wine country, this would make your stay in the San Francisco…

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