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  1. johnsang avatar

    RE: 8 days Monterey 4 days in Santa barbara

    by johnsang 20 May 2012

    Hi Leanne, I think 8 days in the Monterey Bay area is great, there is a lot to see and do there. Besides Monterey itself with all of its…

  2. stopthebus avatar

    RE: California- 5 Days

    by stopthebus 17 May 2012

    I'd drive Highway 1 south via Monterey and Big Sur to San Luis Obispo, then turn back and take the fast inland route to return your car…

  3. johnsang avatar

    RE: San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey and Big Sur Itinerary Help

    by johnsang 14 April 2012

    It looks like you have given this a lot of thought. I agree with the previous poster mostly but I have a Few comments. Keep trying to…

  4. johnsang avatar

    RE: 2 weeks in California in Septmber 2012

    by johnsang 02 April 2012

    Don't forget Santa Cruz/ Capitola, Big Basin State Park, Monterey and Aquarium, Point Reyes. Yosemite is tops though be sure to stay in…

  5. jamkaret avatar

    Re: Road trip from LA to Sacramento

    by jamkaret 22 March 2012

    We are Aussies who did this trip last October and agree with all that's been said. Don't miss Hurst castle, elephant seals, Carmel, Sonoma…

  6. St_Stephen avatar

    Re: California Road trip suggestions- San Fran to LA

    by St_Stephen 15 February 2012

    Kayaking at Elkhorn Slough near Monterey is a treat. Take in a [California Mission|http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22722] or two.

  7. johnsang avatar

    RE: Austin, TX to San Francisco CA

    by johnsang 27 January 2012

    If you really are coming over Tioga pass from Vegas to Yosemite Nutrax is right, you don't want to have accommodations in Oakhurst. If…

  8. Fudgy_the_Whale avatar

    RE: Cookery question

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 26 January 2012

    Sole may not be a good choice if you care about sustainable fisheries. Check the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch. http://www.montereybayaquar…

  9. susiej1981 avatar

    California Road Trip - Coast or Over to Vegas?

    by susiej1981 10 January 2012

    Hi guys My friends are getting married in Sonoma on May 7th this year and my boyfriend and I are travelling over to California for the…

  10. BubbaK avatar

    Re: Advice appreciated on 3 week Utah - Nevada - Arizona - California

    by BubbaK 06 December 2011

    You still have a lot of decisions to make, including what in L.A. to see (and it is just one continuous city including Orange County--…

  11. trekker502 avatar

    RE: Advice appreciated on 3 week Utah - Nevada - Arizona - California

    by trekker502 06 December 2011

    You might want to spend the night near Disneyland in Anaheim instead of Palm Springs. The beaches nearby in Newport Beach and Laguna…

  12. montereyjack avatar

    RE: South West USA tour April-May 2012

    by montereyjack 02 December 2011

    There are two excellent ways to have fun in kayaks. Monterey Bay Kayaks has two rental locations. The one in Monterey is on the beach…

  13. JoanR avatar

    RE: SF to LA - Early December - Road conditions?

    by JoanR 03 November 2011

    Rain aside, you will want two overnight stops. The usual first stop is Monterey/Carmel, the second Cambria or San Luis Obispo or Morro…

  14. nrclibn avatar

    RE: US West Coast Road Trip Itinerary - Need Feedback

    by nrclibn 24 October 2011

    April is also a transition time for whale populations in southern California. You might want to devote day 12 to either a whale-watching…

  15. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: California help- itinerary and public transport

    by nutraxfornerves 03 October 2011

    >Bro can only go for a week and we are staying for 2 weeks. This is a bit unclear. Are you staying for an additional week after your…

  16. stopthebus avatar

    RE: California North & South! / Waiver Visa

    by stopthebus 25 September 2011

    Without a car, the best places to see some nature are Yosemite National Park and Big Sur. Yosemite is easily accessible by bus from San…

  17. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: 4 days in San Francisco

    by nutraxfornerves 02 August 2011

    San Francisco Halloween is nothing like it used to be . Due to violence, they have really cracked down on public events. You will probabl…

  18. immortal_ca avatar

    Re: Honeymoon in California and Las Vegas

    by immortal_ca 01 July 2011

    Ok so we've come up with an itenarary for our trip we just need to tweak the number of days in each location. The travel agent recommende…

  19. abtal avatar

    Re: where to go this summer ?

    by abtal 12 June 2011

    If you want a beach, dive, hike, city trip - you might consider Santa Cruz, California. Santa Cruz has a cool vibe, some nice hiking…

  20. kathysjourneys avatar

    Re: 1 Night in Santa Cruz

    by kathysjourneys 25 March 2011

    I live in Aptos, a small community on the coast below Santa Cruz. I would describe Santa Cruz as "laid back" and open-minded. There…

  21. montereyjack avatar

    RE: Please cast an eye over my California LA-SD-YOS-SF-LA trip

    by montereyjack 25 March 2011

    The coastal June fog from Monterey to above SF doesn't go far inland, so you may be cold for part of the day along the waterfront, but…

  22. nutraxfornerves avatar

    Re: Hwy 1 through Big Sur impassable

    by nutraxfornerves 21 March 2011

    March 21 update from Caltrans. Formatting as in original. Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy.…

  23. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Hwy 1 through Big Sur impassable

    by nutraxfornerves 18 March 2011

    Caltrans (the California Transportation Department) is estimating a month before they can open one lane.You can also check with the local…

  24. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: Late June to late July 2011 California trip

    by smartcookiee 07 February 2011

    - July in Vegas is awful. It's the desert and very very hot. If you have the option to do this trip in reverse, it would be best in terms…

  25. montereyjack avatar

    RE: LA- San Francisco- Las Vegas- LA

    by montereyjack 18 January 2011

    Three nights between LA and SF. I spent one night at Madonna Inn. The Flintstone kitsch is a bit much, and hardly worth the money, but…

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