Cali visit...

[Mindz]

When will you be making this trip?

In Norcal, there's
Napa Valley
The Wine train
San Francisco with Alcatraz
Pier 39
Cable Cars
Sacramento river rafting
Fisherman's Wharf
Great America Theme Park
Ghiradelli Square (for chocolate lovers)
FRESH Sourdough Bread


And the Start of a great PCH cruise down south to SoCal, before heading East to Las Vegas. If you fly to SoCal and drive up, you'll have to drive back before heading out to Vegas.

[SSinatra Andretti]

leave vegas head tp la... holly wood..santa monica beach then cruise up 101 to san francisco.... get ready for our expensive gas prices... 3.39 a gallon for 91 unleaded

[code3 ss]

HERMOSA BEACH! MANHATTAN BEACH! need I say more! SOCAL Is the place to be! Fence is only 20 min. Away

[2010SSRSM6]

I've got several questions for you:

How old are those that are coming with you? Are these good friends or work acquaintances? (You don't want to make a bad impression if its people form work) Any interest in seeing the strange or seeing stuff that makes you scratch your head in amazement?

LA:
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- Hollywood Sign ??? Not a big deal if you go to Universal Studio's, you can see it from there
- Hollywood Boulevard walk of fame is cool, lots of crazies though
- Universal Studios Hollywood Cool if you're into movies, take the behind the scene's back lot tour, must be booked in advance
- Staples Center Pass
- Venice Beach Boardwalk Yup
- Nightlife Hollywood is either going to rock or scare you to death.
- Beverly Hills You've got to see Rodeo Drive if your coming all the way out here.

San Diego:

Balboa Park: It has several museums that are pretty cool. Automotive, air and space etc.
USS Midway Tour: Down town hot spot for great shopping and you can see an old US Military Aircraft Carrier inside and out.
Gas Lamp District The hotspot in downtown San diego. Great food, shopping and bars.
La Jolla This is where the money is. Great shopping, Hard Rock Cafe, Beach etc. Also the crazy para gliders that run off the cliffs.
Mission Beach Belmont park is a boardwalk type park (mini fair) that is very busy and can be a great spot to visit. Lots of awesome bar's in the evening!!!!
PetCo Park The nicest baseball park in the state. (Sorry Dodgers fans)
San Diego Zoo / Wild Animal park / Sea World If your into animals, its a must see. (you need almost a full day to see everything at each of them)
Old Town Great for souvieneer shopping. You must get a yard of beer if you're there.

Most of the San Diego spots can be reached by trolley avoiding traffic and allowing for more sight seeing. If your going to stay in San Diego, stay somewhere near the Convention center. Its walking distance to the Gas Lamp, Midway, PetCo Park, and has several trolley stations to get you to Old Town and easy access to the Zoo and Balboa Park.

Google the Winchester House, Hurst Castle, Six Flags Magic Mountain and see if they are something that would interest you or your travel buddies.

You can always stop in Pismo and check out the sand dunes

[HzMajesty]

dates: 15th july till 3rd aug..
group: 4 guys.. childhood friends... im going as my last trip before finally settling down... its been a good run ... 2 friends are first time visitors to the US... 4th just wants to get away (our island is one small sand dune) ..

LA:
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Venice Beach Boardwalk
- Beverly Hills - Rodeo Drive
- Six Flags
- Redondo Beach
- Santa Monica – 3rd street promenade – SM Beach
- Katsuya on 3rd – sushi – Order: Seard Albacore with crispy onion, Jalapeno rolls
- STK – stake house – Order: Giant Cookie
- Nobu & Medeo – Restaurant / Griddle Café – Pancakes / Urth Café
- The Grove Mall/Farmers Market
- Cabazon Mall (Outlet)
- Amreicana Mall in Gelndale



San Diego:
- Balboa Park
- USS Midway Tour
- Gas Lamp District
- La Jolla
- Mission Beach Belmont
- PetCo Park
- San Diego Zoo / Wild Animal park / Sea World
- Old Town Great


Are we good for around 10 days?

[HzMajesty]

Originally Posted by Mindz

In Norcal, there's
Napa Valley
The Wine train
San Francisco with Alcatraz
Pier 39
Cable Cars
Sacramento river rafting
Fisherman's Wharf
Great America Theme Park
Ghiradelli Square (for chocolate lovers)
FRESH Sourdough Bread

I need to find out if we can fly into San Fran without adding too much to the price of tickets... if so... then this is my SF list

[Iroczlover]

if you are in SF for a few days come swing in to reno after the 1st & check out some of the cars during Hot august nights

[HzMajesty]

Originally Posted by Iroczlover

if you are in SF for a few days come swing in to reno after the 1st & check out some of the cars during Hot august nights

where in reno? we may be able to make it (still waiting on ticket prices)....

[Iroczlover]

Originally Posted by HzMajesty

where in reno? we may be able to make it (still waiting on ticket prices)....

Pick a location lol, this is a week long event that is at almost all casinos & major locations, There is 6000 classic cars 72 & older

[Hoddi]

If you do go to San Diego, I highly suggest this hotel.....

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...-hotel-circle/

[LolatheSlush]

if you're new to CALI you have to hit up DISNEYLAND!!!!! omg its soo fun and try heading up to Yosemite its beautiful up there... have to go to the beach Santa monica, Venice, Pismo (eat at Splash) Paso robles wine country ( go and say hi to Carla and the Italian guy @ Tobin James).. ummmm Hearst Castle in San Simieon (sp?) and have dessert at Lynn's in Cambria.. the peach blueberry and Raspberry lemon meringue are to die for!

[Iwantone2]

Originally Posted by LolatheSlush

if you're new to CALI you have to hit up DISNEYLAND!!!!! omg its soo fun and try heading up to Yosemite its beautiful up there... have to go to the beach Santa monica, Venice, Pismo (eat at Splash) Paso robles wine country ( go and say hi to Carla and the Italian guy @ Tobin James).. ummmm Hearst Castle in San Simieon (sp?) and have dessert at Lynn's in Cambria.. the peach blueberry and Raspberry lemon meringue are to die for!

Dang, Lola!! You sure you didn't forget anything?

[HzMajesty]

lola... thanks so much

i think we now have a pretty good list... im gonna leave some room for just bumming around too and seeing what happens... cant wait to get out of this heat!!!!

[Iwantone2]

Originally Posted by HzMajesty

lola... thanks so much

i think we now have a pretty good list... im gonna leave some room for just bumming around too and seeing what happens... cant wait to get out of this heat!!!!

Hope you enjoy your time in our humble state!