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Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: moose on April 21, 2003, 01:09:01 AM
Not sure where I'm going to go into. Either SF or LA. Depends on where the friend I want to meet up with is living at the time.

Any tips? I've never been to California, I want to get as much outta it as possible. The Cape is driving me nuts.
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: Ike 2K# on April 21, 2003, 01:23:00 AM
go to hollywood california and see the stars:D


*note

You wont see lots white people here in Hollywood. Hollywood is a diversed community (the Latinos are the majority of the population here, the rest are Asians, Middle Easterns, Eastern Europeans, and Russians). What's funny is the white people that I see in my area are bums who migrated here from mid-western United States and that's a very sad reality:( But the good news is this place is always summer like Hawaii:D
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: Fridaddy on April 21, 2003, 02:01:28 AM
Sf and La are not that far away, do both.

If you really want info from a native cali drop me an e-mail and I will send you some pointers.
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: Ike 2K# on April 21, 2003, 02:09:17 AM
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Originally posted by Fridaddy
Sf and La are not that far away, do both.

If you really want info from a native cali drop me an e-mail and I will send you some pointers.


LOL La to SF took me 8 hours and my prettythang still hurt.
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: Creamo on April 21, 2003, 02:41:04 AM
I'll leave that one alone Ike.

I used to drive from San Jose to Santa Cruz, which isn't Cancun by any means but a cool beach front town. Lots to see there, the boardwalk is boring, but they filmed "Lost Boys" there.

Then just go North to Capitola, party hard there as well, lotsa fun bars and live music. 10 miles North up the road on 101 is a place where you can pull off. There is a Cafe, and you'll see surfers and cars. There is a old pier of sorts and you can just go sit on the cliff and look at the sea and waves. Way worth it.

Did that trip dozens of times. Puts things in perspective, as that ocean is one huge beast.
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: SOB on April 21, 2003, 04:39:54 AM
You and Funked will probably have the most fun if you meet him in SanFran.  Plenty of places to cater to your "activities".  :D


SOB

BTW...Although you'll surely have the urge to buy a ticket into Burbank or LAX, I'd advise against it if you're headed to SanFran.  Oh, and PDX isn't close either!  :p
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: Curval on April 21, 2003, 08:06:06 AM
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Originally posted by Creamo
I'll leave that one alone Ike.


You will?  With that kind of opening?  I guess it was just too damn easy.;)
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: sling322 on April 21, 2003, 09:26:44 AM
Make sure you head to the right airport this time.  I dont have anymore flight vouchers.

:eek: :p
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: MrLars on April 21, 2003, 10:55:33 AM
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Originally posted by Creamo
I'll leave that one alone Ike.

I used to drive from San Jose to Santa Cruz, which isn't Cancun by any means but a cool beach front town. Lots to see there, the boardwalk is boring, but they filmed "Lost Boys" there.

Then just go North to Capitola, party hard there as well, lotsa fun bars and live music. 10 miles North up the road on 101 is a place where you can pull off. There is a Cafe, and you'll see surfers and cars. There is a old pier of sorts and you can just go sit on the cliff and look at the sea and waves. Way worth it.

Did that trip dozens of times. Puts things in perspective, as that ocean is one huge beast.


I just moved from the Aptos/Capitola area...for the geographicaly challenged...Capitola is SOUTH of Santa Cruz :)

One of the most awe inspiring coastlines in the world is located along Highway 1 south of Carmel. It's a long winedy 2 lane road that will take a whole day to take in but well worth it if you're not in a hurry to get somewhere.

IMO, the SF Bay area has a lot more to offer in the way of sightseeing. The Embarcadero, Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz and Chinatown are just a few of the highlites that put San Francisco far above LA as a tourist destination...IMO.

If looking at freaky people are your bag then both cities are on the same level for that kind of entertainment.
Title: Re: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: Ike 2K# on April 21, 2003, 11:08:03 AM
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Originally posted by moose
Not sure where I'm going to go into. Either SF or LA. Depends on where the friend I want to meet up with is living at the time.

Any tips? I've never been to California, I want to get as much outta it as possible. The Cape is driving me nuts.


Why not visit those 2 cities at the same time?
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: Raubvogel on April 21, 2003, 12:23:25 PM
The Monterey area is pretty damn cool. I lived there for a while in the early 90's. Lots of awesome outdoor stuff, and like mentioned earlier, the stretch of road south of Carmel is fantastic. From Monterey you're about 2 hours from San Fran if I remember correctly. I've been to LA several times. If you're looking for a vacation, I'd say stay away from LA.
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: Airhead on April 21, 2003, 12:28:15 PM
Mr.Lars, where'd you move to?
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: GtoRA2 on April 21, 2003, 12:49:52 PM
Big sur near monterey is awsome... Great camping place, and really pretty.
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: mason22 on April 21, 2003, 01:04:38 PM
go surfing with your hockey stick. that should provide some interesting "checking".
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: midnight Target on April 21, 2003, 01:25:36 PM
I live in Southern California, and I would recommend the Monterey, SF area too. Go up highway 1 through Big Sur, check out the Point Lobos State park, get some killer sea food at Fishermans Warf...
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: midnight Target on April 21, 2003, 01:29:49 PM
Or you could plan your trip for May 17, 18 and see this....

http://www.planesoffame.org/Airshow%20Information%20Pages/Airshow%20Information.htm
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: MrLars on April 21, 2003, 01:46:14 PM
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Originally posted by Airhead
Mr.Lars, where'd you move to?


Back to the Santa Barbara county area....my hometown ;)
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: moose on April 21, 2003, 03:01:20 PM
i prolly could see both. i just figured LA and SF were about as far apart as austin and dallas and getting between the two would be tough.

i might want to move out that way next fall. any good roller hockey leagues?
Title: planning a vacation to CA
Post by: SOB on April 21, 2003, 03:13:43 PM
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Originally posted by moose
i might want to move out that way next fall.


Why?  Do you hate yourself?!


SOB