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Wow! I m British and went to SF for the first time last December for my 40th. I ve only been to the USA twice: there, and to NY for my honeymoon. Colorado is next on the list... We stayed by Union Square which was a great spot, really central. We took the bus tours, which are a great way to see a lot in a short time. And I would never miss the Golden Gate bridge tour dates for jimmy buffett - I love walking across it (but I am a huge fan of bridges tour dates for jimmy buffett anyway...). You ll have a wonderful time! Reply Delete Anonymous March 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM
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BETH!! tour dates for jimmy buffett I remember when you shared that you d never been to California in one of your birthday posts a few years ago, but I still can t believe it s true! I think driving down the PCH is a great idea. YOU HAVE TO SEE BIG SUR!! Do not skip it! Staying in Monterey is a great idea! I love it there. I went for an incredible run there on mu roadtrip to San Francisco and saw whales. I mean, how cool is that?! WHALES. Personally, I think the Fisherman s Wharf area of San Francisco is the least exciting corner of the city, but that s just me. It s SUPER touristy, but for a family, I guess it could be nice. You d be close to the Golden Gate Bridge tour dates for jimmy buffett which is pretty darn awesome! I like staying in the Mission district. It s full of super cute coffee shops and cafes and Dolores Park is a super cool place with great views of the entire city. Ahh, San Francisco is my favorite city. You re inspiring me to plan a much needed weekend getaway to the magical city. Also, I m sure you know this, but if you re in San Francisco in the summer, bring a WARM coat and maybe some mittens. It s brutal in the summer! Reply Delete Replies Kate B March 10, 2013 at 1:12 PM
Just FYI, The best time to come to SF is not the middle of summer. In the summer it is FOG season. You may drive down the PCH and see nothing. You may have hear Mark Twain s quote The coldest winter I ever spent was the summer in San Francisco In the fall, before we get any rain we have a kind of indian summer with offshore breezes and these are actually the warmest days in SF.(late sept early oct) ..THAT is the best time to come. Tell your kids education is overrated and pull them out of school ;) You should allow a half day to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Bay has a huge underwater canyon that causes a profusion of sea life....which is beautifully shown in the Aquarium. When you cut inland from Cambria you will be going through Paso Robles, which is an awesome wine area. If you can t stay in Cambria, that might work out better. THere are great trail races put on every weekend by coastal trail runs. Check it out! Delete tour dates for jimmy buffett Reply Melody W March 10, 2013 at 1:16 PM
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Thanks tour dates for jimmy buffett for the insight about the drive. I think we have in our heads that the first day will be leisurely and scenic and that the drive from Carmel or wherever to Vegas will be long and pretty boring. Good to know what to expect! Love your idea about the run while in SF! Delete Reply Val March 10, 2013 at 1:27 PM
Great race schedule! I agree with the above comments that you should take your time and enjoy the drive from SF to the Monterey/Big Sur area. There are multiple tour dates for jimmy buffett parks and beaches along the way for nice hikes and romping around. Great pics, some animals to see, etc. Ditto for staying in Carmel/Big Sur area for a night. I ve been to 49 states....Alaska is all that s left! Reply Delete ThePetitePacer March 10, 2013 at 1:41 PM
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You have already gotten some good advice about avoiding Fisherman s wharf. I would choose Carmel as a place to stay. Point Lobos State Reserve park is a beautiful state park with very easy shortish trails to walk or run on. We did pretty tour dates for jimmy buffett much all of the trails tour dates for jimmy buffett in half a day. Ditto the weather advice, I freeze whenever I go to that part of California and I live in MT. It is much damper than what I am used to and you feel it. Reply Delete Replies Melissa tour dates for jimmy buffett March 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM
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I made it to California for the first time last April so no need to apologize - Several of us from the east coast went out for the Big Sur Marathon and I think after you tour the PCH from Carmel to Big Sur it will be on your bucket list and you will be going back. Personally, I think you could spend a week in that area and do vegas on another trip but I enjoy nature more than big cities - In Carmel we stay