My partner and I will be celebrating our anniversary with a weekend in Big Sur, and while the idea is mostly to just enjoy some time to ourselves, we'd also like some suggestions for stuff to do. We're particularly interested in: nice places to eat, gorgeous places to explore, and--is there swimming? Fun places to stop for food or views on the way down would be great, too, especially south of Monterey (we're familiar with the attractions up to there). We'll be staying at the Ragged Point Inn (AskMe favorite Deetjen's was booked, sadly), which on the southern edge of things, and know we'll probably have to drive a bit to get to... well, anything.
posted by rhiannonstone
on Jun 6, 2013 -
19 answers
Does anyone have any information on good deals on apartments in the Mission/Potrero/Soma neighborhoods of San Fran? I need a few months this summer for an internship.
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posted by drd
on Apr 21, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm traveling to California for a week-long solo vacation. Suggestions on unique places to check out?
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posted by dubious_dude
on Feb 25, 2013 -
17 answers
My friend who has never been to the US has four weeks for an epic road trip/vacation. The catch: it's in July. What are the must see sights that won't induce heatstroke?
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posted by BusyBusyBusy
on Dec 5, 2012 -
33 answers
Planning a road trip from Reno to Vegas in June. Will Death Valley be too hot to check out? Also, your favorite places along the way?
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posted by (lambda (x) x)
on Nov 28, 2012 -
6 answers
A few months ago, I booked an incredible deal on a flight to spend 4 days next week in or around San Francisco. Life got busy, and I still haven't made any actual plans for what we're going to do, or where we're going to stay. We've been to SF a few times before, and want to rent a car and explore the area surrounding the city this time around -- particularly to the North. Any budget-friendly suggestions?
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posted by schmod
on Oct 18, 2012 -
23 answers
Where should I go/stay/see in Southern California from mid-December to mid-January? I will not have a car since I want to promote low-carbon travel.
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posted by bluelight
on May 31, 2012 -
13 answers
I'll be visiting Monterey, CA for a weekend getaway soon (most likely the end of June), and I'd love some suggestions for what to do. I've been countless times with visiting relatives so have already done all the basic touristy stuff and chain restaurants, but don't know what else the area has to offer.
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posted by rhiannonstone
on May 17, 2012 -
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Traveling in California for five weeks--but without a car. Where should/can I go and what cities/places should I absolutely not miss? I'll be starting in Northern California and working my way down.
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posted by bluelight
on May 14, 2012 -
8 answers
San Francisco Bay Area (and CA) - can you think of any mysterious, or interesting or secret places? Legends/myths? Strange rewards for a bit of driving, or walking, or an Expedition
TM of Discovery, etc? Difficulty: not looking for woo, or establishments of commerce, no-matter how good hole-in-the-wall-food may be :) Examples inside...
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posted by -harlequin-
on Apr 29, 2012 -
28 answers
We're going to be road tripping this summer from San Francisco to Los Angeles (Disneyland, specifically) and need your best tips!
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posted by Calzephyr
on Apr 11, 2012 -
28 answers
Traveling from Seattle to Southern California with three dogs... looking for places along the road where we can stop and play!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2012 -
11 answers
I've booked tickets to San Francisco for a 4-day trip in mid-March. I am looking for advice on: (1) what Northern California area would be best to visit for a good mix of interesting activities and romantic/luxurious atmosphere (wine country? coast? city?); (2) good places to stay in $200-500 per night range; and (3) interesting things to do or places to visit.
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posted by iminurmefi
on Feb 3, 2012 -
16 answers
Live in San Francisco and have 12 days to spend at the end of this month (January). I want to sit in a hot tub and stare up at a beautiful sky. Where should I go?
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posted by davezor
on Jan 11, 2012 -
16 answers
I'm in the middle of a road trip and going to be in California (for the first time ever!) this week. Looking for some recommendations for places to hit along the coast, specifically beaches along the southern end, and scenic places to stop and eat/drink further north.
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posted by GastrocNemesis
on Dec 28, 2011 -
13 answers
Kingdom of Fungi. Do people who live in the Pacific Northwest have more yeast infections, mold in their houses, and mushrooms in their woods?
posted by MidSouthern Mouth
on Aug 13, 2011 -
16 answers
Looking for fun things to do/stop overs between San Francisco and Humboldt County CA. Party includes a 6 yo. (mid next week if that matters).
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posted by edgeways
on Jul 6, 2011 -
7 answers
What should I see in San Diego, Sacramento, and driving in between? Within the next month, work is sending me (from the East Coast) to San Diego and I will then likely drive up to Sacramento.
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posted by mrs. taters
on Mar 7, 2011 -
19 answers
Starting a new traveling sales job. At what hotel chain should I throw all my business to?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2011 -
20 answers
Get Me Out Of My Travel Rut: My tour takes me to the beatific city of San Fransisco soon and while I visit about once a year, I usually end up going to same places/doing the same things. What's terribly new in SF? What are the fresh must-see shows, restaurants, nightspots, stores, or Things To Do. Ideally I'm looking for things/places that have opened within the year. Will have a car and able to make day trips out into the environs.
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posted by The Whelk
on Oct 17, 2010 -
16 answers
San Francisco for 3 months to be creative and check out awesomeness. Low budget, Bangladesh passport. Possible?
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posted by divabat
on Aug 27, 2010 -
8 answers
So I am soon going to be driving from Tucson, Arizona to Los Angeles, California. The drive is long, and will most likely be boring, So I have come here to metafilter to ask if there are any natural features, roadside attractions, interesting things I can stop and see along my
route.
posted by bthrbt
on Jul 13, 2010 -
11 answers
Help me enjoy 5 weeks of California endulgence after living in the Middle East!
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posted by hasna
on Jun 17, 2010 -
9 answers
My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Santa Barbara, CA in June for our 2 year anniversary (whoo hoo!). We's love some suggestions on where we should stay and what should we do... Help?
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posted by veronicacorningstone
on May 12, 2010 -
23 answers
Walking in Venice/Santa Monica... so I'm in CA for another week. I'm a big walker... where should I walk? What are the great shops for music, books, film, sights, eats, drinks? Any great concerts, readings, plays I shouldn't miss? Or if there's something a single bus ride will get me to that you can recommend, please do so with specific boarding instructions. Thanks!
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posted by dobbs
on May 3, 2010 -
16 answers
Thanks to riding Chicago's L system so often I can sense my stop in my (literal) sleep, I think I'm finally ready to tackle Los Angeles' underutilized & unappreciated
Metro & Metrolink system for some day trips between Ventura County and LA proper. What are some can't miss attractions that are A) easily accessable by rail in a city of cars and B) fairly safe for a tiny semi-lost solo female and C) totally awesome?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on Feb 2, 2010 -
6 answers
I'll be embarking on a two week road trip from just before Christmas until just after the new year. My plan is to drive south out of the SF Bay Area and spend most of my time in southern California, possibly with forays into Az, Nevada, and Mexico. My interests are nature, archaeology, and history, and I'm an avid photographer. Tell me about the places I shouldn't miss.
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posted by Capostrophe
on Dec 10, 2009 -
13 answers
Southern California recommendations for art/culture/history nerds in our late thirties/early forties?
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posted by acridrabbit
on Aug 26, 2009 -
20 answers
I'm going to Los Angeles later this week. I've never been there, what should I do/see/eat? Details inside.
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posted by pwicks
on Aug 18, 2009 -
31 answers
International Travel novice: What do I need to know that I don't know that I don't know?
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posted by b33j
on Apr 17, 2009 -
28 answers
Driving from San Diego, CA -> Yuma, AZ in early Febuary to spend a week in Yuma and then returning to San Diego. As our flight comes in early in the morning we're thinking of hitting the San Diego Zoo or Birch Aquarium before heading to Arizona.
Suggestions on places to see/go either along the route or within a couple hours drive of Yuma?
posted by Mitheral
on Jan 22, 2009 -
10 answers
I have a free day in California I wasn't expecting. What can one man do today in, oh, 12 hours? I'm staying in Corona, but I'm willing to travel around and spend some money (up to $200 for argument's sake).
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posted by Green With You
on Nov 15, 2008 -
12 answers
So
this turned in to a trip to L.A. instead, but the premise is the same: A friend and I are coming over on holiday for two weeks (from this Sunday the 26th until Thursday the 6th of November) to catch the festivities surrounding the election of Obama for president.
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posted by bering
on Oct 22, 2008 -
3 answers
Potential six-hour downtime in San Jose, CA. Conditions apply...
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posted by gc
on Oct 11, 2008 -
5 answers
Help me troubleshoot and enhance my roadtrip / move to Eugene, Oregon. I will soon depart Lawrence, KS for adventures that will eventually leave me in Eugene to begin graduate studies with UO. I'm going to outline the planned itinerary in the hopes that the hive mind can suggest areas to visit at our planned stops, beautiful or interesting routes to take between them, and interesting pit stops to make. Also, warnings of potential trouble spots or situations will be greatly appreciated.
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posted by Derive the Hamiltonian of...
on Jul 21, 2008 -
13 answers
In San Diego for 2 days, hate zoos and most museums. Willing to travel. What should we do?
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posted by bodgy
on Jul 2, 2008 -
19 answers
I will be doing a very anticipated trip to California for the first time. Please advice with good tips!
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posted by fcoury
on May 6, 2008 -
23 answers
