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. [more inside]
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Good place for a solo Big Sur getaway? [more inside]
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Where to stop, hike, and camp on the way from LA to Big Sur? [more inside]
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Where are some good day-hike areas along the CA central coast? [more inside]
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Where can I camp, off the beaten path, on the central coast of California? [more inside]
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Help me plan a post-Thanksgiving road trip up California's central coast! [more inside]
posted by scody on Nov 10, 2005 - 18 answers

AskMEFI Trip Planner - Southern California Coastal Mini-honeymoon suggestions: Where should we stay? Where should we eat? [more inside]
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