We're celebrating our 20th anniversary this summer (yay!) and we're trying to find a place to stay for a week in the western/northwestern US to celebrate this milestone. The catch is that this destination needs to be some place new to us. A few other particular requirements below the fold.
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posted by mosk
on Apr 24, 2013 -
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Planning a vacation in California in May and was thinking I would like to do some cycling and see a bit of scenery. Sonoma and Yosemite seem attractive options, but where to stay and hire bikes? How many days should I set aside for this? I could be in the San Francisco area for ten days or so.
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posted by asok
on Mar 15, 2013 -
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My 40th birthday present to myself is to run away for several days by myself to indulge in restful solitude, nature walks, spa treatments and room service. I live in Oregon and am considering the coast, but could also be talked into Washington/California, or places other than the beach. Price is no object, but would prefer it to be within driving distance of Portland. Requirements and preferences within...
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posted by lilnublet
on Feb 18, 2013 -
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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 -
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I loved the "show me the hidden side of L.A." question. But I'm gonna be visiting its mild-mannered southern cousin, San Diego. Show me the hidden side of THAT!
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Aug 10, 2012 -
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Yosemite trip with my parents: what not-ridiculously-hard hikes are best for my parents, who are in their late 50s? We're going this weekend (early October.)
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posted by soleiluna
on Sep 30, 2011 -
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Help me plan a 10-day late September northern California getaway for my parents (who are 60 year olds from the South) ???
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posted by buckaroo_benzai
on May 6, 2011 -
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San Diego / Carlsbad California at the end of March with an eight year old? Places to stay? Stuff to do? Weather? Worth the trip?
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posted by bondcliff
on Jan 31, 2011 -
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CA EDD (unemployment) thinks I committed fraud because I somehow didn't tell them about being out of town for the holidays correctly. How bad is this??
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 24, 2011 -
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Planning our vacation to California for the end of August and looking for suggestions on what will impress our 16 y.o. son and 13 and 12 y.o. daughters. We'll fly in to LA and out San Francisco, or vice-versa, and rent a vehicle for the week. So far, Alcatraz and Universal are on the list, but I'm not sure what other plans to make. What can you recommend?
posted by maloon
on Jun 18, 2010 -
28 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 -
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I'm going to be in Nevada City, California for work next week, and I'm planning to add on an extra personal day or two to the trip. What town to stay in for the personal day to best enable fun activities, and what to do?
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posted by soleiluna
on Jun 15, 2010 -
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What are some awesome stops along the way from LA to SF for a weekend road trip?
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posted by ijoyner
on May 3, 2010 -
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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 -
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My family is going on a trip to San Francisco this spring (March 27-April 3). We're staying at the
Grand Hyatt on Stockton Street. Food/Activity recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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posted by kylej
on Jan 31, 2010 -
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Where in Northern or Central California is a good place to vacation in late April/Early May with swimming pools,
movie stars, hot springs, massage, day hikes and/or B&Bs with vacancies?
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posted by BrotherCaine
on Mar 24, 2009 -
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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'm visiting San Francisco for the first time on Friday. What should a New Yorker do in the Bay Area that will be especially exotic, relaxing, and fun?
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posted by zoomorphic
on Oct 1, 2008 -
31 answers
Help us choose a winter vacation journey or destination...of Southern California origins.
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posted by Asherah
on Jan 17, 2007 -
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Can anyone share any first hand experiences in La Paz, Mexico? My wife has a distant relative who owns a bed and breakfast there, and we're having a hard time finding specific information about the town, nearby beaches, etc.
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posted by jeff-o-matic
on Jun 22, 2006 -
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I'm looking for route ideas and places to stop for a week-long driving trip from San Francisco CA to Vancouver BC, that stays east of I-5. I want to do some back country hiking and hit some hot springs along the way.
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posted by Emanuel
on Jun 2, 2006 -
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A four day SoCal vacation with two small children (7 and 3).... what can we do that isn't Disneyland?
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posted by cowmix
on Aug 7, 2005 -
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My fiancee and I are going to Los Angeles for 5 days, spending a night in Carmel/Monterey, and then spending 3 nights in San Francisco. What should we do and be sure not to miss?
We're 24/25 and from outside NYC. Sports, shopping, etc are all up our alley. Thanks.
posted by seinfeld
on Jul 6, 2005 -
34 answers
