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sloter · 27 February 2015, 09:02 PM

Hi,

So I’m just after a little bit of advice please? A couple of years ago I went to California and had a fantastic time, I started out in San Francisco for a few days then drove down the coast we looked at staying in Monterey but all the hotels were full for some conference so we stopped in Carmel (Really liked Carmel) but the weather was not great so speaking to a restaurant owner one night he suggested if we liked Carmel we should try Santa Barbara which we did and really enjoyed. We then ended up driving back to San Fran to catch a plane to Las Vegas for 4 days in The Bellagio before heading home (I know we should have driven to Vegas but we’d booked the flights etc).

So this time we are thinking of flying into San Diego and working our way up to LA then going to Hawaii for a few nights before flying home. So I’m after any recommendations for my fellow TRF’s please? I know quite a few of you live out that way. I know from my last trip the tips from the locals were the best and we managed to find some lovely restaurants and nice places to stay from advice from local people. Anywhere nice worth stopping on the way up? What’s LA like? I have heard horror stories from people but am open minded enough to try it if it’s worth it? Where’s nice to stay?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

azguy · 27 February 2015, 11:45 PM

SoCal is about beaches, flip flops, fish taco's and surfing.

Great stops heading north from SD include La Jolla, San Clemente, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

jjnd08 · 28 February 2015, 12:06 AM

I'd go to Coronado Bay in San Diego. I rented a jet ski while there with a girlfriend in college, and it was awesome to take it under than beautiful bridge and in the bay with all of those cool Naval ships around.

Pix · 28 February 2015, 12:35 AM

Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Petersens car museum....

locutus49 · 28 February 2015, 12:37 AM

We are moving to La Jolla next month. It is a great vacation spot.

yjfang · 28 February 2015, 12:40 AM

L.A. is a lot of things:

For fine dining or just really good food - check out Melisse, Providence, Spago, Cut, Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing With Dynamite, or Urasawa.

Check out Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive/Sunset Blvd. and see some of the most beautiful and wealthy people in the world. Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Bentley's galore. Various watch boutiques to browse. You can even see Prince Khalifa's Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari LaFerrari, and Mclaren P1 parked in the alley of the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Likely to bump into celebrities.

Go hiking in the trails near the Griffith Observatory and get a really nice view of the L.A. basin or up Runyon Canyon to the Hollywood Sign.

Any interest in Disneyland / California Adventure?

Kingair · 28 February 2015, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

We are moving to La Jolla next month. It is a great vacation spot.

Not bad at all . . . !

Congrats

azguy · 28 February 2015, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

We are moving to La Jolla next month. It is a great vacation spot.

The Hotel La Valencia Hotel is the greatest little hidden spot in SoCal, perfect for a breakfast or lunch in their courtyard.

Ed Rooney · 28 February 2015, 06:39 AM

I once spent an exciting afternoon dodging beet trucks in the Central Valley.

Vincent65 · 28 February 2015, 06:50 AM

Awesome sushi and Mexican nosh in LA. I lived there in the early 90s for 3+ years and loved it. Check out Beverly Hills/Rodeo, Sunset/Hollywood, and Melrose Ave great for shopping and people-watching, and Venice/Santa Monica for beach action. I'd imagine a lot has changed since then (in terms of restaurants/clubs). Good suggestions so far. Have fun. Dude.

Thatguy · 28 February 2015, 08:50 AM

I see you like diving. You can always dive Catalina island.

teqp · 28 February 2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

I see you like diving. You can always dive Catalina island.

Casino Point on Catalina Island is a nice place to dive and fairly easy to get to from Long Beach. There are plenty of good dive boats as well. PM me if you have specific questions about diving. I am a diver and have over 350 dives in the beautiful SoCal waters, including San Diego/La Jolla area.

yjfang · 28 February 2015, 09:58 AM

I would like to hear the "horror" stories about L.A. Please share.

Kingair · 28 February 2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by yjfang

I would like to hear the "horror" stories about L.A. Please share.

Only horror in Compton :D

yjfang · 28 February 2015, 12:01 PM

I work in Compton. It's okay. Nobody bothers me and my PP, ALS, FPJ, or JLCs.

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Originally Posted by Kingair

Only horror in Compton :D

Kingair · 28 February 2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yjfang

I work in Compton. It's okay. Nobody bothers me and my PP, ALS, FPJ, or JLCs.

I am often in Compton

Not as bad as people say ;)

T. Ferguson · 28 February 2015, 12:35 PM

Don't miss LaJolla and Laguna Beach. And if you're going to do any watch browsing then Beverly Hills is a must.

brandrea · 28 February 2015, 12:43 PM

The central coast is my favourite. If you're heading north to SF Fron San Diego, stop at San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, and Monteray.

997.2 · 28 February 2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

I'd go to Coronado Bay in San Diego. I rented a jet ski while there with a girlfriend in college, and it was awesome to take it under than beautiful bridge and in the bay with all of those cool Naval ships around.

+1, You must visit hotel coronado and the bay - absolutely fantastic city, great food, lots of Rolexes and the OCEAN!!!

sloter · 28 February 2015, 09:51 PM

Great stuff many thanks for all the info people. Couple of PM's sent.

vakman · 1 March 2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingair

I am often in Compton

Not as bad as people say ;)

i went last year to take a picture with the welcome to compton sign

half way there we where stopped by 4 Boyz from the hood

an asked if we feel tough walking down there as some punk ass white boys haha

Kingair · 1 March 2015, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by vakman

i went last year to take a picture with the welcome to compton sign

half way there we where stopped by 4 Boyz from the hood

an asked if we feel tough walking down there as some punk ass white boys haha

Great ;)

sea-dweller · 1 March 2015, 04:18 AM

SoCal has some of the most beautiful women on the planet! Great food, museums (Getty, Norton Simon, etc), amusement parks, beaches and many other things to do.

I lived there while in college (UCLA) and miss it. Still have friends and some relatives there and I get down there a few times a year.

sloter · 1 March 2015, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Only horror in Compton :D

What's Compton?

sloter · 1 March 2015, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yjfang

I would like to hear the "horror" stories about L.A. Please share.

People being pulled out of cars at gun point because they took a wrong turn, is that not bad enough? Not my idea of a fun vacation to be honest!

Vincent65 · 1 March 2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sloter

What's Compton?

a place in LA...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton,_California

sea-dweller · 2 March 2015, 03:03 AM

A place in SoCal where you want to likely stay clear of.

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Originally Posted by sloter

What's Compton?

Kingair · 2 March 2015, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloter

What's Compton?

Sort of Disneyland but for criminals ;)

But seems to get better

Hammer · 3 March 2015, 01:38 AM

Would definitely recommend La Jolla, lovely place.

yjfang · 3 March 2015, 04:34 AM

By the way, if you are ever in Compton, one of the best places for BBQ is Bludsoe's.

27 February 2015, 09:02 PM	#1
sloter "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: UK Watch: Rolex SubC 116610L Posts: 82	California Vacation advice please? Hi, So I’m just after a little bit of advice please? A couple of years ago I went to California and had a fantastic time, I started out in San Francisco for a few days then drove down the coast we looked at staying in Monterey but all the hotels were full for some conference so we stopped in Carmel (Really liked Carmel) but the weather was not great so speaking to a restaurant owner one night he suggested if we liked Carmel we should try Santa Barbara which we did and really enjoyed. We then ended up driving back to San Fran to catch a plane to Las Vegas for 4 days in The Bellagio before heading home (I know we should have driven to Vegas but we’d booked the flights etc). So this time we are thinking of flying into San Diego and working our way up to LA then going to Hawaii for a few nights before flying home. So I’m after any recommendations for my fellow TRF’s please? I know quite a few of you live out that way. I know from my last trip the tips from the locals were the best and we managed to find some lovely restaurants and nice places to stay from advice from local people. Anywhere nice worth stopping on the way up? What’s LA like? I have heard horror stories from people but am open minded enough to try it if it’s worth it? Where’s nice to stay? Thanks in advance for any advice.

28 February 2015, 12:35 PM	#17
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Don't miss LaJolla and Laguna Beach. And if you're going to do any watch browsing then Beverly Hills is a must. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

1 March 2015, 04:18 AM	#23
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	SoCal has some of the most beautiful women on the planet! Great food, museums (Getty, Norton Simon, etc), amusement parks, beaches and many other things to do. I lived there while in college (UCLA) and miss it. Still have friends and some relatives there and I get down there a few times a year. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 February 2015, 11:45 PM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	SoCal is about beaches, flip flops, fish taco's and surfing. Great stops heading north from SD include La Jolla, San Clemente, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

28 February 2015, 12:06 AM	#3
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I'd go to Coronado Bay in San Diego. I rented a jet ski while there with a girlfriend in college, and it was awesome to take it under than beautiful bridge and in the bay with all of those cool Naval ships around.

28 February 2015, 12:35 AM	#4
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Petersens car museum....

28 February 2015, 12:37 AM	#5
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	We are moving to La Jolla next month. It is a great vacation spot.

28 February 2015, 12:40 AM	#6
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	L.A. is a lot of things: For fine dining or just really good food - check out Melisse, Providence, Spago, Cut, Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing With Dynamite, or Urasawa. Check out Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive/Sunset Blvd. and see some of the most beautiful and wealthy people in the world. Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Bentley's galore. Various watch boutiques to browse. You can even see Prince Khalifa's Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari LaFerrari, and Mclaren P1 parked in the alley of the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Likely to bump into celebrities. Go hiking in the trails near the Griffith Observatory and get a really nice view of the L.A. basin or up Runyon Canyon to the Hollywood Sign. Any interest in Disneyland / California Adventure?

28 February 2015, 06:39 AM	#9
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I once spent an exciting afternoon dodging beet trucks in the Central Valley.

28 February 2015, 06:50 AM	#10
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Awesome sushi and Mexican nosh in LA. I lived there in the early 90s for 3+ years and loved it. Check out Beverly Hills/Rodeo, Sunset/Hollywood, and Melrose Ave great for shopping and people-watching, and Venice/Santa Monica for beach action. I'd imagine a lot has changed since then (in terms of restaurants/clubs). Good suggestions so far. Have fun. Dude.

28 February 2015, 08:50 AM	#11
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	I see you like diving. You can always dive Catalina island.

28 February 2015, 09:58 AM	#13
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	I would like to hear the "horror" stories about L.A. Please share.

28 February 2015, 12:43 PM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	The central coast is my favourite. If you're heading north to SF Fron San Diego, stop at San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, and Monteray.

28 February 2015, 09:51 PM	#20
sloter "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: UK Watch: Rolex SubC 116610L Posts: 82	Great stuff many thanks for all the info people. Couple of PM's sent.

3 March 2015, 01:38 AM	#29
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	Would definitely recommend La Jolla, lovely place.

3 March 2015, 04:34 AM	#30
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	By the way, if you are ever in Compton, one of the best places for BBQ is Bludsoe's.

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