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Hello, LLers. As some of you may know, I will be making a special guest appearance in Seattle in August. What you don't know is that I will also be invading California for a week and I would love suggestions for things to do there. I will be starting in San Francisco and will work my way down to Los Angeles and San Diego. I would love tips on: 1) Things to do in the bay area, 2) Places to see on the drive from the bay area to Los Angeles, and 3) Fun things in LA (near UCLA, seattlebruin this is all you), SD, and maybe even Tijuana.

Star-divide

Also helpful would be tips on where to find good eats. Look out, California, I'm coming for you.

 

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You in Tijuana scares me.

I am going to start calling my trip to Seattle a “Special Guest Appearance” also.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jul 24, 2008 6:44 AM PDT reply actions  

You're not very good at this are you?

Did Willie Bloomquist's dad die and make you queen?

by JI on Jul 24, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

I would advise against going to Mexico unless you're pretty committed to it

you’re gonna need a passport and a whole lot of patience to get across the border each way, and honestly, I’ve always thought TJ was overrated

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently you can get steroids there

so that’s a positive.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 24, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

San Diego is a great town

Go to Petco. The park is gorgeous. While you are there, hit the Gaslamp District. All sorts good places to eat and drink. San Diego Zoo is one of, if not the, best zoos in the world. Check it out. Wild Animal Park is cool, but its a long drive to just look at more animals. The Zoo is in Balboa Park which has 13+ museums. Cherry pick anything that will interest you (Aerospace museum is one I like). Hotel Del Coronado is an institution. You need to go and look at it. Proposed to my wife there (just like 50% of all other San Diegans). Tijuana is….. yeah, not really worth it. Its cool if you are 19 and want to drink sort of legally and get a fat stripper to sleep with you. Other than that, the zebra-painted donkeys depress me.

Make sure you get a California burrito. There are thousands of burrito places in San Diego and they all have one. Usually, the crappier the building, the better the burrito. If you want something that looks good and tastes okay, go to Sombrero’s. There are 20 or so of them. While in California, hit an In and Out. Its a bit over-rated, but its the taste of SoCal. Get the fries animal-style (forget about any heart conditions you might have).

by TheEmrys on Jul 24, 2008 6:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Fun Mississippi activity:

Find the smallest town possible that still has a bar, walk inside and announce loudly; “Hello, friends, I’m from Los Angeles by way of Seattle. I was wondering if you could tell me where to find the nearest Whole Foods Market. My boyfriend has a serious craving for oysters, and you all know what that means!” The locals will find it hilarious and buy you a beer.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

No. Mississippi is by far the worst.

Civilization exists in Alabama and Tennessee—particularly Tennessee. At least they have large cities, some form of culture, a few decent universities.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jul 24, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

As I'm sure acblue will attest to

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

I defend Tennessee to those that deride it, and I criticize it to those that defend it.

Tennessee is one of the better places in the south, but it’s still the south.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh dear God yes.

If the opportunity arose, I would live in Memphis for a year or two. It’s a nice city. Just too hot.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

My neighbor was from Alabama

But he worked in Mississippi. They already had a guy that worked there that they called Alabama. So they called my neighbor Tennessee, because it was the next closest state. He introduced himself as Tennessee.

This sums up Mississippi.

by TheEmrys on Jul 24, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   7 recs

Starkville and Oxford are somewhat pretty and moderately less backwoods.

The rest of the state should have an electric fence put up around it. It would take a week for the entire population of the state to be electrocuted while urinating.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahahahahahaha

Starkville is hideous and filled with backwards people. The people look the same, talk the same, believe the same. It could be wiped off the map entirely and I would giggle with glee.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Jul 24, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

College towns are generally worth preserving.

I was a little kid when I spent any significant amount of time there. My Uncle Lynn was a Professor at MSU and he was awesome so it’s entirely possible that any good memories of the place are directly related to him.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Geographically or culturally?

Geographically, nothing. Culturally, Alabama and Mississippi are fairly close, but Alabama is a bit less destitute. West Tennessee is a lot more like the Midwest, and Eastern Tennessee (at least in the population centers) has a fairly Progressive Southerner vibe going on, kinda’ like Atlanta.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

TN is one of the more up and coming areas in the US.

Nashville and Memphis are darling cities and Knoxville isn’t bad. I rate TN ahead of Kentucky and I rather like Kentucky as well.

Places in the US that suck:
the ND-OK line: for reason of being really boring
the AR-MS-AL-LA (outside NO) quadrant: for being oh-my-god y’all backward.
MI: for having Detroit in it

by Matthew on Jul 24, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

No on Orange County

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think I'm OK with going to your hell then

mine looks like Vegas – alcohol and gambling

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, that's supposed to be a minus sign

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Showgirls yes, rides yes

drinking no, gambling no, Bellagio buffet no

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's my personal hell

Vegas on infinite loop without drinking or gambling

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think anyone is going to offer to trade with Robert

he’s like the guy who goes to the trading block with HoRam as his best trading chip

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

Reasons to be in Enumclaw

-Driving to Mt Rainer
-Driving From Mt Rainer
-Purchasing Meth from a Diary Queen
-Horses

by Robert on Jul 24, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   6 recs

Did

Old MV rumor has it that the Dairy Queen was used as a place to run drugs, using crazy orders to purchase supplies of drugs. Apparently it got shut down when a lady bought a sundae and ended up with a whole bunch of meth by accident.

by Robert on Jul 24, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Better than Anaheim.

Deal’s back on, but I keep purgatory.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

Alright, you don't have to give me full control of purgatory

but how about a time share or a place to be named later

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Fair enough.

(FYI-my purgatory is waiting for the Ballard Bridge to close.)

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

.... make it a place to be named later

I don’t want anything to do with the Ballard Bridge

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

.

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

OC no

I driven both east and west Texas and yeah, it was pretty bad, so ok the ND-OK line is extended to include TX.

Naturally, the major cities within that line are exempt. It’s not all-encompassing.

by Matthew on Jul 24, 2008 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

That rules out a road trip with Erik Bedard!!

......

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I have not.

I’m sure there are infinitely more depressing places than Tijuana. I just haven’t been to them.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I assume you'll take the PCH down from SF to LA ?

If you didn’t plan on doing that, then you should.

by infant on Jul 24, 2008 8:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Convince him :-)

I think it really is a beautiful drive. Also, Monterey, Big Sur etc are nice areas to visit and see.

I agree with what has been said about San Diego. If I would want to live in a big city, that would be the place for me. Absolutely love it there.

Are you into art and museums and those kind of things ? There are some interesting places to visit in LA if that’s the case. There are also some interesting places in LA if you want to party ;-), so if you need advice on any of those just let me know.

Checkout Balboa (peninsula) @ Newport Beach. I quite like it there as well.

by infant on Jul 24, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

Don't Take PCH

Unless you have unlimited time and don’t mind staying in places you hadn’t plan to visit. The fires through Big Sur and then even further down towards Santa Barbara still have things messed up. Of course, it wil make sightseeing easier because you only will want to look at the ocean—not the devastated hillsides.

If you have time, and if they had not had these fires, then a drive down PCH is an unforgettable experience. Under current circumstances, I’d blast down I-5 and get to your destination efficiently.

While in SF, take the Alcatraz Tour from Fisherman’s Wharf. If you can catch a game at Insert Dime Here Park it is worth even watching the Giants play. For nightlilfe, there are about a billion bars of all persuasions in the South of Market area—just follow the crowds that include people you think you would like to hang out with.

by kva15 on Jul 24, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

If you're into rides and such, definitely hit Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia

and/or Disneyland and California Adventure. They’re all fun the first time. If you get the chance, try Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles. Foodwise, I’m really partial to all the Asian areas, especially K-town, so let me know and I can toss up some recs (but it helps to go with Korean people…)

I’ll come up with more stuff when I’m a little less busy

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 9:40 AM PDT reply actions  

Also, if you like good vegetarian food and totally bugfuck strange dining experiences

there’s a restaurant in San Diego called Jyoti-Bihanga that is run by a group of followers of Sri Chinmoy, who is a New Age Spiritual Leader kinda’ dude. The food is delicious, and everyone that works there is totally serene is a really unsettling way. It’s bizarre but awesome.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

You could also always visit beautiful Temecula, CA and the rest of the Inland Empire (where I live now...)

Don’t do it. Really. Avoid Riverside County at all costs.

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 9:45 AM PDT reply actions  

How do you survive there ?

I go crazy (because of the heat) every time I’m out there

by infant on Jul 24, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

I live with one of my best friends from college and work in SD

so there’s lot of opportunity to get in trouble

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

For San Francisco, I suggest starting downtown

walking to the wharf, visit Alcatraz, come back to Wharf, eat at in-N-Out and then proceed to walk down Powell to Lombard and then turn left on Stetner and walk to “holy crap we’re still not there yet?” which is about an hour away and feels like 4.

by Matthew on Jul 24, 2008 10:15 AM PDT reply actions  

In n Out is more overrated than Yuni's defense

but yes, do try it once

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Everything is overrated when you don't have access to it often.

When I lived in Japan, Taco Bell was a big thing to experience when coming back to the states.

by Wilder. on Jul 24, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

I miss In-n-out

In-n-out > ................................................................................... > Dick’s

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 24, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Incorrect

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by Corco on Jul 24, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

100% incorrect

and I loves me some In-N-Out burger. But it doesn’t hold a candle to a deluxe, fries, and chocolate shake. Especially at 1.45 am after a show.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jul 24, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I miss a lot of things about Seattle

but that’s pretty much the top of the list. I even got my never-lived-in-Seattle wife hooked.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jul 24, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Frisko Freeze, ftw.

Dick’s? Overrated.
In-n-Out? Hideously overrated.

It’d be a closer contest if douchebags in So.Cal wore Dick’s logo t-shirts, but as that doesn’t happen, I’ve gotta say In-n-Out is the most overrated chain.

by marc w on Jul 24, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Frisko Freeze is awesome

I can attest to this

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by Corco on Jul 24, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dick's is not anywhere near overrated

Good, fresh-never-frozen burgers, hand-cut fries; it’s always been cheap, and they’ve always hired HS kids and given them good wages/benefits when most fast food chains pay minimum wage and no benefits.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jul 24, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree that Dick's is not overrated

just that Frisko-Freeze is also awesome

Dick’s is so incredibly tasty I want to kill myself for being 500 miles away from it at the very thought of their burgers

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by Corco on Jul 24, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I enjoy their business practices much, much more

than I enjoy their products.

That’s just me. I’m weird like that.
Part of it is that they don’t do any sort of special order, which I think is a bit lame. On the plus side, they’re really, really cheap. And yes, at 1:30, after a show, it tastes pretty good. But then, 1:30, after a show, a number of better options pop up – the great Seattle street dog, for one.

by marc w on Jul 24, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

You have also just accurately described In-n-Out

I think Dick’s is, but I also think In-n-Out is better. “Hideously overrated” is a bit much. I don’t think it’s over or under rated, it’s just popular.

by nwtrev on Jul 24, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

How has this thread not gotten incredibly off topic?

I keep watching it and expecting it to flip, but people keep sharing travel commentary… which is close enough to the real topic to not be weird.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 24, 2008 10:44 AM PDT reply actions  

Travel, like beer

almost never goes off-topic once it reaches that topic.

Personally, it’s two of my three favorite things to talk about.

by Matthew on Jul 24, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

I hate comments like this.

By now we should all know what they cause to happen.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 24, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

They remind everyone to stay on topic?

Did Willie Bloomquist's dad die and make you queen?

by JI on Jul 24, 2008 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

I agree, you should need to add a reason for a rec

or a flag

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Unless it's butthol then flag away

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Still works when used sparingly.

Did Willie Bloomquist's dad die and make you queen?

by JI on Jul 24, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

rec'd for [insert humorus reason here] still works

Rec’d
Rec’d
Rec’d
Rec’d
Rec’d
Get’s annoying

by Robert on Jul 24, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Agreed 100%.

Did Willie Bloomquist's dad die and make you queen?

by JI on Jul 24, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

Your just jealous of my astounding rec totals.

Did Willie Bloomquist's dad die and make you queen?

by JI on Jul 24, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

In general, the whole "Ooh, new toy!" SBN 2.0 thing has worn off.

I like the ability to rec and flag, and I like auto-updating comments, but the celebration of the new features got a little extreme for a while.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like the ability to rec and flag

I don’t like the constant “look I rec’d you!” or “look I flagged you!”. But auto-updating comments is the best thing they did.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jul 24, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm cool with "rec'd/flag'd for (whatever)" in the game threads.

Much like a lot of other things, it should stay in the game threads.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm actually not a big fan of auto-updating comments

I think it’s directly responsible for:

(1) proliferation of off-topic tangents
(2) less thought going into individual comments
(3) game threads that are impossible to follow

When this team gets good again, and people start showing up out of the woodwork, the comments are going to be impossible to read. And there’s not really anything I can do about it.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well you really could if you wanted to...

there are lots of chicks on Craigslist who would love to bring you down to their level.

AND THE HELL?? MY WORK JUST BLOCKED CL…

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeff will put a clam on your head

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did Willie Bloomquist's dad die and make you queen?

by JI on Jul 24, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed

Just ban people for the duration of the game. Game thread=not ruined

by OlSalty on Jul 24, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

The comments are already a PITA to read these days

and I agree with all your points.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 24, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

What did we learn from Superbad?

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

The Central Valley

is the most boring stretch of road known to man. I refuse to believe there is a more agonizing drive than I5 from Los Angeles to Tacoma.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 24, 2008 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

Done that.

I think west Texas/NM/AZ is worst. No turns, no elevation changes, no scenery.

At least WY is pretty in parts.

by Matthew on Jul 24, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

I absolutely adore Wyoming.

It’s one of my favorite states to drive through.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

Utah is another fantastic place to visit.

It’s beautiful to look at and Salt Lake City is one of the more interesting cities I’ve been to.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Try living there.

After I get my degree, I am never coming back.

I will say the nicest part of Utah is Park City down to Heber.

by Wilder. on Jul 24, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

True.

But having lived here, all visits to Utah outside of those two places I mentioned are ruined.

by Wilder. on Jul 24, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I visited Salt Lake City briefly

It seemed like a really nice place, though I only spent like a day there.

by OlSalty on Jul 24, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

but my girlfriend has driven from LA to Nebraska and from LA to Tacoma and I think she hates the Central Valley more.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 24, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

LA to Nebraska takes you through some interesting countryside.

The problem with LA to Tacoma is that, assuming you take I-5, it’s nothing but sprawl, hicktowns and Medford. There are worse drives, but it’s not fun. The majority of the awful is between LA and Portland, though.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 24, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

BAKO!!!!!!

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty much

I remember getting so excited when we finally hit Oregon just because I knew the scenery would become interesting. And then hitting Portland because I knew I was almost home.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes. It's just awful.

That’s why I would endorsing the PCH if you have enough time. I-5 through California is miserable.

by Teej on Jul 24, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I-70 east from Denver to the I-335 cutoff is really insanely horrible

alternately the entire length of the western I-76

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by Corco on Jul 24, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Next Food Network Star is one of the greatest shows ever

I had never seen it before but there’s a marathon on now and I can’t stop watching. If only they would stop ruining the ends of episodes in the coming up segments

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 24, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Episode's ending, someone's getting kicked off

It’s too bad I know who are the last remaining since they showed promos for the final episode during the marathon. Bastards

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 24, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, you got me hooked on the show.

I may even begin watching the channel while making dinner from now on.

by Wilder. on Jul 24, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

From San Francisco ---> Santa Barbara

If you have the time take the Highway 1 scenic route through Monterey and continue down through Big Sur. If Big Sur isn’t completely charcoal by now it is a beautiful coastal drive with redwood trees on one side and spectacular ocean views on the other. In Big Sur there is a little country store with a big lawn in back - can’t remember the name but it is easy to spot - sometimes there will be bands playing. Good place for a break to have a sandwich and a beer.

Then head down Hwy 1 and stop in San Simeon to check out Hearst Castle or if that ain’t your thing just keep going and cruise through Morro(w) Bay and snap a picture of “the rock” as you continue on to San Luis Obispo.

In SLO stop in at SLO Brewing Co for some good beer then ask someone how to get to TAs (Tio Alberto’s) for some excellent and fast Mexican food. I recommend the pollo asado burrito. Then cruise around that area and check out the bars, etc. It is a college town so plenty of bars. If you like pizza ask someone where Woodstock’s is.

From there the 101 takes you all the way to Santa Barbara and eventually LA. Santa Barbara has always been meh to me but if you stop there the action is apparently all on State St.

I also recommend staying away from Tijuana. If you want a little experience of Mexico take the 94 a ways east and follow the signs to Tecate. Not much there but you can go to the Tecate brewery and get a few free beers—you don’t even need to take the tour. Just walk up and they’ll give you some drink tickets.

by nwtrev on Jul 24, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm also going to the Bay Area later in the summer

Mainly for various college visits but there’s time for other things. Anything worthwhile there outside of SF? Already going to an A’s game, sadly, because the Giants are out of town. Hopefully that and visiting Berkeley are the only reasons I’ll be close to Oakland.

Form what I read, Alcatraz tour, downtown, fisherman’s wharf, In-n-out (which I went to in Anaheim and will probably go to again)

Also, Dick’s would be outstanding if you could get a custom order. My picky self however has to pick stuff off. This lowers it a few notches.

We don't negotiate with terrorists.

by Mariner John on Jul 24, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I think my first visit to Berkeley was one of the most fun experiences of my life

with my friend who works there explaining about how the bums are just part of UCB life, etc.

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by seattlebruin on Jul 24, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

It rained on game day

when I went to Berkeley. And ucla fans tried to pick a fight with Dr. Bartner’s body guards despite the fact that their team was losing that weekend (and hundreds of miles away) and we were destroying Berkeley.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jul 24, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry if these were said already

In SAN FRANCISCO
-Ride a cable car
-drive down Lombard Street
-Drive or walk over the Golden Gate Bridge (of course!)
-Go to Alcatraz
-Pier 39
-In my opinion, San Francisco has the best Chinatown if you like Asian stuff
-Get Dungeness Crab from Fisherman’s Wharf (if you like crab)
-Embarcadero
-Go to AT&T Park

-Near San Francisco, in Sonoma County there is WONDERFUL wine country. If you have time, go do some tasting! BEAUTIFUL scenery is a bonus
-If you have time to go to the Redwood forest, it is quite a sight. Pretty drive as well.

In SAN DIEGO
-PETCO Park!
-Sea World!!
-Belmont Park-big amusement park
-San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park (SD has one of the better zoos I have been to)
-Mission Beach is fun and pretty-good bars there too
-Black’s Beach in La Jolla is perhaps the biggest nude beach in southern CA…

I lived in near San Francisco and L.A. before movign to Seattle and have relatives in San Diego (La Jolla)...

by Smith18 on Jul 25, 2008 11:36 PM PDT reply actions  

The Embarcadero is basically a street by the waterfront that stretches from near AT&T Park to Pier 45

There is a Subway station and BART on it.
Also, the Ferry terminal is on it
F Market and Wharves is a railway line on it
At Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has a fleet of ships from the late 1800s-early1900s.
There is also a statue, “Cupid’s Span” which symbolizes where Tony Bennett left his heart.
Market Street is a major thoroughfare on the Embarcadero. (like shopping)

The Embarcadero is a good place to be if you want to do a lot of stuff in one day.

by Smith18 on Jul 26, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

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