California people, need honeymoon help!

tinz.

Long time member, don't post much in the all encompassing trip but thought I would enlist you all for help for the trip of a lifetime!

My fiancé and I are traveling to Las Vegas in October to get married and plan to travel to California in a convertible for a week and a bit. My question is to all you southern californians where do we stay, what do we do, where do we eat etc. Any help and or input would really help as we plan this, we are hoping for the local insight!!!

Look forward to all your help

Thanks for reading!!

mfc2006

First of all, congrats!!!

I'm not in California, but just north in Portland. But we love going to San Diego every year. We're heading there again in October, actually. There's a ton of stuff to do & I would suggest getting the San Diego pass that gives you access to all of the local attractions (Zoo, seaworld, museums, Midway, etc + a LOT more) & can save you a fortune.

tinz.

mfc2006 said:

First of all, congrats!!!

I'm not in California, but just north in Portland. But we love going to San Diego every year. We're heading there again in October, actually. There's a ton of stuff to do & I would suggest getting the San Diego pass that gives you access to all of the local attractions (Zoo, seaworld, museums, Midway, etc + a LOT more) & can save you a fortune.

That's awesome thank you!! Would you suggest continuing any further south from San Diego?

mfc2006

tinz. said:

mfc2006 said:

First of all, congrats!!!

I'm not in California, but just north in Portland. But we love going to San Diego every year. We're heading there again in October, actually. There's a ton of stuff to do & I would suggest getting the San Diego pass that gives you access to all of the local attractions (Zoo, seaworld, museums, Midway, etc + a LOT more) & can save you a fortune.

That's awesome thank you!! Would you suggest continuing any further south from San Diego?

well, to the south is Mexico. to the north is LA. LA is great as well, but San Diego is easily my favorite spot in California. We usually stay on Mission Beach when we're there. You can find great beachfront condos to rent at homeaway.com or airbnb.com. San Diego has great food, great beer & some really cool record stores as well. I have a list at home of some of our favorite spots there. I'll pm you when I get home.

mfc2006

here's the link to the San Diego Go Card
http://www.gosandiego.com/

Indifference71

San Diego is awesome. Definitely check it out.

tinz.

This great so far thanks everyone!

Amongst the Ani

Here is always my favorite place when in San Diego. You are on a pier on the ocean in these cottages. It is amazing but can get a touch pricey: crystalpier.com/

badbrains

Dude, if you're gonna go to so cal, def spend a night in Laguna beach. Awesome places to eat, romantic ocean community and art galleries everywhere. I recommend cafe Zulu.

hedonist

Congratulations from here too! Are you going the Elvis as officiator route in Las Vegas?

Not sure what your budget is, but between food and lodging, staying in LA can hit your wallet some. Still, worth visiting the local haunts - clubs on the Sunset Strip, Tommy's Burgers, the Getty Museum, have a drink at the Chateau Marmont.

Drive through Laurel Canyon, see the country store where the creatures meet (and check out where Jim Morrison used to live, across and up the street; I believe it's still there).

Venice Beach is always a blast, too - actually, any of the beach cities...great for enjoying the ocean, people-watching, eateries.

Hell, just drive along PCH, dig the view, stop at Moonshadows in Malibu for lunch.

Just beware of the bad drivers!

rr165892

Although I'm not an expert I would take a right on I-5 and head up to central or northern Cali.Hike the Mt.Shasta area or head south to mountain bike over the Golden Gate and lunch in Marin county take ferry back.Check out Santa Cruz and also up to wine country for some tastee eats and cool wine tours.browse the Haight Ashbury area.hippie Shiek
San Fran is a GREAT city for food and drink.North Beach area Italian food is insane.Of course Alcatrazz tour is cool.
But if you are going south to LA I'll add have some BBq or Fish Tacos on main st in Huntington Beach.Or browse the seedy consignment /vintage stores on Melrose and go see some live rock at some legendary rock clubs.

Just be careful in the LA metro area.Hedo has some new wheels and the roads just aren't as safe now as they were just a few weeks ago.lol

hedonist

, rr!

tinz.

Wow crystal pier looks amazing, I emailed for info! I'm looking into laguna beach too!!I don't think we will have time to go north, we would love some more insider info for LA!! Great info thank you all!!

badbrains

If u have money to spare, stay at the montage in Laguna

Enkidu

badbrains said:

If u have money to spare, stay at the montage in Laguna

Amen to that. What kind of food are you looking for in LA? We know some great places.

rr165892

hedonist said:

, rr!

I had to sorry.:))))

tinz.

So the day is coming up close. We are thinking of spending a few days in LA once we get in from Las Vegas. We leave Vegas on October 13th and have until the 23rd. We are going to spend a few days in LA. If anyone has any go-to restaurants, bars, record stores, touristy spots. We're hoping the Dodgers are in the playoffs and playing at home so we can do that.

Then we want to rent a VW camper van and drive down to San Diego stopping along the way. Does anyone know of any beachfront areas that allow camping?

Would love some more suggestions as we start to plan this road trip out more in depth
Breweries, Wineries, Restaurants, Tourist Attractions. We are hoping to get local opinions as the locals always know the best spots and looking online isn't always accurate.

Thanks in advance!

PJSiren

I'm not in Cali, so I have no input, but I just want to say CONGRATS!!!!

Asterisk on the Street

tinz. said:

So the day is coming up close. We are thinking of spending a few days in LA once we get in from Las Vegas. We leave Vegas on October 13th and have until the 23rd. We are going to spend a few days in LA. If anyone has any go-to restaurants, bars, record stores, touristy spots. We're hoping the Dodgers are in the playoffs and playing at home so we can do that.

Then we want to rent a VW camper van and drive down to San Diego stopping along the way. Does anyone know of any beachfront areas that allow camping?

Would love some more suggestions as we start to plan this road trip out more in depth
Breweries, Wineries, Restaurants, Tourist Attractions. We are hoping to get local opinions as the locals always know the best spots and looking online isn't always accurate.

Thanks in advance!

Congratulations!

Cardiff by the Sea/San Elijo State Beach is a good place to stay. (At least it was several years ago) Here are some links:

San Elijo State Beach

San Diego Coast State Parks

tinz.

Thank you so much!!