Seriousley considering taking the family to Calfornia in September , what is the low down from those that have been , where to stay , what else to see in the vacinity and pitfalls to avoid. Also is it easier enough to hire boards for the races? Not rich so our budget will be a bit above roughing it
Any happy M.day to all you Mums out their
Cheers
It's pretty easy really.
Find a cheap house rental in Dana point area for the family.
Hire a car
Not sure on what a race board cost hire but you can always fly with it for a cost aswell.
BOP Dana Point is the by far the most easy of all comps to get to and organize.
Get over there it's heaps of fun and you will love it
X angie
So renting a house is the go hey , what does it cost approximately?What about nice hotels in the area? definately wont be taking a board Angie , just want to go for the experience not serious racingDont care what i paddle on just as long as i can get something.. Also we will want to stay a couple of weeks and travel around a bit and see some sights , like Grand Canyon , Las vegas , Oregon Redwood forest? Are they close buy? Just want it to be a once in a lifetime family holiday and go cheer on Jake , and JaydenAnd all the other Aussies
Depending on how much time you have, the coast road North to San Francisco (Highway 1, not the slightly inland 101) is awesome. From LA -Malibu-Ventura-San O-Pismo-Santa Cruz-Monterrey-Half Moon Bay-Mavs. South from LA to San Diego also on HWY1 -Laguna-Newport-San Clemente-Carlsbad-Cardif-Ocean Beach- too many more to mention. And the jewell in the crown is Lake Tahoe. Lots of hire options, both North and South of the lake. Good accomodation in the ski resorts as it's out of season. And to paddle at 5000ft above sea level in the midst of snow covered mountains on a crystal clear meltwater lake is beyond belief. And the paddling community there has to be experienced to be believed. Just search youtube for Race of the lake of the sky, you will not be dissapointed with this place and it should be on any paddlers wish list. About 4 hours East of SF and a nice drive too.
My families trip to California was life changing and a year on we are still talking about it like it was yesterday. (was in SF exactly a year ago today, and was heading to Tahoe tomorrow)
We also rented houses and lodges, internet was great for finding places, with lots of cheap options.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll find something to suit. Jealous - no, I'll be going back again.
My first post. Been lurking for a while and enjoying. Live in Brissy, started with a 10'6 to surf small waves (boy, was that harder than I thought!) and as you do, now have a 12'6 and 14 (one for the wife and kids of course!). Looking forward to doing some events.
Anyway, teatree, I have been reading the thread on the Zone and thought you might like another Oz perception. We did a similar sort of trip last year (before I discovered SUP, so no advice on that front). You will be hard pressed to drive to all of those places in 2 weeks. It is just too big and too many great places to see and spend time in.
+ 1 on going north from San Fran....the redwoods and Napa are great. Napa needs at least 2-3 days. Wines are excy tho.
Hire a bike in San Fran and ride across the GG bridge to Sausalito. Catch a ferry back. Fantastic.
Yosemite is very special, again a couple of days especially if you like walking. Keep an eye out for black bears, we spotted one. Check out the bear boxes. When parking your car, you are supposed to take all food out and put in these boxes. Otherwise the bears break in to the car.
Do not miss the coast drive - Hwy 1 Big Sur. Amazing.
In LA, take a drive on Mulholland.....there is a great lookout. And the kids (and these adults did as well!) will enjoy a movie studio tour.
Have fun
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My first post. Been lurking for a while and enjoying. Live in Brissy, started with a 10'6 to surf small waves (boy, was that harder than I thought!) and as you do, now have a 12'6 and 14 (one for the wife and kids of course!). Looking forward to doing some events.
Anyway, teatree, I have been reading the thread on the Zone and thought you might like another Oz perception. We did a similar sort of trip last year (before I discovered SUP, so no advice on that front). You will be hard pressed to drive to all of those places in 2 weeks. It is just too big and too many great places to see and spend time in.
+ 1 on going north from San Fran....the redwoods and Napa are great. Napa needs at least 2-3 days. Wines are excy tho.
Hire a bike in San Fran and ride across the GG bridge to Sausalito. Catch a ferry back. Fantastic.
Yosemite is very special, again a couple of days especially if you like walking. Keep an eye out for black bears, we spotted one. Check out the bear boxes. When parking your car, you are supposed to take all food out and put in these boxes. Otherwise the bears break in to the car.
Do not miss the coast drive - Hwy 1 Big Sur. Amazing.
In LA, take a drive on Mulholland.....there is a great lookout. And the kids (and these adults did as well!) will enjoy a movie studio tour.
Have fun
Cheers mate , getting some good advice from the Zone , we actually fly into San Fran , looking at staying at Fishermans Wharf spend a few days and go to Sausalito and some forest near their , wife is real keeen to go to Vegas! I would like to see Ceasars palace and MGM Grand and hopefully catch a big Boxing match!Would like to fit in TAHOE but that looks doubtfull at this stage. Great to hear from those that have done it how good it is , cant wait!
Hi teatrea you'll have a ball in California I've been 5 times. Book your Vegas accommodation after you land in California it’s bulk cheaper. I’ll be in California August/September my California friends get junk mail that has cheap Vegas accommodation thats the best way to book using the junk mail vouchers. I’m taking Linda to Vegas for 5 days. I’ll be hanging around San Clemente. August is not a great month for the theme parks e.g. Universal Studious, Disneyland and Magic Mountain because it’s summer time best of going to the theme parks in February Winter. If you can just buy a car it’s cheaper than renting check out my Ford LTD has a 450 motor it would pass anything except a petrol station I bought it for $700 sold it for $500. I’m going down to Baja to some nice Right Hand Points with some California friends. I'll come and have a look at the BOP California if I have time.
My Ford LTD with 450 motor styling
Vanesa my California Lady Friend she's an Air Hostess 1985
Me and Marilyn Munro in Vages 1985
Mexico 1995
Phil , you get around mate , thanksHow do you go about buying a bomb , don't you need roadworthy s bill of sale and all that crap?
not sure if those cars will be that cheap any more as California has some of the toughest smog laws etc for cars to be legal....
