Going to be relocating by U-haul and would like to stop and stay overnight somewhere in between destination. Want it to be affordable but nice and not in a bad area.
2007-02-19 18:07:10 · 5 answers · asked by sharstar 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Diego
I've done the drive many times and agree that stopping in Redding is a good in between place to stop. I've also stopped in Shasta City and stayed at some of the smaller motels there (very clean, reasonably priced and safe). These are especially nice in the winter months as you avoid the snowy passes and can check tripcheck.com to see what the weather holds for the rest of the drive. And if you plan your trip such that you go over the grapevine pass outside Los Angeles in the early morning, you can drive through the hottest part of the valley before it heats up. Just stop for dinner so that you miss the traffic and conjestion in Sacramento and Stockton.
When doing the drive I personally recommend taking Highway 99 instead of I-5 through the San Joaquin Valley. I-5 is only two lanes each direction while a lot of the highway is 3. There isn't much to look at on the drive from the I-5 while there is a lot of smaller towns and activities on the older road. It means that when you want to stop and take a break from the drive you can - and it won't be at freeway off-ramp prices. Gas tends to be cheaper too. And if a problem should come up, you can find help much quicker. I get back on the I-5 just outside Stockton. And don't take the coast road - especially with a trailer. It's foggier, longer, and not made for getting on/off the road with a trailer in tow. So that trip when you have time to really enjoy it.
For food, I LOVE Black Bear diners along the way. There aren't any of these on the I-5. Great food, huge amounts of it, and very reasonably priced. The restaurants are generally exceptionally clean (I've only found one that wasn't and it is probably cleaned up now). My favorite is their fruit bowl for breakfast...yum!
2007-02-20 09:04:43 · answer #1 · answered by An Oregon Nut 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of the above. Tijuana is the Gateway for Illegal immigration into southern California. San Diego is right across the border from Tijuana so it's the first American city they will encounter. Portland has a large amount of Mexicans working in logging and canneries. Vancouver has many Mexicans who come to learn English and open business. Seattle has many jobs in aerospace and logging industries. Sacramento has many domestic labor jobs and construction related employment.
2016-05-23 21:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! - you can find many hotels on the way (I-5) that are nice and clean. You can leave it open to how tired you are. I've done 800 miles on that route in one shot once, but that is stretching. There are many hotels just south of Sacramento that are OK to stop in for a good night rest, but if you're not tired quite yet, Redding in northern CA has many option too (look along the highway for known names, i.e. bestwestern, etc...). Have a nice safe trip...
2007-02-19 18:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by The Owl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're not in a hurry. Stay a night in Bakersfield, San Jose, somewhere in Oregon. Stay near the major highway. Marriott's Fairfield Inn has free breakfast.
2007-02-20 15:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by RunSueRun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just one stop? How about Mendocino or Fort Bragg? Lots of motels on the coast.
2007-02-19 18:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋