we're from san francisco, CA and my husband and i are about to mark our second year anniversary in 2 weeks. we don't want to go anywhere far and spend a lot of money coz we're saving up for our church wedding in February. We've been to Reno, Napa, Monterey and LA and we couldn't think of anymore places to go to that's drivable and within CA. Any suggestions? Thanks!
2007-04-03 08:08:42 · 13 answers · asked by tangerine 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Francisco
Thanks everyone! you all gave great answers/suggestions. Touring San Francisco is out of the question coz that's what we do mostly on weekends. We both LOVE this city so much! We never run out of places to go and things to do! So let's leave SF for our weekend getaway!
I checked Pismo Beach and it looks perfect! We're trying to go for a laid-back get-away so a beach scenery looks like our pick! Thanks!
Keep the suggestions coming guys! Thanks so much!!!
2007-04-04 08:16:01 · update #1
drive up the coast to mendocino and fort bragg. you'll have the best drive on the planet, amazing hiking in redwood forests that are much better than anything around the city, a million art shops, horseback riding, kyaking, good museums, awesome brewpubs, and along the way you'll pass all sorts of small towns and little rivers and outlets that you can stop by. you can get an affordable bed and breakfast instead of breaking the bank and you'll still have a blast. great weekend trip, very relaxing and pleasant and affordable. think champagne and fresh salmon caught that day while lounging in a hot tub with an ocean view. you can alternate going from the 1 and the 101 depending on how fast or slow you wan't to take it and whether you want to see more or less coastline.
2007-04-03 09:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kos Kesh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mini Vacation Destinations
2017-01-05 05:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa Cruz! Forget the Boardwalk, but take a long walk along West Cliff Drive and see the "natural bridges" formed by the waves eroding the cliffs. If you go at the right time of year you can see the Monarch butterflies migrating ... it's an amazing sight! Walk along Pacific Avenue downtown and check out the street artists and musicians. Have a cup of coffee at any of the various coffee shops or enjoy a gourmet dinner. Spend a day at the Capitola esplanade and beach. You can wander for miles along the beach and hunt for seashells together. There is tons of great shopping along there, too. Take a drive up Highway 9 through Felton, Ben Lomond, and Boulder Creek to check out the gorgeous redwoods. Take a hike or have a picnic. Check out the show line-up at Kuumbwa and enjoy some jazz and a glass of wine. Have I sold you yet? Did I mention that it's only an hour and a half drive from San Francisco? Wherever you end up, I hope you have a lovely mini break!
2007-04-05 07:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your the type of couple that enjoy the great outdoors, try visiting the Northern end of California (i.e. Crescent City, Eureka, etc.). You can always stay at a cozy little hotel off the beach or in town. My spouse and I would actually enjoy a nice long weekend at Jebediah Smith Camp Grounds.
Jebediah Smith is a awesome camp grounds with working showers, toilets, etc with many hiking trails among the redwoods, etc.
An option you may enjoy as well may be a nice Bodega Bay trip. I have always enjoyed "The Inn at the Tides" in Bodega Bay. They have two restaurants, oceans view rooms, and tons of intamate couples adventures within the area.
If you didn't want to rent a "hotel room" per say. Look into renting a Beach front cabin!
Good luck!
2007-04-03 12:43:53 · answer #4 · answered by Slapahoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've sure gotten some great answers. I am particularly fond of the foothills of the Sierras. If you drive up Highway 50 through Sacramento into Placerville you can drive south on Highway 49 for 15 minutes and get to the place gold was discovered by John Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma. Or from Placerville you can follow historic Highway 49 south along the mother lode through such historic towns as Drytown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, Jackson, and on to Angels Camp in the area made famous by Brett Harte and Sam Clemens (Mark Twain). There are lots of Forest Service camping areas, and also lots of mom-and-pop motels which aren't too pricey. Pick up a used guide book of the historic mother lode in SF and plan your mini history vacation. If you are adventurous, get a gold pan and pan for nuggets to perhaps pay for your outing - it's easy and surprisingly lucrative. Above all, have fun!
2007-04-03 18:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im from SF and my wife and I love Pismo Beach. Similar to Monterey except a little nicer, outdoor beaches, shopping. Also, try San Luis Obispo. Quiet town with lots to do and everyone is so friendly there. Just a couple of hours south on 101. Tahoe is nice this time of year if you like skiing or hiking too. Have fun.
2007-04-03 08:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouyld LOVE to tour San Francisco! I am from Indiana and we would have to fly there for a short vacation. How about this..do me a favor! Act like tourist..take a camera..ideas for presents for this year's Christmas gifts..and have your anniversary dinner on Fisherman's Wharf! Look at your city with new eyes. Stay in a quaint Motel or Inn so that you have the satisfaction of packing as if really going away for awhile. Do the things you have wanted to, but never have since you life there. Dance under the stars..hit the coast and watch the sunrise! Chart a boat..see what I mean? If you do not spend money on gas or plane tickets, you are already ahead in the budget!..oh..and buy something new on your little "tour" to wear at your wedding!
2007-04-03 08:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Kay 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about some non-Napa wine country, like Sonoma?
Or "The Lost Coast," a scenic and very secluded region up north, after highway 1 leaves the coastline. It is supposed to be a very beautiful area, like going back in time, but it takes a while to get there on the country roads.
How about South Lake Tahoe? It's probably cold there, but it is also the off season so there shouldn't be a lot of people there.
2007-04-04 19:29:23 · answer #8 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A great little place is San Luis Obispo about 1/2 between you and Los Angeles. You can take a great drive down the coast to it...grab a B & B for a nice place to stay. Check out their Chamber of Commerce to confirm the dates, but I used to go there, and on Thursday evenings, there would be a big farmer's market on the main street in downtown...a mini-festival. Beaches close by, great places to eat and you've got a good formula to kick back & recharge the batteries.
2007-04-03 08:52:01 · answer #9 · answered by mottthedog 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My gosh what the heck you doing south of SF???
.. the pretty places are all north up Highway1.. go Bodega Bay(place where Hitchcock filmed the movie The Birds) head up towards Fort Bragg(go for a ride on the skunk train & their little chocolate factory near the tracks) or Gualala(the land of the hippies settled), Point Arena and Point Cabrillo have beautiful lighthouses to visit.. You can drive all the way to Crescent City and you can have a wonderful time!
2007-04-03 12:29:19 · answer #10 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋