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03-06-2012, 12:59 AM | #1 |
Visiting Cali: SF, Monterey, Sequoias, Yosemite
What's up West Coast?
We're coming this week to put down 800 miles from San Francisco, down to Monterey/Big Sur, over to the Sequoias, up in Yosemite, and back to SF. Suggestions for sights and food? We love food. Anthony Bourdain's show put us up to: To Hyang/inner richmond King of noodles/inner sunset Off the grid food trucks/downtown Anything else? |
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03-06-2012, 01:55 AM | #2 |
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Yay, there's going to be sex on the west coast.
Ok, so.... you're not making it past Big Sur then? Do ya drink wine? Paso Robles is a great stop.
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03-06-2012, 02:47 AM | #3 |
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I can suggest a place in Monterey. Sea Harvest Fish Market. I had either the grenadier or the rock fish. Portions are enough to satisfy, not to get absolutely full, but man, tasty!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sea-harvest-...rants-monterey |
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I believe I got snapper at Nick's Lighthouse in San Fran. It only got 3 out of 5 stars, but the food is good. Restrooms are EXTREMELY cramped tho. They do have tons of restaurants in the general area tho.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/nicks-lighthouse-san-francisco As for the other places, I haven't been to Sequoia, so no clue, and I've only been to a retreat in Yosemite, so I can't make any restaurant suggestions. |
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Make sure you go on the 17-Mile Drive when you're in Monterey.
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03-06-2012, 09:55 AM | #6 |
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^ +1. Carmel is a beautiful stop; small beach town.
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03-06-2012, 12:04 PM | #7 |
17 mile is definitely on the list and Carmel is enroute to Big Sur. I don't drink wine but the wife does. Maybe we'll hit Napa for that.
We'll stop by Paso Robles as it's right on the way to the Sequoias Don't have time to stop by MI :( |
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03-06-2012, 12:54 PM | #8 |
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If you are going to be traveling from SF to Monterey, I suggest stopping by in Los Altos, at Muracci 2. If you like Japanese curry, I recommend it. Only 2 in the whole California.
They are open from 11:30-2pm And then open again around 5:30-9p. They take 2 days to prepare their curry. |
03-06-2012, 04:17 PM | #9 |
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When you are on your drive to Monterey/Big Sur, do a quick stop in Castroville, CA for some deep fried artichokes at The Giant Artichoke Restaurant or Pezzini Farms I personally love artichokes, probably because I grew up in Castroville lol!...
You can also head on over to Moss Landing, CA near Castroville on Hwy 1 to Phil's Fish Martket great place to eat, known for their Seafood Cioppino, its been featured on food network, travel channel etc... if your taking HWY 152 over to the valley on your way to Yosemite, you can also stop by [Casa De Fruta great little stop, to stretch your feet out and check out their shops. Well Have fun and if i think of anything else I'll post up.
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03-06-2012, 06:01 PM | #10 |
Los Altos sounds good. I'm in for Castroville as well. We're not anywhere near HWY 152 so maybe that'll be another trip.
I won't be able to make the NCVC meet on the 25th either as I'm only staying for a week :T |
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03-06-2012, 06:39 PM | #11 |
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What route are you taking maybe i can think of other pit stops for you?
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Quote:
http://www.pasowine.com/
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Try to do some of this when you're in SF
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/49-Mile_Scenic_Drive It'll take a while to do, actually, with all the traffic and all, but if you can just do some of it, that'd be cool. |
03-07-2012, 01:01 AM | #15 |
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BTW, be sure to familiarize yourself with parking rules when you're in SF.
**** read ALL THE SIGNS , meters, etc., etc. **** BEFORE parking!! http://www.sfmta.com/cms/phome/homeparking.htm They are on the prowl 24/7 because the city is broke (so they say) so they try to shake you down every which way and I've seen many cars with the infamous BOOT. Otherwise, have fun :) |
03-07-2012, 04:42 PM | #16 |
Scenic drive sounds cool. Those fines are outrageous!
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03-08-2012, 06:50 PM | #17 |
Checking in. Just dropped $60 for dim sum lunch at Yank Sing @ rincon. Walked to Mee Mee Bakery for some boxes. Yes boxes of cow ear cookies. Add a bag of almond macaroons to go
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03-08-2012, 09:48 PM | #18 |
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Ahhh... Yank Sing is ** the best ** but really pricy. Well, there are other places in the heart of Chinatown but I wouldn't be able to explain how to get there. Yeah, parking fines are outrageous so read the signs carefully.
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