San Francisco to Los Angeles - Where to stay and what to do?
Discussion
I will be travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles between 22nd and 25th September (4 nights). My question is, where should i stay, and what should i see? I have another thread on here that shows the rest of my trip, and as this is just the end (i fly out from LAX).
I don't want to do a lot really as these are the last few days of my trip and i want it to be vaguely relaxing. I don't care for seeing historic buildings or anything like that and would far rather see amazing scenery. I've done this route before but couldn't see a lot for most of the journey down the Pacific Coast Highway! I do hope i see something this time
I have no money left for decent hotels, so would prefer to stay in hostels. I'm also on my own and in my 20s, so no need for romantic places.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I don't want to do a lot really as these are the last few days of my trip and i want it to be vaguely relaxing. I don't care for seeing historic buildings or anything like that and would far rather see amazing scenery. I've done this route before but couldn't see a lot for most of the journey down the Pacific Coast Highway! I do hope i see something this time
I have no money left for decent hotels, so would prefer to stay in hostels. I'm also on my own and in my 20s, so no need for romantic places.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I stayed in Santa Barbera and San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo was my favourite, good bars couple with live bands. Booked my accomodation off late rooms and bookings.com using a phone or netbook and got some real bargains. Never got stuck for anywhere to stay no matter how late I left it.
I did that route, but the other way round, in May.
Perhaps consider Santa Cruz for your first night stopover? (or push on and spend more time in the following suggestions...you have quite a bit to see in just 4 days/nights) Liked the feel of the place. A little Bohemian, with a touch of seaside roller coaster glitz. I liken it to a cross bewteen Newquay and Blackpool
IMO, stay in Carmel (much nicer than Monterrey, but a bit pricier) but visit Monterrey Aquarium and Cannery Row on your way through. In Carmel/Pebble beach you have the 17 Mile Drive (saw a nice house for sale for a palty $22m), nice beaches. Just generally a 'nice' place.
Didnt stay in SLB but heard it was worth a visit. Close enough to do Hearst Castle. Quite liked Cambria which is close by. Drive up and see NitWit Ridge (I'd never heard of the place but Mrs Fubes knew of it)
Santa Barbara. Again, enjoyed my time there. The main street comes alive in the evening and there are some nice fish/crab restaurants on the Pier. As a trip out from SB drive to Los Olivos (about 45mins out). Nice little wine-making comunity, just what I expected 'small town America' to be like
Have fun
Perhaps consider Santa Cruz for your first night stopover? (or push on and spend more time in the following suggestions...you have quite a bit to see in just 4 days/nights) Liked the feel of the place. A little Bohemian, with a touch of seaside roller coaster glitz. I liken it to a cross bewteen Newquay and Blackpool
IMO, stay in Carmel (much nicer than Monterrey, but a bit pricier) but visit Monterrey Aquarium and Cannery Row on your way through. In Carmel/Pebble beach you have the 17 Mile Drive (saw a nice house for sale for a palty $22m), nice beaches. Just generally a 'nice' place.
Didnt stay in SLB but heard it was worth a visit. Close enough to do Hearst Castle. Quite liked Cambria which is close by. Drive up and see NitWit Ridge (I'd never heard of the place but Mrs Fubes knew of it)
Santa Barbara. Again, enjoyed my time there. The main street comes alive in the evening and there are some nice fish/crab restaurants on the Pier. As a trip out from SB drive to Los Olivos (about 45mins out). Nice little wine-making comunity, just what I expected 'small town America' to be like
Have fun
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