Anyone know a nice getaway location?

bigbet1234 · Sep 2, 2004

[kermit, which of the 4 you quoted is best? glad to see you well, and still posting!

thanks for all the help guys, keep the suggestions comingQUOTE]Originally posted by kermit:
Go to Oregon Coast as almost any of their beaches are beutiful like Cannon Beach, Lincoln City area, Rockaway, Coos Bay,[/QUOTE]

bigbet1234 · Sep 2, 2004

anyone really familar with San Diego, possibly ppeter?

I found 2 places. A Hyatt on One Market Place, in downt town San Diego.

And the other is on 377 La Jolla Village Drive.

I only stay at Hyatt if they are offered. These 2 properties are Hyatt.

If anyone is from there, or can suggest one or the other that would help.

Thanks,

BB

vinividivinci · Sep 2, 2004

Bigbet

The Coast Hotel in Long Beach is very nice. Stayed there 7/4 weekend and enjoyed it very much. It is right on the water but I'm not sure about a beach. Very beautiful and relaxing, though.

I think Southwest is running specials right now on flights into Long Beach. Fly in, rent a car and cruise.

VVV

UncleMoneybags · Sep 2, 2004

Palm Springs

bigbet1234 · Sep 2, 2004

I found a very nice Hyatt on Huntington Beach, that is near Catalina Island I see.

Anyone know how Huntington Beach compares to the rest of the suggestions?

BB

winkyduck · Sep 2, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by bigbet1234:
I found a very nice Hyatt on Huntington Beach, that is near Catalina Island I see.

Anyone know how Huntington Beach compares to the rest of the suggestions?

BB <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

THIS is my backyard - i live like 1 mile away from HB. first off - HB is NOWHERE near Catalina Island. to get to catalina you take boats from Long Beach or San Pedro. there is also a Hilton literally right next door (Waterfront Hilton) so check that out, too. ALL Hilton rooms face the ocean - which is across the street. not familiar with the Hyatt as much. i know when Penn State last played in the Rose Bowl they stayed at the Waterfront Hilton until they had to move to Pasadena.

if you stay in HB - you aren't far from newport beach, balboa island and so much more. the scenery" is very nice, too. if you don't mind doing some driving, you can take PCH up from HB and go to places like Marina del Rey and Manhattan/Redondo/Hermosa Beach.

if you fire me off an e-mail we can talk about this some more.

Orange County is a great area. i assume you are driving in, right? if flying, John Wayne is your ariport.

Fezzik · Sep 2, 2004

Winky has the best bet. Your Target area should be Newport Beach extending South to Dana Point.

The fashion island, balboa island area of Newport is great. Beautiful area going South. Even inland it is very pretty in that South Orange County area.

And jogging/strolling down Newport Beach at Sunset checking out the beach houses is a best bet, stopping at the low key bars for a few drinks. Ride the Ferry to Balboa Island.

winkyduck · Sep 2, 2004

if he is coming with wifey - check out South Coast Plaza - she will LOVE it. TWO nordstrom's - which women love - and the "scenery" there is outstanding.

you aren't that far from San Diego, too - about 90-ish miles.

as i said - fire me an e-mail if you want to further discuss this.

kermit16 · Sep 2, 2004

Big Bet
Which is best depends upon what's your flavor. Cannon Beach is very beutiful and has lots of shops etc. Lincoln City has a Casino right on the Ocean and you can go Deep Sea fishing for Salmon or botton fish close by or watch the whales while you dine at Whale Cove Inn. Lots of nice classy Restuarants near like Dory
Cove. They call it the 26 miracle miles heading south to Newport. Coos Bay is south almost to Cal. border and Rockaway is kinda like Cannon Beach.

bigbet1234 · Sep 3, 2004

Kermit, sounds nice. I will make that my next trip.

As for now, I decided on San Diego.

Thanks for all the recommendations

BB<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by kermit:
Big Bet
Which is best depends upon what's your flavor. Cannon Beach is very beutiful and has lots of shops etc. Lincoln City has a Casino right on the Ocean and you can go Deep Sea fishing for Salmon or botton fish close by or watch the whales while you dine at Whale Cove Inn. Lots of nice classy Restuarants near like Dory
Cove. They call it the 26 miracle miles heading south to Newport. Coos Bay is south almost to Cal. border and Rockaway is kinda like Cannon Beach. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

winkyduck · Sep 3, 2004

since you decided on SD - solid choice. but try and fit a trip into Tijuana in. if you go, take the 5 South and you will run into the Mexican Border. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU DRIVE INTO MEXICO! if you do - odds are great your car insurance will be null and void - and traffic accidents there are FELONIES! you will have to deal with the police and they are every bit as corrupt as you can imagine - especially to someone they feel they can shake down for $$$$.

take freeway to literally the last exit before mexico - and park your car in one of the lots. it will cost you a handful of $$$. then walk across the border (bring your driver's license - and after 9/11 - see if you have to bring a psssport - you just might) and go to Revolucion Avenue and you can get stuff for a great price (after you bargain down the prices).

having said that - if you go to "TJ" make sure you do it during the day - and come sundown you are on the US sideof the border.

oh, yeah - DON'T drink the water.

also - stay out of their sportsbooks. most charge a $50-ish fee to get inside the doors. they then take that $50 and give yo a credit at their sportsbook - so you get it back. but as others have stated here before - if you win your bet - you get charged something like a 1-2% tax.

if you are in SD when the padres are in town - check out Petco - just DO NOT sit down the LF line - they are obstructed view seats (honest).

Brock Landers · Sep 3, 2004

Big Bet, if ever in my neck of the woods, check out Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Beautiful resort town just north of the Illinois boader. Waverunners and all on the big lake. Nice weekend spot for sure!

bigbet1234 · Sep 3, 2004

Gee......I can't wait to get to TJ.

Thanks for the info, but will pass on that. I have heard some horror stories, and I'd like to live a little longer.<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by winkyduck:
since you decided on SD - solid choice. but try and fit a trip into Tijuana in. if you go, take the 5 South and you will run into the Mexican Border. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU DRIVE INTO MEXICO! if you do - odds are great your car insurance will be null and void - and traffic accidents there are FELONIES! you will have to deal with the police and they are every bit as corrupt as you can imagine - especially to someone they feel they can shake down for $$$$.

take freeway to literally the last exit before mexico - and park your car in one of the lots. it will cost you a handful of $$$. then walk across the border (bring your driver's license - and after 9/11 - see if you have to bring a psssport - you just might) and go to Revolucion Avenue and you can get stuff for a great price (after you bargain down the prices).

having said that - if you go to "TJ" make sure you do it during the day - and come sundown you are on the US sideof the border.

oh, yeah - DON'T drink the water.

also - stay out of their sportsbooks. most charge a $50-ish fee to get inside the doors. they then take that $50 and give yo a credit at their sportsbook - so you get it back. but as others have stated here before - if you win your bet - you get charged something like a 1-2% tax.

if you are in SD when the padres are in town - check out Petco - just DO NOT sit down the LF line - they are obstructed view seats (honest). <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

MMAFighter · Sep 3, 2004

I was thinking of going out to Monterrey or Carmel? Which is better or are they both the same?

BTW, Destin, Fla is my new favorite place in Fla, if you ever go nearby there.

fivedoorsdown · Sep 3, 2004

florida right now is cheap.
cheap hotels and not alot of traffic over the holidays

ellenwisdom · Sep 3, 2004

Las Rosas Enseneeda Baja Mexico Just got back yesterday look it up on internet 40 rooms all ocean view

ellenwisdom · Sep 3, 2004

As good as 5 star California hotel for $ 130 a nite excellent restaurant .About 70 miles south of border all toll road along ocean I have been to all the other places mention as far comfort and layed back the very best.

ellenwisdom · Sep 3, 2004

I also took a tour of the carrier midway which they made into museum in San diego harbor. really something to see There is not problem driving in Mexico if you drive your own car get insurance at the border or Budget will rent you cars in San Diego that you can take into mexico. There is also a place in Calif about 40 miles south of Hearst castle on the ocean its name is Cambria.Big bet these places dont have a gun in your back like Calif.I stayed in Hilton LaJolla for few days very high mutuels, It was not near as nice as Mexico Las Rosas look it up.I have been going there fpr years.

ellenwisdom · Sep 3, 2004

I just looked it up Las Rosas .I stayed August 31 and sept 1 Starting Sept 2 rooms during week are on ly 72usd it also has full service spa .Dont miss it is a ab solute gem. Dont have to leave the place excellent service.

WildBill · Sep 3, 2004

Where is your sense of adventure BB?

Go down to Nogales and cross the border. Then get on a bus (or drive your own car if you prefer) for about 4 or 5 hours and go to the town of Guaymas. While there spend some time in San Carlos and Bahia Kino. You said you wanted piece and quiet, this time of year you get plenty of it. San Diego this time of year is a tourist zoo. A nice one yes, but still a crazy zoo. Nothing in California south of Santa Barbara is what you would call secluded and quiet. Worse yet if you are from Phoenix you probably have a good shot of running into some of your neighbors as they once estimated almost 10% of the Maricopa county population was in San Diego county at any given time in August!

As for Tijuana, the reputation of that place as being dangerous is far worse than the reality. I have good friends that live there and spent plenty a trouble free weekend down there. Get insurance for your car, about $10/day, and then you don't worry about the hassles. It will cost you just as much to park your car along the border. Still though that and Ensenada this time of year are no better than San Diego. If you truly want to get away you have to go off the beaten path.