Going to Cali in 2007....HELP

[bigworm_122]

being that some schedules are starting to come out, i have begun to plan my trip for 2007.

i plan on attending a game @ SD, LAD, OAK, & SF.

i know where i want to stay in SD, but i am having difficulty finding a good hotel in LA. i want to see all the major sights, because i have never been, i plan on going to disneyland, venice beach, walk of fame, manns chinese theatre, etc.

does anyone have any good hotel experiences in LA or any recommendations?

i was beginning to look in anaheim for a cheaper hotel, is that good?....is it too far/long to drive into downtown LA to see some sights?

any suggestions for SF will also be greatly appreciated.

i am trying to make this an affordable trip, because i plan on spending 10 days in CALI

HELP!
thanks

[west coast orange and black]

while in the city checkin' out the giants:
what day do you arrive? from where? what time?
what day do you leave? to where? what time?
will you have a car?
will your stay be during the yankee visit? close to the all-star game?

these'll dictate whether you want to/are able to stay closer to the airport or to the ballyard.

[RuthMayBond]

being that some schedules are starting to come out, i have begun to plan my trip for 2007.

i plan on attending a game @ SD, LAD, OAK, & SF.

i know where i want to stay in SD, but i am having difficulty finding a good hotel in LA. i want to see all the major sights, because i have never been, i plan on going to disneyland, venice beach, walk of fame, manns chinese theatre, etc.

does anyone have any good hotel experiences in LA or any recommendations?

i was beginning to look in anaheim for a cheaper hotel, is that good?....is it too far/long to drive into downtown LA to see some sights?

any suggestions for SF will also be greatly appreciated.

i am trying to make this an affordable trip, because i plan on spending 10 days in CALI

HELP!
thanksCan I use your place while you're gone? ;)

[bigworm_122]

Can I use your place while you're gone? ;)

sure if you want.....but just don't dirty it

[RuthMayBond]

sure if you want.....but just don't dirty itI wouldn't think of it. If only

[bigworm_122]

while in the city checkin' out the giants:
what day do you arrive? from where? what time?
what day do you leave? to where? what time?
will you have a car?
will your stay be during the yankee visit? close to the all-star game?

these'll dictate whether you want to/are able to stay closer to the airport or to the ballyard.

i plan on arriving on sat july 21, from LA, late afternoon
i plan on leaving on wed july 25, from oakland airport....unknown time
yes i will have a car
no it is not during yankees...it will be first game in series against braves on july 24

i am just looking for a good affordable hotel, in a safe area, to see all the sights SF has to offer. i.e. alcatraz, fisherman's wharf, golde gate park, lombard street, etc. this will be my first time in SF as well as LA

[sportslovingwife]

Sorry I don't have any advice, but wanted to ask- Can I come? ;)

Its a dream trip for me.

We are looking at a driving trip next year that will take us to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincy and Philly. We shall see what happens.

Karen

[west coast orange and black]

bigworm_122: i plan on arriving on sat july 21...

i suggest that you stay within walking distance of the ballyard. there are lots of places in that area, a safe place known as south beach.

alcatraz and other bay cruises depart from the wharf (flat) walking distance minutes away from the ballyard. the wharf is just down the block. also, walk up the 460-odd filbert street steps to coit tower while yer in the area. it's a word-of-mouth treasure that's well worth it.

the car'll be good for golden gate park, lombard street, palace of fine arts, the haight, etc.

[RuthMayBond]

Sorry I don't have any advice, but wanted to ask- Can I come? ;)

Its a dream trip for me.

We are looking at a driving trip next year that will take us to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincy and Philly. We shall see what happens.

KarenWell, I hit Cleveland every year, but I'm doing Philly this year. You should also go to Baltimore & DC too like I am

[sportslovingwife]

Well, I hit Cleveland every year, but I'm doing Philly this year. You should also go to Baltimore & DC too like I am

Been to Philly several times already. Nice ballpark. Went to Baltimore a few years ago, loved it. Hoefully trying to go to DC next year also on a weekend trip. We have a 6 month old and traveling is a little difficult. We plan on taking him to DC with us, but hopefully G-ma can watch him for the longer trip to the others.

Have a great time on your trip!

Karen

[RuthMayBond]

Been to Philly several times already. Nice ballpark. Went to Baltimore a few years ago, loved it. Hoefully trying to go to DC next year also on a weekend trip. We have a 6 month old and traveling is a little difficult. We plan on taking him to DC with us, but hopefully G-ma can watch him for the longer trip to the others.

Have a great time on your trip!

KarenIf you need any tips about Cleveland, just let me know

[bigworm_122]

bigworm_122: i plan on arriving on sat july 21...

i suggest that you stay within walking distance of the ballyard. there are lots of places in that area, a safe place known as south beach.

alcatraz and other bay cruises depart from the wharf (flat) walking distance minutes away from the ballyard. the wharf is just down the block. also, walk up the 460-odd filbert street steps to coit tower while yer in the area. it's a word-of-mouth treasure that's well worth it.

the car'll be good for golden gate park, lombard street, palace of fine arts, the haight, etc.

thanks for the tips....anyone have any tips for LA?

[RuthMayBond]

thanks for the tips....anyone have any tips for LA?
1) You might want to get there early, although all you can do is sit because the GATES to the parking lot are closed
2) Try to e-mail the Dodgers ahead of time and find out which gate you're supposed to enter so you don't have to stand in line AGAIN
3) Do NOT take a full-size backpack into the stadium
4) If you want to go early to batting practice or walk around the stadium, do NOT buy a bleacher seat

NO, I'm NOT bitter or anything :grouchy :rolleyes: :laugh

[sportslovingwife]

If you need any tips about Cleveland, just let me know


I will keep that in mind for when and if we start to plan.

Thanks so much

[RuthMayBond]

Sorry I don't have any advice, but wanted to ask- Can I come? ;)

Its a dream trip for me.

We are looking at a driving trip next year that will take us to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincy and Philly. We shall see what happens.

KarenYou going to Detroit too?

[sportslovingwife]

You going to Detroit too?


Probably not. We have friends that live near Detroit and will probably hold off on that stadium until we visit them one day. We shall see.

[bigworm_122]

HEY!!......i thought this topic was about me.....LOL :waving

[RuthMayBond]

HEY!!......i thought this topic was about me.....LOL :wavingIt is about you, like when you're going to send me the keys for your place ;)

[sportslovingwife]

HEY!!......i thought this topic was about me.....LOL :waving


LOL- sorry it was taken over. Any new plans for your trip yet?

[RuthMayBond]

LOL- sorry it was taken over. Any new plans for your trip yet?Hey, you guys live in New York too ;)

[sportslovingwife]

Hey, you guys live in New York too ;)


Yes we do, LOL I can meet you at Kennedy- when do we leave? LOL :crazy

Karen

[RuthMayBond]

Yes we do, LOL I can meet you at Kennedy- when do we leave? LOL :crazy

KarenI'll let ya know as soon as the New Choke $tankee$ and Mets and Orioles release their 07 schedule :laugh

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

i plan on arriving on sat july 21, from LA, late afternoon
i plan on leaving on wed july 25, from oakland airport....unknown time
yes i will have a car
no it is not during yankees...it will be first game in series against braves on july 24

i am just looking for a good affordable hotel, in a safe area, to see all the sights SF has to offer. i.e. alcatraz, fisherman's wharf, golde gate park, lombard street, etc. this will be my first time in SF as well as LA

When you are on your way from LA to SF, visit the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. It is a must see.

If you are in SF and visit Fisherman's wharf, from there it is not far to the cable car station (about 5-10 minutes walk). You may stand in line but it is worth it.

Friday night at third street in Sta Monica is a nice experience as well.

Have fun.

[Cubbie&TribeFan]

I caught a Giants game there last year. I went on priceline and got a great 4 star hotel (Renaissance Grand Hotel)on the top of California street (which is on the Trolley Line and next to Chinatown) for about $65 a night. I looked at the regular booking websites and I could nto find anything close to downtown for anythig less than $180 a night. The literature in the door placed it at 450-2000 a night so I think i got a good deal LOL It is a 5 minute Trolley ride to the Wharf and alcatrz and a $10 cab ride to the ballpark

[bigworm_122]

When you are on your way from LA to SF, visit the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. It is a must see.

If you are in SF and visit Fisherman's wharf, from there it is not far to the cable car station (about 5-10 minutes walk). You may stand in line but it is worth it.

Friday night at third street in Sta Monica is a nice experience as well.

Have fun.

i don't know if i can visit the aquarium....i am thinking that driving from LA to SF is an all day drive

[bigworm_122]

I caught a Giants game there last year. I went on priceline and got a great 4 star hotel (Renaissance Grand Hotel)on the top of California street (which is on the Trolley Line and next to Chinatown) for about $65 a night. I looked at the regular booking websites and I could nto find anything close to downtown for anythig less than $180 a night. The literature in the door placed it at 450-2000 a night so I think i got a good deal LOL It is a 5 minute Trolley ride to the Wharf and alcatrz and a $10 cab ride to the ballpark

is this the hotel?

http://www.parc55hotel.com/location/location.cfm

because i can't get a price cheaper than $239 a night

[RuthMayBond]

I caught a Giants game there last year.Funny, two Tribe fans were both at SBC recently

[RuthMayBond]

i don't know if i can visit the aquarium....i am thinking that driving from LA to SF is an all day driveMost of the day anyway. That was part of my trip where I was up 37 straight hours :hp :ughh :crazy :coffee

[Elvis]

1) You might want to get there early, although all you can do is sit because the GATES to the parking lot are closed
2) Try to e-mail the Dodgers ahead of time and find out which gate you're supposed to enter so you don't have to stand in line AGAIN
3) Do NOT take a full-size backpack into the stadium
4) If you want to go early to batting practice or walk around the stadium, do NOT buy a bleacher seat

NO, I'm NOT bitter or anything :grouchy :rolleyes: :laugh

No you're not bitter. :laugh

What gate you enter isn't rocket science and you don't need to email the Dodgers. If you have a Field level ticket you enter the field level gates, loge ticket=loge gates; Reserved=reserved gates; top deck=top deck gate. It's pretty simple.

You CAN take a backpack in (14 in. or smaller) as well as cokes, juce or water (in 1 liter or smaller unopened plastic bottles) and unopened food (fast food, sandwiches, chips etc).

Don't scare the guy. :laugh

As far as theme parks, I still don't understand visiting a new city and spending most of your time inside a theme park. :noidea You should see the CITY, not it's fake tourist trappings. Universal is ok, but stay away from CityWalk (just an overpriced outdoor tourist mall).

[RuthMayBond]

No you're not bitter. :laugh

What gate you enter isn't rocket science and you don't need to email the Dodgers. If you have a Field level ticket you enter the field level gates, loge ticket=loge gates; Reserved=reserved gates; top deck=top deck gate. It's pretty simple.That doesn't seem to include the bleachers

<You CAN take a backpack in (14 in. or smaller) as well as cokes, juce or water (in 1 liter or smaller unopened plastic bottles) and unopened food (fast food, sandwiches, chips etc).>

I'm getting out my yardstick

<Don't scare the guy. :laugh >

He'll have plenty of chances to get scared by a beach ball to the backside of the head :laugh

[bigworm_122]

No you're not bitter. :laugh

What gate you enter isn't rocket science and you don't need to email the Dodgers. If you have a Field level ticket you enter the field level gates, loge ticket=loge gates; Reserved=reserved gates; top deck=top deck gate. It's pretty simple.

You CAN take a backpack in (14 in. or smaller) as well as cokes, juce or water (in 1 liter or smaller unopened plastic bottles) and unopened food (fast food, sandwiches, chips etc).

Don't scare the guy. :laugh

As far as theme parks, I still don't understand visiting a new city and spending most of your time inside a theme park. :noidea You should see the CITY, not it's fake tourist trappings. Universal is ok, but stay away from CityWalk (just an overpriced outdoor tourist mall).

i am just going to be going to disneyland, that is it...i have 3 other days to explore the city, universal has not interest to me, i have been to the one in florida, and i am not a big fan. and last time i was in san diego i went to the zoo, so i dont have to do that again.

[RuthMayBond]

and last time i was in san diego i went to the zoo.That's one way of describing the area around Petco :laugh

[Elvis]

That doesn't seem to include the bleachers


Pavilion ticket=Pavilion gate :)

[Elvis]

i am just going to be going to disneyland, that is it...i have 3 other days to explore the city, universal has not interest to me, i have been to the one in florida, and i am not a big fan. and last time i was in san diego i went to the zoo, so i dont have to do that again.

Disneyland is a blast, you'll have fun.

[bigworm_122]

ok here's the deal now....i am leaving for my cali trip on saturday.....

i am driving from LA to SF.....i would love to take the pacific coast highway all the way up. how long would it take? or should i take I-5?...

any info would be greatly appreciated

[RuthMayBond]

ok here's the deal now....i am leaving for my cali trip on saturday.....

i am driving from LA to SF.....i would love to take the pacific coast highway all the way up. how long would it take? or should i take I-5?...

any info would be greatly appreciatedI was told only take PCH if you have the time. It took me long enough just on I-5. Dude, my east coast trip starts this weekend :waving

[Elvis]

ok here's the deal now....i am leaving for my cali trip on saturday.....

i am driving from LA to SF.....i would love to take the pacific coast highway all the way up. how long would it take? or should i take I-5?...

any info would be greatly appreciated

Taking the 5 is about 6 hours and you'll see nothing but farm land, manure piles and cows--pretty boring. Taking PCH is about 12 hours, but breathtaking coastal scenery.

[RuthMayBond]

Taking the 5 is about 6 hours and you'll see nothing but farm land, manure piles and cows--pretty boring. Taking PCH is about 12 hours, but breathtaking coastal scenery.Well, I was also driving in the middle of the night

[bigworm_122]

Taking the 5 is about 6 hours and you'll see nothing but farm land, manure piles and cows--pretty boring. Taking PCH is about 12 hours, but breathtaking coastal scenery.

the day of travel between LA & SF is sat july 21....we are leaving LA at around 7 am.

i have planned nothing to do on july 21 except the drive....so i guess i should take the PCH

[RuthMayBond]

the day of travel between LA & SF is sat july 21....we are leaving LA at around 7 am.

i have planned nothing to do on july 21 except the drive....so i guess i should take the PCHLucky you. I actually had to squeeze in two different Cali parks in the SAME DAY :eek: :ughh :faint: :crazy :hyper: :coffee

[Elvis]

the day of travel between LA & SF is sat july 21....we are leaving LA at around 7 am.

i have planned nothing to do on july 21 except the drive....so i guess i should take the PCH

This

http://www.vassg.hu/fotok/pacificcoast02.jpg

Compared to this

http://www.interstate-guide.com/images501/i-505_ca_nt_01.jpg

[rdonahue]

You could also take highway 101. It's a better drive than 5 but not as good as the PCH (Highway 1). 101 and 1 are usually close together so you coul take 1 half the way and 101 the other way. There's a town called San Luis Obispo (basically my home town) that's about half way.

Regardless, don't take the 5, it's not worth the time you'll save. If you have to drive back to LA (I think you said you don't) then I'd take the 5. The first time take either 101 or 1.

[Lafferty Daniel]

Yep, take the PCH. Big Sur is lovely.

http://www.lumika.org/usa/thumbnails/CA_E_2_27.jpg