Check out our brand new Local Poker Communities! Get updates and interact with poker players in your area.
Visit the United States Poker Community | Visit the California Poker Community | Read more about the Launch of P5s Local

California OT'ers

Reply to Thread
  1. Brian Lerner Brian Lerner is offline

    Fishers, IN
    United States

    Posts: 466
    Joined: Feb 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 12:39pm)

    My wife and I are planning a vacation possibly to Cali probably in November sometime. Neither one of us have been there before, but have friends living in San Fran and LA. What part(s) should we visit and what do we HAVE to see? A USC football game would probably be on the list somewhere, so LA would probably take a day or two, but where else?
  2. erickmarroquin erickmarroquin is offline

    Malibu, CA
    United States

    Posts: 1,071
    Joined: Jul 08

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 12:43pm) in reply to Brian Lerner

    you can start by asking your friends that live there.
  3. Brian Lerner Brian Lerner is offline

    Fishers, IN
    United States

    Posts: 466
    Joined: Feb 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:15pm) in reply to erickmarroquin

    already did, thanks. gettin opinions from others as well if thats ok with you?
    Thread Starter
  4. marc1313 marc1313 is offline

    United States

    Posts: 4,303
    Joined: Feb 08

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:20pm) in reply to Brian Lerner

    The USC-UCLA game in late November will be amazing. I think you also have to hit up Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain (if you're into extreme roller coasters), Monterey (if you're golfers), take a drive down the Central Coast, and much much more. What are your guys' interests/hobbies as that can help us weed down your best options? Feel free to PM me with any additional questions.
  5. cizastro cizastro is offline

    Tanzania, United Republic of

    Posts: 6,812
    Joined: Nov 08

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:20pm) in reply to Brian Lerner

    Driving/flying?

    If you're driving, going up highway 1 could be nice and peaceful for you guys. Stare at all the beautiful beach and make some stops to actually enjoy it.

    There's plenty of vineyards if you're into that as well (probably more in the Northern part of CA).

    If you're going to be in SF and like baseball, check out AT&T Park (or whatever they're calling it these days). I'm an A's fan, but damn that's a nice stadium to watch a game.

    I'll try and think of more, that's all I can think of off the top of my head.
  6. TheGarbageMan TheGarbageMan is offline

    Sacramento, CA
    United States

    Posts: 1,982
    Joined: Jan 08

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:21pm) in reply to Brian Lerner

    LA - Venice Beach, Hollywood scene if you're in to that, San Diego Zoo, Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia), a bunch of casinos down there, etc.

    SF - Get tickets early for the SFGigantes in the World Series, Alcatraz tour, Pier 39 (sourdough bowl w/clam chowder or chili is toptop), stay over night on USS Pampanito (submarine - used in the filming of Down Periscope), Coit Tower, GG Bridge (if weather permits), head south to Santa Cruz/Monterey for more stuff. Head east on I-80 to Fairfield where they have the Jelly Belly Factory and the Budweiser Brewery. The tours there are great and the one for Jelly Belly is completely free. During the weekdays you tour while they are in operation and you get tons of free stuff and they have a discounted store.
  7. m4ch1n3 m4ch1n3 is offline

    San Francisco, CA
    United States

    Posts: 533
    Joined: Dec 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:24pm) in reply to Brian Lerner

    San Francisco - Alcatraz, there's an exhibit of King Tut coming soon (not sure how the ticket sales are going atm though), Pier 39, Cable Cars, Ghiradelli square.

    Monterey isn't too far from SF either and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is fun to go to.

    Just a few suggestions. I don't live in So. Cal, so can't really help you with stuff to do there.

    Edit-

    meh, Garbageman pretty much said the same stuff plus more.
  8. Lord Supremo Lord Supremo is online now actually a tuvalu lord (sigh)

    Tuvalu

    Posts: 15,815
    Joined: Mar 07

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:31pm) in reply to cizastro

     
    Originally Posted by cizastro View Post

    If you're going to be in SF and like baseball, check out AT&T Park (or whatever they're calling it these days). I'm an A's fan, but damn that's a nice stadium to watch a game.

    This, except OP is going in November when I'm pretty sure they won't be playing... </going out on a limb>

    If you're into it tho, you should def. come up and experience Wine Country. It will be semi-cool up here but the scenery will be well worth it imo.

    Also, spend at least a day in San Francisco
  9. pokerhitman pokerhitman is offline

    Vacaville, CA
    United States

    Posts: 1,127
    Joined: Sep 07

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:38pm) in reply to Lord Supremo

    If your into theme parks, there is a Six Flags in Vallejo, Ca.

    If you are in San Fran on a Saturday morning there is an awesome "Farmers market" that is very cool...lots of locally grow fruits. vegetables, etc. Tons of food, and some pretty good views..

    And if you happen on a small town between San Fran. and Sacramento named Vacaville, feel free to PM me, we will throw something on the BBQ and have a brew or two.
  10. Brian Lerner Brian Lerner is offline

    Fishers, IN
    United States

    Posts: 466
    Joined: Feb 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:55pm) in reply to marc1313

    No doubt. I think that's around the time we're planning on going, the game is a day after my birthday, and it would be my first time in the coliseum. Lots of great ideas guys keep em coming! thank you!
    Thread Starter
  11. Brain Damage Brain Damage is offline

    San Diego, CA
    United States

    Posts: 577
    Joined: Mar 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 1:58pm) in reply to Brian Lerner

    from Indiana... the ocean might be a good place to start. Go to Newport Beach, just south of LA. Here you can people watch,walk the board walk, boating activities, and awesome resturants and bars. Also, jump on a boat to Catalina island, its beautiful. If you head to SD you should surf and eat mexican food.
     
  12. TheGarbageMan TheGarbageMan is offline

    Sacramento, CA
    United States

    Posts: 1,982
    Joined: Jan 08

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 2:01pm) in reply to Brain Damage

     
    Originally Posted by Brain Damage View Post

    from Indiana... the ocean might be a good place to start. Go to Newport Beach, just south of LA. Here you can people watch,walk the board walk, boating activities, and awesome resturants and bars. Also, jump on a boat to Catalina island, its beautiful. If you head to SD you should surf and eat mexican food.

    newport is just a rich community, theres not really much to do from a tourist point of view, and in november the beach will be cold.

    Hermosa Beach has a GREAT bar scene near the pier. check it out online, theres a bunch of places and great restaurants, also a really chill atmosphere thats a mix between indie, college, and skaters.
  13. Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Robinson is offline frobacca

    San Diego, CA
    United States

    Posts: 1,468
    Joined: Oct 08

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 2:57pm) in reply to Brian Lerner

    if you do happen to do the six flags, pick up a coke can.... if you bring one with you there are two specials to choose from:

    1. Buy 1 Get 1 Free valid through 12/31/2009

    or

    2. Pay only $19.99 (but this one is only valid through 9/27/2009 so I guess it wouldn't matter if you go in November)
  14. wowswift wowswift is offline Fold to cash, skeet to win.

    Posts: 22,304
    Joined: May 05

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 3:07pm) in reply to pokerhitman

    lol cowtown sucks. but will you feed us on monday? lolz we're going to SF for a concert on monday
  15. gamma21 gamma21 is online now

    Redlands, CA
    United States

    Posts: 10,029
    Joined: Mar 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 3:18pm) in reply to wowswift

     
  16. Willywoo Willywoo is offline

    Colorado Springs, CO
    United States

    Posts: 17,801
    Joined: Jan 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 3:26pm) in reply to Mrs. Robinson

    I was in San Francisco for few days back in December. I highly recommend the drive down to Monterey from SF. Here's a few pics from our trip.



    ^Just south of Half Moon Bay




    Another south of Half Moon Bay and a surfer at Pebble Beach


    Just North of Santa Cruz


    Pebble Beach area on 17 Mile Drive



    Spyglass Hill



    Near Pebble Beach

    Same



    18th hole Pebble Beach



    Same 18th hole Pebble Beach

    San Francisco was fun also


    Alcatraz



    Bay Bridge to Oakland from some high spot, Telegraph Hill maybe


    Another view
  17. gamma21 gamma21 is online now

    Redlands, CA
    United States

    Posts: 10,029
    Joined: Mar 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 3:32pm) in reply to Willywoo

    You seriously have to make the trip up to Santa Barbara.

     
  18. owl52 owl52 is offline

    Uzbekistan

    Posts: 4,093
    Joined: Jun 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 3:42pm) in reply to gamma21

    HUMBOLDT COUNTY YOOOO
  19. pokerhitman pokerhitman is offline

    Vacaville, CA
    United States

    Posts: 1,127
    Joined: Sep 07

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 4:42pm) in reply to wowswift

     
    Originally Posted by wowswift View Post

    lol cowtown sucks. but will you feed us on monday? lolz we're going to SF for a concert on monday

    LOL....its not that bad......anyway if your talking this monday coming, I would def. feed you, however we are leaving to spend a week on the California delta this Thursday, kids are on summer break, so we wakeboard, tube, fish, bbq, and drink some cold ones out on the river.....swing by if you can..
  20. wowswift wowswift is offline Fold to cash, skeet to win.

    Posts: 22,304
    Joined: May 05

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 4:45pm) in reply to pokerhitman

     
    Originally Posted by pokerhitman View Post

     
    Originally Posted by wowswift View Post

    lol cowtown sucks. but will you feed us on monday? lolz we're going to SF for a concert on monday

    LOL....its not that bad......anyway if your talking this monday coming, I would def. feed you, however we are leaving to spend a week on the California delta this Thursday, kids are on summer break, so we wakeboard, tube, fish, bbq, and drink some cold ones out on the river.....swing by if you can..

    lol its k, we are leaving for vegas on tuesday lolz. we're just passing thru, but vacaville isn't far obv from where we are now. actually, we might be coming thru too early on monday, cuz we're gonna check in the hotel and go wait in line since its general admission. :( obv i have to be front row
  21. Dizz05 Dizz05 is offline

    Loomis, CA
    United States

    Posts: 1,423
    Joined: Sep 07

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 5:22pm) in reply to Brian Lerner

    We should do a get together.

    Me, Lord, Wow, Hitman, Brian etc.
  22. AL BUNDY AL BUNDY is offline

    United States

    Posts: 116
    Joined: May 09

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 5:27pm) in reply to Dizz05

    agree with poster that said compton heard its beautiful this time of year. make sure u were ur best golf clothes.
  23. CCLLAAYY CCLLAAYY is offline

    United States

    Posts: 1,627
    Joined: Apr 06

    Jun 23rd, 2009 (6/23/2009 6:21pm) in reply to gamma21

     
    Originally Posted by gamma21 View Post


    Ive heard the scenery is spectacular in the winter time
  24. Customflip Customflip is offline

    Oceanside, CA
    United States

    Posts: 4,662
    Joined: Dec 05

    Jun 24th, 2009 (6/24/2009 12:15am) in reply to Brian Lerner

    Go to the living museum in San Fran and the Stinking Rose restaurant if you like garlic. And visit San Diego.
  25. wwe_freak_88 wwe_freak_88 is offline

    San Jose, CA
    United States

    Posts: 3,503
    Joined: Dec 06

    Jun 24th, 2009 (6/24/2009 12:25am) in reply to Customflip

  26. jcpeace jcpeace is offline

    Kansas City, MO
    United States

    Posts: 5,071
    Joined: Jun 07

    Jun 24th, 2009 (6/24/2009 12:43am) in reply to Brian Lerner

Reply to Thread

Similar Threads