Just drove up the San Marcos Pass on the way to Carmel over Memorial Day weekend (went all the way up Highway 1) - unfortunately the valley that the pass goes through was fogged in and rainy on the way through. Next time will have to stop at Cold Spring Tavern.Hungary Jack wrote:I haven't ventured out on the pier, but Mrs. Jack usually hit The Minnow Cafe at least once for breakfast burritos each trip. It's on the breakwater next to Paddle Sports.paskal wrote:More than a few times I've driven up there just for lunch & hanging around then drove right back. It is really that nice. And I'm addicted to the clam chowder that this shack on the pier makes.Hungary Jack wrote:Sunshine. Ocean smells. Mountain hiking. Ocean sounds. Women in fantastic shape. Ocean beaches. Three microbreweries. An airport that never gets crowded. No Billy Ocean.
Another must-do is driving up over San Marcos Pass (154) to the Cold Spring Tavern off Stagecoach Road just beyond the summit. The tri-tip sammiches are fantastic.
Rave: Santa Barbara
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Yeah, me and my wife stayed in Ventura, California and drove up the PCH to get to Santa Barbara (at least I think that's the hwy we took to get there). What a wonderful drive that was 
We also ate at a nice place right on the beach (in Malibu) that was wonderful as well.
That was a such a great trip. It was a little chilly to be on the beach but we saw a bunch of places. We checked out L.A., Malibu, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs. California is a great place.
We also ate at a nice place right on the beach (in Malibu) that was wonderful as well.
That was a such a great trip. It was a little chilly to be on the beach but we saw a bunch of places. We checked out L.A., Malibu, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs. California is a great place.