So I'm going to Cali sometime in the end of july beg of august and I am looking for cool stuff to do. I will be in LA for 2-3 days and San Francisco for 5 days for work. I have been lookin at socal car culture tryin to find some events that line up and I intend to hit gasoline gallery up but what else would you guys suggest? There is obviously tons to do in LA that I prolly won't have time for it all so the big question is what all is there to do in SF. All suggestions are welcome. Thanks!!!
july 24th SKULLS c/c cruise and show in sacramento and july 31st Poor Boys C/C midnight m*** (must see).. very close to san francisco.
I have seen many bumper stickers that read:"Keep Santa Cruz Weird". Might be a cool visit, in case you get homesick for Austin.
Hollywood Hot Rods Bob's Big Boy in Burbank Hollywood Blvd is cool Take a drive up into the Hollywood hills to see some sweet houses and bring the camera In N Out Burger Farmer's Market on 3rd and Fairfax. Super cool! Miceli's in Hollywood for pizza if you have time, swing out to Pomona for the NHRA Museum & SoCal Speed Shop
But, seriously, visit the Petersen and Nethercutt museums, for sure. Justice Bros and the NHRA have cool museums too. Eat a French Dip at Phillippe's the Original in downtown LA. Pretty much unchanged since the forties. Bob's Big Boy Broiler in Downey. Wed night is HAMBer friendly. If you are out late in Hollywood or LA eat a hot dog at Pink's. OK hot dog, great people watching... The Redwood Bar in LA. A vintage pirate themed joint from the forties that often books great music. There's a start.
some good places here........... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442962&highlight=highway+101 were planing the same in Sept....... . .
well you have to have a tommys burger! its a must in california! very bad for your health, but oh soo yummy! check out the queen mary! san pedro, has a very cool fish market that cook the fresh fish you buy right there. im sure frisco has the same thing. check out the uss victory in san pedro, the old fire boat while down here, and you can check out west coast choppers if you like. you could do all that in one day. its all really close to each other. i think while you are up north you have to stop at the montery bay aquarium! and check out cannery row! nepenthe resturant in big sur. hearst castle, pedras blacas light house, the point sur light house! cambria, man sooo much to do. look it up on line and plan it out! i hope you have a fun trip! forgot to mention that if you had time you could check out the winchester mansion in san jose, ca.
Have a drink at the Tiki Ti, eat a meal at Trader Vics, Eat Carne Asada, go to Wahoo's for a fish taco, eat lunch at Jack in the Box ( i love the taco's) while there grab a clown attena topper, go to the beach, go see the Roxy and the Whiskey on Sunset, hit the NHRA musueum ( just got a couple restored early 70's VW g***er cars H/gas I/gas cars put in that are unreal ) Drive up North Eat a meal on the Warf in Santa Cruz and watch the surfers at Steamer Lane, Head to San Fran walk through China Town eat at Ruby Ho's ( awesome egg rolls ) have an irish coffee at the Buena Vista, than drive to Sac to attend the POOR BOYS MIDNIGHT M*** JULY 31 ST. 4 of my favorite things California, cars, eating , Tiki, good drinks. July is a great time to be out there. June Gloom is over and you will have nice sunny days. Do you need a luggage carrier or a tour guide?
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone you guys have given me a ton of awesome ideas that will be put to good use!! And loveoftiki I may take you up on that tour guide bit
I do have one question I want to rent something particularly kick*** to do the drive along 1 just for 3-4 days something pre-60's. I've seen a couple of sites but thought I'd ask if anyone had any suggestions.
NHRA Museum twilight cruise in Pomona. First Wednesday of the month. Early Ford Store in San Dimas about 15 minutes away. Have Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yea thats kinda out of the way if you want to drive on highway 1 but its worth the trip. there is a lot to see and do here, just got to make a plan and stick to it.
Well the problem is they are few and far between and tend to be pretty expensive... I would love something a little cheaper. I did this once in vegas and rented: http://www.dreamcarrentals.com/cars-cadillac59.php and it was one of the coolest things by far was hoping to find something similar to do cali in. As of yet this is the only option I have really found though: http://www.bhrentacar.com/component/option,com_carman/car,135/task,listone/ Which is why I'm wondering if anyone has any other ideas.....
Here is a list of all of the Nor Cal Car Shows http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460552 Also, if you are in San Francisco check out this group for live music (see calendar) http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NORCALROCKABILLY Cool tiki bars to check out: Forbidden Island, Alameda http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com Smuggler's Cover, San Francisco http://smugglerscovesf.com/trapdoor The Bamboo Hut, San Francisco http://www.yelp.com/biz/bamboo-hut-san-francisco Trad'r Sam, San Francisco http://www.yelp.com/biz/trad-r-sam-san-francisco Other cool bars: The Knockout http://www.theknockoutsf.com/ Thee Parkside (free twang Sundays) http://www.theeparkside.com/calendar.html
Go to midnight m***!!!!! If there is one thing you need to do while your in town over that time is go to midnight m***. its in the sac area, and thats about a 2 to 3 hour drive but it is sooo worth the drive
San Francisco Good Eats Tommy's Joynt http://www.tommysjoynt.com Tons of great seafood places in Pier 39 http://www.pier39.com/UserFiles/File/2010_PIER_39_Resource_Guide.pdf#page=11 Original US Restaurant - Best Italian (Sicilian-style) Restaurant in North Beach (Little Italy) located at 515 Columbus Ave. It's a small family owned place, no reservations needed, great food that won't cost you an arm and a leg.
Rent-a-Wreck (http://www.rentawreck.com/sanfrancisco.htm) comes to mind, but I don't know if they have any cl***ics.
Rent-A-HAMB? HAMB relay? Maybe you could deliver it to Long Beach to be exported? Buy-A-Beater? Buy a cheap beater just to drive on the trip? Buy something you want or can resell, or one that someone in TX wants and drive it back?
yea you should rent a late model car. if you buy something old you might be paying for parts, instead of your vacation! just enjoy your vacation soooooo much to see and do!
if u in L.A July 18, Mooneyes at Irwindale Speedway " christmas make up show ".. don't missed it.. mooneyes.com for more info..
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