Heading to California

nomad561 · 11-22-2008, 11:56 AM

I'll be heading to Avila Beach in December.I'll be there for about 2 1/2 - 3 months.
First thing is,I'll need a place to stay. Anyone know about coorporate or temp housing in the area?
Second- on a scale of 1-10,what would be a "must see"on 2 wheels?
Any additional info on the area would be greatly appreciated as well.

redeye · 11-23-2008, 10:59 PM

I'm a California native & never heard of Avila Beach. Is that SoCal?

nomad561 · 11-24-2008, 09:29 AM

Yes.It is near Pismo Beach.

redeye · 11-24-2008, 10:33 AM

OK, you have great riding there. Ride up the California Coast Hi-way 1 to Monterey. I believe the sign says 92 miles CURVES ahead. The hi-way is cut out of 500 foot cliffs over looking the Pacific Ocean. Continue on over to Hollister & ride hi-way 25 back to 198. The locals call this the angry snake road. Make a right turn on 198 & it takes you back to 101. This would be a full day of hard riding or a easy 2 day ride.

Here in Nor-Cal we try to do a monthly run.

nomad561 · 11-24-2008, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the info.I might have to stay for a few days after job is done to get some good riding in.

cactusjack · 11-24-2008, 05:38 PM

I'd never heard of Avila Beach and I had to look it up on Google, but that is a beautiful area. I know I've been through there before, I must have missed the sign or something. It isn't too far from Hearst Castle.

nomad561 · 11-25-2008, 09:48 AM

I'm going to be working at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Station for a few months and plan on getting as much riding in as I can.
I'm trying to find a place to stay in the area,but I'm not having much luck finding anything furnished.

blowndodge · 11-26-2008, 12:34 AM

Stayed there last summer for a week at a real nice place. totally secluded cove like a miniature Catalina Island with restaurants, good drink. Nice riding north of that. Slightly further inland maybe 2 miles is camping. Beautiful area.

nomad561 · 12-11-2008, 10:44 AM

Well,it looks like I found a place in Pismo Beach,so I'll be heading out on the 22nd.Should be there by the 26th or 27th.
Hope I get a chance to meet some of the SoCal guys.

cactusjack · 12-11-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wandering Nomad "Darksider"

Well,it looks like I found a place in Pismo Beach,so I'll be heading out on the 22nd.Should be there by the 26th or 27th.
Hope I get a chance to meet some of the SoCal guys.

Be careful what you wish for.

nomad561 · 12-11-2008, 11:56 AM

I'll be making a stop in New Mexico on my way out.
CJ,you say that like it might be a bad thing.

redeye · 12-12-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Wandering Nomad "Darksider"

I'll be making a stop in New Mexico on my way out.
CJ,you say that like it might be a bad thing.

You do know, we natives call SoCal the granola state.
Land of fruits, nuts & flakes...............

blowndodge · 12-12-2008, 10:26 AM

Riding year 'round too

cactusjack · 12-12-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wandering Nomad "Darksider"

I'll be making a stop in New Mexico on my way out.
CJ,you say that like it might be a bad thing.

You decide for yourself. You might run across this guy....

Be afraid - be very afraid!

nomad561 · 12-12-2008, 11:05 AM

No offense,but as long as they ride and have a sense of humor,I don't care.
(if they show up on a candy pink bike in pink and purple leathers,I'm going to laugh though.)

11-22-2008, 11:56 AM	#1
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Heading to California I'll be heading to Avila Beach in December.I'll be there for about 2 1/2 - 3 months. First thing is,I'll need a place to stay. Anyone know about coorporate or temp housing in the area? Second- on a scale of 1-10,what would be a "must see"on 2 wheels? Any additional info on the area would be greatly appreciated as well. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-23-2008, 10:59 PM	#2
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	Heading to California I'm a California native & never heard of Avila Beach. Is that SoCal?
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11-24-2008, 09:29 AM	#3
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Heading to California Yes.It is near Pismo Beach.
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11-24-2008, 10:33 AM	#4
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	Heading to California OK, you have great riding there. Ride up the California Coast Hi-way 1 to Monterey. I believe the sign says 92 miles CURVES ahead. The hi-way is cut out of 500 foot cliffs over looking the Pacific Ocean. Continue on over to Hollister & ride hi-way 25 back to 198. The locals call this the angry snake road. Make a right turn on 198 & it takes you back to 101. This would be a full day of hard riding or a easy 2 day ride. Here in Nor-Cal we try to do a monthly run.
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11-24-2008, 01:51 PM	#5
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Heading to California Thanks for the info.I might have to stay for a few days after job is done to get some good riding in. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-24-2008, 05:38 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Heading to California I'd never heard of Avila Beach and I had to look it up on Google, but that is a beautiful area. I know I've been through there before, I must have missed the sign or something. It isn't too far from Hearst Castle. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-25-2008, 09:48 AM	#7
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Heading to California I'm going to be working at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Station for a few months and plan on getting as much riding in as I can. I'm trying to find a place to stay in the area,but I'm not having much luck finding anything furnished.
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11-26-2008, 12:34 AM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Heading to California Stayed there last summer for a week at a real nice place. totally secluded cove like a miniature Catalina Island with restaurants, good drink. Nice riding north of that. Slightly further inland maybe 2 miles is camping. Beautiful area. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-11-2008, 10:44 AM	#9
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Heading to California Well,it looks like I found a place in Pismo Beach,so I'll be heading out on the 22nd.Should be there by the 26th or 27th. Hope I get a chance to meet some of the SoCal guys.
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12-11-2008, 11:56 AM	#11
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Heading to California I'll be making a stop in New Mexico on my way out. CJ,you say that like it might be a bad thing.
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12-12-2008, 10:26 AM	#13
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Heading to California Riding year 'round too __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-12-2008, 11:05 AM	#15
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Heading to California No offense,but as long as they ride and have a sense of humor,I don't care. (if they show up on a candy pink bike in pink and purple leathers,I'm going to laugh though.)
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