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Question: #1: Travelling Monterey to LA over two days where is best to overnight?
I am travelling as a tourist from Monterey to LA on the coastal highway over two days. On the second day I would like to be in Anaheim by 2.00pm. I would like to know the best place to stay overnight. Also any ideas for a place to stay in both Monterey and the suggested overnight place at around $100 a night ishTo explain... I am driving a car and am unsure where is the best town to stop? Santa Barbara, Santa Maria , Lompoc or somewhere else nicer but within reach of a half day drive of LA. - asked by Buddynz

Answer: i would stay in either san luis obispo or santa barbara. Probably santa barbara though, as SLO is only about 2 hour drive from Monterey. Santa Bara is another 1 1/2 hours past SLO. You would drive approximately ... - answered by: Lisa H
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Question: #2: Santa Rosa CA to Monterey using Pacific Coast Highway?
I'm traveling to Monterey Bay, and I'd really like to take PCH for the scenic value but am not sure where to get on it from Santa Rosa CA. I'd prefer not to have to go into S.F. if at all possible... Can ANYONE help?!?!?!?!So since several people have complained about my use of the term PCH, I'm sorry, but yes, I did live in So Cal before, and what does it matter what it's called anyway, as long as you know what I'm talking about? A rose called by any other name smells just as sweet; a highway by any other name is still the same. - asked by kitdane

Answer: You will have to enter part of San Francisco, but it will be on the beach and it is beautiful.From Santa Rosa, you can take River Road out to US 1.It winds around Bodega Bay, Stinson Beach (and just reopened ... - answered by: lost my mind
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Question: #3: hello, we are heading Monterey & San Fran (CA) in next 2 wks, we need all the info about these places..thanks?
We are travelling with 2 kids (6 & 2) for a whole week. Please advise any activities for family as well as romatic setting (bc our anniversary is coming the same time) around Monterey and SF areas. Really appreciate that. - asked by KP

Answer: Golden Gate BridgeFisherman's WharfWestfield Shopping CenterNapa Valley WineriesTry the Slanted Door restaurant in San Francisco
http://slanteddoor.com/
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Question: #4: What does anyone know about Monterey financial?
This company seems to be the collection agency for a number of internet scams:http://groups.google.com/group/rec.travel.cruises/browse_thread/thread/5b800828788a5b10http://www.montereyfinancialservicesinternetspeedwaydispute.com/index.htmhttp://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff236492.htm - asked by tomsdatasource

Answer: Actually, I have never heard of them, but , if they are what you say......I SEE NO EVIL, I HEAR NO EVIL, DON'T SPEAK NO EVIL.........!!! Good Luck ! ... - answered by: fuzzypetshop
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Question: #5: California travel tips?
I'm going back to cali with my GF who's never been there. i have a place to stay in the bay and we have 30days. we'll hit all the stuff in SF, Berk and Oak for maybe 1 week. Then see muir woods, napa/wine country, maybe monterey aquarium, maybe carmel, big sur, maybe yosemite, maybe tahoe. anything major i'm missing? - asked by madhusudan

Answer: lol ilive in the east bay!. I think you have everything covered. im pretty sure you dont want to drive down to l.a. i thought the traffic was bad here! but i went there over the summer, from pismo beach ... - answered by: guten morgan
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Question: #6: How can I find a female latin dance competition partner?
Need to find a dance partner for competition. In Monterey CA area or partner ability to travel easily. Also someone who knows a coach would be very helpful. Serious about performance. Where are the good teachers and students? - asked by rventure

Answer: Since I do not know where you life, I can only give you general information. WWW.Dance.net is a wonderful forum and allows you to post for auditions. ... - answered by: artwizs
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Question: #7: I am thinking about traveling south from San Fran on Hwy 1 - what about traffic in the summer on a weekend?
I am up in Pleasant Hill and want to see some sights on my way back to San Diego. Was thinking about spending the day in San Francisco and then traveling down Hwy 1 to see the coast. Thinking of sticking on the 1 to Monterey, Morro Bay and all the way to Santa Barbara. Is this a good idea, or awful because it is summer and there are a million other people thinking of this too? THANKS FOR INPUT - asked by AnnaB

Answer: I just spent 2 days driving up Hwy 1 from LA to SF. I drove it on a Thur. and Fri., with no problems whatsoever. There is a road blockage north of Monterrey but I cut across to SF before that so I missed ...

Question: #8: Top 5....US cities to visit?
I love to travel and have been to most of the major cities in America. Here are my top five!!5. Miami / South Beach - just got back, had a mojito, Cuban, and beautiful women all around me...life was good4. Austin, TX - By far the best college town in America, best of TX year after year...the live music seen can't be beat.3. Vegas - for fun cann not be beat, but get a little old on day four, but still is the most fun you can have anywhere on earth!!2. San Fran - So much better than any city on the west coast. has a little of everything with Napa to the north and Monterey to the south...So much culture in one city too, the cheapest dates I had in my life, you can take a chick walking and she'll love it!!1. NYC, so cliche, but still #1 in my book. To much to do, one entire summer and you still would only scrath the surface!!* honorable mention - Boston - very sim to SF, but with les diversity!! - asked by O Jam

Answer: i live in vegas and its in my opinion a fvcking shiit hole washington is the mose beautiful state on the planet next to hawiee ... - answered by: ohlalaboy29
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Question: #9: If you wanted to buy a car alarm and have it installed, who's the best and what kind?
I'm in Monterey, CA, and need a good alarm that isn't complicated to use, or seems to go off for no reason. I've had my RAV4 broken into twice while traveling and staying in motel parking lots, and am tired of having the windows replaced. Don't know why they are doing it. There is no fancy radio or other "good stuff" they can see by looking in. Where are the best deals on a good product and installation in this area? What should I expect to pay? Anybody out there who knows about local sources? Thanks - asked by Scottie

Answer: so far i found circuit city has the best price including installation?and most of the systems are on sale ... - answered by: sharon p
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