Thinking of riding out to California. Where would you go?
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I have lived in California all of my 61+ years and have been riding motorcycles for all but the first 15 years of it. As long as you avoid the major Interstate freeways, it's all good. From the coastal route of the 1 and most of the 101 to the national parks, to the ride through Death Valley and the central valley of California, it's all good. The area around Mt. Shasta in the North, Borego Desert in the South, Palomar Mtn., Sunrise Hwy. at Mt. Laguna, Julian for their great Apple pies, Joshua Tree, Lake Tahoe, Bodega Hwy, etc. etc. Just about anywhere outside of the major metro areas is good. Got an iPhone/ iPad? Check out the app "Greatest Road" and you will find all sorts of great short and long runs all over the state and more.
I do agree with others though, wait until spring or summer. Death Valley, spring for best desert flowers (same with other deserts in CA). Most anywhere else, spring or summer or early fall for best visits. Although I ride in all seasons here, most people don't like to vacation/ride in areas where there is a possibility of rain or coldness, or in some areas, snow.
Please enjoy when you come and let us know how you liked your visit afterwords (with lots of pictures too).
I do agree with others though, wait until spring or summer. Death Valley, spring for best desert flowers (same with other deserts in CA). Most anywhere else, spring or summer or early fall for best visits. Although I ride in all seasons here, most people don't like to vacation/ride in areas where there is a possibility of rain or coldness, or in some areas, snow.
Please enjoy when you come and let us know how you liked your visit afterwords (with lots of pictures too).
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California Dreaming
Scenery so great it's worth stoppin. Lucky for you they have a very nice rest area at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, on the southeast side of the bridge. The view at that rest stop is spectacular. The vibe is great in that you'll hear a lot of different languages spoken by pedestrians breezing by thanks to all the tourist activity. The rest area at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge is one of my favorite areas to hang out for an hour or so and watch people and traffic go over the bridge and just take it, the great scenery, all in. Some of the cars and bikes that go over the Golden Gate constitute eye candy in the eyes of an aficionado that likes those things which is why I appreciate that spot. If you're a backseat passenger in a car just along for the ride and you have permission from your doctor to smoke medical marijuana then the rest spot on the southeast side of the Golden Gate Bridge is the place for you to roll one up. Medical marijuana is legal in California. There are plenty of medical marijuana dispensaries in San Francisco. Enjoy your trip !
Last edited by BornLoser; 12-14-2011 at 03:26 PM.
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Thanks so much for all the great suggestions guys! Keep em coming!
I think I will begin my trip in early May. I should probably target one certain area as I want to check out the employment situation out there (prolly in Southern CA). I might decide to even move out there if I could get me a job and find a good church!
Jeff
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I think I will begin my trip in early May. I should probably target one certain area as I want to check out the employment situation out there (prolly in Southern CA). I might decide to even move out there if I could get me a job and find a good church!
Jeff
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Pacific Coast Hiway.... Start out just north of LA and go north to Coose Bay. Pick up U.S. 99 (Redwood Highway) to the Oregon Caves.....Then go back to Monterey Bay area to hang out, plan a layover in Santa Cruz/Capitola area. You'll like it a lot!
All that area from Santa Cruz south to Big Sur is "killer" riding!
All that area from Santa Cruz south to Big Sur is "killer" riding!
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