LuvTigger
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 3, 2000
I've been to LA many times, and have spent time in the beach cities south of LA down to San Diego, but haven't spent much time north of LA. Although I'm usually a good planner, I'm totally clueless about this one!
I'm thinking of going somewhere like Santa Barbara or thereabouts, or maybe Solvang. We'll be driving from Vegas, and I know it's going to take 5-6 hours to get there. I'm looking for someplace just to relax, but somewhere that has shops and restaurants nearby.
Does anyone have any suggestions on which city/town is a good place to stay (on the beach would be nice, but not an absolute must)? I kind of like walking towns, where we can either walk from the hotel, or park in one spot and be able to walk around, but again, not a must. As far as a hotel, I'd like to try to stay within a $125-$175/night range. I'm not sure if that's possible on the beach! I was doing some Priceline research, but it didn't seem like there were a lot of options.
I guess I spend so much time doing things where I need to be somewhere at a certain time, or fit in a bunch of activites (or rides, ala Disneyland!), I want to go somewhere where I can just relax and do things at a leisurely pace.
Please help steer me in the right direction!! Thanks!!!
I'm thinking of going somewhere like Santa Barbara or thereabouts, or maybe Solvang. We'll be driving from Vegas, and I know it's going to take 5-6 hours to get there. I'm looking for someplace just to relax, but somewhere that has shops and restaurants nearby.
Does anyone have any suggestions on which city/town is a good place to stay (on the beach would be nice, but not an absolute must)? I kind of like walking towns, where we can either walk from the hotel, or park in one spot and be able to walk around, but again, not a must. As far as a hotel, I'd like to try to stay within a $125-$175/night range. I'm not sure if that's possible on the beach! I was doing some Priceline research, but it didn't seem like there were a lot of options.
I guess I spend so much time doing things where I need to be somewhere at a certain time, or fit in a bunch of activites (or rides, ala Disneyland!), I want to go somewhere where I can just relax and do things at a leisurely pace.
Please help steer me in the right direction!! Thanks!!!