StephC1217
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- Jun 24, 2010
Hi Everyone
I am starting to plan a vacation to California for August 2015 for me, my husband, and DS 8. We are planning on flying into San Fran and out of San Diego (or vice versa). There are quite a few things on our to-do list (will probably be a once in a lifetime trip so we are trying to fit in as much as we can!) I did a 10-day trip like this with my parents years ago so I know it can be done! But it has been so long that I have no idea how to start planning it at all because of all the driving and different hotels. There are some things that I really want to do again from my last trip so I can share in them with my husband/son, and other things that I will probably skip this time around since I have already seen it once.
Things that we really want to do:
1. Tour San Francisco- cable cars, GG bridge, the wharf, Ghiradelli, etc (we only had 1/2 day in San Francisco last time so I would love to have 1-2 days this time around)
2. Alcatraz (I never got to do this last time and really want to!)
3. Yosemite (i know its out of the way but i have never been and really want to! I want to see Redwoods too but heard you could see them here. Not sure how many days are needed here? We probably don't have a lot of time to spend but would like to see it)
4. Monterey Aquarium (haven't been here either and want to stop. We did stop in Solvang last time and I wouldn't mind stopping again if there was time but if not, then I could skip it)
5. Disneyland! (we are big wdw fans but never been to DL. we would prob only have 2 days to spend here because there is so much more that I want to do)
6. Scenic drive down the coast! (we did 17 mile drive before and i really want to show my husband the view! of course driving so close to the edge terrifies me but i want to try and manage it)
7. Laguna Beach- I would like to spend a day at a beautiful beach =) If there is time
8. Hollywood- I did this on my last trip and wasn't terribly impressed by LA or Hollywood. I would prob only spend a little time there just to show my husband the sign/graumann's/walk of fame....but other then that I have no desire!
9. San Diego!! I would love to spend a few days in this area. San Diego Zoo/ Wild Animal Park (at least one if not both). Also La Jolla beach!! And any other places that are must-dos. San Diego was our favorite part of the trip last time!
10. Santa Cruz Boardwalk if there is time!
Those are points of interests. I was thinking 10-12 days. I know its a lot to fit in but is it do-able??
I am starting to plan a vacation to California for August 2015 for me, my husband, and DS 8. We are planning on flying into San Fran and out of San Diego (or vice versa). There are quite a few things on our to-do list (will probably be a once in a lifetime trip so we are trying to fit in as much as we can!) I did a 10-day trip like this with my parents years ago so I know it can be done! But it has been so long that I have no idea how to start planning it at all because of all the driving and different hotels. There are some things that I really want to do again from my last trip so I can share in them with my husband/son, and other things that I will probably skip this time around since I have already seen it once.
Things that we really want to do:
1. Tour San Francisco- cable cars, GG bridge, the wharf, Ghiradelli, etc (we only had 1/2 day in San Francisco last time so I would love to have 1-2 days this time around)
2. Alcatraz (I never got to do this last time and really want to!)
3. Yosemite (i know its out of the way but i have never been and really want to! I want to see Redwoods too but heard you could see them here. Not sure how many days are needed here? We probably don't have a lot of time to spend but would like to see it)
4. Monterey Aquarium (haven't been here either and want to stop. We did stop in Solvang last time and I wouldn't mind stopping again if there was time but if not, then I could skip it)
5. Disneyland! (we are big wdw fans but never been to DL. we would prob only have 2 days to spend here because there is so much more that I want to do)
6. Scenic drive down the coast! (we did 17 mile drive before and i really want to show my husband the view! of course driving so close to the edge terrifies me but i want to try and manage it)
7. Laguna Beach- I would like to spend a day at a beautiful beach =) If there is time
8. Hollywood- I did this on my last trip and wasn't terribly impressed by LA or Hollywood. I would prob only spend a little time there just to show my husband the sign/graumann's/walk of fame....but other then that I have no desire!
9. San Diego!! I would love to spend a few days in this area. San Diego Zoo/ Wild Animal Park (at least one if not both). Also La Jolla beach!! And any other places that are must-dos. San Diego was our favorite part of the trip last time!
10. Santa Cruz Boardwalk if there is time!
Those are points of interests. I was thinking 10-12 days. I know its a lot to fit in but is it do-able??