Heading to California

[nomad561]

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]

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

[nomad561]

Yes.It is near Pismo Beach.

[redeye]

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]

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

[cactusjack]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[nomad561]

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]

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............... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[blowndodge]

Riding year 'round too http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[cactusjack]

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....

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/blowndodge/1700Voyager.jpg

Be afraid - be very afraid!

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[nomad561]

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.)

[cactusjack]

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.)

Nah, I'm just bustin' on Blowndodge a little. He's a good guy, really.

[ds06nomad]

Wandering Nomad,

Greetings from SoCal. Hope your stay here in Cali is a good one and hope your work goes ok as well.

To cover more ground as far as meeting up with California Nomad riders, you may also want to post this thread on the L.A. VROC site: www.lavroc.org (http://www.lavroc.org) A lot of great people there, too and tons of "ride whores" that consider Pismo/Avila Beach a short jaunt. I'm only a couple hours away from where you'll be, so I may be one of the whores to come see ya and show you some of the remarkable m/c roads here in Cali. Also, check into the Stinky Finger forum here: http://forums.delphiforums.com/Stinkyfinger/start

Good bunch there as well and filled with ride whores as well!!!

Keep in touch so we can work something out to get together. I have family from SC; small world!

Talk to ya,
Daryl

[rlfaubion]

nothing wrong with that

[nomad561]

Thanks for the info. I look forward to meeting some of you guys.

[ds06nomad]

Wandering Nomad,
Just received a letter for a job interview on Jan. 16 at 1pm in Atascadero, which is a short distance north of Avila Beach where you'll be staying in CA. I'm coming from the south so I'll pass right by ya. I may go up a week or two beforehand just for the day to do some info-gathering on the job (spend the day poking around in preparation for the job interview). So, send me an e-mail and let's see if we can arrange a meet. If only for a sandwich or cup of coffee or a beer. Whatever works...

Daryl

[blowndodge]

Is that for the Department of Mental Health???

[nomad561]

Well,I have been here for a week now and I am settled in.I have ridden around ,but mainly to orient myself to the area.
I am open to suggestions on places to take day trips to.I was thinking about running up to King's Canyon,but I don't think the weather is right for riding this time of year.
Is there any websites for things to see on a bike in Cali?

[rlfaubion]

Well,I have been here for a week now and I am settled in.I have ridden around ,but mainly to orient myself to the area.
I am open to suggestions on places to take day trips to.I was thinking about running up to King's Canyon,but I don't think the weather is right for riding this time of year.
Is there any websites for things to see on a bike in Cali?

Here's a couple to get started with:

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/WestCoast/CA/CA_index.htm
http://www.lets-ride.com/event/california.htm
http://www.pashnit.com/

Kings is cold this time of year. Head south or east towards Arizona until spring.

[bobzinger]

check out:
Jalama Beach Park. Jamala Rd off Hwy1
&
Hwy 1 to Lompoc, Rt246 to Solvang, CA

[rlfaubion]

Bob's got this right. Long tight twisty road to this beach.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/rlfaubion/Buelton/PICT1148.jpg

Good ride from there north to Guadalupe for great Mexican food in the Mayor's restaurant.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/rlfaubion/Buelton/PICT1222.jpg

in fact the entire area of Jamala, Buelton, Solvang, etc is great riding.

Click the picture :)

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/rlfaubion/Buelton/th_PICT1236.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/rlfaubion/Buelton/?action=view&current=4ab233dc.pbw)

[nomad561]

Great pics. It looks like a great place to spend the day (or longer) riding.

[nomad561]

Rode to Solvang and back up Hwy 1. Great riding and scenery.
Went up to Hearst Castle and looked around. Need to make time to take the tour.