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California Ski Trip January 2008

A trip from January 19, 2008 to February 03, 2008, travelling to San Francisco, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Sacramento …
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01/19/2008 to 02/03/2008
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Sat 01/19/08 (day 1) - San Francisco

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Holiday Inn Fishermans Wharf

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The full-service Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf offers an exceptional hotel value in a world-famous San Francisco …
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Holiday Inn Fishermans Wharf
1300 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
415-771-9000
Sat Jan 19 11:30am - Sun Jan 20 9:00am
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I would definitely stay here again. Rooms are more spacious than Hotel Del Sol (see last day of this trip) and the location is much better. Parking is not free but, after adding up room charge and car parking fees, it comes up to the same price as Hotel Del Sol.
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Anniversary of Sealions' Arrival

At Pier 39. 12pm - 4pm. PIER 39 commemorates the eighteenth anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival. Through the year …More  
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Sat Jan 19 12:00pm - Sat Jan 19 4:00pm
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Boudin at the Wharf

Possible place for lunch. Peet's Coffee place should be nearby too!
Restaurant
160 Jefferson Street (near Pier 43 1/2)
San Francisco, California
Sat Jan 19 1:00pm - Sat Jan 19 2:00pm
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Some people say that this is over-hyped and touristy, but I really liked the cafe atmosphere and the clam chowder was fantastic. Definitely worth visiting.
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Fisherman's Wharf

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Fisherman's Wharf remains one of San Francisco's most popular tourist destinations. The Wharf consists of a long, co …
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The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
+1 415 391 2000
Sat Jan 19 3:00pm - Sat Jan 19 4:00pm
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Ferry Building Marketplace

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Ferry Building Marketplace is a must-see for San Francisco visitors. This multi-million dollar development has an ab …
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Ferry Building Marketplace
1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco, CA 94111-4281
United States
+1 415 693 0996
Sat Jan 19 4:00pm - Sat Jan 19 6:00pm
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Most stores are open daily from 10am - 6pm
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The Candy Baron

Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94102 • Tel.: 1-415-773-0325 The newest - & largest - Candy Baron store, located in …More  
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Sat Jan 19 4:00pm - Sat Jan 19 5:00pm
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Salt water taffys are really good!!
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Coit Tower

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Conventional wisdom holds that this monument is shaped like a fire-hose nozzle. It is not, at least not by design. T …
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Coit Tower
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94133-3106
United States
+1 415 362 0808
Sat Jan 19 5:00pm - Sat Jan 19 6:00pm
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Opened daily from 10am - 6pm. Admission is free to enter. Elevator ride to the top is $4.50 for adults.
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Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

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Family Traditions - Friendly Service - Since 1965
Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94101
United States
(415) 771-4383
Sat Jan 19 7:00pm - Sat Jan 19 9:00pm
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Reservations not accepted.
By far the best seafood restaurant ever! And the best dining experience I had on this trip! The food is excellent and at a decent price, especially considering the serving portions! The lobster is a must-have.
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Sun 01/20/08 (day 2) - Morgan Hill, Gilroy

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Comfort Inn Morgan Hill

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The Comfort Inn offers moderately priced accommodations in Morgan Hill, CA, approximately 26 miles from San Jose …
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Comfort Inn Morgan Hill
16225 Condit Rd
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
United States
408-778-3400
Sun Jan 20 9:00am - Mon Jan 21 9:00am
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No reservations have been made.
Ask about the Gilroy Premium Outlets Shopping Package US$79.99 plus tax (store coupons and gifts)
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Gilroy Prime Outlets

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So many outlets, so little time. Gilroy Prime Outlets is home to approximately 150 designer clothing, shoe and …
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681 Leavesley Road
Gilroy, CA 95020-3647
United States
+1 408 842 3729
Sun Jan 20 10:00am - Sun Jan 20 7:00pm
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Opening hours on Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Visit the website to print out discount coupons.
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Mon 01/21/08 (day 3) - Sacramento

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Best Western Sutter House

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Located right in the middle of downtown, Best Western Sutter House is within walking distance of the State Capitol …
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Best Western Sutter House
1100 H St
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
916-441-1314
Mon Jan 21 3:00pm - Tue Jan 22 9:00am
Notes
$89 on Travelocity.
It's a decent place, a rest stop en route to Squaw Valley.
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Tue 01/22/08 (day 4) - Olympic Valley

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Squaw Valley

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Squaw Valley USA, site of the Winter Olympic Games in 1960, is a legendary vacation destination plunked down squarel …
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Squaw Valley
1960 Squaw Valley Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States
(530) 583-6985
Tue Jan 22 8:00am - Mon Jan 28 4:00pm
Notes
Ski runs are amazing. We may have been there at the perfect time because it snowed the day before, so it was absolutely fantastic.
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn

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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn is a comfortable and casually elegant year-round destination offering exceptional service …
Hotel
1920 Squaw Valley Rd
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States
530-583-1576
Tue Jan 22 4:00pm - Mon Jan 28 11:00am
Notes
Gorgeous place, five-star standards. Definitely a must-stay at!
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Plumpjack Cafa(C)

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PlumpJack Cafe features modern American cuisine in a contemporary setting, complemented by impeccable service …
Restaurant
1920 Squaw Valley Rd
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States
(530) 583-1578
Tue Jan 22 7:30pm - Tue Jan 22 9:00pm
Notes
Restaurant is good, not great. But dining choices at Squaw Valley is not vast, so, among the Squaw Valley restaurants, it's definitely top 5, but not as great as Scoma's!
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Wed 01/23/08 (day 5) - Tahoe City

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Wed Jan 23 10:00am - Wed Jan 23 5:00pm
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Sol Y Lago

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Restaurant
760 N Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
United States
(530) 583-0358
Wed Jan 23 7:30pm - Wed Jan 23 9:00pm
Notes
It's just so-so.
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Thu 01/24/08 (day 6) - Tahoe City

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Firesign Cafe

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Restaurant
1785 W Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
United States
(530) 583-0871
Thu Jan 24 9:00am - Thu Jan 24 10:00am
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Choosing a place to have breakfast in North Tahoe is a no-brainer. Since the late 1970s, the Fire Sign Cafe has been the locals' choice -- which explains the lines out the door on weekends. Just about everything is made from scratch, such as the delicious coffeecake that accompanies the big plates of bacon and eggs, or blackberry-buckwheat pancakes. Even the salmon for chef and owner Bob Young's legendary salmon omelet is smoked in-house. Lunch -- burgers, salads, sandwiches, burritos and more -- is also quite popular, particularly when the outdoor patio is open. (Frommers)
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A Drive Around the Lake

See page 273 of Frommers Guide.
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Thu Jan 24 10:00am - Thu Jan 24 4:00pm
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Rosie's Cafe Downtown Tahoe City

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Restaurant
Tahoe City, CA 96145
United States
(530) 583-8504
Thu Jan 24 7:30pm - Thu Jan 24 9:00pm
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571 North Lake Boulevard.\n\nTwo floors' worth of tables usually ensures a short wait -- if one at all -- at this shingled, lodge-style restaurant in the heart of downtown Tahoe City. Family owned and operated, Rosie's has been serving quality comfort food to legions of vacationers since it opened in 1980. It's noisy and casual, perfect for families (with children's menus and free balloons), and servings are plentiful. A big menu offers breakfasts designed to carbo-load skiers, as well as hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, and chef-type salads for lunch. The two-course dinners mostly star fish and meat (the Yankee pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy is hard to resist on a cold night). You won't mistake it for gourmet, but you'll like the value and ethos (Frommers).
Not bad, better than Sol Y Lago. Worth checking out.
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Fri 01/25/08 (day 7)

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Fri Jan 25 9:00am - Fri Jan 25 6:00pm
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Sat 01/26/08 (day 8) - Olympic Valley, Tahoe City

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High Camp

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There's never a dull moment in Squaw Valley's High Camp, a true mountain-high oasis. A wonderland of ice skating, sw …
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1960 Squaw Valley Rd
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States
+1 530 583 6985 / +1 530 583 6955
Sat Jan 26 10:00am - Sat Jan 26 12:00pm
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Sat Jan 26 1:00pm - Sat Jan 26 6:00pm
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Wolfdale's

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The building in which this restaurant resides was built in 1889. Now this Tahoe City restaurant and owner/chef …
Restaurant
640 N Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
United States
(530) 583-5700
Sat Jan 26 7:30pm - Sat Jan 26 9:00pm
Notes
Nice. I actually kinda preferred it to Plumpjack's.
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