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A trip from July 10, 2006 to July 18, 2006, travelling to Napa, Half Moon Bay, Mill Valley, Santa …
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July 2006
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San Francisco, Santa Cruz...
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07/10/2006 to 07/18/2006
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Mon 07/10/06 (day 1) - Napa

Average Rating (10):
     
The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center is located at the entrance of the Napa Valley wine region, approximately …
Hotel
The Chateau Hotel
4195 Solano Ave
Napa, CA 94558
United States
707-253-9300
Mon Jul 10 12:00am
Notes
This hotel was ok but I would stay at the River Inn downtown it is right next door to where the ballon people are.
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Tue 07/11/06 (day 2) - Half Moon Bay, Napa, Mill Valley

Average Rating (3):
     
The Comfort Inn Half Moon Bay is situated less than a half-mile from Miramar Beach, approximately 23 miles from …
Hotel
Comfort Inn Half Moon Bay
2930 N Cabrillo Hwy
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
United States
650-712-1999
Tue Jul 11 12:00am
Notes
This hotel was a good price and good quiet place. I thought it was on the beach but it was not. It was located on the beach side but there are houses between the hotel and the beach and there is no view of the beach either. But the service and the hotel was not bad I was just hoping ikt would be where we could see the beach. We ate at the Miramar Resturant and the food was excellent.
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Average Rating (11):
     
Take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Napa Valley. A typical adventure includes an hour-long balloon r …
Thing to Do
5091 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558
United States
+1 707 253 2222
Tue Jul 11 6:00am - Tue Jul 11 12:00pm
Notes
The wind did not cooperate this day. My husband was not able to fly over Napa Valley, he ended up going over San Jaquin Valley. They did ride in the biggest ballon in the usa that day is what he ws told. They came close to hitting another balloon but the 2 pilots did a great job correcting the situation.
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Step back in time and into this primeval forest on Mount Tamaplais. Some of these towering redwoods are more than 2, …
Thing to Do
Muir Woods National Monument
1 Muir Woods Road
Mill Valley, CA 94941
United States
+1 415 388 7059
Tue Jul 11 12:00pm - Tue Jul 11 6:00pm
Notes
This was worth seeing. This trip was for my dranddaughter so she really enjoyed this park. She had never seen trees so big. It still amazes me too.
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Average Rating (5):
     
A highlight of the charming little town called Half Moon Bay is this four-mile stretch of beach that kisses the Paci …
Thing to Do
95 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
United States
+1 650 726 8819
Tue Jul 11 6:00pm - Wed Jul 12 12:00am
Notes
One thing to remember is it is cooler in California than in Alabama in the summer. Take a light jacket to wear on most of the beaches and remember that the water is alot cooler too. Almost too cool to get in (unless it is just your feet) The beach up the street at Mirramar Reasturant is pretty too and you can get down to it via a stairway
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Average Rating (13):
     
This is a beautiful oceanside restaurant that offers excellent views, live music, fine seafood and a story rich …
Restaurant
131 Mirada Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-5340
United States
+1 650 726 9053
Tue Jul 11 6:00pm - Tue Jul 11 8:00pm
Notes
GREAT FOOD!!!!!!!!!!
Sort of expensive but everything in California is expensive.
I would eat there again
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Wed 07/12/06 (day 3) - Santa Cruz

Average Rating (8):
     
Welcome to the Beachview Inn nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz, one half block from the beach, boardwalk, wharf …
Hotel
Beach View Inn Santa Cruz
50 Front St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
831-426-3575
Wed Jul 12 12:00am - Thu Jul 13 12:00am
Notes
Room was clean. The continential breakfast was danish and coffee. There is no free internet. It is close to the beach that was a plus.
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Average Rating (75):
     
California's only beachside amusement park, this thrilling place offers over 30 exciting rides for the whole family …
Thing to Do
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
+1 831 423 5590
Wed Jul 12 12:00pm - Wed Jul 12 6:00pm
Notes
Good spot to take the kids Rides and Beach and a pier
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Average Rating (8):
     
This award-winning restaurant serves gourmet continental cuisine and a variety of fresh seafood dishes plus a …
Restaurant
101 Main Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5422
United States
831-426-9063,
Wed Jul 12 6:00pm - Wed Jul 12 8:00pm
Notes
This restuarant had Great Food
It was reasonable too. I had LOBSTER for 14.00
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Thu 07/13/06 (day 4) - Monterey

Average Rating (15):
     
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Cannery Row Hotel on the Monterey/Carmel Peninsula. Come stay with us and enjoy …
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Monterey
443 Wave St
Monterey, CA 93940
United States
831-372-1800
Thu Jul 13 12:00am - Fri Jul 14 12:00am
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Average Rating (154):
     
This is one of the best designed aquariums going. A unique feature is the two-story tank, home to a kelp forest in w …
Thing to Do
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
United States
+1 831 648 4800
Thu Jul 13 6:00am - Thu Jul 13 11:00pm
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Average Rating (23):
     
Located right on the waterfront at Cannery Row, this elegant steak and seafood restaurant provides a spectacular …
Restaurant
700 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940-1063
United States
+1 831 372 8543
Thu Jul 13 6:00pm - Thu Jul 13 8:00pm
Notes
I had an entre' of California Crab and Alfredo. It was one of the best meals on the trip. They must have put a whole crab in the dish.
Wonderful Wonderful Meal
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Fri 07/14/06 (day 5) - Ragged Point

http://raggedpointinn.com
Hotel
19019 Highway One
Ragged Point, Ca 93452-9751
805-927-4502
Fri Jul 14 2:00pm - Sat Jul 15 3:00pm
Notes
This was a great hotel. This is a great place to get away for a couple. My husband and I went down the 400 foot trail to the beach. The ad for the hotel is right, It is not for the sqimish. I am 52 years old and I am in good shape I thought but I slid down on the way down and I CRAWLED back up the cliff side but my husband and I laughed at each other and it was a great time he is 67 years old and we both like to think we are in good shape but this cliff trail is for the young. If you get down there ,,there is no way to get back up except if you get yourself back up to the top.
Our 16 year old granddaughter said she would not even try it.
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Sat 07/15/06 (day 6) - Pismo Beach

Average Rating (23):
     
One of the most popular visitor destinations in California, this historic castle is a 55 mile drive from Pismo …
Thing to Do
750 Hearst Castle Road
Pismo Beach, CA 93452
United States
805-927-2020
Sat Jul 15 6:00am - Sat Jul 15 11:00pm
Notes
This is one site you will want to visit if you are in the area. It well worth it. I would take the TOUR 1
I have taken TOUR 1 and 3
Tour 1 is better for first timers
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Sun 07/16/06 (day 7) - San Francisco

Average Rating (32):
     
Whether for business or leisure, reserve a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in San Francisco Fisherman …
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Fishermans Wharf
550 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
415-409-4600
Sun Jul 16 12:00am - Tue Jul 18 12:00am
Notes
This is a great hotel to stgay in it is within walking distance of so much. Be ready to walk a lot in San Fran. If you are not ready to walk you don't want to stay downtown.
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Average Rating (542):
     
An engineering masterpiece, this bridge, built in 1937, towers with sturdy grace over the Golden Gate. Stretching ov …
Thing to Do
Golden Gate Bridge
Lincoln Boulevard & Doyle Drive
San Francisco, CA 94129
United States
+1 415 921 5858
Sun Jul 16 6:00am - Sun Jul 16 11:00pm
Notes
I walked the Golden Gate Bridge and it took me about 40 minutes to walk from one side to the other. I did not stop to take pictures on the way over I waited until I was on the way back. That is a site to take in. It is so beautiful with a little fog. It was beautiful that day. We waited until about 2:00 to take the walk. We parked on the Sasalito Side. One thing to remember is if you are on the bridge at 3:00 it will take you a lot longer to get anywhere after you leave. The traffic is so HEAVY in the afternoon.
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Average Rating (195):
     
This picturesque stretch of Lombard Street has eight angles along a single block. They twist at very acute angles, m …
Thing to Do
Lombard Street
Lombard Street and Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
+1 415 391 2000
Sun Jul 16 6:00am - Sun Jul 16 11:00pm
Notes
This is a site you will want to see if you are in SF. My daughter drove me down that street once before sol this time I told my husband I wanted to walk down on the steps. I wanted to be able to take pictures this time. I was so nervous the first time. My daughter told my sister not to tell me she was going to drive down that street it was going to be a surprise. She knew I would be so nervous I would not let her drive it. It is a beautiful narrow narrow street.
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Once the most popular from of public transportation for early San Franciscans, the cable cars have become a major …
Thing to Do
Cable Cars
401 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94102-4522
United States
+1 415 673 6864
Sun Jul 16 6:00am - Sun Jul 16 11:00pm
Notes
This is well worth doing. Ride the outside rails
You feel like you are in STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO SHOW
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Mon 07/17/06 (day 8) - San Francisco

Average Rating (216):
     
Fisherman's Wharf remains one of San Francisco's most popular tourist destinations. The Wharf consists of a long, co …
Thing to Do
Fisherman's Wharf
The Embarcadero & Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
+1 415 391 2000
Mon Jul 17 6:00am - Mon Jul 17 11:00pm
Notes
This is a site that is a must. There are some great resturants there and it is a great tourist spot. If you are going to take an alctraz tour you will want to buy tickets 3 or 4 days in advance. I was not able to get tickets. They were sold out for 5 days. We got there on Sat they were sold out until Wednesday of the next week.
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This was great trip it lasted 7 days and I wish I could have had a few more days to enjoy it more.
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