My non- coaster TR of California

[SonOfBeastSucks]

Allthough I already posted my SFMM TR, I have decided to post a TR about everything else I did on my trip to California.

 

Day 1- July 16

We flew into SFO and arrived early, around noon. We stayed at the Powel Hotel near the cable car turnaround. It was an older (built 1908) but otherwise nice place. The first day we walked around a little bit and ate at a restuarant called Max's. The food ordered by everyone alltogether was a chicken pot pie (it was huge, the size of a regular pie) that wasn't that good, a bacon cheesburger, which was very good, and a chicken salad which I really don't know or care. After that, we just walked around the city some, took a ride on the cable car and thats about it.

 

Day 2- July 17

This was the last day in San Francisco. The morning was full of drama. We thought the tour we were taking was picking us up at the hotel at 9 AM, but it got there at 8:30! :shock: So, we rushed all around and ran down to the bus. When we got to the tour company headquarters to start the tour, the driver was a little late. No big deal. But then, 45 minuites later he called in sick and the tour was canceled. So we had to take the afternoon tour and skip Alcatrz. We wasted the time until the tour at Fishermans Wharf across the street, a tourists paradise, with horrible shops and bad restuarants. When we finnaly got on the tour, it was a lot of fun. We had a fun tour guide and saw a lot of the city. After this we walked around Chinatown and then went back to the hotel. I liked San Francisco!

 

Day 3- July 18

This was the day we rented the car. We got it at an Alamo rental car place. It was a white Sebring convertible. After we got the car, we went on a Redwoods train ride which was pretty fun. After that we drove to the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. That was okay, but not great. I did like the outside yard and landscaping though. We then got a cheap hotel in a nearby town called 'Los Gotos" and stayed the night. The rooms were nothing special but I did like the landscaping and outdoor pool and trail areas. We ate at a place called Bakers Square, which was decent.

 

Day 4- July 19

Today, we drove to San Simeon, the town near Hearst Castle. We got there in the evening and satyed at the Best Western Cavalier Oceanfront Resort. It was nice for a Best Western. We ate at the hotel restaurant. I got Fettichini (sp?) Alfredo and it was really good. There was a bon fire on the beach taht night for fun and I talked to some nice people from Orange County.

 

Day 5- July 20

We took a tour of Hearst Castle that day. It was really neat. It was done in an Italian style and had a cool, big pool. We also saw the movie about it and it was pretty good. We then ate at a place called Main St. Grill in nearby Cambria, which sucked, and drove to Santa Barbara. We got to Santa Barbara around 6 and it looked like a fun place. We stayed at a hotel called Casa Del Mar Suites. It was nice and our room had two bedrooms, a living/ TV room and kitchen. It was a block away from the beach. We did a little shopping and the rest of my party ate at a Mexican grill, but I don't like most Mexican food, so I had Starbucks and pizza for dinner at the hotel.

 

Day 6- July 21

We first went to the beach. It wasn't much fun. I don't mind going to the beach but the water was freezing, there were fruit flies all over the beach, the water was dirty and some nasty stuff was washing up to shore. We left the beach around noon and ate at a cool place called Endless Summer Cafe. We then walked around a little and reaxed at the hotel some. Then we walked into town and at an Italian place called Aldos. I got F. Alfredo again and it sucked big time. We then saw Wedding Crashers, whcih was really funny.

 

Day 7- July 22

We got up early ate at a place called Sambos At The Beach and left for Santa Monica. We stayed at the Hotel California. It was REALLY nice. It had all hardwood floors, leather sofas, a king size bed, kitchen and brekfast nook.I could easily live in an apartment that size. We then walked to the Third Street Promenade and had dinner at a pizza place that was pretty good. We shopped a little and I got a few things at Old Navy.

 

Day 8- July 23

We woke up early and drove to a surfing competition in Malibu. It was pretty fun. We then went to the much better than Santa Barbara beach in Santa Monica. I got a chance to ride West Roller Coaster at Pacific Park and it was fun for its size. We then spent the rest of the night on the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica was probably my favorite city of the trip

 

Day 9- July 24

We went to SFMM that day. You cqan see my TR on it in the regualr forum section. Another note though is I had my first In N Out burger that very day and it was the best fast food Iv'e ever had. We need some in the mid- West!

 

Day 10- July 25

We stayed at he Hollywood Rossevelt Hotel. It was okay, nothing special. It tried to act nicer than it was really. A note to any gay people: at least half of the guys staying there were gay, so it is a good choice for you if you are staying in the Hollywood area. Hollywood Boulevard was touristy, as I expected it to be. We took a Stars Home Tour, which was okay but I got a little bored. We then looked at the Chinease Theatre and saw Charlie & The Chocolate Factory in the main room, which was okay for the type. We then walked around Hollywood & Highland complex and thats about it.

 

Day 11- July 16

The last day was uneventful. We flew out of LAX. Leaving from our Denver layover though, it was HORRIBLE. People were not able to board until 50 minuites after the plane was suposed to leave, and then it didn't leave until 40 minuites after everyone got on beacuase of mechanical problems. I am never flying United Airlins again!... Unless its a really good deal

 

Well, thats my trip. It was pretty fun, well, I can't think of anything else to say so I hope you enjoyed it!