Geoff Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi, I'm coming over to California March 29 2005 for 2 weeks. Going to be spending 5 nights in San Francisco then 3 nights in the Wine Country and will finish with 3 nights in Monterey. However in between the Wine Country and Monterey there's a free 3 nights, is it worth the drive from Napa to Valencia to visit SFMM and Universal or would I be better off staying up North and visiting some of the natural wonders California has to offer? I visited SFMM in 1999 and had a good time but am now dubious about a return visit, as having read all the negative comments off numerous websites it seems the place is crap and full of gangs of kids etc. And that the coasters are shadows of their former selves (please bear in mind I come from the UK where most of our rides are tiny!!) What do you think? Thanx. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 If you like roller coasters and you haven't been to SFMM in 6 years it's worth the trip. Universal is also a fun half day park where you could do some sightseeing the rest of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zongaboy626 Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 hey i live in napa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Thanks for replying. Think we will go, just wish the new ride would be open by the time we get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I would certainly make the trip. To most people who don't live in the area and see the park go from being good to great to terrible to now what I consider "mediocre" most people come away from it really enjoying it. I would avoid the park on a Saturday at all costs and make SURE you get there before opening!!! This is SO important at SFMM. You can get 1/2 the park done in the first two hours of the park's operating time on most visits. Whereas if you come at noon or later, you're lucky if you get on half of the coasters. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 You know, when your in San Fran you will be right next to SFMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusMan Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I think it's more worth it to drive to Yosemite. It won't take more than 5 hours or so, have a nice few days in the valley, and get away from the crowds you'll get in SF and Monterey. I hope you'll be hitting SCBB either while in Monterey or on your way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBeastSucks Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I would certainly make the trip. To most people who don't live in the area and see the park go from being good to great to terrible to now what I consider "mediocre" most people come away from it really enjoying it. I would avoid the park on a Saturday at all costs and make SURE you get there before opening!!! This is SO important at SFMM. You can get 1/2 the park done in the first two hours of the park's operating time on most visits. Whereas if you come at noon or later, you're lucky if you get on half of the coasters. --Robb Listen to EVERYTHING in this post! I went to SFMM in July. Didn't get there until around noon I think due to some major drama with checking out of the hotel and my friends who just HAD TO stop at the In' N Out Burger one exit before the park because we are from Indiana, no In N' Out (best fast food ever btw) but back to the point... We were only able to ride Goliath, STE, BTR, RR, Goldrusher, Scream! and Collosous. It seemed like a nice place, but I didn't get to experence X, or get a good fell of the park at all. Oh well, mayby again in a few years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOOOLkid Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 oh yeah, go to In-N-Out. Also, since you are from a far-away country, I recommend you eating inside the park (Mooseburger Lodge, etc) because just going to Del Taco nearby the park will take AT LEAST an hour because the walking to the parking lot and back takes loong time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncf Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Ofcourse it's worth it. I got there from Norway which was a 14 hour flight and very expensive, and it was more than worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zongaboy626 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 hey if your in napa go to sfmw its closer and has some world class coasters maybe you could hit sfmw for one day then drive to sfmm the next day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I have been to Socal and SFMM two times in the last 4 years! I recommend going to SFMM but go to some other parks while you are in Socal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy88 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 YES! OF COURSE!!!!!!!! Sorry, I had to yell. It would be more that worth the trip, Antonio"I go to SFMM once a month"G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbach Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I have been to Socal and SFMM two times in the last 4 years! I recommend going to SFMM but go to some other parks while you are in Socal. In all honesty, I think SFMM is OK, but I think I'd rather go the extra 1/2 hour down the road to Universal Studios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbuck Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Yea I say do what ever but STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM SOUTH LAKE TAHOE we got enough tourist as it is with the movie being shot and stuff. *yes my town name has the word hoe in it* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Yea I say do what ever but STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM SOUTH LAKE TAHOE we got enough tourist as it is with the movie being shot and stuff. *yes my town name has the word hoe in it* Sounds like a really friendly place We've booked into the Holiday Inn Express Santa Clarita on 6, 7 & 8 April 2006. Planning to do SFMM and Knott's, as I did Universal in 99 and there's not been a lot new there since, as can be seen by Elissa saying it's a good half day park. Thanks for all your advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I have been to Socal and SFMM two times in the last 4 years! I recommend going to SFMM but go to some other parks while you are in Socal. In all honesty, I think SFMM is OK, but I think I'd rather go the extra 1/2 hour down the road to Universal Studios. Last year when I went to Socal, I went to SFMM, DLR, KBF and I rode Westcoaster. It would be stupid to fly to Socal and just go to SFMM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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