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L.A. to Wine Country Trip Ideas ?-- DRAFT # 2?

Dang--- All you guys came up with the best ideas ever, Thanks...Can you add any further refinements or ideas. ROUGH PRELIMINARY FIRST DRAFT OF L.A. S.F. TRIP START IN LA: 0. Dinner or Lunch at a nice BH restaurant (Spago, Mr. Chows, Dan Tana’s, The Ivy) 1. Venice Beach and Pier 2. Lunch on the SM Pier or Castaways ? 3. Malibu Getty 4. Paradise Cove 5. Ventura--Boat or Helicopter to Anacapa Island Hopper or N. Channel Islands 5a. Mandalay Resort or Stay in Santa Barbara 6. Santa Barbara Mission 7.SLO/Pismo Beach--- Avila Beach Clam dinner restaurant ? 8. Solvang---2 hours 9. Chumash Indian Casino— 10. Wineries--San Ynez, Los Olivios, Santa Rita Hill, Paso Robles. 11. Hearst Mansion 12. Big Sur---photos---Camria, CA visit 13. Carmel and 17 mile drive + Mission 14. Lunch at Pebble Beach Golf Club 15. Monterey Bay—and Aquarium 16. Drive Golden Gate bridge/Lunch in Sausalito 17. Hotel California 18. Bus and/or Boat Tour of SF 19 China Town 20. SF Cable Car at Powell + Market for Hyde St. Line (stand on outside of cable car) to Buena Vista Cafe and Fisherman's Warf/Pier 39. 21. Wine Country, wine tasting and Olive groves 22. Dinner at Thomas Keller's French Laundry or other like Mustard’s Grill FINISH IN S.F., FLY HOME…… Thanks Muppet, you are the best that goes in the plan !!!!! Thanks Cope, Great ideas. I didn't know there was a China Town in Oakland....Interesting....

Public Comments

1. Such a planner, that Paris Hilton....
2. It's practically next door to the Aquarium in Monterrey so you might as well check out touristy Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf. Both have several restaurants. You can watch sea otters from the wharf and they are always good for a smile. Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley has the most delicious chardonnay. Beringer Winery in Napa is in a beautiful setting. You can also rent bikes and tour the wine country. I would fall off my bike after wine sampling all day. Angelo's Wine Country Deli is a good casual place to get REALLY good sandwiches. Black Cat Bistro and the Sow's Ear are good places to eat in Cambria.
3. i enjoy the trip tip BBQ place on the Corner by the highway in Cambria. It has been there for years. it is one of my family's faves. We also like the Tea cozy for high tea in Cambria. China Town was wonderful inSF. But, for actual shopping I enjoyed China Town in Oakland. My daughter lived close by and found a lot of Asian items. Have just book a conference in Paso in Oct.