Tuesday, March 19, 2013
rhetorical question?
There's a new post below, but I have a question: what's a good two-day weekend getaway that's not the Cali coast? We've mostly gone to Stinson Beach for so long that I don't know. Don't say Stockton. And what's the deal with driving to Reno this time of year? Now that I think of it, Reno sounds awesome. I've been wanting to double my money lately. Yes, I'm just sitting here talking to myself at 6:30. I work hard for my money, so hard for my money.
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OMG it is really hard to find pictures of Peaches because of the fruit and Peaches Geldof. I know, first world problems.
Don't say Stockton? Well, then...how does Fresno or Redding suit you? Melissa and I always have a blast there. Both of 'em have gotta lotta weird stuff to see and do.
I think you might hafta wait another month for Fresno's Underground Gardens to open, but that's a must-see. But the city's decay is much more photogenic this time of year. The Oaxacan restuarant on Belmont is insanely good (I actually dream about it often). The Fulton Mall is mid-city awesomeness and at risk of becoming a regular street again. No city has embraced graffiti more than Fresno. Some decent antique stores, but they're near some great junk stores full of poorly organized antiques at a pittance.
Redding has cool, weird scunginess on the old westside, and also in the city of Shasta Lake, recently incorporated from the remains of old company towns for dambuilders. Good antique stores in both areas. One cool used bookstore called Cal's. An unexpected record store in downtown Anderson. Plus, for the price of zero dollars, you can tour the Shasta Dam, which is larger than the Hoover Dam, and a better tour than the expensive Hoover tour. Eat breakfast at Joe's Giant Orange.
the mountains!
Redding is excellent!
McCloud/Mt Shasta area!
Sonora!
Skip driving to Reno, the Megabus has a stop at the Silver Legacy. If you wanted to overnight, there's the Nevada Museum of Art, thrifting at Junkee/Savers, record shopping at Recycled Records, and eating any of the new locally owned restaurants downtown.
If you go to Fresno, do yourself a favor and stay in Clovis.
Also, check out the Chicken Pie Factory.
-biz
Having comprehension problems... you... *don't* want to go to the coast? Man, I freakin' love the coast. But anyway, the Napa valley, then, like Calistoga or maybe Sonoma.
Cal's is magnificent. Bogbean Books is worth a visit--they keep country and gospel records closest to the door to distract the locals, and hide the weird stuff toward the back. If they find out you are from Sacramento, the store employees may implore you to regale them with thrilling tales of the exciting world of big-city Sacramento.
If driving up there, take the 273 alternate route through Anderson instead of I-5 (take the outlet shops exit) and enter through Redding's old back door. There is a row of decent antique/thrift/what the hell is that stores in Anderson, and the flea market (in between Anderson and Redding on 273) is worth a visit.
Buz's Crab Shack is worthwhile. So is Lulu's.
A bunch of us girls went to Reno at this time of year and the drive there as great, but unexpected snow turned our drive into an 11 hour hassle. Just watch the weather report, I guess.
If the weather is fine, Mono Lake, Lee Vining, and the Owens Valley are pretty incredible.
I love that whole Mt. Lassen & Shasta Cascade region. Little towns like Chester are fun to stop in.
Have you been to Mercy Hot Springs? If you go to Fresno, that's a good place to spend a day. Kingburgs is cute and has a surprisingly great Swedish restaurant. Also, Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop is a total must, but they don't stick to their posted hours of operation. We've tried to stop there almost every time we make the drive north and it's only been open for lunch one time. Call ahead, I guess.
Going further north, Crater Lake is a rad destination. During spring break one year, we stayed in Ft. Klamath, at an awesome janky motel called the Aspen Inn and hiked around the lake.
DKK
Yes, Lulu's Eating and Drinking Establishment in Redding is awesome! Best Monte Cristo sandwich ever.
Great signage at the Capri Motel and Lim's Chinese restaurant.
Look people, I love your suggestions but I am NOT going to the central valley for a romantic getaway! I love the central valley but y'all are insane.
However, I like the other suggestions, thanks! Oh yeah, and I'm from the Redding area and hence it gives me the heebie jeebies
I'm thinking we should get a nice little room in Davis.
-miller
University Inn!
KOA is west sac!
i have always wanted to write a snr piece about staying at the koa in west sac. true story: one of scott's coworkers went camping for her first time when she was 30 at the koa in west sac. i hear the view of the stars is amazing from right there
Rick mentioning he "dreams often" about the Oaxacan restaurant is my favorite thing on the Internet so far this month.
Jed
Oh, so this has to be romantic?!?!
I would strongly recommend booking a room at the Padre Hotel in Bakersfield for that purpose.
Oh, but that's still the Valley!
How about the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo?
Seriously, though....The Padre was awesome!!! (And you can hit that Oaxacan restaurant on the way!)
I'm glad to know that I am not the only one who has daydreamed about camping at the KOA in West Sac.
The KOA in Shingle Springs has miniature golf!
Rick, SLO might work. I have always wanted to go there. Might be a little far, though.
Caroline, when you drive past that KOA twice a day, as both of us did for many years, you will definitely tend to think about it. Not a lot else to gaze at right there, amiright?
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