Leaving from SF on 3 day trip....where to go????? need advice

[alittlelark]

My sister - in - law has hit a wall, and gave me her 3 kids for 3 days. She needs to figure out what to do - where to go. Planes, Trains and automobiles are all options. She is nervous about going someplace alone - but I think it would be great for her! Her hubby is out of town for a few days.

I've given suggestions.....I would love to hear some from DUers.

WHERE SHOULD SHE GO???!!!

She's leaving in 2 HOURS!

[Book Lover]

1. Vegas?

Easy to stay there on the spur of the moment.

[neuvocat]

3. I agree.

I went there one time just to get out of San Diego for a few days. It was perfect. I didn't have to know anyone there because there were so many people.

[alittlelark]

8. I tried to talk her into that

no luck - she is nervous about being there.

[Book Lover]

12. Oh, poor dear

Though if she's not the crowd type, I understand that.... I agree with the folks who have suggested a drive up or down the coast. Maybe the KOA in Mednocino? Or a delightful B&B somewhere?

http://totalescape.com/destin/coastal.html#north

[2Design]

2. drive up the coast highway....take pictures

Place just outside of Yachets, oregon.... little motel called seeside inn.....has theme rooms. One southwestern, one grandmas place, one Princess and the Pea......wonderful room, wonderful view of the ocean.....

[henslee]

6. Hey 28, we think alike... sort of.

[alittlelark]

14. I'm gonna have her check out your post.

That could work - she was talking about a balcony view of the ocean, but not Half Moon Bay or Santa Cruz. I brought up Bodega Bay too......your idea could be of interest

[2Design]

18. my spelling on yachets maybe be off a letter or two

If you have a map of Oregon....it is about 1/4 to half way, I think, of the way down from the top.....There are some other neat little towns in Oregon coast too...Lincoln, Newport there is a cute lighthouse there...I just took pictures.....

But even the coastline of calif up through the redwood forest is nice... Not sure how much driving she wants to do....could go up the main highway quicker and cut over to coast in Oregon by way of Eugene and then go up....

[2Design]

20. link to a website I started but didn't finish with pictures and sound

the email on it doesn't work but can show here some pictures... This from a trip I took out west several years ago...

http://www.lc.capellauniversity.edu/%7Eel5607/Artistic%20Communications/WestCoast/Pocean/index.htm

[2Design]

21. info on the motel in Yachats

SeeVue Motel
95590 Hwy 101
Yachats, Oregon 97498
541-547-3227

[alittlelark]

33. Thank You for the info!!!

Hubby and I may use it in a month or so. Sister-in-Law has determined that she now does not wish to drive anywhere.:shrug:

[2Design]

36. tell her to decide to be a tourist in her own town....

Glad you will use the info yourself..

tell sis in law..That can be a boat ride on the bay. A trip to tiburon by boat. A ride over to sauslito and lunch....down to the wharf for bread...or just ride the trolleys get a pass for the day....eat at one of the nice restaurants along the trolley line...walk down the winding road...

go inside the most beautiful churches and look at all the great architecture....

lots of fun stuff to do for a day or two...by yourself.... I do it all the time....
great way to get away without getting away.....

here in va. I will go to museum or jamestown reenactment....or beach or harbor....or ballgame.......lots of nooks and granies at your own home to explore....

playing tourist in your own town is so relaxing....

[henslee]

4. Go North a few hours to Russian River... check out a B and B.

Rates should be cheap during the week. Sonoma. Jenner. Inland. It's gorgeous.

[alittlelark]

9. Tried that

She doesn't drink (allergic), and is not particularly into hikes....

[mede8er]

19. She...

Needs to go to a clinic and get that allergy taken care of.......

[alittlelark]

22. No Kidding!!!!!

I'm a wino myself!!

[Parche]

5. vacation

Baghdad Irag is the place to be

[alittlelark]

11. Quite the idea!

She's a bit bullet/grenade/ car bomb shy though.

[King Of Paperboys]

7. Hubby is out of town?

OK, she can stay with me in San Diego for a few days, but I don't want a whonle buncha drama when it's time for her to leave.

[alittlelark]

10. She got back from SD 2 weeks ago

family vacation.

[King Of Paperboys]

25. Oh Yeah?

She didn't maybe get a shot of Vitamin King when she was here, did she? Because I can do a repeat. I'm not proud.

[alittlelark]

29. No you're not proud.....nor are you humorous

'go back from whence ye came'.

You're just icky

Go Away

[King Of Paperboys]

34. Where shall I go?

Do I get bus fare?

And which office do I go to to get my sense of humor back?

[Lexingtonian]

13. Drive to Tahoe.

Then she can turn north and to into Lassen country, or south. Depends on her mental/emotional state/needs.

I'd turn south from Tahoe, head to Mono Lake- an excellent place for meditation and such- and down the Owens Valley. Vegas becomes a possibility, but cutting back through Yosemite could get her back if time runs short.

[alittlelark]

17. Mono Lake.....very good idea!

[ScrewyRabbit]

15. Drive to Mendocino

Best to stay in Mendocino itself, but if that's too expensive you can get cheaper digs in Fort Bragg, or in a number of places along the coast. There are a lot of secluded beaches you can visit. It's lovely...

[cally]

16. Many great B&Bs near Pt Reyes and

further up the coast. Great to just look at the ocean and think. I've been once or twice when I was fed up with the demands of a family.

If she likes the city, SF is just great to walk around in. Lots of great neighborhoods.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

23. Go to Monterrey

Got the ocean, the country, the Aquarium and lots of good eats...close to home and relaxing and not too expensive

[alittlelark]

28. I brought that up, along w Carmel

She thinks of them as 'couples' places.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

35. Carmel is but Monterrey is great alone

lots for a person alone to do..

[AlCzervik]

24. Go up to Klamath

thats where the trees of mystery are. They are Huge! Awesome, the place looks like jurassic park. Drive up i5 north, don't take the scenic route, it's too long and too pukey. Makes Muir Woods look like nothing.

[alittlelark]

26. Thanks for the advice

This is her sister-n-law saying thanks to everyone for the advice. I am still debating where to go. I am tempted to stay at home because I have never gone away by myself. I'm fine going to the movies alone but I don't know about Vegas, etc. I know I'm a wimp. Thanks again.

[alittlelark]

30. This is ALITTLELARK

telling her sister-in- law that she only has 1 + hours left to leave ON HER TRIP........

That is All.

[2Design]

37. the first time alone is the hardest but the best....

not having your kids up you butt....is the first
not having anyone else to decide where to go or what to do...
not having your kids say get me this or that....

I go alone all the time...no arguments.... you meet other people... and you learn to trust your instincts and intuition.....and you find out you are a very trustworthy person.... if in doubt pray and then listen....you intuition...kicks in and you know.... good from bad...follow the nudges....
Hard to start out alone late in the day for the first time... head out first thing in the morning...and at least go over night somewhere....take a tent and go to a campground....just GO and have FUN

[Beaverhausen]

27. John Muir Woods

brought me to tears.

[gardenista]

31. How about staying in town? So much to do!

The Ferry Building has a wonderful farmer's market, as well as great stores on non-market days.

She can take the ferry over to Sausalito and wander through the shops and sip coffee on the waterfront with a view of the city.

Is she into plants? Strybing Arboretum is amazing.

Coit Tower is always fun. Great view.

If she likes hiking, and seeing one of the most beautiful places where land and sea converge, she should visit Pt. Reyes, and stop in Pt. Reyes Station or Olema for lunch.

Hope she has a good time!

[alittlelark]

32. She is trying to convince herself to NOT GO ANYWHERE!!!

(see post 30) I gave her my password.

Perhaps cocooning is the best choice..NOT