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How do non drivers get around Lake Tahoe to see the christmas Village and Incline Village and the chrismas shop we were told is open all year round.
We are coming for my son's wedding on the 18th June but want to go out the day after as we are only there for a couple of days before going to San Francisco

We will be visiting disneyland and legoland in June of this year... we are great fans of lego and anticipate purchasing lego while we are there. Disneyland is our first stop.. does anyone know if prices are compariable at the lego shop disney or from legoland itself. Donna

I would need a prepaid SIM card to work. with my GSM phone for my tour of SFO .. and so.cal
Need advice on how to get one
We would be staying near Fisherman's wharf , or if we can pick it up at the airport.
Pls advice ...
I old be travelling to so L.A. Vegas grand canyon
Also which service to pick?

My 11 year old son and I will be staying in South Lake Tahoe for a week at the end of July. We would like to see the giant Redwoods and giant Sequoias, where are the nearest locations found. We will have a rental car for the week.

I am flying into San Francisco in July and spending 3 nights there. I will then rent a car and head somewhere north for 2 nights (Russian River area?) to do some hiking and kayaking. I will end the holiday with 3 nights in Carmel. I was wondering what town/city I could stay in to be close to hiking and kayaking locations. Russian River and Armstrong woods seem like good areas to explore but I don't know what town to stay in.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Guys we are going to a wedding in L.A. and about 25 of the family is getting in on Thursday 13 June and we are looking for a spot in Laguna beach for burgers and beers
to hang out Thursday night. Thanks Ed P.S. a beach spot would be nice!

I will be travelling to Yosemite NP for the first time in June. Is there any benefit to having a 4WD? or should i just hire a sedan?

Cheers.

I have a full day at LA this July 2013, before I drive to Las Vegas the next day, where I need to reach by 4 Pm
I am staying at Saharan Motor Hotel on Sunset Boulevard.
Please advice me on what I must and be able to cover in 1 full day and a couple of hours the next day.
I will have a car available for me to drive around if that is easier.
My family consists of me, wife and 10 yr old daughter..
Need suggestions and highly appreciated.

Any recommendations for hostels to stay in while looking for accommodation in San Francisco?
2 girls, cheap as possible but you know in a good spot for searching for accommodation and getting around!

Staying at a Long Beach hotel for a convention but will be going to a Saturday evening Dodgers game. We will have a rental car so...

- Should we drive the car up to the stadium and get general parking?
- Or should we drive up to Union Station/Patsaouras Transit, park there and catch the Dodgers Express Bus into the stadium?
-'Or should we totally leave the car at the hotel and take the Metro Blue Line/transfer to the Red Line into Union Station/Patsaouras (to catch the Dodgers Express)?

Ease and not sitting in traffic make the Metro & Dodgers Express Bus sound good but I've been told the trip would take approx. 2 1/2 hours each way. That seems like a long time but would driving ourselves take just as long because of the traffic? Your advice would be appreciated!

We're thinking of spending a weekend in Ojai with our 2 small children (2.5 and 4 years respectively). Can anyone recommend any places/activities better suited for families? Let me know and thanks in advance for the help!

Hi all

I would like to know what are the most recommended places to go for a 3 day stay in San Francisco.

Also, may i know if the is any trustworthy and good for value local tour agencies that can bring me to Alcatraz and Angel Island?

Is there any must try food?
Are these places recommended? Thank you for your kind help.

I am moving to Waters Drive soon and wanted to know if I will need tire chains?

Does anyone know of a car service that will take you from SFO to cloverdale for $200 or less?

I'd like to do this as a day trip. I did consider spending the night, but our accommodations for the week are already paid for as a weeky rate.

I'm thinking of taking Hwy 1 down and Hwy 101 back. I don't care to spend a really long time on Hwy 1, but would like to see some of the coast. At which point would you suggest picking up Hwy 1?

And would you take Hwy 68 to Salinas to access Hwy 101 when it is time to head back to SF?

I did read that Big Sur had wonderful views, but with only one day allocated to this, I don't think that is possible.
I'm traveling with my husband and older kids (26-16). We don't plan to stop in Santa Cruz to see the boardwalk entertainment.

I'd appreciate any opinions you might have. Thanks!

Hi
We are visiting in June, staying in Eagle Rock and have the following on our hitlist - Santa Monica, Getty Center, Griffith Observatory and main Hollywood sights. We will have our own car but only two full days and I am worried that getting from A to B will take a lot of time as it did on one past visit. Not sure either how to group these attractions geopgraphically and split across the two days. My questions are these:
When are LA peak hour(s) for traffic and yeah, I know it is pretty busy all the time?
Are we better generally using the I and Freeways to get across the city or might other routes be less busy?
If travelling from Getty Center to Griffith Observ. Is it worth going north up 405 and peeling off on Mulholland and driving east at least as far as Laurel Canyon and dropping down on to Franklin or Hollywood Blvds, I am thinking in terms of views/more interest or will this just take forever (Google maps suggests going north and east on the 101). We want some of the journeying to be interesting if possible but Mulholland possibly aside, our main concern is to get from a to b wasting as little time as possible.

Thanks,
Sam from England

I'm traveling from San Francisco to Big Sur with my 14 year old daughter. I know we will do the Monterey Aquarium-any good small hotel/inn suggestions? We like hikes, whale watching, strolling by shops and small, non-chain restaurants.

Is there any places to visit on the drive from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe.We are flying in first week Sept. thanks for the info

Looking to visit Alcatraz in early January and just wondering if it is open?
I read on the website that it is open year round but a tourist office said the ferries may not run?

Probably going to be visiting on 5th Jan.

Also how long should you allow to visit?

Bus service from Rio airport to Sao Paulo. I need a time around 11am to noon and cost.

Hi,

Me and my sister are travelling to LA. We are udecided to where to stay altough leaning towards a week in week in West Hollywood or Hollywood and 3/4 days in Santa Monica.Things we want to do are shopping, Star walk, clubbing, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, Runyon Canyon and sporting events (basketball/baseball). What would people recommend in regards to accommodation location?? We are planning on using public transport as we are to scared to hire a car and drive around LA! (Australian lisence)

We will be staying in the Richmond Discrict, 29th ave.. we will need to travel daily to and from the Marine Memorial Hotel...what is the best way for six ladies to travel back and forth?

I am african-canadian but i obtained a scholarship to study @ Berkeley this summer and i will be living in El Cerrito. I am a black person, ergo i was wondering if EC is dangerous for gang related crimes on innocent by-standers ( dont laugh at me I've never been to SF and heard that Richmond, near EC is the worst city in NoCal (Not trying to insult anyone from richmond :)

Basicly Is there some corners I should avoid, colors i should not wear( being black) or things i shouldnt do?????

I need ur feedback now i am leaving friday

We are 3 women who come to Tahoe every year for Memorial Day. We wanted to try something new and decided it might be fun to go skeet shooting or do indoor target practice. We would like a little instruction but don't want an all day class...this is just for fun, not serious. Any ideas where to go or who to contact?

We will be landing in San Diego at 9am and then our flight home doesn't leave until 1pm. Is there anything we could do with an 18 month old (zoo? sea world? other?) during that length of layover. We would have to be back at the airport by noon, so not a ton of time really, but a bit too long to be hanging out at an airport with a bored toddler. We obviously won't rent a car, so would need to take some form of public transit. Sorry, if my question is ridiculous or unrealistic! Our trip is actually to Arizona, but we're flying home via San Diego and just realized the length of the layover, so we've done zero research on this city. Hoping you fine folks can help steer us in some kind of direction - even if it's recommending we stay put. Thanks!