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BillJ |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,158 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
So my son, who is 11, and I will be headed to Rennsport in September and wanted to know who from around here is going to attend? Any must see things around Salitas i need to check out? Also anybody know where a good place to rent a fun car for the long weekend?
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Beach914 |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 28-March 10 From: Aliso Viejo Member No.: 11,519 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
First, I hope you've secured a place to stay in Monterey, Seaside, or Salinas already. Things to do mostly involve the coastal scenery, Big Sur, Point Lobos, Pebble Beach. Great drive out to Carmel Valley Village on Carmel Valley Rd. Downtown Carmel and Carmel Beach, bring your down vest in October ! That's what NorCal beaches are all about.
Don't think there would be much going on in Salinas for you. Hopefully we'll be blessed with great weather that's typically present at the end of Summer on the central coast. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 829 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
Maybe the garlic festival ( seriously there is one) ……or maybe a Bobby McGee siting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Sorry Bill…couldnt resist. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 13-February 13 From: Georgetown, DE Member No.: 15,521 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
The Monterrey Aquarium is excellent. Easy to spend a half day there. There are also whale watching trips which can be wonderful if you find a good group of whales. Drive along the coast towards Big Sur. Amazing scenery. Many places to stop. We happened upon a feeding frenzy of a couple hundred birds dive bombing anchovies right next to the shore. Incredible to watch. Farther down the coast is the Hearst Mansion. Lots of little things to do also.
Very interesting area. You won't have trouble finding things to do and see. |
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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 898 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The aquarium is terrific, well worth spending half a day. The drive to Big Sur is a classic must do, take HWY68 to Laureles Grade road to get to Carmel Valley. There's usually an ad-hoc Porsche gathering at the Cantina (good food), and you definitely want to drive the Carmel Valley road. It terminates at Greenfield; the 101 brings you back to Salinas. Or you can do a loop around Chachagua Park, it's quiet and beautiful, take a picnic. All of the valley roads are picturesque. Please post pics for those of us unable to attend this year!
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 1-October 19 From: Keystone Heights, FL Member No.: 23,513 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I'll be there! I'll be working as the Steward for the PCA Club Race group but should have plenty of time to look around too. We might be able to get you and your son up to the tower for a look see.
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I can't Re Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,564 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I'll be there as well - camping at the track all 3 days which is my favorite way to experience Laguna Seca. There was an earlier thread as well with some discussion of meet-ups for dinner or local drives/activities which sounds awesome.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,158 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Wow great feedback all!!! I think the aquarium seems like a winner for sure. I wish my 6 was one of the gt kit cars to maybe be elligible to run but would LOVE a look in the tower. Last one i went to was RR3 so has definitely been a minute
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,669 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I will be there. At a minimum you will want to do 17 mile drive and walk around downtown Carmel. I also enjoyed Clint Eastwoods ex restaurant the Hogs Breath in downtown Carmel.
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 26-July 20 From: Montgomery, TX Member No.: 24,536 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
Suzanne and I will be there. Fly into San Jose and rent a car there.
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PMB Performance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 19,287 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
We'll be there...
Check Turo for car sharing. Big Sur is a great drive. Nepenthe is a nice restaurant with "the" view. Go further to Ragged Point Inn for a great lunch. Plenty of stops along the way. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 829 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I checked hotels and choked. Is that why you stay in Salinas?
Still possible to get rooms there? |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,158 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I booked several months ago. I usually go more high brow.but with my son and.i stayed simple.
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,004 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
I will be there, but in my 991. Hotels are indeed a challenge, to find and pay for.
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Distracted Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,542 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
For now I’m driving the 930 up from SoCal with the wifey. Looked at hotels again today, crazy that motel 6 quality motels are in the $300+ range…
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
We have a group driving mostly 914's down from Spokane WA. One of the 4 is driving his 75 911. Should be a great trip. I'm bringing my BB. One of my buddies will drive his Tangerine 6 down. Luckily we have another friend with a 2nd home in Pebble Beach. Tough life that one has :-)
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,723 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
We'll be there coming up from L.A. For events at Laguna Seca, we always stay in Paso Robles. it's only a little over 100 miles between the two. Easier hotels that far out. Just get up early find some coffee and get on the road.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 17-August 16 From: CT/WA Member No.: 20,305 Region Association: None ![]() |
We have a group driving mostly 914's down from Spokane WA. One of the 4 is driving his 75 911. Should be a great trip. I'm bringing my BB. One of my buddies will drive his Tangerine 6 down. Luckily we have another friend with a 2nd home in Pebble Beach. Tough life that one has :-) ![]() I’ll be driving my ‘81 911 down from Whidbey Island. Will have to link up with you guys along the way. |
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Distracted Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,542 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Just booked my hotel, now to set low expectations for the wife on the accommodations vs price. Will be driving out Wednesday, staying through Sun.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
We have a group driving mostly 914's down from Spokane WA. One of the 4 is driving his 75 911. Should be a great trip. I'm bringing my BB. One of my buddies will drive his Tangerine 6 down. Luckily we have another friend with a 2nd home in Pebble Beach. Tough life that one has :-) ![]() I’ll be driving my ‘81 911 down from Whidbey Island. Will have to link up with you guys along the way. Excellent. I have a lot of history with Whidbey. We should stay in touch. We can post our route and days/times and see if anyone else wants to try and connect on the way. |
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