GuiltunderGlass
·The only thing Northern California does better than Southern California is weed, not Mexican food (not ever).
Fight me.
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The only thing Northern California does better than Southern California is weed, not Mexican food (not ever).
Fight me.
The PCH is well worth the drive. Especially the parts between Big Sur and SF. That in itself can be an undertaking. Would be the main trip and not a side trip. The road is fairly stable in the summer. In the winter parts of it fall into the ocean. They call it devils slide for a reason.
You’re litterally in my town.
What dates and what interests? Food wants etc.
Many good suggestions already. I'll add Torrey Pines state park -- a bit north of San Diego and very beautiful. Joshua Tree is also not far, but I've never been and am not sure if July is the best time to go.
My wife has been clamoring to visit Thai town in LA (mostly for the food), which is supposed to be terrific. If you like oysters, I've never had better than those from the CA coast -- you can shuck your own at some of the farms, which can be a fun stop along the highway.
I am guessing this was meant for me?
I am staying in Newport Beach the whole of july. As of interest its like I mentioned in the first post; nature, history, museums, cars and motorcycles, music( heavy, punk and ska). I like all kinds of food.
The only thing Northern California does better than Southern California is weed, not Mexican food (not ever).
Fight me.
I’m confused by all this recommendations that are 8 plus hour drives away lol.
mine nothing is farther then 1 hour.
I also hold a coffee conclave every Sunday morning with an ex Porsche crew chief, a former formula racer, former hot rod magazine editor, a British car nut or 3 lol and the car convo is pretty good.
Hahaha. Being from Southern California (currently living here again) and having lived in Northern California, I can confirm this is 100% correct.
I’m quite confused by this as well. For those of us here in the LA area a 20-30 mile drive can be quite a time commitment. Edit: The farther away recommendations are great but would be a considerable drive.
I’m definitely going to second the @Foo2rama recommendation of the Petersen Museum for anyone into cars/motorcycles. They have an exhibit for each right now as well, as the We Are Porsche exhibit. Saw a few weekends back and it did not disappoint. So well curated/layer out and it also happens to be their largest exhibit to date.
How does the invite to this Cars and Coffee work?![]()
Just chiming in to say that I LOVE Joshua Tree, but it could easily be 110 degrees in July. Though, as they say, it's a dry heat!
ok well home of a few important bands lol. If your lucky you could spot Bad Religion members or Social D members grabbing coffee off of 17th street.
OC fair is going on and the music selection is pretty good. Also you never know who is at the The Observatory on Harbour Blvd.
I’ve not seen Billy from Greenday but he lives here as well.
factory Records is a gem if you like old school vinyl.
Peterson car museam is up in LA and pretty epic about an hour away. OC Cars and Coffee is the original C and C and is on its 4 or 5 th location at this point. There are multiple events in Newport every Sunday morning for car meets. Not sure if any big exotic shows are up. But the OG Cand C is pretty amazing.
hang out in a Sunday morning you might see a Tucker, an xk 140, a Griffith, or even more rare while sipping your coffee. You like vintage Porsches? Well European Collectibles is the premier place for them, and open to the public.
American Iron? Donut Deralicts 5 miles up the road in Huntington Beach is huge every Saturday.
booze? Go to Hi-Times a world famous wine and liquor store. Local Family owned. If it’s in the US they should have it.
where are you staying in Newport? The Peninsula? Balboa isle? Heights? Coast? CDM? Or in Costa Mesa?
lots of aviation history as well some national architectural landmarks as well.
idk it’s a pretty great place for music and cars and food… oh and booze lol.
you ask and I can recommend.
I also hold a coffee conclave every Sunday morning with an ex Porsche crew chief, a former formula racer, former hot rod magazine editor, a British car nut or 3 lol and the car convo is pretty good.
Thanks a lot foo! I will check it out. I am staying in Santiago Drive close to the harbor.
Thank you everybody who took their time to answer this post, its greatly apreciated. We are busy packing now and we are leaving for California om sunday. See you soon yanks!![]()
I’m confused by all this recommendations that are 8 plus hour drives away lol.
mine nothing is farther then 1 hour.