Re: Great weekend/historics/tour (kinda long)

[Todd Young <tyoung@wamnet.com>]

MSV96@aol.com wrote:

> John is correct. Rooms do sell out fast on the Monterey Peninsula for the
> Historics weekend. Be forwarned that even the "cheap" places will be *very*
> pricey anywhere near Monterey. For lowest cost nearby the town of Marina is
> prolly your best bet. There are two places (Travelodge and a Motel 6?) that
> are right on the Marina State Beach and a new place (Laguna Inn?) not far
> away. I would tend to avoid Salinas--too gang ridden. Seaside is a bit sleazy
> too but much better than Salinas. Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove hotels will
> all start near or above triple digits per night.

Ah....yeah. Salinas is definitely not a nice town, it wasn't 15 years ago, when I
was in the Army at Fort Ord, I can only wonder what it's like now. Seaside's nic
name on base was "Sleazyside", one friend who lived there kept a 9mm under his
pillow. Marina on the other hand tended to be a more "middle-class" to
"upper-class" kind of town. Marina isn't that far from Laguna Seca either. Taking
a side trip to Big Sur is a definite plus, I believe the park I used to frequent
was called David Molera State Park. If nothing else, it's a beautiful drive.

> A planned drive is essential. Many opt to take a drive down the coast to Big
> Sur. On weekdays that isn't too bad. Scott Fisher has some excellent routes
> down and has experience at organizing these drives as well.

Have fun!!!! Don't think I'll make it, but I would like to.

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