Paso - Coming From South

Roger, not sure of anything in the topanga canyon but If you are going south on the 405 and plan on going north on the 101 to topanga, that is a great twisty drive, but if your running late a much faster way would be, keep going on the 405 south to the 10 west, it drops you out on PCH in Santa Monica just a few miles from our meeting spot at Topanga Canyon Blvd and PCH, not nearly as cool, but much faster than the mountain route.....

Weather allowing, and if everyone is up to it, how about a quick stopover on Pismo Beach for a group picture?

Jim, Where are you meeting up with us....
I am planning on lunch in Pismo, if that is ok with the group......
very cool down town cruise spot

Vince/Jim/others,

Thought I ought to chime in here, lunch in Pismo sounds good, I would also offer up Jocko's in Nipomo, good Santa Maria style BBQ for carnivores, they must have something for the veggies. Nice open lot for plenty of cars. Just an option. Sounds like everything is coming together. Weather is starting to co-operate too. Jo Ann and I are looking forward to meeting everyone. I'll be at the lot on Vista Del Mar around 9:15-9:30.

Curt

Ok, looks like I'm in! I'm right off the 101 at Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Cyn (Calabasas), and about 15 minutes from Pepperdine and PCH (Malibu).

Who will be meeting up at Topanga Cyn @ PCH and when? And will anyone be caravaning straight up the 101 N. (considering everyone will have to swing over from PCH to the 101 at Oxnard anyway)?

Give me a shout Thursday PM/Friday AM.

Mike McSween
Mobile: 818-571-1132

Mike, I plan on arriving at the Topanga location around 10:30ish with my group, we will then wait for Kirk and his group, once we are all gathered, we will head north on PCH (hiway 1) till it ends in Oxnard, once it ends we head to the 101. I forget the name of the street, its either White or Rose, but its easy to spot and it leads right into the 101, then its clear sailing to whichever we chose for a lunch destination, I figure Pismo would be best.....but we can take a vote.

Vince, et al;

We plan on pulling into the lot on Vista Del Mar by 9:15-9:30am Friday morning. We're game for whatever routing, stops, lunch, whatever!!

Sounds like we're going to have a MONDO group caravan going up to Paso Robles. What's that - oh yeah, SOC RULES!!

Later!

MUSBJIM
mobile (949)294-6302

Vince, et. al.

After you leave the Topanga meet-up, stay on Highway #1 (which in Oxnard is also known as South Oxnard Blvd). A little way after the Rose Street intersection South Oxnard Blvd is intersected by North Oxnard Blvd. head north on North Oxnard Blvd and it intersects the 101 Freeway.

(see, http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=&city=Oxnard&state=CA&zipcode=&country=US&geodiff=1

It may be advisable to set-up a refueling stop in the north Santa Barbara - Isla Vista area (between Isla Vista and Buelton fuel is scarce). Then a re-group (and comfort stop) at the first gas station just east of the first off-ramp in Buelton might keep things together - at the offramp head toward Solvang.

There are some great barbeque places in Santa Maria / Pismo area, but for a light lunch (and a bathroom break) you may want to just hit clam chowder in Pismo at any of the motels or diners overlooking the beach. (They are all the best clam chowder you've ever had).

On the way back, you might want to consider these suggestions.

http://home.earthlink.net/~jimbatterson/smbbq.html OR

http://www.santabarbaraca.com/pdf/sideways-map.pdf

any group leaving Saturday morning?

Is there anyone in the Los Angeles area who wants to join up in the drive to Paso Robles, starting Thursday or Friday April 20-21 2006

Karl,

Check "Events" Paso Robles thread, there are a couple of groups forming up.

Curt

hey karl im meeting vince at p.c.h and sunset at about 10am would like it if you joined us........Roger

Roger, PCH and Topanga Canyon Blvd is the new meeting spot, the Sunset location does not have as good access to and from PCH....
lets say 10:30..........

that would be perfect vince.....see you there....pch/topanga...Roger

Anyone else from the Valley who would like to take the coastal route and can leave Friday morning, please feel free to join us.....

Vince & Group :
Kirk / Mary have decided to go up a bit earlier so will not be joining in the main "putt" from location given.. we'll see you all there. Have a great time.

Roger: Thanks for the invite, but I'm hearding up north on Thursday morning after traffic. Have some business to take care of in the area and don't feel like doing it on Friday when folks are showing up, getting together and having a good time.

Here's a link to a nice map of the area.

http://www.pasowine.com/touring/visitorsmap.php

Joe in Glendale--I was planning on leaving early saturday morning. I will be heading west from La Verne. I could meet you if you are still interested.

Steve,

I just got called in to work on Saturday......I'm trying to get out of it. If you can call me tonight or early tomarrow, I'll let you know for sure.

Thanks,
Joe
818 521-1515

Joe,
I just checked my email--I ended up with the flu and in bed all day saturday--bummed I missed the event, it looked like fun.