Solvang Wine Run Revisited

Okay, I think it's time to poll the troops about making a September run to Solvang for wine, food and winding roads. Jo Ann and I are available on the 9th and 16th right now. We are planning on an overnight stay. Hope some of you Central Coasters can join up with us and/or offer some suggestions for accomodations, road and restaurants.

The Porsche Show is on the 9th and 10th.
You could integrate the show as a stop on the 9th on the way to Santa Barbara, or make the Solvang run on the 16th.
I'd like to see them on seperate week-ends.

I'm available on the 16th but not the 9th....I have information for anyone who needs it regarding lodging....

Let's lock in on the 16th, at least three of us will be going. Vince, what is the name of the place you stayed before? Let's let this discussion simmer for a week or so and see if there is any interest. Took a drive out to the Reagan Library today, nice trip. Came back over Las Virgenes through Malibu.

We are in....and I believe Roland is in also...let's get this rolling

The 16th works for me.

The 16th looks good for me as well.

Warren

I stayed at the "Royal Scandinavian Inn" with the 912 group last year, that was more than adaquite for our needs, It's right in town within walking distance to everything, for those who wish to spend the night.....

Cool...we're in for the 16th! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help with planning!

Be advised.....the weekend of the 16th is "Danish Days" weekend in Solvang, so there will be many people and activities happening....
Hotel rooms will get scarce more quickly than usual, some hotels want a two day minimum, the Royal Scandinavian has about 6 rooms still available for the night of the 16th and do not require 2 night minimum. I will have more info tonight on other hotels....

IF MINE IS DONE I AM IN

Ok so I called and they only have 5 rooms available for Saturday and Sunday nite 2 queen beds only...the rate would be 169.00 for Sat. and 129.00 for Sunday...so if we have more than 5 cars attending we would have to figure this out...chao

Did anyone go ahead and book? I guess an alternative would be to stay somewhere else in the area. I think we were going to hit some wineries and drive some of the roads. Personally, I don't need to do Solvang, I lived in the area for five years in the 80's. My ex lives in Solvang, another reason to avoid it. Pismo, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay are nice too. It would be nice if we could all stay at the same place. Darn Danish Days...

I'm in for the 16th.

Larry

I like you guys, but do I NEED to stay in the same hotel, probably not. There is Santa Barbara close by, the Danish days don't mean shit to them (I'm guessing).... there are plenty of hotels in the area, lets not complicate things here, its hard enough getting some of you on the road as it is...

We booked a room at the Royal Scandinavian for the 16th - seemed like the least complicated thing to do. Looking forward to touring with the ol' SOC group again.

BTW - if the topic of a meeting/start-point comes up, I vote for the same as last time (Paso trip) - the Hyperion Plant at the end of the 105 Fwy (or wherever)!

Peace - Out!

...oh, I forgot to say that I don't mind the crowds during Danish Days - being of Scandinavian descent, it'll give me a chance to 're-connect' with my people!! LOL

Here is another data point. The Holiday Inn Express in Lompoc has plenty of rooms right now. $117 for King, Non-smoking, breakfast, refridge, microwave. Three diamonds, just remodeled. Lompoc is about 20 miles from Solvang. Many new wineries along hwy 246 and Santa Rosa Road. My friend and the Holiday Inn manager both recommended staying away from Solvang that weekend. Traffic and crowds. I asked for 10 rooms, she said not problem. We all don't need to stay together, if anyone is interested in the Holiday Inn, let me know and I'll arrange for some rooms. By the way, most motel/hotel in Santa Barbara want two nights...

Curt, I'll take a room.........vibrating bed if possible

There is an RV park in Buellton. I think it's called 3 Flags RV park or something like that. I will probably tow my car to that point and hook up with you guys where ever that point might be. I know I'm trailer trash, but so be it. They won't know it when I'm driving around in the Speedy. Later.

Hey Curt!

Put us down for a room also - I'll cancel our room in Solvang! Post some details so we can finalize/confirm our room in Lompoc!

Thanks for hooking us up with Holiday Inn! Looking forward to seeing you and Joanne!

Sent you a PM.

Peace - Out!

Curt I'll take a room, let me know the details.

Larry

Lompoc Holiday Inn Reservation information:
805/736-2391
I did not reserve a block of rooms since we only have 4, "for sures" at this time. Call this week to get our rate $117. Mention SOC. They should have rooms available up until 9/9.

I'm in at the Holiday Inn...............

Here are some maps to area wineries. Anyone want to recommend some stops?

Fess Parker and Firestone are both excellent, one gives a tour, don't remember which....

WOOHOO...we're also staying at the Holiday Inn!

lets ride

Does anyone know at what time and where we can all meet? we will be coming up from Oceanside and would like to meet you guys...can't hardly wait to see the Oscar Mayer mobile lol.....

Crazy Esther, if you are coming north on the 405, I will wait for you in the "south bay" If you leave your area, say 7:30-8:00 you should hit my area around 9:00......
I guess we should start talking about meeting spots along the way....
Larry B is also coming from Sandy Eggo way.....Jim is in the O.C.
Curt is already in the south bay....speak up

For what its worth - we vote for 09:00AM (or whenever) at the Hyperion Plant parking lot (just south of where the 105 Fwy ends on PCH).

Then cruise up PCH through Malibu/Ventura then 101 Fwy to Santa Barbara/Lompoc/Solvang (or whatever route the group decides on). The sooner we get to our destination, the sooner we can hit those wineries or even an evening cruise to Morro Bay or Cambria/Moonstone Bay!

Looking forward to seeing our SOC friends!

Peace - Out!

It looks like we have 4 coming from the south, Larry, Jim, Esther and Joe. Hyperion parking lot works for me, let me check it out this weekend, they have been charging to enter over the summer. We also have one towing to Buellton, one from AZ and one from the Valley. We can meet at that motel parking lot north of Malibu like last time for the Valley person. For now that's it. Let's hear from the rest of the troops.

Esther and Grant made the reservations today....so we are in

If we meet at the Hyperion plant we will be on the coast much sooner than we want to be. It will require us to travel surface streets through Playa Del Rey, Marina Del Rey, Venice and Santa Monica, keeping any amount of cars together for that distance with all the lights will be extremely dificult.
I suggest we meet near the 405 and then proceed to the 10 west which will drop us off on the other side of the pier in Santa Monica on PCH
and then its an easy ride along the PCH......

I have been racking my brain for an offramp/onramp that is good for keeping the cars together. 190th/Western, Artesia/Madrona/Redondo Beach Bl., Hawthorne/405. We could leave the Hyperion lot and take Imperial to the 105 and transition to 405 North.

how about the Starbucks we met at before at the corner of Artesia and Hawthorne.....easy exit off the 405 for anyone and then back on going North at the Redondo Beach Blvd enterance.....

That works for me. I guess the meet time is 9:00.

That Starbucks works for me.

Larry....do you want to hook up with us and go up together, we are in Oceanside let me know Esther