Northern California - Suggest a get-away for me and the wife!

Hey ho!

We may be coming up to visit my wife's sister in December. She lives in Fremont. Vicki and I are thinking of taking one or two nights while we are there to jump out someplace, while leaving our 13 year old with auntie! Anyone have some good ideas for a place to go? I'm thinking about Half Moon Bay but open to whatever is within a roughly 60-80 min drive away and won't break the bank.

Thanks,

Sheldon

Hey ho!

We may be coming up to visit my wife's sister in December. She lives in Fremont. Vicki and I are thinking of taking one or two nights while we are there to jump out someplace, while leaving our 13 year old with auntie! Anyone have some good ideas for a place to go? I'm thinking about Half Moon Bay but open to whatever is within a roughly 60-80 min drive away and won't break the bank.

Thanks,

Sheldon

Should we plan another BF ride in honor of your visit? :D There is some good riding in the east bay.

I prefer Napa or Montery.

Santa Rosa and above lot's to see nice riding and great places to eat, ride, wine taste and get away from the crowds. It's our favorite getaway.
Pete

Should we plan another BF ride in honor of your visit? :D There is some good riding in the east bay.

I'm not sure if I'll have time. It kinda depends upon whether we do the get-away. Plus you really wanna freeze me up there, Ron? :)

This is all just a notion of an idea at the moment so I'll let you know as we go along. If it works out, would love to do anothe ride. I'm still talking about the last one!

Sheldon

60-80 minutes from Fremont would be Half-Moon Bay or SF.

When in December are you thinking of doing the trip? My B-day is Dec 19 and I'll be just getting back on the bike after injury recovery. I'd like to get out on a ride if the weather is decent.

60-80 minutes from Fremont would be Half-Moon Bay or SF.

When in December are you thinking of doing the trip? My B-day is Dec 19 and I'll be just getting back on the bike after injury recovery. I'd like to get out on a ride if the weather is decent.

I was wondering when you'll be back on the bike.

Dec. 22 Saturday , Henry's back on the bike Bday ride ...His route, with Sunday the option if rain cancels out Sat.
anyone in??
Pete

I prefer Napa or Montery.

+1 ... Wine country is awesome as is Monterey/Carmel.... I prefer Healdsburg/Calistoga area but anywhere up there is awesome!

Dec. 22 Saturday , Henry's back on the bike Bday ride ...His route, with Sunday the option if rain cancels out Sat.
anyone in??
Pete

Damn ... I'm probably on the way to SoCal during this time.

60-80 minutes from Fremont would be Half-Moon Bay or SF.

When in December are you thinking of doing the trip? My B-day is Dec 19 and I'll be just getting back on the bike after injury recovery. I'd like to get out on a ride if the weather is decent.


Don't really know exactly when we would do this. We would have to figure out dog sitting, which is usually done by my mom. She will be out of town traveling in late December this year.

Sheldon

Don't really know exactly when we would do this. We would have to figure out dog sitting, which is usually done by my mom. She will be out of town traveling in late December this year.

Sheldon

Let's combine a bunch of stuff into one package. How about a "Henry's back - Sheldon's here", NorCal BF ride starting in Half Moon Bay. We can even start from my house (in HMB), and have beer and food after the ride. Heck, we can even call this the BF Norcal Holiday Party, if you guys want :).

As for staying overnight, HMB is a quiet, picturesque place. Good restaurants, nice B&B's to stay in. Or, if you're feeling flush, you can stay at the Ritz Carlton @ $400/night :eek:.

If you have any questions about what activities to do, feel free to PM me.

Hey ho!

We may be coming up to visit my wife's sister in December. She lives in Fremont. Vicki and I are thinking of taking one or two nights while we are there to jump out someplace, while leaving our 13 year old with auntie! Anyone have some good ideas for a place to go? I'm thinking about Half Moon Bay but open to whatever is within a roughly 60-80 min drive away and won't break the bank.

Thanks,

Sheldon

If you are into quiet and nature try this place: Costanoa (http://www.costanoa.com/site.php) in Pescadero off Hwy 1 (since you are looking at Half Moon Bay. You can either rough it in a tent or cabin or do what my wife and I did and get one of the hotel rooms. It is a great getaway and very quiet and romantic. They have trails to walk on, close to the beach, etc. But no TV's in the rooms. Check it out.

Or if you want a little more civilization you can head to Monterey. Lot's of stuff to do down there. We personally like the Hotel Pacific (http://hotelpacific.com/). Very cool place.

And finally... you can try a hotel around Union Square or around Fisherman's Wharf and site see the city for a couple of days.

Good luck!
Gary

San Francisco is one of the world's greatest tourist cities.
If you want something quieter, try Monterey or Carmel or even Santa Cruz. If you don't mind driving a little further, Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe are fantastic weekend getaways.

+1 for Costanoa

I stayed there with my ex-gf and it was pretty nice. The hot tub with the view was very nice.

But the other suggestions are great. Wine country, HMB, etc... It's all great :)

I was wondering when you'll be back on the bike.

I'm predicting a green light for my follow-up this Friday. Can't wait. My dog is getting fat because noone else in this family will walk/run him. :(

If you are into quiet and nature try this place: Costanoa (http://www.costanoa.com/site.php) in Pescadero off Hwy 1 (since you are looking at Half Moon Bay. You can either rough it in a tent or cabin or do what my wife and I did and get one of the hotel rooms. It is a great getaway and very quiet and romantic. They have trails to walk on, close to the beach, etc. But no TV's in the rooms. Check it out.

Or if you want a little more civilization you can head to Monterey. Lot's of stuff to do down there. We personally like the Hotel Pacific (http://hotelpacific.com/). Very cool place.

And finally... you can try a hotel around Union Square or around Fisherman's Wharf and site see the city for a couple of days.

Good luck!
Gary

Wow, looked over Costanoa...looks really interesting! Don't care about TV's, etc so no worries there. We spent a few days in SF not too long ago so we could skip that. Great suggestions, thanks!

Sheldon

+1 for the Monterey/Carmel area for a romantic get-away. I especially like Pacific Grove, not as busy as Monterey, not as expensive as Carmel.

It's not in the Bay Area, but I also enjoyed my stay in Big Sur at Ripplewood Resorts.

It's not a hotel, just cabins. But they are cheap and nice! the restaurant next door is pretty good, there is hiking all over the place, and a river flowing right by your cabin. To me it was much cooler than a hotel! My GF and I really enjoyed our stay.

Check it out --> http://www.ripplewoodresort.com/

If you want a little bit of "posh" for the day head over to Ventana Inn for dining and/or spa stuff. But lodge somewhere else, since they cost big $$$$.

I also like Healdsburg or Monterey/Carmel. It depends on whether you would prefer wine country (actually both are good for this, but the wines are different) or the coast.

Lots of great suggestions! Thanks everyone! Now we have to see if this trip is going to be possible!

Sheldon

I do wine tours for a living in Sonoma and Napa counties. If you decide to head up this way let me know and I will give you some great advice of some not so well heard of places to go tasting that will knock your cycling socks off!!!
Have a great time whereever you decide to go!
Paul