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Expert: Jason Curodeau - 8/2/2009


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Hello.
We are planning to take our next family vacation to California. What my wife and I would like to do is drive from San Fransisco to San Diego with our three children. We are going to take three weeks to do the journey and would like to do the drive on costal roads as much as possible.
We love beaches, hiking and good local food. Can you suggest some sites or towns and must see places? Our children are the ages of 13, 10, 7.
I was in Carmel and Montery area for two days on business but had no chance to see what the area had to offer besides beauty. We just want to make it a memorable vacation for the kids.
Any information would be great to get us on a head start in planning.

Thank you.
Amiel

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Amiel,
 
Thanks for the inquiry, it came in perfect timing. I just got back from a 2,200 mile motorcycle trip and the last three days I rode down the coast from Fort Bragg to Huntington Beach. Three weeks is plenty of time to see and do a lot. I have some questions for you. What time of the year are you and your family planning to travel? Are you camping, or staying in hotels or both? Are you willing to head north a bit from San Francisco before heading to San Diego? If I know a little more it will help me to provide better suggestions.
Thank, you.
Jason Curodeau

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I can answer all questions regarding best routes of travel. Although I cannot predict traffic conditions, I can provide the most scenic and dynamic route for the traveller on a budget and or schedule. I also know the most direct and yet scenic routes.

Experience

I have had the opportunity to travel quite extensively throughout the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest, both as a resident and traveler. My search for adventure and new experiences has given me the thirst for the "road less travelled". Because I am not independently wealthy, the road I travel is as an admirer of the journey. As long as I can find a place to sleep for next to nothing, pack some food, and afford the gas I am down the road. If given a description of the prospective travelers needs I can easily provide them with detailed route options independent of their finances and suited to their needs. Most of my travels have been by automobile. I recently purchased a motorcycle and I am taking ten day trip from Joshua Tree to Auburn California and I am taking back roads and state highways the entire way. I will take a day trip around Lake Tahoe, where I lived for two years, and cruise the old highways of the Gold Mining era. I will cut across towards the Pacific and slowly wind my way down the coast taking in every minute smell and experience temperature changes subtly created by the shadow of leaves

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Some friends and I from the area have started a local music and art "zine" and have experienced some very positive community feedback.

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I am currently a full-time, thirty-seven year old student and I am preparing to begin a career in primary education. I have chosen this field not only because I feel it will be rewarding but also for the travel time it will allow me. I anticipate frequent world travel in my near future.

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