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We're staying in San Francisco for a week in July and would like to visit the Hearst Castle. We're thinking of staying 2 nights in order to see everything at leisure and would like to have an ocean view but don't want to spend a lot. Do you know of an interesting place half way that would be under $200 a night? Thanks so much.
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I just took a motorcycle trip down the coast from Fort Bragg to Huntington Beach, it was amazing. From San Francisco to San Simeon most of the places available, there are not many, are expensive and booked solid (you might want to reserve now if possible). I had to push through and pray while I road that there would be a place in San Simian or Cambria. There was! I stayed at the silver surf motel. I wasn't able to get a room with a view but the ocean is right across from the hotels and you can easily walk across the street and watch the sunset or take a walk on the beach.
I arrived at the hotel by 7pm and was lucky because within 2 hours they had filled up. I would suggest leaving San Francisco early so you can enjoy a leisurely drive. There really isn't anything in the way of services once you get south of Monterey until you get to San Simeon. Make sure you have a full tank before you get past Monterey, the gas is ridiculous in Big Sur, usually .80 to 1.00 above the state average. You can google hotels in San Simeon there are about 5 I stayed at www.silversurfmotel.com. They take reservations and according to the website room run between 69 and 185 dollars from July to september. It mught be wise to make a reservation.
I made it from Gaulala which is 115 miles north of San Fransisco to San Simeon in 12 hours so you should easily be able to do it in less time and be in less of a hurry.
I hope I have answered your question and have been a help.
Jason Curodeau
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| Comment | Thank you Jason, that was so nice of you to respond and good to know about gas prices in Big Sur. We're actually thinking of staying in Monterey and than taking the faster highway back from San Simeon since it seems to wind back after Salinas by way of 68. We thought it would split the driving up a bit instead of going 5-6 hours in one day. Thanks again. | ||
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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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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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