Atascadero -> Pacific Grove -> San Francisco
Jul 29th, 2014, 09:46 AM
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I agree that there is nothing wrong with staying in Atascadero since they will obviously be out and about exploring the area and not hanging out in Atascadero. But, if their main goal is to see Pismo and Hearst Castle, somewhere in between, like Morro Bay, would probably be easier for driving.
OP, if you and your friends are at all interested in wine, there are some spectacular wineries in the area.
OP, if you and your friends are at all interested in wine, there are some spectacular wineries in the area.
Jul 29th, 2014, 12:05 PM
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Fireplace not needed? I guess that depends on how much fog there is at night.
I was just up in Ventura and it was very pleasant daytime but gets down to around 60 at night even without a heavy fog layer.
I was just up in Ventura and it was very pleasant daytime but gets down to around 60 at night even without a heavy fog layer.
Jul 30th, 2014, 11:13 AM
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Check the weather forecast yourself. I don't know what site dwzemens is using but the one I'm on shows this weekend Cambria topping out at 80/81 and then highs in the 70's and lows in the mid to high 50s. Which is typical.
We have been golfing at Nipomo/ Vandenberg around Labor Day and sometimes it is so cold we have to wear jackets!
We have been golfing at Nipomo/ Vandenberg around Labor Day and sometimes it is so cold we have to wear jackets!
Jul 30th, 2014, 11:25 AM
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Sorry, I meant that bear900 is the one quoting misleading weather forecasts!
Just checked Atascadero and it isn't projected over 100 anytime in the next 10 days.
Next week will be cooler with highs in the 80s and lows also in the high 50's. They do get coastal influence in Atascadero.
Last week warm humid air was up from Mexico affecting all of Southern California.
Just checked Atascadero and it isn't projected over 100 anytime in the next 10 days.
Next week will be cooler with highs in the 80s and lows also in the high 50's. They do get coastal influence in Atascadero.
Last week warm humid air was up from Mexico affecting all of Southern California.
Jul 30th, 2014, 12:21 PM
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Actually it's supposed to be 97 in Atascadero yjod Saturday... and the weather there is usually hotter, rather than cooler. For most people, once its over 85... they consider it "hot." At least that's been my experience! 
This plan of driving all over is not to my liking, however, it seems that to reserve rooms at the last minute elsewhere won't be easy.
Atascadero does have a small zoo and Paso Robles has a sweet downtown with many restaurants and shops.
One of the most beautiful drives in the area is just north of Atascadero, getting off at Vineyard Drive and heading West. You can stay on this road for 30 minutes where it ends up at HWY 46 or you may cross the Hwy and continue another 30 minutes or so and follow the signs back into Paso Robles. You will be driving past vineyards, several wineries, ranches and a few small historic cemeteries. Its simply beautiful and a small slice of California that most others haven't seen.
This plan of driving all over is not to my liking, however, it seems that to reserve rooms at the last minute elsewhere won't be easy.
Atascadero does have a small zoo and Paso Robles has a sweet downtown with many restaurants and shops.
One of the most beautiful drives in the area is just north of Atascadero, getting off at Vineyard Drive and heading West. You can stay on this road for 30 minutes where it ends up at HWY 46 or you may cross the Hwy and continue another 30 minutes or so and follow the signs back into Paso Robles. You will be driving past vineyards, several wineries, ranches and a few small historic cemeteries. Its simply beautiful and a small slice of California that most others haven't seen.
Jul 30th, 2014, 01:25 PM
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>>Sorry, I meant that bear900 is the one quoting misleading weather forecasts!>I was just up in Ventura and it was very pleasant daytime but gets down to around 60 at night even without a heavy fog layer.
Jul 30th, 2014, 02:10 PM
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I think you are biased against anywhere but where you live, perhaps, hence exaggerating when 80/81 is barely in the 80s, and yet the remainder of the forecast is in the 70s.
And there are no upcoming forecasts for over 100 in Atascadero.
I've been traveling to the Central Coast for wine tasting and golf for longer than you've lived there, actually.
Since you live there, you probably are accustomed to those temps, and think anything above that is "hot" and you're sweltering. By my standards, nighttime temps in the 50's are cool, especially when it's damp. For someone from Chicago, they are probably sweltering and wearing bathing suits.
And there are no upcoming forecasts for over 100 in Atascadero.
I've been traveling to the Central Coast for wine tasting and golf for longer than you've lived there, actually.
Since you live there, you probably are accustomed to those temps, and think anything above that is "hot" and you're sweltering. By my standards, nighttime temps in the 50's are cool, especially when it's damp. For someone from Chicago, they are probably sweltering and wearing bathing suits.
Jul 30th, 2014, 04:25 PM
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Now that we're clear about the micro climates on the central coast, I want to mention that the one night in Atascadero should be sufficient! Hopeful that would allow time for Point Lobos and a night in Pacific Grove!
Jul 30th, 2014, 04:28 PM
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linni, actually you were correct the first time. Vineyard runs into the 46, not the 41. The 41 runs from Atascadero down to Morro Bay.
As for the weather argument going on, it's just silly. Weather feels differently to different people. I can say that the weather here on the Central Coast is wonky. It can be 100 degrees in Atascadero, 87 degrees just three miles west of Atascadero, and then 63 at Morro Bay. Micro climates dominate the area so you have to be prepared for anything.
As for the weather argument going on, it's just silly. Weather feels differently to different people. I can say that the weather here on the Central Coast is wonky. It can be 100 degrees in Atascadero, 87 degrees just three miles west of Atascadero, and then 63 at Morro Bay. Micro climates dominate the area so you have to be prepared for anything.
Jul 30th, 2014, 04:55 PM
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Our plan is to arrive in Atascadero around 4:00pm after picking up the rental car at SFO. We'll be settling in after along day of travel from Michigan, so we will just wander around (over to Paso Robles no doubt) for dinner based on what I read here. Maybe a couple drinks at a wine bar and then back to the Best Western in Atascadero for the night.
The next day we are going to drive the Vineyard Road and enjoy some wine tasting, maybe head over to Morro Bay & that area for a bit of sightseeing. Overnight once again in Atascadero.
The third day we'll be headed over to the 1 and up to the Hearst Castle for a visit. We'll then make our way - slowly - the rest of the day up the 1 to our base in Pacific Grove for the next two nights. We'll be at the Gosby House B&B, which gets great reviews on Trip Advisor.
The fourth day we'll explore the Carmel/Monterey/Pacific Grove area and just hang out.
Day five takes us back to SFO to drop off the rental car and then a taxi into San Francisco to our hotel, The Marine's Memorial Club Hotel on Sutter Street a block from Powell Street. We'll have the rest of that day, and all of day six, in the city. Nothing planned as we've all been there before, just a little R&R and some good food and drink.
How's the trip sound?
The next day we are going to drive the Vineyard Road and enjoy some wine tasting, maybe head over to Morro Bay & that area for a bit of sightseeing. Overnight once again in Atascadero.
The third day we'll be headed over to the 1 and up to the Hearst Castle for a visit. We'll then make our way - slowly - the rest of the day up the 1 to our base in Pacific Grove for the next two nights. We'll be at the Gosby House B&B, which gets great reviews on Trip Advisor.
The fourth day we'll explore the Carmel/Monterey/Pacific Grove area and just hang out.
Day five takes us back to SFO to drop off the rental car and then a taxi into San Francisco to our hotel, The Marine's Memorial Club Hotel on Sutter Street a block from Powell Street. We'll have the rest of that day, and all of day six, in the city. Nothing planned as we've all been there before, just a little R&R and some good food and drink.
How's the trip sound?
