One Week with a rental car
Aug 20th, 2007, 08:52 PM
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One Week with a rental car
Hello, I am sure there are lots of options for this question but I know some of you will give great answers. We are spending a week in Anaheim and doing all the usual things. Disney, Universal and Sea World. We have rented a car for our second week and would like to know where we should go to get the best bang for our buck. We are thinking of heading up to the Monteray area or even just going into the Palm Springs area and exploring from there. A year ago we did Jousha Park so need to go back. Any and all suggestions will be looked at. We do have the car for 7 days but would like to be back at LAX on the 6th night.
Aug 21st, 2007, 06:55 AM
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When is this trip? I don't think of a lot of exploring to do from Palm Springs (other than off to Joshua Tree which you've already done) and if you're talking about in the hot weather, I'd avoid the desert anyway.
I do think heading north makes the most sense, driving through Big Sur and spending some time in Carmel or Monterey. Santa Barbara is a nice stop, and also Hearst Castle and the coast along there.
You mention Sea World. Does that mean you're going to San Diego too, or am I out of touch and there's also a Sea World in Anaheim?
I do think heading north makes the most sense, driving through Big Sur and spending some time in Carmel or Monterey. Santa Barbara is a nice stop, and also Hearst Castle and the coast along there.
You mention Sea World. Does that mean you're going to San Diego too, or am I out of touch and there's also a Sea World in Anaheim?
Aug 21st, 2007, 07:24 AM
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a few suggestions:
1) re-post w/ a better title. "One Week with a rental car" could be asking anything about anywhere in teh country
2) when you re-post - tells us when the trip is. Makes a HUGE difference where you might want to go
Do I understand that you are doing Disney/Universal/Sae World w/o a car and only afterwards are picking up your rental. That doesn't make too much sense IMHO. You don't need a car for Disney since you are staying in Anaheim. But Universal and Sea World? I assume you are taking buses or tours to them. Driving yourselves would be a lot less expensive - and since you'll have a car later on anyway I'd just extend the rental to cover all (or most) of the trip
1) re-post w/ a better title. "One Week with a rental car" could be asking anything about anywhere in teh country
2) when you re-post - tells us when the trip is. Makes a HUGE difference where you might want to go
Do I understand that you are doing Disney/Universal/Sae World w/o a car and only afterwards are picking up your rental. That doesn't make too much sense IMHO. You don't need a car for Disney since you are staying in Anaheim. But Universal and Sea World? I assume you are taking buses or tours to them. Driving yourselves would be a lot less expensive - and since you'll have a car later on anyway I'd just extend the rental to cover all (or most) of the trip
Aug 21st, 2007, 08:38 AM
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I'd skip the desert and head up #1 to Big Sur. I'd get a book on the Calif. missions and see everyone I could..including San Diego... they are an interesting and different part of US history. It would be ideal if you could arrange your flight to return from SF or San Jose... rather than back track. Certainly the Pacific coast is more interesting than Palm Springs.....
Aug 22nd, 2007, 07:25 AM
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Many thanks for the suggestions. Yes we will head up the coast and explore that area. Sorry I didn't give enough info. We are doing this trip in Sept. The got a really great package for the Anaheim part and it includes all transfers so there is no need for a car then. Thankyou. Wendy
Aug 22nd, 2007, 07:31 AM
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I think you gave enough info, wengod. And I agree that up the coast is the way to go--more gorgeous and varied scenery and weather than in the desert, especially since you've been to Joshua Tree (so cool). Post again if you have more questions, and happy trails!
Aug 22nd, 2007, 07:57 AM
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No, there is only a SeaWorld in San Diego. But one may purchase a bus transport package along with the 3-park CityPass. Hence you do not need a car.
It's about 1 to 1-1/2 hours each way from Anaheim to San Diego. It isn't that unusual for people who live in LA/OC or San Diego to day-trip to the other city.
It's about 1 to 1-1/2 hours each way from Anaheim to San Diego. It isn't that unusual for people who live in LA/OC or San Diego to day-trip to the other city.
Aug 22nd, 2007, 03:53 PM
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No there is no Seaworld in Anaheim but because we got great transfers it makes sense. It is a 11 hour day but let's face it someone else is doing the driving. We will enjoy that day and go on to bigger and better things.
Aug 22nd, 2007, 04:55 PM
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Now that we know you are traveling in September -- I agree w/ everyone else. Head up the coast. Sept/early Oct is about the very best time of year to visit the central coast. Definitely avoid Palm Springs - Sept is still VERY hot in the desert.
Aug 22nd, 2007, 06:52 PM
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Thanks again.. We will head up the coast. Looking forward to the Heart Castle and the beautiful scenery. I do hope there are hotels that are within a decent budget to be have. We have always stayed at Ecno Logdes or the makings of a motel 6. Just clean accomodations and easy highway access. Wendy
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