Where Should We Fly In - L.A. or San Diego?
Sep 27th, 2007, 05:33 PM
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Where Should We Fly In - L.A. or San Diego?
Hi. We are going to a conference in Nov. at St. Regis Monarch Beach in Orange County. It is basically in the middle of L.A. and San Diego. We have been to Italy's Amalfi Coast and hear areas of Hwy 1 are similar in beauty. We would like to know for the most scenic (and hopefully safe) drive which would you recommend flying into? Also, in California in November, am I to assume it is spring-like conditions? We are from Canada! Thanks!!1
Sep 27th, 2007, 05:42 PM
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The coast between San Diego and LA is not the scenic coast of highway 1 north of LA. But you will see more of the ocean coming from San Diego than from LA. Interstate 5 goes along the coast at some point.
Sep 27th, 2007, 05:45 PM
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If you can, fly into Santa Ana in Orange County. The stretch of highway that you are referring to (similar to Amalfi Coast) is about 250 mile north of where you are going to be.
LAX would be my second choice (or 1st if it was significantly cheaper), with San Diego a close second.
LAX would be my second choice (or 1st if it was significantly cheaper), with San Diego a close second.
Sep 27th, 2007, 06:07 PM
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The Orange County airport, SNA, is the one you want to use. Go south on MacArthur Blvd and then south on route 1 to Dana Point. It's only 20 miles.
Second choice would be Long Beach airport, LGB.
The temps will be like spring, yes, figure 70F for the high and 50F for the low. You'll like it.
Second choice would be Long Beach airport, LGB.
The temps will be like spring, yes, figure 70F for the high and 50F for the low. You'll like it.
Sep 27th, 2007, 06:16 PM
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yep - trust us -- if you are looking for Amalfi Coast-ish, you will be in the wrong part of the state.
The Southern California coast is lovely - but not dramatic/gorgeous/overly scenic. Mostly gentle beaches.
The Southern California coast is lovely - but not dramatic/gorgeous/overly scenic. Mostly gentle beaches.
Sep 27th, 2007, 06:34 PM
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I love visiting CA- spent the week there last week. I also love visiting Italy.
I don't know of anything in California that resembles The Amalfi Coast.
Doesn't mean that the Left Coast drive isn't beautiful. It's just not as incredible and challenging.
I don't know of anything in California that resembles The Amalfi Coast.
Doesn't mean that the Left Coast drive isn't beautiful. It's just not as incredible and challenging.
Sep 28th, 2007, 06:55 AM
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From Canada you might not get convenient affordable connections into SNA, the more convenient airport.
San Diego might be best for you since LAX has been a mess this year with a runway being re-paved etc. It's a nice easy drive from SAN up to the Regis, especially if you have the better part of the afternoon after an early arrival.
The weather will call for a light jacket at night, and an emergency umbrella especially in later November.
San Diego might be best for you since LAX has been a mess this year with a runway being re-paved etc. It's a nice easy drive from SAN up to the Regis, especially if you have the better part of the afternoon after an early arrival.
The weather will call for a light jacket at night, and an emergency umbrella especially in later November.
Sep 28th, 2007, 07:36 AM
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Ignoring the scenic beauty comments (which have been well answered) if I had a choice to fly into LAX and rent and return a car or to fly into San Diego and rent and return a car -- with the destination half way between the two, there wouldn't be a moment of hesitation. San Diego in a heartbeat!
Sep 28th, 2007, 01:52 PM
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HI Everyone:
Thank you all so much. And we'll will have to return to the proper area to get the Amalfi Coast-like scenery next time. Thanks for the education. I can get a flight from Toronto direct to San Diego, so I think that is going to be our choice. Thanks!
Thank you all so much. And we'll will have to return to the proper area to get the Amalfi Coast-like scenery next time. Thanks for the education. I can get a flight from Toronto direct to San Diego, so I think that is going to be our choice. Thanks!
Sep 28th, 2007, 02:02 PM
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great choice Angel,
have a good trip.
p.s. don't be surprised when you have to go through the border checkpoint about 35 miles north of San Diego. They are looking for illegals aliens and to be non-PC specifically Mexicans. They are there 50% of the time. If they are there just slow down and they will almost always just wave you on through.
have a good trip.
p.s. don't be surprised when you have to go through the border checkpoint about 35 miles north of San Diego. They are looking for illegals aliens and to be non-PC specifically Mexicans. They are there 50% of the time. If they are there just slow down and they will almost always just wave you on through.
Sep 28th, 2007, 02:03 PM
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Direct? Or non-stop? Add me to the list that would probably prefer a non stop to LAX than a flight which had a stop or changeover on the way to San Diego.
I did a quick look at Orbitz and didn't see any non stops from Toronto to San Diego -- but maybe there are.
I did a quick look at Orbitz and didn't see any non stops from Toronto to San Diego -- but maybe there are.
Sep 30th, 2007, 07:09 PM
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Hi. Air Canada and United both fly direct/non-stop to San Diego. I just booked some people going in October for my husband's work. I would also choose a direct/non-stop flight as my first choice. But thanks for checking!
Sep 30th, 2007, 09:17 PM
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These days, direct means nonstop. AC has only 1 nonstop a day to San Diego but has 5 daily nonstops to LAX.
An itinerary that includes United is going to have a connection. If you are going to connect then definitely check for fares to Orange County, SNA.
You could also fly into Carlsbad on United. That's only 30 miles from Dana Point.
An itinerary that includes United is going to have a connection. If you are going to connect then definitely check for fares to Orange County, SNA.
You could also fly into Carlsbad on United. That's only 30 miles from Dana Point.
Sep 30th, 2007, 11:43 PM
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AngelFace, how are your plans coming? I have lived in southern Cal most of my life. I have been up and down the whole California coast. I have also been on the gorgeous Amalfi coast.
In my opinion, you need to get up north of Santa Barbara to start seeing some beautiful coast. Love Monterey coastal area.
La Jolla (San Diego area) is beautiful and one of my favorite places to hang out. However it is NOT the Amalfi coast.
LAX is someplace I avoid like the plague...unless we have to drive there for the convenience of getting a nonstop international flight.
Hope you find what you are seeking.
In my opinion, you need to get up north of Santa Barbara to start seeing some beautiful coast. Love Monterey coastal area.
La Jolla (San Diego area) is beautiful and one of my favorite places to hang out. However it is NOT the Amalfi coast.
LAX is someplace I avoid like the plague...unless we have to drive there for the convenience of getting a nonstop international flight.
Hope you find what you are seeking.
