Member Contributer Doc4216 Posted May 15, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2016 So I had planned to take a trip up the north part of PCH next weekend but due to it forecasted to rain all day Saturday, we are now heading south to Monterey. Not that big of a deal as I have wanted to see that area and continue to be questioned by my Uncle about when I'm going to Big Sur. Since it is only 5 days away, I have not researched as much as I would like so I am asking for any suggestions of what not to miss. I know we are definitely going to the aquarium but other than that, we are open. Please tell me what food stops and roads that are a must do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Fish and chips in Lucia are amazing. McWay Falls is a must. Nacimiento Fergusson road is brilliant, but a little goaty. 17 mile drive doesn't allow motorbikes. Make sure you stop a lot - take photos, look around. It's not a huge area, and rewards exploring. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ecn Posted May 15, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2016 There are others but Carmel Valley and Nacimiento-Fergusson Roads belong on the list. Carmel Valley Road from the coast to 101 (near Greenville) , head south to Jolon Rd turnoff and take Nacimiento-Fergusson back the coast. You turn off Jolon Rd at Mission and go through the Hunter Liggett Army base. Here's some maps of possible routes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Phoenix and Nepenthe restaurant and gift shop on the ocean side of PCH south of Carmel. Awesome view, weather allowing. Gift shop is unique, I can always find something cool for the wife. Eats are probably on the expensive side, but you can enjoy the view w/o buying anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Doc4216 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 16, 2016 5 hours ago, BrianF said: Fish and chips in Lucia are amazing. McWay Falls is a must. Nacimiento Fergusson road is brilliant, but a little goaty. 17 mile drive doesn't allow motorbikes. Make sure you stop a lot - take photos, look around. It's not a huge area, and rewards exploring. Have fun. You are the second person that has suggested Lucia. I am a huge fan of fish and chips to begin with, let alone with recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted May 16, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 16, 2016 @Doc4216 I'll tell you what you will want to miss: The gas station. The sole gas station in Big Sur sells 87 octane for $7/gallon. So that you don't think you misread that, I'll spell it out: SEVEN DOLLARS PER GALLON. Disclaimer: At least that's what it was 6-7 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Doc4216 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 16, 2016 @Doc4216 I'll tell you what you will want to miss: The gas station. The sole gas station in Big Sur sells 87 octane for $7/gallon. So that you don't think you misread that, I'll spell it out: SEVEN DOLLARS PER GALLON. Disclaimer: At least that's what it was 6-7 months ago. Good to know!! I definitely will miss that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vguy Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Have fun. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted May 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 17, 2016 And don't forget, if it's summer, prepare to be ccccccoooooolllllldddddd along the coast. And also don't forget that Highway 1 is a very long, not very fast road with lots of double yellows (not sure about enforcement, though). And there will be lots of tourists driving very slowly... But, it is also very beautiful, so you'll definitely want to ride it once. (Probably not twice!) Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted May 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 17, 2016 Bubba Gump in Monterey is a must. Get a margarita and you keep the plastic. The ride from Monterey/Carmel to Big Sur is fantastic. Watch the cliffs and decreasing radius corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridered Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 "There are others but Carmel Valley and Nacimiento-Fergusson Roads belong on the list." Carmel valley rd, yes, but unless you like gravel and bumpy roads, I'd skip Nacimiento-Fergusson. Just road it a couple weeks ago, and not worth it. Dining: http://www.firestonegrill.com/main-street-grill/ get a tri tip sandwich. http://www.smokerjim.com/ I did this loop. All the roads where excellent. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/San+Simeon+State+Park,+San+Simeon-Monterey+Creek+Road,+Cambria,+CA/Pfeiffer+Big+Sur+State+Park,+Big+Sur,+CA/Hearst+San+Simeon+State+Park,+San+Simeon-Monterey+Creek+Road,+Cambria,+CA+93428/@35.901868,-121.0410183,9z/data=!4m30!4m29!1m15!1m1!1s0x80ed319bdc8dc5ad:0x5140e901c8b29cdd!2m2!1d-121.1159525!2d35.5925304!3m4!1m2!1d-121.0061624!2d35.8136502!3s0x8092d13c991b7d89:0x5f43cd4c472abac2!3m4!1m2!1d-121.5214772!2d36.3411786!3s0x80927a0b1b9e844f:0x4cd773f780148d6a!1m5!1m1!1s0x808d8572253227cd:0xc2f6f633a4ddca36!2m2!1d-121.7817127!2d36.2475454!1m5!1m1!1s0x80ed319bdc8dc5ad:0x5140e901c8b29cdd!2m2!1d-121.1159525!2d35.5925304!3e0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Doc4216 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2016 "There are others but Carmel Valley and Nacimiento-Fergusson Roads belong on the list." Carmel valley rd, yes, but unless you like gravel and bumpy roads, I'd skip Nacimiento-Fergusson. Just road it a couple weeks ago, and not worth it. Dining: http://www.firestonegrill.com/main-street-grill/ get a tri tip sandwich. http://www.smokerjim.com/ I did this loop. All the roads where excellent. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/San+Simeon+State+Park,+San+Simeon-Monterey+Creek+Road,+Cambria,+CA/Pfeiffer+Big+Sur+State+Park,+Big+Sur,+CA/Hearst+San+Simeon+State+Park,+San+Simeon-Monterey+Creek+Road,+Cambria,+CA+93428/@35.901868,-121.0410183,9z/data=!4m30!4m29!1m15!1m1!1s0x80ed319bdc8dc5ad:0x5140e901c8b29cdd!2m2!1d-121.1159525!2d35.5925304!3m4!1m2!1d-121.0061624!2d35.8136502!3s0x8092d13c991b7d89:0x5f43cd4c472abac2!3m4!1m2!1d-121.5214772!2d36.3411786!3s0x80927a0b1b9e844f:0x4cd773f780148d6a!1m5!1m1!1s0x808d8572253227cd:0xc2f6f633a4ddca36!2m2!1d-121.7817127!2d36.2475454!1m5!1m1!1s0x80ed319bdc8dc5ad:0x5140e901c8b29cdd!2m2!1d-121.1159525!2d35.5925304!3e0 Thanks for the tip. I'm very excited about this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Doc4216 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2016 The good thing is that we are not in a hurry so taking our time down the coast and making as many stops as we want is one of the things we are looking forward too. Thanks for the suggestions and input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridered Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 One of the most spectacular places on the West Coast. How is this your first trip being that you live in the Bay Area? Depending on how far south you make it, there is a moto museum in Solvang that is pretty cool. Also a gas pump museum. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 It's easier to use the scenic ocean view turnouts if heading south. It's all right turns getting in and out, no left turns across traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Doc4216 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 20, 2016 6 hours ago, ridered said: One of the most spectacular places on the West Coast. How is this your first trip being that you live in the Bay Area? Depending on how far south you make it, there is a moto museum in Solvang that is pretty cool. Also a gas pump museum. Have fun! I have done a bunch of day trips but not a lot, well any, weekend trips. Work and travel have limited my weekends quite a bit in the last 20 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgar1 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Great trip. I did a ride for the whole length of highway 101. Did a side trip on highway 1 through Big Sur and Carmel. Beautiful area. Congrats on making it there. Should be on everyone's ride list. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted May 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 23, 2016 Another good ride in SoCal is Mulholland Hwy. through the Santa Monica mountains. I started in Los Angeles (near Calabasas, I think) and ended in the Malibu / Pacific Palisades area. After having been on it, I remember thinking how cool it was and wondered why I never heard anybody here talk about it. I remember I kept singing this song to myself over and over again. His voice reminds me a lot of Elton John's: And incidentally, he does ride a motorcycle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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