Pismo beach is great for the family; it is small and quain
Posted By: Yep on 2009-02-27
In Reply to: Vacations in California - MTGirl
Ocean views about 200 a night or so (I go there). But also Santa Cruz which has a theme park of some kind. Carmel is great. The 17 mile drive is awesome, then there is Big Sur - it makes you feel close to God. If you want 4 cars at the stop light or less, central California (Pismo) might be your style and you won't have to worry about crime. I stay at Cottage Inn by the Sean which is a Thomas Kincaide like hotel with such ambience. And you can bring the dog for about 250 a night and fall to sleep to the sound of the ocean and wake up in the morning to it, too. I go there whenever I can. It is such a nice town with no pretense and good hotels and restaurants. :) Have fun
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Just looking for suggestions!
my friends can watch my kid and I at the beach
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