Cool things to do in Cali

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Kanman, Jul 11, 2016.

  1. Kanman

    Kanman Well-Known Member

    732
    May 5, 2014
    I have a trip set up for San D in August. Going with my pal who surfs, girlfriend and her friend. Surfing will be a main part of the trip so input on areas we should check out is appreciated. I already have a list of a few im definitely checking. We are gonna be near Chula Vista.

    Should I buy a cheap board out there or pack a board bag? My friend is set on bringing two of his and he has space for an extra. So I might slide in my fish.

    Surfing won't be the only thing we are gonna do. Gotta entertain the ladies a bit too. Any suggestions on sight seeing or other fun stuff to do? Might drive up to the red woods one day and check out LA, Hollywood etc. but I'm a newb to the west coast.

    Thanks for any input.
     
  2. Sandblasters

    Sandblasters Well-Known Member

    May 4, 2013
    go f your sister you nj cnt.
     

  3. Kanman

    Kanman Well-Known Member

    732
    May 5, 2014
    Don't be sour becuz you posted a video and multiple users, myself included, called you out on your stink bug stance lol
     
  4. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    Is your girl friends friend single? Post a picture
    If she's an 8 or higher, I'll let you use one of my boards for 100/day

    Chula Vista....? If you are 21-30 you'll want to party in pacific beach or downtown.
     
  5. Kanman

    Kanman Well-Known Member

    732
    May 5, 2014
    Haha nice Scoobs. I'll find you a pic. I'd definitely throw her an 8. You guys have tons of boards on Craigslist out there. I've been eyeing down what I might grab.
     
  6. DosXX

    DosXX Well-Known Member

    Mar 2, 2013
  7. kidde rocque

    kidde rocque Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2016
    Old Town
    Gaslamp Quarter
    Balboa Park
    SD Zoo
    Shopping @ Girard and Prospect in La Jolla (good surfing nearby)
    Bring passport and take Trolley to Tijuana for shopping and entertainment, or take a 15-30 minute drive into Baja for some of the best beach breaks & reefs you'll find

    These are a few of my favorite things...YMMV
     
  8. trevolution

    trevolution Well-Known Member

    Feb 16, 2012

    leave and go to the PNW
     
  9. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    SD zoo
    check the hang gliders in La Jolla
    Go feed the sea lions at La Jolla cove, HA
    Tijuana
    Get a carne asada burrito at Robertos
    Go to the big swap meet/flea market at the stadium
     
  10. Towelie

    Towelie Well-Known Member

    Nov 27, 2014
    stop by dispensary, bring good herb back east, i'll link up with you on the coast. :cool:
     
  11. Kanman

    Kanman Well-Known Member

    732
    May 5, 2014
    You guys are awesome. I'll definitely be looking into all of those places mentioned. I heard TJ can be sketch. But I'd be stoked to get some surfborting in Mexi .
     
  12. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    I see what you did there:cool:

    Bill would advise you to go to the La Brea tar pits.

    I've never been to Southern Californeeway, but if you're traveling N I second the redwoods. I burned a spliff in a tree out there.
     
  13. kidde rocque

    kidde rocque Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2016
    TJ ain't too bad, the locals generally don't **** where they eat if you get my drift. Actually fairly charming and your wife/gf might dig it.

    Surfing in the immediate vicinity (north to south):

    Rosarito Beach, behind the hotel of the same name
    Baja Malibu, you've never surfed a beach break like this before...guaranteed
    Pemex jetty, hidden from road
    Popotla, well shaped lefthand reef
    Calafia, grinding right summer reef
    Teresa's, sweet right reef north of K-38
    K-38, mellow right reef point
    Las Gaviotas
    LA Fonda

    All within an hour's drive from SD
     
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2016
  14. Speed Bump

    Speed Bump Well-Known Member

    324
    Jun 3, 2014
    If your driving north of LA don't.

    Go to Trestles with ten-thousand of your bestest buddies. Check out the ripcurl outlet there and pick up some cheep wetsuits. It's not the store, it's the place further down the alley.
     
  15. waterbaby

    waterbaby Well-Known Member

    Oct 1, 2012
    chula vista!?...that's waaay south. I wouldn't waste my time and money driving any north of Carslbad...unless you want to experience not getting any waves at trestles and gridlock traffic.

    Just surf, eat fish tacos and get the ladies drunk at the many fine beachside eateries (ocean beach, mission beach, etc). If you feel the need to expand, there's Sea World, the Tijuana third world experience and stinky surf spots of Rosarito. But, better off just staying local and enjoying the ample waves and sun...and lack of mosquitoes and humidity.
     
  16. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    If you have an out of state ID, the Doctor will give you a rec ($40), but most dispensaries wont let you through the door without a California ID to go along with your rec.
     
  17. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    NO! that's illegal, but PM me anyway ;)
     
  18. Kanman

    Kanman Well-Known Member

    732
    May 5, 2014
    Actually just talked to my buddy who lives out there. Bailing on Chula Vista and staying closer to the hotel line above route 8. Supposedly Chula gets kind of shady...

    Thanks for the advice though. We'll probably check out La Jolla, PB, OB etc. Is trestles really that packed? I'd like to go somewhere with a decent stretch of breaks, minimal crowd and not too dangerous with rocks and ish.
     
  19. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    If you didnt already book your room, check out Pacific Terrace or Beach Haven inn (both 92109 - walk to beach).

    My friends always stay there when they come to town, semi cheap - for the area. Hotel circle, which you just mentioned, isnt far from the beach, but you need a car. like 4 miles

    Trestles will be a zoo - If you go on a weekday, maybe a few less people. but its summer. Kids live down there.

    If you want stretches of beach, try mission beach. Parking's a bit ch, so crowds are thin. or Torrey pines state beach. Your lady friends can stare at old cocque all day while you get some sand bottom peaks
     
  20. yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

    Sep 26, 2008
    Far from an expert on SD, but tossing in a coupla tidbits. Have fun Kan.

    Research online, then go eat lots of good-to-great Mexican food. Street tacos, si.

    Ballast Point brew pubs are pretty good. Phil's BBQ, the local spots & the airport location near the United Airlines gates are good eats.

    Always had fun surfing Del Mar. Park anywhere near 11th Street, walk down the steep trail to the beach, paddle out. Sometimes crowded, usually pretty mellow wave, but not too bad usually.

    Or, if you want to drive up the line: Trails. Get with Gaff, he's the mayor be nice to him (hint: La Frog) & he might turn you on to the right place on the right swell.