Bill51sdr

Perfect!

Nicole

So iti looks like we got our route:

Take Bernal to Santa Teresa Blvd.
Left on Santa Teresa Blvd.
Right on Bailey Ave.
Left on McKean Rd.
Right on Uvas Rd.
Right on Watsonville Rd.
Left on 152 over Heckler Pass towards Watsonville
Left on Carlton Rd.
Left on 129 East
Right onto 101 South
Exit 101 in Greenfield
Go East to Arroyo Seco Rd. Which turns into Carmel Valley Road
Right on Laurels Grade Rd.
Left onto 68 West into Monterey

Bill: Does your software allow to make maps for such tours? The googles and MapQuests of this world only seem to do the most direct routes between two points...

ether_joe

is that waterfall still in our future? Sounded beautiful. . .

Nicole

Sure, those who are interested can still drive there in the afternoon. I always stop there when driving on Hwy 1, and would be happy to lead a group to this "hidden treasure". It is so accessible, but missed by most. I'm glad I asekd a few Carmel locals about it a few years ago, after seeing a picture of it in a calendar...

gersar928

Where is Bernal and Santa Teresa Blvd.?

Nicole

We will meet at

Starbucks, 125 Bernal Rd #20, San Jose, CA 95119

on Sunday, April 30 at 8:45AM

Departure is 9AM.

I will announce the lunch spot shortly.

You will get directions on paper.

And here is the usual disclaimer:
This is not a race, and not an organized drive. It is a self guided tour that you do at your own risk, at your own pace. You are responsible for your own driving, so please obey traffic laws at all times and drive safely.

Nicole

Roll Call:

For lunch reservations I need to know who is coming and who is bringing how many people. So far I am aware of:

Myself
Bill Swift
Bill Ball
Sara and Gerry
Brian (Iceman)
Sean (ether_joe)
Ron_H
Dave A (Sharkskin)

What about Juan and Dennis K?

blau928

Nicole,

I just looked at your last route.. Looks fine.. I would recommend you Try Cafe Rustica for lunch in Carmel Valley. The owner's name is Paulo, and he's German. The food is excellent, and is a local's favourtie. I don't think I will be able to make it on the fun drive.. If I am, I can call Bill, as I have his cell #..

Cheers,

Bill Ball

Routre map coming soon.

gersar928

juan...too bad you cant make it down to Carmel with the Sharks. Perhaps sometime later in the year we can have a chance to cruse with the Mexicam Ambassador once again. Gerry

Bill Ball

OK, this is an overview map of the ride. It shows the whole route to Monterey on one map. The yellow waypoints are just set up to force the route software to take these roads rather than the fastest route, so don't let that confuse you. The stop in Monterey is just to establish an endpoint. Nicole asked to select something on the warf. Richard mentioned Cafe Rustica in Carmel Valley. We could do that instead. The software generates detailed instructions. I will be paring them down to essentials and split the map to provide more visible detail.

http://norcal928.org/funrides/043006%20Drive.htm

ether_joe

looks fantastic guys

Ron_H

Great. I vote to stop for lunch in Carmel Valley. The area is pleasant and uncrowded. And we will be up for it by the time we reach the Village, believe me. Also, a suggestion: everyone should know this, but remember to fill up before leaving. That way we won't need to stop until Monterey. (And we won't spend any more money on lunch than we need to spend 'cause we won't have any left after paying for fuel.)

SharkSkin

I'm up for lunch and I definitely would vote for the "local recommendation" for the lunch spot(thanks, Rich).

Looks like a fun ride! Of course we'll all be taking it real slow, enjoying the scenery, etc...

Nicole

Here is our lunch destination in Monterey, at Fisherman's Wharf:

Cafe Fina
47 Fisherman's Wharf #1
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831-372-5200
Toll-Free:1-800-THE-FINA
Fax: 831-372-5209
E-Mail: info@cafefina.com
Web Site: www.cafefina.com
Cuisine: Seafood
Price Range: $7.50-$24.95
Credit Cards: All Major Cards
Reservations: Yes

After lunch, we will drive to the Julia Pfeiffer-Burns State park and take a short walk to the beautiful waterfall that goes into the ocean. From there, Bill will continue South, and we can head back to Carmel for an afternoon coffee.