Coming to California

[dallasdeb]

Thanks for the tips everyone

Would love to see Las Vegas - but not this trip, sounds like a place to visit without kids! Catalina Island was something that was recommended to me by someone else so I will definitely have to put that on the list, as well as Venice beach and we will defeintely have to check out Hollywood! Doing the day trip to Tijuana from San Diego (thanks TPat) and San Diego zoo.

Sounds like the weather is going to be nice - will leave the winter woolies at home!

Originally Posted by Greenie

Are you leaving your worse half at home?

The choice was Disneyland with the girls or two weeks home alone - it was a no brainer


Sun Drenched Beaver???

[walrus]

Originally Posted by dallasdeb

Sounds like the weather is going to be nice - will leave the winter woolies at home!

The weather is always nice....never a need for winter woolies. Skip the zoo...go to SeaWorld! and don't stop in Venice (for too long) unless you have a hankering to watch muscle bound imbeciles at Muscle Beach or what ever its called, keep going north to the Santa Monica Pier.

[dallasdeb]

Originally Posted by walrus

The weather is always nice....never a need for winter woolies. Skip the zoo...go to SeaWorld!

Going to Seaworld, doing the dolphin encounter thing.

Originally Posted by walrus

..and don't stop in Venice (for too long) unless you have a hankering to watch muscle bound imbeciles at Muscle Beach or what ever its called, keep going north to the Santa Monica Pier.

Do I have to answer that?? Sounds like I better bring my camera - always on the lookout for talent for my paysite!! But will checkout Santa Monica Pier for sure - thank you.

Linkster, if you are coming 'down under', let me know, I will have a list of chores ready for you!

[Linkster]

Originally Posted by dallasdeb

The choice was Disneyland with the girls or two weeks home alone - it was a no brainer

He's leaving you alone for two weeks? Time to get my tickets to down under

[DangerDave]

Originally Posted by Linkster

He's leaving you alone for two weeks? Time to get my tickets to down under

The girls get on the plane.... Then beers come out, Need for Speed runs on the big telly, and the stereo gets cranked... Always room for one more mate..


GG, you taught me everything I know...


DD

[dallasdeb]

I have booked shuttle transport for the time we arrive at LAX which is obviously not going to work. Can someone give me an idea how long it takes to clear customs?

[docholly]

Clearing customs is always a joy. Depending on the day you are coming thru.. it could be as short as 2.5 hours or up to 5. If you are traveling with meds--have them all in 1 place .. But when you come out.. there are a ton of options as far as transport goes. If you are staying within a few miles.. you might be better off taking a taxi as the shuttles charge per head as opposed to the taxi that charges per ride. Of course this wouldn't be feasible if you are going say further than 10-12 miles from the airport.

[emmanuelle]

Originally Posted by dallasdeb

I have booked shuttle transport for the time we arrive at LAX which is obviously not going to work. Can someone give me an idea how long it takes to clear customs?

It's quite possible that you will pass through customs on your way out rather than upon entering, especially if you have a direct flight.
I've never had customs take more than an hour even under the worst of circumstances.

[Greenguy]

Originally Posted by dallasdeb

...The choice was Disneyland with the girls or two weeks home alone - it was a no brainer

He's such a lovable curmudgeon