The Diablo PCA is putting on a cruise to Paso Robles and San Simeon. It's an overnighter from Walnut Creek to San Simeon. I booked my room and am bringing my wife. Odds are, I will be the only 914 in the group unless you guys want to come. The route down Hwy 25 is a great ride. Overnight in San Simeon and then you are on your own. I may stop by Herst Castle and see some Sea Lions on the way home up the cost. Below is the info for anyone wanting to come alaong. For those who have never gone on a PCA cruise. They are extreemly organized and not a time trial. The route down 25 is a great drive. The drive from King City to the coast will be awesome too.
Mike
Paso Robles Tour
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Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
(All day or non-timed event)
Location: Marie Callender's (Walnut Creek)
Category: Diablo events
Description
Paso Robles Tour
We had so much fun last year visiting the James Dean Memorial that we were asked
to do it again this year. Here it is.
For those who came along last year, we are repeating Highway 25, one of the best
back roads at the central valley. Then, we will hop on a different road from there and drive to the Paso Robles area early enough to do some grape sampling.
Room rate depends on the type of room you like but should be less than $125 per
room (tax included) at San Simeon Pines.
Please email Ken Wu kw1055@gmail.com and Patrick Schmidt
Schmidt.Patrick@comcast.net and let us know that you are interested.
We will forward you the details for booking the room.
Tour Cost: $10 per person, which will provide for a little snack at the hotel.
(Note – Food and lodging will be paid directly by participants.)
We will start from Marie Callender’s at Walnut Creek at 9:00 a.m.
(1101 S. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596)
Because of the anticipated larger crowd, if you expect to eat breakfast before leaving at 9 AM, please plan accordingly and arrive closer to
7:30 AM Our route will cover some of the best Porsche roads in California:
Hwy. 25 on the east side of the Pinnacle National Monument near Hollister… one of the “roads less traveled”.
About 170 mi.
We will have lunch at King City
After some great roads, sightseeing and visiting a few agricultural spots (there may be a “tasting” charge if you are interested), we’ll head to the Coast to our hotel, the San Simeon Pines in San Simeon. 120 mil
Dinner will be (on your own) in nearby Cambria.
Total Distance on Day One About 290 mi.
We have blocked out 20 rooms at the San Simeon Pines
Seaside Resort.
San Simeon Pines Seaside Resort www.sspines.com
7200 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, California 93428
Please RSVP to kw1055@gmail.com and
Schmidt.Patrick@comcast.net
by August 20th.
Room choices are King with fireplace, King only, 2
Queens. Prices and quantities vary, first come, first
choice.
We will forward the instruction for booking the rooms directly with the hotel. Once you have booked your room, please send an email to
both Ken and Patrick.
We will need to cancel any unneeded rooms by August 24th.
The cost of $10 per person is for a little snack at the hotel.
Please send a check payable to PCA Diablo Region and mail to:
PCA-Diablo region
c/o Jim Edmunds, treasurer
P O box 30667
Walnut creek, Ca 94598
Sunday is flexible.
Options include leaving San Simeon for a drive up the Coast Highway, arriving in Carmel Highlands for lunch … or you may choose to stay a little longer in San Simeon and take a tour of Hearst Castle. (Tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, but Tour Reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved 1-800-444-4445).
Return from San Simeon to Walnut Creek via Highway 1 About 220 mi.
Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle
Contact: Ken Wu
Email: kw1055@gmail.com
Location Details
Marie Callender's (Walnut Creek)
1101 S California Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94596 US
Location Phone: 925-943-7100
Directions
In the shopping center at Mt Diablo and S California Boulevards in downtown Walnut Creek.
Directions (Mapquest): link
Guidelines
Diablo members congregate all the way in the back, past the end of the counter.