West Woke up in California*

[uwe]

Originally Posted by Artstream

I have 3 weeks.

So, where are you now?

[fonseca]

Hi Artstream,

I went to Yosemite a few years back. We stayed at Tualame Medows campground (I know that's misspelled) in early October. It was around 90 degrees in LA. We got up to Yosemite and it was SNOWING! They were about to close the road. So talk to the rangers and see when you need to head out.

If you have time here in California please visit our beautiful central coast. The town of Morro Bay is delightful. The campground at Morro Bay State Park offers some pull through water and elecrical sites as well as a dump station. I highly recommend it. There's just tons to see and do in the area. Just south of Morro Bay is Avila Beach where I noticed lots and lots of boondockers. Montana De Oro state park is one of the most beautiful in the state (my opinion for what it's worth). There's a very nice campground there but no hookups or water. The park itself offers some gorgeous easy hikes through sand dunes. North of Morro Bay is Hearst Castle and just east the sweet town of San Luis Obisbo. I don't know if you'll get all the way down here but it's beautiful country.

Heather

[rollin home]

tioga pass is often closed by snow...sometimes not open until june..
call 1-800-GAS-ROADS for road condition info the CAL-Trans number.
Road Conditions

cell phone and internet connections may be very spotty
millions of people visit yosemite yearly so it is hard to find
any thiing free near by...

[pmclemore]

'course this thread is pretty old - but for those considering...

I just crossed Tioga a week ago. Weather is still very mild. You can watch the weather for the region - I think it will be open for a while yet.

Pat

[ArtStream]

But funny thing is I'm back in California and headed to Sequoia National Park !

Time fly's

[Airslide]

Sequoia National park.. Lucky. Its beautiful

[FreshAir]

Originally Posted by ArtStream

But funny thing is I'm back in California and headed to Sequoia National Park !

Time fly's

Hi, Michael; So you met and visited with your nephew and family in So. Cal. already! Not fun pulling a trailer around down there. Sequoia is spectacular. You may find it difficult to leave Calif. See you at a rally.
Neil.

[MaryContrary]

any pointers on navigating Hwy 1 going south from Santa Cruz to LA?
i was gonna spend 3 days seeing cruising the seals and Hearst Castle etc.
my airstream *must* see the ocean
& yes, it will be hard to leave CA.

[Ike T]

It's a beautiful drive, but some of the sections will be a little tight with your motorhome... especially about 10 miles north of San Simeon.

You can take 101 south to the CA-46, cut west over to Cambria, then head north to San Simeon. Plenty of places in that area to access the ocean.

Then again, I'd just make sure the brakes and suspension are in good shape, take PCH at a gentle speed, and enjoy the scenery.

Top off with fuel/water/food before leaving the Monterey/Carmel area. IIRC, the few stations along that drive will be rather expensive for everything.

There used to be a restaurant at Ragged Point (north of San Simeon) with beautiful views of the area. Not sure if it's still open.