Saturday, July 7: Downtown Disney, food, drink, and fireworks?

[SacTown Chronic]

No, not SFMM. If we went to Magic Mountain, nothing would stop us from heading 60 miles farther south to see our LoT friends. We are going to hit Paramount's Great America, head over to Monterey and Big Sur for a few days, then finish up at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where I shall ride Giant Dipper over and over....giggling all the while.

Oh, and to soften the blow off not getting Disneyland, I booked a night at the Argonaut Hotel on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf to start our little trip off right.

iSm, you're welcome to join up with us at at any point. That goes for all of you -- we miss you guys.

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

We are going to hit Paramount's Great America, head over to Monterey and Big Sur for a few days....

So...when will you be in Monterey? We are there the evening of the 3rd and leaving the 5th. Well, Pacific Grove more precisely. But, we are looking forward to enjoying whatever 4th celebrations they have going on {I've seen a parade, bbq, fireworks over the water...}.

Oh, and last time they sold fireworks in Seaside and guess where the Hubby is loading up?

No Big Sur for us. Although the Big Sur River Inn looks pretty cozy.

[SacTown Chronic]

You'll miss us by one week, MouseWife.

I love Pacific Grove. We stayed at Borgs a few times when the kids were younger and money was tight. Not the swankiest place, but a prime location and reasonable room rates.

[MouseWife]

Hmmm..haven't heard of that place.

We've stayed at a few different places, this time curious to try out the Asilomar Conference Grounds. We are taking bikes and hopefully will make proper use of them. I know the rest of the gang will.

Aw, one week. Well, one week while traveling is a big gap.

Where do you plan on spending your 4th? I am excited as this is the first 4th I've spent away from home.

[Crystal]

Aww, Mousewife, it would have been great if we were going at the same time. We're going to stay at the Asilomar Conference Grounds ourselves.

I say everyone meet up in Santa Cruz! Good Times to be had by all there.......

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by Crystal

Aww, Mousewife, it would have been great if we were going at the same time. We're going to stay at the Asilomar Conference Grounds ourselves.

That would have been cool. Especially with so much going on for the summer, a lot to do. Usually when we go it is winter-ish and not a lot for the kids.

Hmm. SCT I still can't place it but I will look for it this time. That name, I'll remember 'Star Trek'.

Well, if I get back in time I will post a review of the ACC. We also decided to stay there for the same reason as you. I kept envisioning the Wharf, Cannery Row, and then the lovely grounds and all of Pacific Grove we never have explored. The building looks awesome, designed by the woman who did the Hearst Castle, right?

Did you guys reserve a room with a fireplace? We did but were told that it is not a guarentee. That would be so perfect out there. You know it is going to be chilly and when the fog rolls in a fire will be perfect.

The price was pretty good as well. Includes breakfast which is good, too.

Anyways, we will be back here about the 7th, I think.

[SacTown Chronic]

Bummer, iSm.



MouseWife, you just know we requested a fireplace and got the "no promises" song and dance. Yeah, many of the buildings at Asilomar were designed by Julia Morgan, famed Hearst Castle architect

[SacTown Chronic]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

Hmmm..haven't heard of that place.

You've probably seen it. Borgs is located right across the street from the water and the park at Lover's Point. It's the cheap-ish looking two-story motel.

Where do you plan on spending your 4th? I am excited as this is the first 4th I've spent away from home.

We'll be home for the 4th and on the road the following weekend.


Let us know how you like the Asilomar Conference Grounds. We decided to stay there and cancel our reservations on Cannery Row in an exchange of convenience for rustic peace and quiet.