End Of Summer Bonfire in Newport Sept. 22nd - Page 5

Disneyphile · 09-07-2007, 08:45 PM

We can also bring the Grill to help cook food.

BarTopDancer · 09-07-2007, 09:40 PM

What time are we thinking of said BBQ occurring?
How early do people need to get there to snag a fire pit?

I'm moving earlier that day. Yay.

Isaac · 09-07-2007, 09:51 PM

I'll post time & directions after I scope out the area with GC tomorrow.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 09-07-2007, 10:18 PM

I'll do my best to be there!

innerSpaceman · 09-10-2007, 04:21 PM

Directions to the Beach Party Bonfire

Get to the 55 Freeway, heading south. That’s basically all you need to do, because once you’re on the 55 heading south, it’s a straight line to your destination.

If you’re coming from Orange County, let’s assume you know how to find the 55 south.

From the western reaches of L.A. or the Valley, take the 405 south to the 73 south, and that for a mile or so to the 55 south.

From the eastern regions of L.A. or the Valley, take the 5 south to the 55 south.

From the Long Beach region, take the 22 east to the 55 south.

Once on the 55 south, take that freeway till it ends. The freeway will "become" Newport Boulevard. Stay on that, continuing south.

At Pacific Coast Highway, continue straight across PCH - and Newport Boulevard will merge with Balboa Boulevard, and curve east along the Balboa Peninsula.

The location of our beach party is just south of the Balboa Pier, adjacent to Peninsula Park.

When driving, that’s just south of Main Street. For the closest parking, turn right on "A" Street (one block after Main). This leads to a small parking lot, with meters. It’s 25 cents per hour, and the meter must be fed till 6pm. After 6pm, parking is free. Spots are hard to come by in the prime beach hours, but early or late arrivals meet with better luck.

For non-metered parking, turn right on Palm (one block after Adams and 2 blocks before Main Street) and follow signs to Balboa Pier Parking. This is a larger lot, with payment due on leaving the lot - based on how much time you’ve been parked (the maximum is $8).

To find our spot on the beach - head south from the Balboa Pier. At the far end of Peninsula Park (small patch of grass with Huge American Flag) is a soccer field, and you’ll see a series of fire pits on the beach running along the Ocean side of the field. We’re going to try to get the southern-most fire pit.

We’ll have some sun shelters ... and - in order to snag the fire pit ... we’re going to be spending the entire day on the beach! So, come out for sun and waves, beautiful seaside scenery and spend the day! Or, come in the evening for the grill action and bonfire pyro-activity!

Hope To See You There!

Disneyphile · 09-10-2007, 05:11 PM

Ooooh! Anyone up for kite flying too? I've got a few awesome ones I can bring to share.

Besides, I've been dying to try out my 6-foot purple cow "link" kite that's been in its packaging for years.

innerSpaceman · 09-10-2007, 05:13 PM

ooooh, me, me ... I love kite flying (but alas, all my kites were ultimately lost. Bah)

Disneyphile · 09-10-2007, 05:14 PM

Besides my big cow, I have a pirate ship, dragon, and bi-plane. All are multi-dimensional nylon, and loads of fun to fly.

I'll bring 'em.

Kevy Baby · 09-10-2007, 05:48 PM

Surprisingly, Susan has never flown a kite.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 09-10-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Surprisingly, Susan has never flown a kite.

People keep telling me I should go fly one all the time.

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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	What time are we thinking of said BBQ occurring? How early do people need to get there to snag a fire pit? I'm moving earlier that day. Yay. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	I'll post time & directions after I scope out the area with GC tomorrow. __________________
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09-10-2007, 04:21 PM	#45
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Directions to the Beach Party Bonfire Get to the 55 Freeway, heading south. That’s basically all you need to do, because once you’re on the 55 heading south, it’s a straight line to your destination. If you’re coming from Orange County, let’s assume you know how to find the 55 south. From the western reaches of L.A. or the Valley, take the 405 south to the 73 south, and that for a mile or so to the 55 south. From the eastern regions of L.A. or the Valley, take the 5 south to the 55 south. From the Long Beach region, take the 22 east to the 55 south. Once on the 55 south, take that freeway till it ends. The freeway will "become" Newport Boulevard. Stay on that, continuing south. At Pacific Coast Highway, continue straight across PCH - and Newport Boulevard will merge with Balboa Boulevard, and curve east along the Balboa Peninsula. The location of our beach party is just south of the Balboa Pier, adjacent to Peninsula Park. When driving, that’s just south of Main Street. For the closest parking, turn right on "A" Street (one block after Main). This leads to a small parking lot, with meters. It’s 25 cents per hour, and the meter must be fed till 6pm. After 6pm, parking is free. Spots are hard to come by in the prime beach hours, but early or late arrivals meet with better luck. For non-metered parking, turn right on Palm (one block after Adams and 2 blocks before Main Street) and follow signs to Balboa Pier Parking. This is a larger lot, with payment due on leaving the lot - based on how much time you’ve been parked (the maximum is $8). To find our spot on the beach - head south from the Balboa Pier. At the far end of Peninsula Park (small patch of grass with Huge American Flag) is a soccer field, and you’ll see a series of fire pits on the beach running along the Ocean side of the field. We’re going to try to get the southern-most fire pit. We’ll have some sun shelters ... and - in order to snag the fire pit ... we’re going to be spending the entire day on the beach! So, come out for sun and waves, beautiful seaside scenery and spend the day! Or, come in the evening for the grill action and bonfire pyro-activity! Hope To See You There!
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09-10-2007, 05:11 PM	#46
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Ooooh! Anyone up for kite flying too? I've got a few awesome ones I can bring to share. Besides, I've been dying to try out my 6-foot purple cow "link" kite that's been in its packaging for years.
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09-10-2007, 05:13 PM	#47
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	ooooh, me, me ... I love kite flying (but alas, all my kites were ultimately lost. Bah)
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09-10-2007, 05:14 PM	#48
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Besides my big cow, I have a pirate ship, dragon, and bi-plane. All are multi-dimensional nylon, and loads of fun to fly. I'll bring 'em.
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09-10-2007, 05:48 PM	#49
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Surprisingly, Susan has never flown a kite. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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