JULY 4th LoT TIKI BEACH BASH

[BarTopDancer]

For those of you who know HB (Erica) the areas that were being tossed around are: Bolsa Chica, Golden West (not dog beach) and Newland. All allow access without going near Main St. I've been throwing in my influence towards GW or Newland for the atmosphere.

The police still suck and a lot of residential neighborhoods are locked off to public parking. There is going to be lot parking (no pun) and really far away parking. Bring cash for parking. I think it's $8 for the day.

This is also why I said that anyone who wants to leave their cars at my parents house are more than welcome too. This will condense the cars. I'm bringing Eric and Matthew. I have room for two more (scrunched back seat) if I have any takers contact me by Sunday night. I highly suggest getting there early (before 11) to get parking (though somehow I don't think I'll be listening to my own advice).

I'm bringing:

A cooler + some ice (we'll need more)
A hamburger/hot dog flipper bakset, maybe two
blankets
maybe some chairs
smarshmellow sticks
s'mores stuff
sunscreen
foil
And probably some other stuff

For anyone who is interested, Costco has a pretty nice umbrella available for about $20.

[MickeyLumbo]

i really wish i could be there with you.

it sounds like aLoT (yes pun) of fun. have a wonderful Independence Day folks!

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

FYI: my chances of coming are increasing

Did you get a fresh set of Duracells?

[BarTopDancer]

I can't get in to edit my post.

I think we only need one pit and the surrounding area around the pit. I don't think it would be very swanky for us to comendeer more than one pit on a day like the 4th.

Parking is going to be a bitch but I don't think it will run out or is anything to stress over. I also don't think the race or parade is anything to stress over either. Both happen early in the day.

[BarTopDancer]

Dupe.

[innerSpaceman]

Hmmm, my chances of coming are decreasing. I need something I can show up to at like 4:00 earliest, and HB is not sounding like that kind of thing. Isaac may still be in, though.

[BarTopDancer]

You can show up at/after 4. There will still be parking around. It's really not as bad as everyone thinks, when you show up earlier it's harder. And by 4 the day trippers are starting to leave the non Peir areas. The problem will be getting the fire ring which will be done really freekin early in the morning.

[Not Afraid]

I'm going to drive the area this afternoon to check out parking. Marla and I are agreed on the three main areas to look at. I will choose a place with a parking LoT, one with pits, one without a whole mess of campers and one that is farther away from the pier, the traffic and the downtown mess.

Arriving at 4 or later shouldn't be a problem, Steve.

Damn, I need a Cosco membership.

When I get back, I'll report on a spot. Huntington State Beach (Newland) has WiFi, so Chris and I could post from our PDAs any updates or location.

Meanwhile, think about what you're bringing. We're going to be limited to food that can be cooked over the fire unless a BBQ shows up.

I've edited my list from last night and added a few things. Take a look and see what looks interesting to you.

Over and out until this afternoon.

[mistyisjafo]

I've had many beach parties in front of the oil refrinery aka The Twin Towers. Its way before the pier and has a parking lot. Plus a good reference point.

[Not Afraid]

OK. I'm gonna sticky this thread and tell you that we have a HOME!

Well, we have a potential home. I'm going to have to get there at 6 am to claim our home. I'm such a morning person.

Huntington State Beach
At PCH and Newland

Parking LoT Entrance is off of either Beach Blvd or Magnolia and costs $10
However, there is additional parking off of Newland.

We'll know what Life Guard Tower we are at and will post from there (assuming WiFi works) otherwise, I'll call for someone to post.

Now....on to EATS!