First annual California POTN get together.

[Sam]

Ok, here it is at last. I have narrowed the choices down to three Central California locations based on feedback from the original thread. One thing I have learned in my thirty one years is that you will never please everyone. That being said here are the choices. I was looking at the first weekend in February. If Yosemite is the winner I would like to move it back to May/June so that we can get the killer waterfalls.

I have set the poll to close in one week. That should give everyone a chance to see it.

[Sam]

Looks like Cambria/SLO has taken an early lead. Hearst Castle would be a great trip if we end up there. It would be so funny if we had 15 - 20 of us converge on the tourists with our camera gear :D

[DwightMcCann]

SLO is a great little college town. It is about two hours for us, so we could make it a day trip, or take our truck camper up to my brother's house. So, now we need a definite date, eh? :-)

[Sam]

February 4th and 5th work best for me. My wife is going out of town with friends the following weekend and I'd like to be able to go with her. (hallmark holiday month and all...)

[ayotnoms]

...can't speak for others but Super Bowl weekend is a no go from this corner :(

Regrets

[Sam]

gah, what was I thinking.... February 18th weekend good for everyone?

[Skip Souza]

That's better. Brain fade huh ? :-)

[Maureen Souza]

Feb. 18th sounds Super!! :):)

[thomascanty]

I think I can make the 18th work for me.

[chrishunt]

I realize that all of you actually live in California, but I'm extremely interested in coming to this thing too. I've only been to Cali a couple times and it would be great to meet all of you.

If any one of you fine Cali people want to put a roof over a 21-year-old college student from Washington State for the weekend, I would be very thankful. I take up very little space and can sing, dance, and solve the Rubik's Cube in 17 seconds. :)

Please drop me a PM if you would like to have me a guest for the weekend.

If not, then does anyone know of a cheap hotel in the Cambria area?

Thanks!

EDIT: Thank you to everyone who was kind enough to offer me their home! Unfortunately, my Spring semester in school now has a conflict for the trek down to California. I wish you all the best!

[Kevin]

18th would be a go for me too. Look forward to it. Is it possible to get 20 or so people to agree on the same thing?

[Sam]

18th would be a go for me too. Look forward to it. Is it possible to get 20 or so people to agree on the same thing?

I'll answer that when nine more people vote for Cambria :)

[joayne]

OK, so I voted for Cambria....8 more votes to go

:lol: :lol:

joayne

[DwightMcCann]

Oh, man, I hope we meet the weekend of the 18th in SLO or Cambria, although Monterey will work ... I will come in my truck camper which really needs some use! The big question is going to be, "What are we gonna' shoot?" I guess instead of picking up a 500mm f/4L before the meet I will wait to see if someone has one for the 'Swap' part! So, Sam, when are you going to make the cut?

[Sam]

I set the poll to close after seven days. Some of us don't log in every day and I wanted everyone to have a chance to vote. Tueday we'll know the winning location.

[frydryce]

18th would work for me as well. Depending on the schedule this could be a day trip for me, but its a good 3 hour drive from the LA area. (I'd better put my order in for my 70-200 quick then =) )

[Skip Souza]

I'll go whenever or wherever my wife tell me :-)

[Sam]

Out of the people that put a vote in we should select a guide for teh winning location. I have been to all three but wouldn't consider myself the best person to lead a group around.

I guess I know the Cambria/SLO area the best out of the three, but it was because I had a girlfriend many years ago that went to Cal Poly, so unless you just want to go drinking I can't show you much.

[SWPhotoImaging]

SLO is a great little college town. It is about two hours for us, so we could make it a day trip, or take our truck camper up to my brother's house. So, now we need a definite date, eh? :-)


You need a faster car, Dwight. It's only 60 miles from Buellton to SLO . . .

[SWPhotoImaging]

The 18-19 is ok by me.

[Whaler]

I already have plans & resevations for Yosemite on Super Bowl weekend. If the Cambria area wins out there is a great elephant seal viewing area just north of Hearst Castle.

[DwightMcCann]

Steven, thank you! :-) I will get there quicker.:rolleyes:

I would love to have a guided walking tour of downtown. I love the little stream that runs through where the shops and eateries back onto and overlook it. There is a great mix of architecture and interesting shops. My wife (and 4 year old daughter) are making noises about coming ... she went to school at CalPoly so at least doesn't get lost, but she no longer knows all the nooks and crannies. I'm pretty sure there's a microbrewery downtown, too, although I am not a beer person.

Of course, the coast is fun, too, particularly Hwy 1.

Is this "Super Bowl" thing an eating event or a bowling tournament? Which weekend is it?

[Kevin]

Since the elephant seals were mentioned I thought I would just throw this in.:) :) :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1074851#post1074851

[SWPhotoImaging]

Sadly, Dwight, the micro brewery has ceased operation, the last I heard.

As for the super bowl, all I know is that is the best day to go to Home Depot, because it's a ghost town.

[chrishunt]

As for the super bowl, all I know is that is the best day to go to Home Depot, because it's a ghost town.

HA :)

[SSquared2000]

Ohhhh, this sounds wonderful. I sure wish I could go. CalPoly is my alma mater and I'd love to hang out in the area for a bit. I wouldn't be able to do anything until spring break or summer, though, so unfortunately, I'm out.

But one of these days, my wife and I would love to head down there. I've thought about going one year for Poly Royal, or whatever they call it these days. I was at the college when they decided to stop having it. I believe it has come back under a different name.

[chrishunt]

Ohhhh, this sounds wonderful. I sure wish I could go. CalPoly is my alma mater and I'd love to hang out in the area for a bit. I wouldn't be able to do anything until spring break or summer, though, so unfortunately, I'm out.

But one of these days, my wife and I would love to head down there. I've thought about going one year for Poly Royal, or whatever they call it these days. I was at the college when they decided to stop having it. I believe it has come back under a different name.

Hey, we must live close to each other. (Pacific Northwest)

We should have our own get together where we all go out with our expenisve equipment and stand in the rain! :)

[Johnny Thunder]

I'll make every effort to make this, however I might be in Alaska for Work, time will tell. Its been a good 10 years since I've been up to the SlO area.

-Johnny

[blackviolet]

i'm going to norcal in 6 days then socal in about 10, but won't there long enough to meet up :(
my little sister used to go to CP SLO and i thought it was a nice area, but there are so many nice things to shoot in Yosemite this time of year

[Belmondo]

I voted for Cambria. It wouldn't necessarily be my first choice---Yosemite would be that. Cambria, on the other hand, would be a convenient stopoff on one of our trips to the Bay Area, and since we can do those whenever we wish, it wouldn't be hard to schedule.

[rrpruett]

I would also love to go. I need to make sure we do not have a baseball tournament that weekend.I am in Bakersfield so its not that far.

[Maureen Souza]

I know Yosemite is a great place to go but this weekend the Yosemite Valley is looking to get it's first snow of the year. Last year at this time they had 6 feet. It is just so unpredictable and I'd rather not wait until the last minute to decide where we go.
If the snowpack improves in the next 2-3 months, we can always make another trip to see the waterfalls. If it doesn't, then we can do another meet next year.

[bvi steve]

Camberia is a-ok with me

[MDJAK]

I'm jealous. How far is that from Da Bronx?

[Maureen Souza]

I'm jealous. How far is that from Da Bronx?

You could probably get here as fast on a plane as those driving from So. Cal. or No. Cal.;)

[chrishunt]

You could probably get here as fast on a plane as those driving from So. Cal. or No. Cal.;)

I was going to drive from Northern Washington :)

[Maureen Souza]

I was going to drive from Northern Washington :)

Hey,we've done that trip a couple of times.....in one run!
If you decide you can fly in to Fresno, we can pick you up, take you to the coast ansd swing you back to the airport the next evening as we will be taking a hotel room in Cambria on Saturday night.

[chrishunt]

Everybody here is so nice. You're making it hard for me to not come. :)

[SWPhotoImaging]

When will we lock this in? I need to book a room and schedule a Friday off. Are we still planning for Feb 18/19 weekend?

[Sam]

When will we lock this in? I need to book a room and schedule a Friday off. Are we still planning for Feb 18/19 weekend?

The weekend is pretty much set. The poll ends Tuesday. I'll be booking my room then.

[Maureen Souza]

FYI, San Luis and Cambria are about an hour from each other so we should settle on a specific spot. I think Cambria is the better choice as it is on the coast and has a lot more little quaint places to photograph. San Luis is inland and doesn't have as much to photograph. IMO.

[Belmondo]

Another place some people might want to stay at is Morro Bay. It is also an interesting place, and Morro Rock is a popular subject for photographers and painters.

By the map, it looks to be about halfway between Cambria and SLO.

[DwightMcCann]

Well, SLO has a few interesting things to photograph: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1089141#post1089141, too, but I'm happy with any of those spots!

[Skip Souza]

Morro Bay is about midway between SLO and Cambria.

[Kevin]

Cambria is indeed a great place for photo's and great scenery. 12 miles up the coast is Hearst Castle and the tours provide fantastic photo opportunities. 30 minutes down the coast from Camberia is the town of Cayucos and 6 miles further south is Morro Bay. And we can not forget the little town of Harmony just before Cayucos. Here in MB you have the Jetty, the rock, 2 piers, the boat docks, surfers, the Embarcadero and the wildlife. So the agenda is pretty much unlimited between Cambria and Morro Bay.
The Hotels along Moonstone Drive have fantastic views of the coastline, a bit pricey but for a weekend getaway you can't beat it. Morro Bay also has some great motels.
However February 18th is the Presidents weekend so Hotel rooms in the area from Cambria to Morro Bay will fill up fast. I called The Blue Sail Inn here in Morro Bay and because of the 3 day weekend they will not book rooms for only one night even for a group. I fear this to be the norm for that weekend. Let's all pray for good weather, because as we all know...you never know. However the agenda goes we must plan an evening dinner food fest for all and include a dinner photo shoot of fun and laughs.

[SWPhotoImaging]

The timing of this (coinciding with Pres. day weekend) is why I was anxious to book early, as soon as I know the plan.

Looking forward to whatever we end up with, and to meeting a bunch of you in the process.

Steve

[Sam]

Ok, The poll is closed and Cambria/SLO it is!

I didn't realize it would be a nightmare for everyone to get rooms. Do we want to push this back a couple of weeks?

I am pretty eager to meet everyone, but some people will be driving a long way and will need to stay the night. I am just lazy, so I'll be staying over for sure!

Please chime in so we can get a headcount and make sure everyone is ok with the date.

[Maureen Souza]

Well..... there is always the option of meeting up in Cambria but staying in SLO, Atascadero or Paso Robles for the night where the rooms shouldn't be in such high demand. There are other nearby towns, Templeton, San Simeon, Harmony, Morro Bay and Cayucos to find motels. Coastal towns will be the hardest to find a room in.

I hope everyone finds a place to stay. Are we planning on meeting in Cambria?

[Johnny Thunder]

All ready to book a room, are we for sure going with the 18th, or pushing it back? dont want to book a room for the wrong weekend!

-Johnny

[Maureen Souza]

There are plenty of motel rooms in and around Cambria...just checked on line. I am booking one this morning.

[SWPhotoImaging]

So, has it been decided that Cambria will be the "base of operations" for this gathering? Maybe a Saturday morning gathering at the Coffee Den?

[thomascanty]

My reservations have been made. Ashley will be there on the 18th.

[Sam]

We need a guide to pick it up from here, if anyone lives in the area and is willing to take it on step forward.

I'm making reservations tonight after work. Can anyone recoment a nice clean place in the middle? Nothing over $250 a night if possible.

[Marvinspu36]

The weekend is pretty much set. The poll ends Tuesday. I'll be booking my room then.

I think I will be able to come. I have enjoyed seeing many of the pictures you all have posted and already learned a lot from your knowledge and experience. Maybe some of it will rub off on me. I consider myself a newbie still, been shooting for little over a year.

Hope it works out for me to come.

Allan

[frydryce]

we should set a place and time to meet on Saturday as well as we all probably wont be getting a block of rooms at one location (any volunteers are welcome, however it looks like some have already booked)

also a roll call including where you are staying would be good so we know who's coming i'll start it off. just copy and paste the list to your post to keep it going.
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[ayotnoms]

...just because I need a check up from the neck up...

what is the schedule of activities? Arrive the 17th, activities on the 18th or arrive on the 18th and activities on the 19th? or both?

[DwightMcCann]

We certainly need a specific time and place to meet to start things off.

[Marvinspu36]

we should set a place and time to meet on Saturday as well as we all probably wont be getting a block of rooms at one location (any volunteers are welcome, however it looks like some have already booked)

also a roll call including where you are staying would be good so we know who's coming i'll start it off. just copy and paste the list to your post to keep it going.
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[SWPhotoImaging]

Well now, we have a wide base of operations going on. I guess I'll have to ask my better half whether she'd prefer to be based in Cambria or SLO, since she'd likely prefer to shop than shoot anyway.

[frydryce]

FYI for those with Hilton Honors cards. the Embassy Suites seems like a nice place to stay. its about $162/night. i'm working on getting a lower price, i'll keep you guys updated on this.

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SLOCAES

For those with larger pocket books and want to stay in a fun place, look up the Madonna Inn. its $210/night our weekend, and i hear its a fun place to stay. Alas my girlfriend is a die-hard Hilton Points collector so we'll be at the Embassy =)



(now i need to make sure my 70-200 comes in before the 18th =) )

[DwightMcCann]

We are coming our truck camper and are currently checking reservations at a couple of camp grounds where we have stayed before. My cell is eight oh five four five one seven zero one four. :-)

[Marvinspu36]

Would any of the people staying in SLO be willing to take on a passenger? I'd like to leave my wife with the car so that she can take our kids around while I shoot.

Another option would be for her to drop me off at our meeting place and I could ride with anyone willing to take on a passenger for the day. I'd be more than happy to share the cost of the gas.

Thanks,

Allan

[thomascanty]

what is the schedule of activities? Arrive the 17th, activities on the 18th or arrive on the 18th and activities on the 19th? or both?

I made my reservation for the 18th, but I plan to head up there very early, so if everyone else is arriving on the 17th, I should still be ok.

I'm staying at the San Simeon Lodge. The reviews are kind of mixed, but I picked it this morning because 1) they allow dogs, and 2) I got a room for $60/night. Not bad for an ocean-front motel. I just now searched again and the cheapest rate I found this time for the same motel was $145, with the rest all at $180. :shock: I'd better print this confirmation email and web page in case there's a problem at the desk! :D

[Dante King]

I would love to get down there. Fly? What airport is close? Sorry not familiar with the area. Maybe drive. Think mapquest said its 4 hours plus a little one way. I might be up for a road trip and would be happy to travel with some one from the bay area. It would have to be a day, all day, trip for me as I can swing 1 day away but not more currently.

[Maureen Souza]

I think we should meet up at the Coffee Den on Saturday morning in Cambria. SLO is 35 miles south of Cambria. San Simeon is a bout 10 miles north of Cambria.

What do you all think?

EDIT: The Coffee Den's address is 761 Main St. Cambria.

[Maureen Souza]

One other thing..... if we all want to have a big POTN dinner on Saturday night, we need to reserve a place big enough for all of us.
I was thinking of the Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill in Cambria.

Is there any way we can get a head count?

In case anyone gives hoot, Skip and I are staying at the Creekside Inn on Main. St. in Cambria.
http://www.cambriacreeksideinn.com/

[DwightMcCann]

Count us as three (OK, 2-1/2) ... if they let kids in, one otherwise. :-)

[frydryce]

Just Updating the people who have confirmed on this thread so far including place of stay. Please update as needed by hitting the Quote Button and removing the words Quote from the message that is created for you then updating your information

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Thomas) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
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[Johnny Thunder]

alright, what time are we thinking of meeting up? Yahoo!Maps says its a 5 hour drive, I can probably make it in 3.5 (310 miles, 85mph average speed, No Problem) figuring if I need to leave the night before, or the morning of (had to leave the house at 3:30 for the Catalina meet, my fault for waiting until the last minute to book a ticket for the boat) I was thinking of leaving town around 7am, which should put me in town between 10:30 and Noon, depending on traffic.

-Johnny

[SWPhotoImaging]

Just Updating the people who have confirmed on this thread so far including place of stay. Please update as needed by hitting the Quote Button and removing the words Quote from the message that is created for you then updating your information

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Thomas) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. MaureenSouza (Maureen) - Creekside Inn ($109-$149)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
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[Kevin]

Just Updating the people who have confirmed on this thread so far including place of stay. Please update as needed by hitting the Quote Button and removing the words Quote from the message that is created for you then updating your information

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Thomas) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. MaureenSouza (Maureen) - Creekside Inn ($109-$149)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
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[SWPhotoImaging]

For head count purposes, I will be +1 (spouse), and can meet for coffee, join a group for dinner, whatever.

[Kevin]

I would love to get down there. Fly? What airport is close? Sorry not familiar with the area. Maybe drive. Think mapquest said its 4 hours plus a little one way. I might be up for a road trip and would be happy to travel with some one from the bay area. It would have to be a day, all day, trip for me as I can swing 1 day away but not more currently.

You might check about flying into SLO airport. I could pick you up, I am 20 miles from airport, would be no problem.

[Johnny Thunder]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Thomas) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. MaureenSouza (Maureen) - Creekside Inn ($109-$149)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
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[SWPhotoImaging]

You might check about flying into SLO airport. I could pick you up, I am 20 miles from airport, would be no problem.

United used to have small flights out of
SF, LA and Sac into SLO, I used them in a previous job in and out of there.

[Belmondo]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Thomas) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. MaureenSouza (Maureen) - Creekside Inn ($109-$149)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo, Lodging to be determined
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[Marvinspu36]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Thomas) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. MaureenSouza (Maureen) - Creekside Inn ($109-$149)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo, Lodging to be determined
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[Skip Souza]

Maureen says that I can come along too :-) I believe we are arriving Friday evening.

[frydryce]

Maureen says that I can come along too :-) I believe we are arriving Friday evening.

Thanks Maureen for allowing Skip to follow along =) hahaha j/k

[Sam]

My wife and I will be getting there Friday evening and leaving Saturday night. I need to check with her before booking a room. Last night was hectic so we never had a chance to look together. Her name is Tessa.

[Wsman2]

You guys have fun. I won't be able to join you as I direct a church music group (I'm really a musician) and we're scheduled to perform that Sunday. HOWEVER, I'm planning to go down to the area to visit the folks in Pismo for the week (perhaps going after the church gig).

[Cybnew]

i will definitly be there if it is in slo county!!!!! unfortunatly..i cant offer lodging to anyone (sorry) but im looking forward to seeing all of you

[Belmondo]

Is there any way we can get a head count?


Speaking only for my wife and myself, we each have only one apiece.

[frydryce]

Speaking only for my wife and myself, we each have only one apiece.

We have a headcount as long as those who are attending fill in the list I started above.

As it stands we have 15 maybe 16 on our list.

[SWPhotoImaging]

We have a headcount as long as those who are attending fill in the list I started above.

As it stands we have 15 maybe 16 on our list.


I count about 20 on the list so far.

[SWPhotoImaging]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Thomas) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. MaureenSouza (Maureen) - Creekside Inn ($109-$149)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo, Lodging to be determined
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[Cybnew]

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Thomas) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. MaureenSouza (Maureen) - Creekside Inn ($109-$149)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo, Lodging to be determined
10.Cybnew (A.K.A Mathew Rupp)- Parents house- Cayucos california
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if anyone needs information on a particular hotel in the area...lemme know

[Maureen Souza]

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Holiday Inn Express SLO 805-544-8600 (139/night)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Lonnie) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. Maureen & SkipSouza ) - Creekside Inn. Arriving Friday
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo: Tom & lois Lodging to be determined
10.Cybnew (A.K.A Mathew Rupp)- Parents house- Cayucos california
11.Solinger: Sam & Tessa
12.
13.
14.
15.

[condyk]

Everybody here is so nice. You're making it hard for me to not come. :)

Wait until you realise they changed the day and didn't tell you :p

[Marvinspu36]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest February 18th in Cambria
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick) +1 - Embassy Suites SLO [Tentative]
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Creekside Inn ($109/night, Arriving Friday)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Lonnie) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. Maureen & SkipSouza ) - Creekside Inn. Arriving Friday
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo: Tom & lois Lodging to be determined
10.Cybnew (A.K.A Mathew Rupp)- Parents house- Cayucos california
11.Solinger: Sam & Tessa
12.
13.
14.
15.

Changed our hotel from Holiday Inn in SLO to Creekside Inn in Cambria

[DwightMcCann]

Hey, Condyk, why're you hanging out here? If it was you we'd change the day and not tell but burnt is just a college kid and we watch out for those!:evil:

[DwightMcCann]

There are no reservations available at the San Simeon State Park camping area this time of year ... it is first come, first served, so I may be taking an extra day and bringing the camper up on Thursday and have Marna and Anna drive up Friday. If there are no spaces I will go park in Cybnew's front yard!

[Murphy66]

May I suggest a remarkable hotel in the area? It's called the Ragged Point Inn. It's north of Hearst Castle on PCH, not too far. A little expensive but the view is worth it. The hotel is built on the cliffs, you see the Pacifoc ocean to the horizon from almost every room. They have a good restaurant, a grill, a bar and trails all the way down to the ocean (about a 300 ft drop 0ff). The photo ops are remarkable. This shot was taken at Ragged Point at sunset.

[Cybnew]

i dont have a front yard :'(...but morro bay state parks might be open....or el chorro by cuesta college...or there are some places in atascadero

[Maureen Souza]

Dwight: We like to stay at Montana de Oro, just south of Morro Bay. It is in the cliffs above the beach with bobcats and racoons galore. Just a beautiful place to camp or park.

[SWPhotoImaging]

I have to second Montana De Oro as one of the most beautiful state parks on the California coast.

[Cybnew]

yeah it is!

[DwightMcCann]

We will check it out ... thank you!

[SWPhotoImaging]

We will check it out ... thank you!


Check these pics out:

http://images.google.com/images?q=montana+de+oro&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images

[Johnny Thunder]

I think we should make a stop off there for the Get Together, Beautiful!

-Johnny

[Cybnew]

its about a 50 minute drive from cambria to montana de oro...not that bad..well worth it...its better if you are staying in san luis

[Wsman2]

You guys plan to put together a collection of your bestest shots into one album to share, right? (don't forget the everpopular group photo)

[frydryce]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest February 18th in Cambria
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick & Margarita) - Embassy Suites SLO ($179/night-Sat/Sun)
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Creekside Inn ($109/night, Arriving Friday)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Lonnie) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. Maureen & SkipSouza ) - Creekside Inn. Arriving Friday
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo: Tom & lois Lodging to be determined
10.Cybnew (A.K.A Mathew Rupp)- Parents house- Cayucos california
11.Solinger: Sam & Tessa
12.
13.
14.
15.

[frydryce]

are most people arriving Friday night or Saturday morning and staying a night or 2?

[Belmondo]

ALthough we don't have reservations yet, we expect to drive up on Friday and spend the night somewhere around there.

[DwightMcCann]

I expect to maybe come up on Thursday to find a camping spot and stay Thu-Fri nights and maybe Sat, DOE.

Did we decide on a definite initial meet? Can we get someone's cell number for coordination?

Marna just made reservations for us at Morro Bay State Park. $75 for three nights in our truck camper.

[Skip Souza]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest February 18th in Cambria
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick & Margarita) - Embassy Suites SLO ($179/night-Sat/Sun)
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Creekside Inn ($109/night, Arriving Friday)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Lonnie) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. Maureen & SkipSouza ) - Creekside Inn. Arriving Friday (2 nights)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo: Tom & lois Lodging to be determined
10.Cybnew (A.K.A Mathew Rupp)- Parents house- Cayucos california
11.Solinger: Sam & Tessa
12.
13.
14.
15.

[Marvinspu36]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest February 18th in Cambria
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick & Margarita) - Embassy Suites SLO ($179/night-Sat/Sun)
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Creekside Inn ($109/night, Arriving Friday) (2 Nights)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Lonnie) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. Maureen & SkipSouza ) - Creekside Inn. Arriving Friday (2 nights)
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo: Tom & lois Lodging to be determined
10.Cybnew (A.K.A Mathew Rupp)- Parents house- Cayucos california
11.Solinger: Sam & Tessa
12.
13.
14.
15.

[SWPhotoImaging]

I expect to maybe come up on Thursday to find a camping spot and stay Thu-Fri nights and maybe Sat, DOE.

Did we decide on a definite initial meet? Can we get someone's cell number for coordination?

Marna just made reservations for us at Morro Bay State Park. $75 for three nights in our truck camper.

I know Maureen was trying to drum up interest in a dinner at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill Sat nite, and there was talk of gathering at the coffee den (Cambria) Saturday morning, but with folks so spread across the area, maybe a morning gathering in one area and an evening in another is a better idea? I know I'll be hitting the coffee den anyway, since it's the best coffee in Cambria, but time is the question. After morning magic light hours?

[DwightMcCann]

Well, a number of folks look like they are arriving Friday so perhaps we should agree on a Friday night meet, probably for dinner, at a place that likes children. Then we could exchange cell numbers and make additional plans. In addition to that we should probably agree on a Saturday morning meet, most likely at this "Coffee Den" place so that the Saturday arrivers know where to meet up with the early birds. It would also be nice to have addresses and phone numbers of any meeting places.

One great thing about this process, I will know exactly what to do when I can get a group to come to Buellton/Solvang/Santa Ynez/Los Olivos/Santa Barbara! Having a local willing to share a phone number will be a big asset (that's me) along with having several diverse opportunities available, from wine tasting photography to downtown Santa Barbara photography to beach photography to miniature horse ranch photography to shooting in my studio and a trip to the entrance to Neverland as well as giving out the location of the casino (I know Mrs. Belmondo likes to take their cash!)

[Marvinspu36]

I won't be arriving till rather late Friday. It is about a 6 hour drive for me. I would guess I will be there between 10pm-11pm. So I won't be at any Friday evening activities. I vote for an early start on Saturday. The day will go by quickly. We could have a sunrise activity, then meet for coffee later so that those driving up on Saturday can meet up with the rest of us.

Sunrise is at 0648 on the 18th
Sunset is at 1749 on the 18th

I got a the following info off the web:

Cambria Coffee Den Roasting Company, 761 Main Street, Cambria, (805) 927-0670
Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, 6550 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, (805) 927-3859

[frydryce]

For those who will be arriving on Saturday and probably missing the sunrise (unless you're nuts and want to drive at 3am to catch it) here's Sunday's sunrise activity for the Sunday group =) But i think meeting at the Coffee Den would be a great hangout to wait/meet everyone in the morning after the sunrise shoot. say around 8-9am?
________________
Sun Data for One Day

The following information is provided for San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California (longitude W120.7, latitude N35.3):

Sunday
19 February 2006 Pacific Standard Time

SUN
Begin civil twilight 6:19 a.m.
Sunrise 6:44 a.m.

[Cybnew]

hey guys...i probably live closest (cayucos area) (eight-zero-five) seven-one-two-eight-three-six-three is my cell...try and send a text message if u can, as i trynot to answer it as often as possible...or leave a message on my voice mail...and ill call u back

[frydryce]

dont you have free weekends?

as soon as i meet up with the group i can be a contact person as well. my cell is seven one four six two four five zero three zero.

[Cybnew]

i think i do...i just hate phones (yeah...im weird)

[Tom_D]

Well, I am just now reading this thread. Where have I been?

My wife and I already have a pretty busy first half of 2006 (Yosemite in May and Alaska in June) but might be able to fit this weekend in at the last minute if some tentative things don't work out. I'll subscribe to this thread to keep up to date.

Maybe consider Napa for the Second Annual California POTN get together. :)

[frydryce]

i would seriously love to do Napa =) i've been wanting to visit wine country, and what not a better group to get drunk with. we can document it to the greatest detail! haha

[Maureen Souza]

We will probably get into Cambria around 7 p.m. Friday. We can be reached at the Creekside Inn. I think The Coffee Den in Cambria at 0900 on Saturday is a great idea and dinner in the Morro Bay area is great too. Or Cayucos.
If anyone wants to make some reservations in that area, we should give them a few days notice. Cybnew, would you like to pick a local spot that could accomodate all of us?
BTW, my cell is five five nine nine six seven two nine four seven.

[thomascanty]

I don't know what time I'll be arriving. Sometime Saturday morning. I'll try to get there as early as possible.

[SWPhotoImaging]

hey guys...i probably live closest (cayucos area) ######## is my cell...try and send a text message if u can, as i trynot to answer it as often as possible...or leave a message on my voice mail...and ill call u back

Cybnew, you should edit your original post to remove your numeric phone number, and replace it with "eight zero five, etc", because some Internet search engines record found phone numbers, and you never know where that can end up.

Just an fyi.

[SWPhotoImaging]

I plan to spend Friday sunset and Saturday sunrise in the Cambria - Moonstone beach area. Will head up to the Coffee Den at 9am.

[Cybnew]

I might be able to suggust a restaraunt in morro bay called "The Outrigger" we need to set a certain time though (for reservations), as on weekends they get busy. It is located on the embarcadero in morro bay.

[Maureen Souza]

We know and like that restaurant. Can you check to see if they can accommodate a group of 25-30 people? Thanks.

[frydryce]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest February 18th in Cambria
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick & Margarita) - Embassy Suites SLO (Arrive Sat-Sun)
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Creekside Inn ($109/night, Arriving Friday)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Lonnie) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. Maureen & SkipSouza ) - Creekside Inn. Arriving Friday
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo: Tom & lois Lodging to be determined
10.Cybnew (A.K.A Mathew Rupp)- Parents house- Cayucos california
11.Solinger: Sam & Tessa
12.
13.
14.
15.

Updated Arrival/Departure Dates

[Marvinspu36]

I would like to recommend that we start a list of activities and cut and paste it when changes are made, like we have been doing for the attendees list. So here is a starter list. The times I've put are for starters. I put a question mark by them to indicate that they are tentative:

Friday 17th:
No specific activities yet

Saturday 18th:
0630? Sunrise Shoot Cambria area
--No location set yet.
--Actual sunrise at 0648

1900? Dinner
--Tentatively Morro Bay Outrigger

[frydryce]

1st Annual California POTN Photofest Itinerary

Friday 17th:
No specific activities yet

Saturday 18th:
0630? Sunrise Shoot Cambria area
--No location set yet.
--Actual sunrise at 0648

0900-1000 Breakfast meet
--Coffee Den?
Cambria Coffee Den Roasting Company, 761 Main Street, Cambria, (805) 927-0670

1700 Sunset Shoot?
Sunset 5:48 p.m.
End civil twilight 6:14 p.m.

1900? Dinner
--Tentatively Morro Bay Outrigger

Sunday 19th
0615? Sunrise Shoot
--Location TBA
Begin civil twilight 6:19 a.m.
Sunrise 6:44 a.m.

[Cybnew]

Friday i will see if the outrigger can accomodate the number of people coming(the owner is a friend of ours) i will think of a couple other places in the area if we cant meet.

[Johnny Thunder]

What about doing a Sunrise shoot at Montana Del Oro? With any luck I'll make into the area by Sunset and take some shots there, Time and Traffic will deciede that one, depends on what time myself and the wife finish up work and can leave.

-Johnny

[Belmondo]

Don't most of those places face west? Seems we'd be better off on top of a mountain someplace so we could see the sun come up in the east.

[Marvinspu36]

What about doing a Sunrise shoot at Montana Del Oro? With any luck I'll make into the area by Sunset and take some shots there, Time and Traffic will deciede that one, depends on what time myself and the wife finish up work and can leave.

-Johnny

Montaña de Oro is about a 50 minute drive from Cambria. I might be up to it. Depends on how late I end up getting in Friday night. I'm thinking I'd rather catch sunrise in Cambria, since at this point it looks like that's were we're meeting for breakfast. Then maybe head to Montaña de Oro after breakfast if that's were people want to go.

[Marvinspu36]

Don't most of those places face west? Seems we'd be better off on top of a mountain someplace so we could see the sun come up in the east.

Good point. Maybe a sunset shoot on the shore would be a better idea.

[Maureen Souza]

Sunset at Montana e Oro would be awesome as it is on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. there is a walking path out there and it is also a good time to see wildlife. Then we can drive the 10 minute commute into Morro Bay for dinner.
I think we should meet in Cambria Saturday morning.
1) For those who want to do the early bird special at 6 a.m. can meet at Moonstone Beach Dr./Cambria.

2) We can set the group meeting time at 9 a.m. at the Coffee Den and spend the day in the Cambria area.

3) Late afternoon we can drive the hour drive down to Montana de Oro for a couple of hours of shooting and do the sunset.
4) Then dinner in Morro Bay around 7-7:30 p.m..

For those staying in SLO or Cambria, the commute back to the motels is less than an hour.

What do you think?

[frydryce]

where is this dinner thing we are planning? cambria or morro bay?

the pictures on google of montana do oro are promising. we could head there in the afternoon for our sunset shoot.

what should we do in the afternoon? i vote we fly charlesU and his models out here for a glamour photography seminar! hahah =)

[Marvinspu36]

I added Maureen's suggestions to the itinerary with question marks until we either get a consensus or no one responds. We can adjust as needed. Of course, we can always make adjustments when we meet Saturday morning.

1st Annual California POTN Photofest Itinerary

Friday 17th:
No specific activities yet

Saturday 18th:
0600? Sunrise Shoot Cambria area
--Moonstone Beach?
--Sun rises inland, so no sun over the ocean shots here
--Actual sunrise at 0648

0900-1000 Breakfast meet
--Coffee Den?
--Cambria Coffee Den Roasting Company, 761 Main Street, Cambria, (805) 927-0670

1100 - 1430? Shooting in and around Cambria
--No specifics yet

1530-1830? Late Afternoon thru Sunset Shoot (This gives us 2.25 hrs to sunset)
--Montaña de Oro
--Sunset 5:48 p.m.
--End civil twilight 6:14 p.m.

1900? Dinner
--Tentatively Morro Bay Outrigger

Sunday 19th
0615? Sunrise Shoot
--Location TBA
--Begin civil twilight 6:19 a.m.
--Sunrise 6:44 a.m.

[Marvinspu36]

I was looking at a map of the Cambria area. Is there really a beach called Moonstone Beach or is it really San Simieon Beach, which is along Moonstone Beach Drive?

Would anyone like to meet at a specific location along the beach, or just make the sunrise shoot a do your own thing and then meet for breakfast. I would enjoy meeting up with someone. There are a few of us staying at the Creekside Inn who could all head down there together.

Allan

[Cybnew]

Moonstone is inbetween cambria and san simeon (dont ask directions, as i dont know how to get there yet). We are trying for dinner in morro bay. If i can get everyone to agree on the outrigger then i can probably get them to section it off for us, or even close for us. Its a pretty good restaraunt with a full bar.

[Marvinspu36]

Since I don't know the area, I'm OK with dinner at the Outrigger.

[Cybnew]

LoL...ok...its fairly good food (mostly seafood as its right on the bay) but they do have steaks and burgers, and a kid's menu for those traveling with young ones

[SWPhotoImaging]

I was looking at a map of the Cambria area. Is there really a beach called Moonstone Beach or is it really San Simieon Beach, which is along Moonstone Beach Drive?

Would anyone like to meet at a specific location along the beach, or just make the sunrise shoot a do your own thing and then meet for breakfast. I would enjoy meeting up with someone. There are a few of us staying at the Creekside Inn who could all head down there together.

Allan

I'm planning to go shooting on the beach off of Moonstone Beach Dr., probably near the boardwalks across from the Best Western Fireside Inn. I like the rocks and tidepools and the waves there in the early light.

[SWPhotoImaging]

where is this dinner thing we are planning? cambria or morro bay?

the pictures on google of montana do oro are promising. we could head there in the afternoon for our sunset shoot.

what should we do in the afternoon? i vote we fly charlesU and his models out here for a glamour photography seminar! hahah =)

If heading to Montana de Oro for late afternoon, Cayucos would be fun in early afternoon. Walk-away shrimp cocktails on the beach, etc.

[Cybnew]

good luck with your shrimp cocktails on the beach in cayucos...all i have found there lately are a bunch of my "friends" being dicks to tourists....but try Skippers...i think they have shrimp cocktails. although, the outrigger has a pretty good cocktail if u can wait until dinner

[Marvinspu36]

1st Annual California POTN Photofest Itinerary

Friday 17th:
No specific activities yet

Saturday 18th:
0600? Sunrise Shoot Cambria area
--?Moonstone Beach Dr., probably near the boardwalks across from
the Best Western Fireside Inn (Tide Pools and Rocks)
--Sun rises inland, so no sun over the ocean shots here
--Actual sunrise at 0648

0900-1000 Breakfast meet
--Coffee Den?

--Cambria Coffee Den Roasting Company, 761 Main Street, Cambria, (805) 927-0670

1100 - 1430? Shooting in and around Cambria
--No specifics yet

1530-1830? Late Afternoon thru Sunset Shoot (This gives us 2.25 hrs to sunset)
--Montaña de Oro
--Sunset 5:48 p.m.
--End civil twilight 6:14 p.m.

1900? Dinner
--Tentatively Morro Bay Outrigger

Sunday 19th
0615? Sunrise Shoot
--Location TBA
--Begin civil twilight 6:19 a.m.
--Sunrise 6:44 a.m.

Added potential location for Cambria area sunrise shoot

[SWPhotoImaging]

--Sun rises inland, so no sun over the ocean shots here


Yup, pretty much sums up California
:)

[Marvinspu36]

Yup, pretty much sums up California
:)

Yea. I thought that one might get a chuckle.

[frydryce]

haha maybe we should have a catalina meet so we can do sunrise over water shots! =)

[Johnny Thunder]

haha maybe we should have a catalina meet so we can do sunrise over water shots! =)

Had one back in Sept. Although it was far to overcast for any Great sunrise shots.

-Johnny

[Marvinspu36]

This might be a fun place to check out. I know I am going to at least go see it sometime while we are there. I saw this on California Heartland and Public TV. It is an oddball house:

Nitt Witt Ridge
881 Hillcrest Dr. (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=881+hillcrest&zipcode=93428&homesubmit.x=0&homesubmit.y=0)
Cambria

http://www.centralcoasttourist.com/San_Luis_Obispo_CO/SLO_Area_Info/Cambria/photos101/thumbs/p1010023th.jpg (http://www.centralcoasttourist.com/San_Luis_Obispo_CO/SLO_Area_Info/Cambria/Cambria_Features/NittWit/nitwit12.html)http://www.centralcoasttourist.com/San_Luis_Obispo_CO/SLO_Area_Info/Cambria/Cambria_Features/NittWit/thumbs/dsc_0003th.jpg (http://www.centralcoasttourist.com/San_Luis_Obispo_CO/SLO_Area_Info/Cambria/Cambria_Features/NittWit/nitwit11.html)http://www.centralcoasttourist.com/San_Luis_Obispo_CO/SLO_Area_Info/Cambria/Cambria_Features/NittWit/thumbs/p1010031th.jpg (http://www.centralcoasttourist.com/San_Luis_Obispo_CO/SLO_Area_Info/Cambria/Cambria_Features/NittWit/nitwit13.html)

Starting in 1928 and continuing for 51 years, Arthur Harold Beal (alias Capt Nit Wit or Der Tinkerpaw), collected junk, trash, and recycled goods to use in his castle. A favorite material seems to be old Busch beer cans, which were always in supply. Be he also used washer drums, car rims, shells, tile, car parts, and old stove and about anything else people wanted to throw out.

The property is now owned and being maintained by Michael and Stacey O'Malley. Michael gives an awesome tour of the property and all you have to do is call to make an appointment. The tours are free and everyone really enjoys themselves. There are also some gift items available including T-Shirts, business card magnets and coffee cups.

881 Hillcrest Dr. (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=881+hillcrest&zipcode=93428&homesubmit.x=0&homesubmit.y=0)
Cambria, CA
805 927-2690

[mikegoat]

1st Annual California POTN PhotoFest February 18th in Cambria
Name+Guests - Location - Confirmed/Tentative

1. Frydryce (Patrick & Margarita) - Embassy Suites SLO (Arrive Sat-Sun)
2. marvinspu36 (Allan) + 3 - Creekside Inn ($109/night, Arriving Friday)
3. DwightMcCann (Dwight) +2 - Truck Camper (Free)
4. thomascanty (Lonnie) - San Simeon Lodge ($60/night - Allows Dogs)
5. Maureen & SkipSouza ) - Creekside Inn. Arriving Friday
6. SWPhotoImaging (Steve ) +1 - Creekside Inn (arriving Friday)
7. 26thiboy (Kevin) +1 maybe +2 Local, Morro Bay
8. Johnny Thunder +1 - Morro Bay Holland In (Arriving Friday, $53/night)
9. Belmondo & Mrs. Belmondo: Tom & lois Lodging to be determined
10.Cybnew (A.K.A Mathew Rupp)- Parents house- Cayucos california
11.Solinger: Sam & Tessa
12.Mikegoat +1 (Arrive Saturday morning for coffee and the day!)
13.
14.
15.

Updated Arrival/Departure Dates

[Cybnew]

i think my friend's family owns nitt witt ridge

[Marvinspu36]

Has anyone been to Salmon Creek Falls. From what I read, the trail head is about 9 miles north of Cambria. Not sure how much of a hike it is to the falls, but the photos I saw of the falls looked very nice.