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Old 03-03-2016, 12:18 PM
 
Location: Mountains of Oregon
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Years ago when we were traveling in our American Clipper C motorhome, we stayed overnight in casino parking lots, Denny's parking lots, McDonalds & Holiday Inn parking lot in Santa Nella.

We fished & parked (for days) along the Delta/Mendota canal & the "California Aqueduct".

We fished & parked around the "California Delta".

Be Careful. Look Around your area. Don't stay where you don't feel SAFE.

We didn't have any problem years ago. I don't know how things are now.
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Old 03-03-2016, 07:00 PM
 
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How is water in socal? Sucks that west coast water so cold
Don't expect to do any swimming this time of year in Southern California either, unless you rent a wet suit. The water off the coast of La Jolla in San Diego this time of year can be in the 50s to low 60s. Today it was 63 degrees, which is "summer wet suit" temp for surfers. You can check the water temps here if you'd like:
La Jolla Cove Water Temperature (Sea) and Wetsuit Guide (CAL - San Diego County, USA)

When I moved to California many years ago, my biggest disappointment was discovering that the water here NEVER really gets super warm like it does in say, Florida.
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Old 03-03-2016, 07:48 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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On a warm day, the last thing I want is warm water. And if the water were warm like in Florida, the weather would also be stifling, like in Florida. No thanks. People, there's a reason California coastal weather is ideal! It's not just some fluke. It's those cold Pacific currents, and the fog. These are great blessings.
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Old 03-04-2016, 12:48 AM
 
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Don't expect to do any swimming this time of year in Southern California either, unless you rent a wet suit. The water off the coast of La Jolla in San Diego this time of year can be in the 50s to low 60s. Today it was 63 degrees, which is "summer wet suit" temp for surfers. You can check the water temps here if you'd like:
La Jolla Cove Water Temperature (Sea) and Wetsuit Guide (CAL - San Diego County, USA)

When I moved to California many years ago, my biggest disappointment was discovering that the water here NEVER really gets super warm like it does in say, Florida.
. I agree, and I'm a native. I've lived in Newport Beach and have spent time at the beach in Newport, Huntington, Manhattan, Laguna, San Onofre, Santa Barbara, La Jolla, etc. I've also lived in Mill Valley and spent time at nearby beaches as well as Carmel, Ocean Beach in SF, etc. I've never lived in Florida, but I've spent a fair amount of time there at the beach (Pensacola, Destin, Seaside, Panama City, the barrier island beaches in Pinellas County, Naples, Key Largo, Key West, along the A1A between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, St. Augustine, Fernandina, etc.). IMO, the warm, clear water and beautiful sand of many of the Gulf Coast beaches in Florida = the best on the U.S. mainland. The humidity that goes along with that water temperature is fine with me, but I can understand that that trade off would not be acceptable to many people. I know people who swim quite often in the bay near San Francisco. I love them, but I think they are insane .
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Old 03-04-2016, 08:19 AM
 
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. I agree, and I'm a native. I've lived in Newport Beach and have spent time at the beach in Newport, Huntington, Manhattan, Laguna, San Onofre, Santa Barbara, La Jolla, etc. I've also lived in Mill Valley and spent time at nearby beaches as well as Carmel, Ocean Beach in SF, etc. I've never lived in Florida, but I've spent a fair amount of time there at the beach (Pensacola, Destin, Seaside, Panama City, the barrier island beaches in Pinellas County, Naples, Key Largo, Key West, along the A1A between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, St. Augustine, Fernandina, etc.). IMO, the warm, clear water and beautiful sand of many of the Gulf Coast beaches in Florida = the best on the U.S. mainland. The humidity that goes along with that water temperature is fine with me, but I can understand that that trade off would not be acceptable to many people. I know people who swim quite often in the bay near San Francisco. I love them, but I think they are insane .
Given your breadth of experience along the california coast, what insight can you give me on living in socal versus nocal? How big of a difference is the weather between say, carmel and santa barbara? How does living in these areas compare to each other in terms of social, political, economic circumstances etc.? What is the "flavor" of bay area compared to LA or san diego in your experience?
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Old 03-04-2016, 09:36 AM
 
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Given your breadth of experience along the california coast, what insight can you give me on living in socal versus nocal? How big of a difference is the weather between say, carmel and santa barbara? How does living in these areas compare to each other in terms of social, political, economic circumstances etc.? What is the "flavor" of bay area compared to LA or san diego in your experience?
OMG just come on out already.
See and feel for yourself. That's the way. You're just collecting perceptions at this point and ultimately yours is the only one that counts.
The map is not the territory.
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Old 03-04-2016, 01:14 PM
 
Location: Boulder Creek, CA
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OMG just come on out already.
See and feel for yourself. That's the way. You're just collecting perceptions at this point and ultimately yours is the only one that counts.
The map is not the territory.
That, or read the ENTIRE CA forum for the last few years and get back to us.
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Old 03-04-2016, 01:55 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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Given your breadth of experience along the california coast, what insight can you give me on living in socal versus nocal? How big of a difference is the weather between say, carmel and santa barbara? How does living in these areas compare to each other in terms of social, political, economic circumstances etc.? What is the "flavor" of bay area compared to LA or san diego in your experience?
The difference in weather between Carmel and SB is irrelevant if your need for a larger population for socializing is taken into account. IMO Carmel/Monterey are foggier, which also IMO is a good thing. But you were saying you prefer warmer weather? If so, SD or Long Beach may better suit you. Warmer water, warmer weather, bigger population bases.
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Old 03-05-2016, 11:19 AM
 
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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OMG just come on out already.
See and feel for yourself. That's the way. You're just collecting perceptions at this point and ultimately yours is the only one that counts.
The map is not the territory.
I'll clarify so as not to offend (or be misunderstood).
Come out when / if you're inspired to do so and when you're ready.

If you're ready but not attached to a particular departure time you may want to wait a bit until the later part of spring so that your drive across the country will be uneventful (well, you never know and especially these days with freak weather happening) and so that you'll arrive in California in May - June which is a wonderful time to make your grand entrance.

If you take the southern route (my preference ... ultimately going through N.M. and Arizona which will certainly expand you! magical!) and then hit the coast around Cambria you'll have a most beautiful coastal drive north. If the wildflowers are in bloom in Big Sur you may weep (if you're that kind of guy)

It seems like it's going to be a big leap of faith for you to make the move. Yes?
So gathering basic information so that you can skillfully navigate your exploration on the practical level is a good thing but at some point, you're just going to have to move into and embrace the unknown and trust your own perceptions and your own instincts / intuition, ie; your own "internal navigational system".
How comfortable are you with moving into the unknown? As i see it, the more you can move in that way (open, present, grounded, trusting, etc.), the more better you'll be able to enjoy the journey and the more likely you'll transform. I get the sense that you're not just wanting to make a major move like this for different scenery and women ... that you want to change your self and life in a deeper way. Just my sense ... maybe presumptuous of me i realize.

And i assume that you've got some "street smarts" and aren't susceptible to being taken advantage of?

Also, do consider https://www.airbnb.com/. I've used it a couple of times when traveling and it can be really good and a lot less expensive than a hotel / motel room. I was recently out of state and instead of spending over $160 a night in a stupid hotel room, i found a sweet little cabin for $75 a night. And there are options on airbnb that are much less expensive ... like $20 a night if you're open to staying in a room in someones home.

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Old 03-05-2016, 02:49 PM
 
Location: Mountains of Oregon
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The difference in weather between Carmel and SB is irrelevant if your need for a larger population for socializing is taken into account. IMO Carmel/Monterey are foggier, which also IMO is a good thing. But you were saying you prefer warmer weather? If so, SD or Long Beach may better suit you. Warmer water, warmer weather, bigger population bases.
In the Spring/Summer he can drive out through the 'Carmel Valley', right opposite of Carmel Beach. There is plenty of blue sky & sunshine there, including warm/Hot temp days...

http://www.carmelvalleycalifornia.com/

There is some pretty good fishin' at Las Padres Dam & the Carmel River some days.

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Las+Padres+Dam


He could drive all the way through the valley & fish in the river or gorge, at Arroyo Seco.

Arroyo Seco Campground - 47 Photos - Campgrounds - Greenfield, CA - Reviews - Yelp
see the photos^^^^^^

Play some Horseshoes & drink ice cold beer at Millers Lodge.........Go for a swim.


https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...oyo+Seco%2C+CA

Leave nothing but footprints......
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