melik Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hubby and I want to get away for about 3-4 days. His birthday is in January and mine is in March, we are thinking of going in February. So far we've kicked around a short cruise (3-4)day, but we've ruled that out. We have thought about Disneyland. We still really like that idea but are trying to come up with a few less expensive ideas. We can fly just about anywhere in the US for FREE:hurray:, but are thinking that it is such a short time that we'd like to stick to the west coast (we are from Washington). Oh, and I forgot to say we'd like to be warm! It's awfully cold up here in Washinton. ;) Please tell me your favorite cities, resorts, or destinations....?????:bigear: Thanks in advance, Meli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 San Diego, CA San Antonio, TX Tuscon, AZ Austin, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 We love love love San Diego. It is beautiful and there are a million things to do and places to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I second San Diego. It's the place most likely to be warm then. If you can do without 'warm' but settle for 'warmer but really nice' go to San Francisco. It's surrounded on 3 sides by water, so it's not as cold in the winter as other Bay Area destinations, and it's just so magical and beautiful, with tons to see and do. That's probably too early in the year for Palm Springs to be really nice. I'm not sure about the weather in Solvang, but that is a lovely destination for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Catalina Island? You could fly into Long Beach (or San Diego) and take a hovercraft over to Catalina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melik Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks for all of your quick suggestions! So I guess I should have mentioned that we were just in San Francisco in May. We also went to San Diego a couple years ago. Any other favorites? Meli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I second Catalina, it is a great 3-4 day trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Not cheap, but how about the Montage in Laguna Beach: http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Palm Springs? Nice hiking and interesting history, probably warm. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 There will always be a special place in my heart for Monterey. Monterey-Carmel-Pacific Grove area is great for romantic dating! (Or I was when I left it 20 years ago. You might want to reality check that.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Palm Springs? Nice hiking and interesting history, probably warm. :) If you want warm, hit the Palm Springs/Palm Desert area. They have wonderful resorts there. There is also a large outlet mall near Palm Springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 San Diego, CASan Antonio, TX Tuscon, AZ Austin, TX I'll stick with these since you've already done the CA thing. All are beautiful cities with plenty to see and do or not. Also the weather should be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If you like outdoors, I would recommend Sedona, Arizona or Yosemite. Both are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Carmel is beautiful. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGirl Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If you are looking at February, historically it is quite warm in the San Francisco area at that time. It is frequently in the 70's during most of February. San Diego is also a wonderful choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I have another one. :001_smile: How about Malibu? You could do The Getty Villa (for free) http://www.getty.edu/visit/ Go horseback riding http://www.maliburiders.com/ Hotel on the beach Maybe a (long) drive out to Huntington Gardens http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=210&linkidentifier=id&itemid=210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'd stay in L.A. and hit the Getty museums, Huntington Gardens, various other museums. Or San Diego - I bet you did not see everything San Diego has to offer yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 If you are in the mood to get away from it all, there's the Pacific Coast highway drive - and a place called Timber Cove Inn in Jenner, CA. When we stayed there, there were no tv's or phones in any of the rooms....hot tubs and fireplaces though! Lovely trails along the cliff. But if you are thinking Disney, this may not be your style :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThriceBlessed Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 There will always be a special place in my heart for Monterey. Monterey-Carmel-Pacific Grove area is great for romantic dating! I agree, beautiful area. You can go to Monterey Bay Aquarium. There are many wonderful, quaint B&B's. I second this idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Catalina Island? You could fly into Long Beach (or San Diego) and take a hovercraft over to Catalina. We went to Catalina in February last year, and it was freezing. It was beautiful and great fun but so cold. I wouldn't go there if you are looking for a warm place. For warm weather I would head to Palm Springs. It is wonderful there in the winter. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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