I'm in the process of planning a trip out to California but wanted to find out if any fellow CBRforum-ers could shed a little light on what location/areas is best to stay? Have you ridden out there? any motorcycle rental places you can point me to? I heard it's a beautiful ride along the coast aka "US-1" ? Best month to go?

I want to stay in an area close to the coast so I can ride but also visit tourist attractions.

Thanks for any responses,


Will

 

what part of cali are you coming to? what attractions do you plan to visit? california is a big place with all kinds of weather. highway 1, pacific coast highway, is a pretty ride but long. it goes up and down almost the entire coast. there are also many other great rides out here, depending which part you're in. as far as rentals go, i dont know. i've never rented out here.

 

Here a shot of Catalina Island....

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First you must decide from where you want to start riding? From south up north of from north down south...PCH is very lengthy...but I suggest start from like South Bay area Go north....Santa Monica, Malibu, Santa Barbara... I think it's seldom you will continue riding and not stop for those California Gurls!!! Sunkist Tan....LOL...

 

Catalina Island:

 

Well I know I would like to spend time in LA for sure and visit tourist attractions there..any suggestions?

 

Man...now that is what you call breathtaking scene and exactly what I would like to experience out there.

Yeah your right, I thought of starting maybe at Santa Monica go up as far as Santa Barbara, CA ? or further depending on miles. Ideally I would like to stay near a place that rents motorcycles and not have to spend hours in a cab just trying to find a place.

 

what kind of attractions? are you bringing any kids? there is always disneyland, knotts berry farm, universal studios, six flags, legoland, sea world in san diego, and san diego zoo. there is a ton other stuff to visit not theme park if you are looking for that too.

for sure ride angeles crest... better than pch for sportbikes

 

Just found a rental place: Don't know if anyone has heard of the place.

Los Angeles area

RACY RENTALS

1) Please Call Ahead - 323.709.7229

4996 Melrose Avenue
Corner of Melrose and Western Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90029

2) Please Call Ahead - 310.388.7263

Beverly Hills Ducati
428 N LaCienega Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90048

3) Please Call Ahead - 818.919.2973

Wheels In Motion
9520 DeSoto Ave
Chatsworth, Ca 91311

 

Yes, this pic was actually taken on a misty day...on a clear day when to ocean is blue...more breathtaking...right below to the left side is Donald Trump golf course...green fee is $179... Lol...

Rancho Palos Verdes + PV Estate is good start point...Palos Verdes Drive going north then left onto PCH will take you thru Redondo beach, manhattan beach, LAX, then Santa Monica / pier. 10 minutes later Malibu ( where Billy Cyrus live & all those movie star ) from Malibu you can easily go inland to Sunset Strip, 90210, Rodeo Drive... Or you can stay on PCH go towards Santa Barbara.... Depend what is your crowd? Night life....LA does have a little of everything. From
Universal Studio, J-Town, Beverly Hills, Hollywood walk of fame...I actually live 1 block south of PCH (US-1)....1 block away from Cycle Gear of South Bay...

 

Yeah San Diego and Zoo sounds cool, heard that Zoo is national attraction.. going with the wife.. angles crest? hmmm better for sportbikes?

Not that I want to blast the throttle, but what is the speed limit at PCH?