So Cal Meetup 10AM Sat Jan 15th at Bolsa Chica State Beach

[KTMRIDER-SMB]

Any interest in getting together on Sat Jan 15th somewhere near San Clemente or within an hour of that area, maybe OC somewhere? Mac will be in town from Vegas getting a lift put on his van and it might be a good time to get together again for us So Cal folks and meet at least one out of state person. I know there are some camping areas down that way so maybe some of you that live near there can make some recommendations on where to meet, or camp Jan 14th/15th if interested. Maybe one of the spots near the ocean?
Eric

Updated to show we are meeting around 10AM January 15th, 2011 at Bolsa Chica State Beach.

 

[SteveAndLillian]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

Hey KTM, the wife and I are in. Do you have any more info on the location yet? Or is there another place on the site with the info? Thanks I'm still figuring out the site, Thanks again for the bumper!

 

[macmcintire]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

I'm obviously in. Just need to know when and where to hook up. I will keep my eye on this discussion stream to see when a location has been determined. Anywhere along the coast is great for us, even if just for a breakfast meet-up or picnic lunch on Saturday. Of course we will need to find a place to camp on Friday anyway.

Thanks KTM for putting this together.

Mac

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

Sounds interesting. I might drive down for a meetup.

KTM, you just have to find a place for us to meet/camp.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[dowgars]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

A possibility for me. RD

 

[Gooseberry-SMB]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

Im in

To bad Rincon road is closed.

 

[surfgeek33]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

I would love to meet up with you guys. Unfortunately, that is my call weekend :a6: Maybe next time.

 

[KTMRIDER-SMB]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

I don't know too many places to camp/meet down that way. I have camped at the San Onofre bluffs campground when I had my trailer but it was full on reserveamerica.com per SteveinLA. I didn't think it was fantastic but it was fine. He also mentioned the San Mateo campground still had spaces, not sure how nice that place is or how many really are going to camp. Steve had suggested a day meet at Old Man's beach or the bluffs day use area but we would need more specifics on how to get there. Anyone have any more specific suggestions? Is that the beach before you get to the Marine base open area? There is surfing out that way so it would be a good meeting place for anyone looking to do that type of thing.
Also, I think there are some RV park type places along the beach in Orange County. I recall seeing one near a dog park but I can't remember the city it was in, maybe the Newport Beach area?
Eric

 

[surfgeek33]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

The one next to "Dog Beach" dog park is Bolsa Chica State beach. Its where we had our last So. Cal M&G. Its a great place to park for the day and BBQ, surf, play in the sand, etc. Its also has an RV only camp ground that a full SMB w/ hook ups, just incase anyone wants to stay over night. They have many parking lots, so everyone can pard next to each other. If you guys decide to meet here, I can even swing by, since its close to work, just in case I get called in. :a3:

 

[macmcintire]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

KTM:

Bolsa Chica sounds great. Those, like us, who want to camp there on Friday night can try to get a spot. There are sites available. Those who can only come on Saturday could come in the morning and spend a few hours or the entire day at the beach.

If this is where you want to hold the get together, let us know. I will book a campsite immediately for myself once the location is confirmed.

Thanks,

Mac

 

[KTMRIDER-SMB]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

KTM:

Bolsa Chica sounds great. Those, like us, who want to camp there on Friday night can try to get a spot. There are sites available. Those who can only come on Saturday could come in the morning and spend a few hours or the entire day at the beach.

If this is where you want to hold the get together, let us know. I will book a campsite immediately for myself once the location is confirmed.

Thanks,

Mac

Bolsa Chica it is! Should be an easy meeting spot with beach view and access. Not sure how the surfing is for those that want to surf but it sounds like it might be the best spot for a get together with the vans. What time do you guys want to shoot for?
Eric

 

[macmcintire]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

I'll be camping there on Friday night. Don't know how early people will want to get there on Saturday morning. Should we say rally around 10:00 am? That way we can just meet in the morning for those who don't want to spend their entire Saturday -- perhaps have picnic lunch together.

 

[billwilson-THOR]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

Barring unforseen BS at my office
we will be there

bw

 

[macmcintire]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

Got a camping site (parking spot) at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Wow was it expensive! $73 for the night for a Walmart parking lot camping experience (except it's right on the ocean). I was surprised the wife said yes to it. She prefers getting out as far away from other people as possible when we camp. We typically go to So. Carlsbad SB for a week of camping each May and that's about as crowded as we ever experience camping. However we are going to Yosemite for the first time this May and understand that can be an overcrowded experience. So perhaps Bolsa Chica will be a good precursor for that.

See you guys on Friday the 14th or Saturday the 15th of January. :b4:

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

Mac,

Do you have a campsite #, in case we want to see if we can get near you?

My wife said to get Fri and Sat nights.

Mike

 

[macmcintire]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

Hi Mike,

Our campsite is B21. There is (was) a campsite available directly across from ours. We will be leaving Saturday afternoon because I have to fly out to Detroit on business on Monday.

It will be great to see you again.

Mac

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: So Cal Meetup Sat Jan 15th around San Clemente area?

We have site #22 for Fri and Sat nights.

Hope to see a bunch of you there!

Mike

 

[cellularSTEVE]

I'm out. I have plans Saturday morning and was going to come in the late afternoon and maybe stay Saturday night. Sorry I will miss you guys!

steve :c3:

 

[macmcintire]

Steve:

Mike will be staying Saturday night. There may be others who will be around in the afternoon and evening Saturday. Keep an eye on this discussion stream to see who else will be around. Unfortunately I need to leave in the early afternoon to get back to Vegas. But if I knew you were coming by, say 2:00 p.m, I'd hang around to say hello.

Still hope to see you there.

Mac

 

[surfgeek33]

Mac and Mike,

Since you you guys are staying at the campsite, you may have to take your rig on a regular parking lot for the meet up. The sites are not too big for more than 2 cars and people can not enter the site site with out reservations. Bolsa Chica SB has a series of parking lots, only 1 parking lot is dedicated to the campsite, and all others lots are available to anyone. There is good surf on the north side of the main tower and by the jetty. Unfortunately, these parking spaces fill up really quick. The north parking lots are better for meet ups, since they don't fill up at all. Also there is an entrance fee. Don't know how much though, since I have a state beach annual pass.