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"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 01/13/2019 at 14:13 • Filed to: None

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I’m flying to S an Francisco in February. Friday the 1st, to whenever I feel like leaving. For... r easons. Haven’t been to California since I was a kid , what should I see? Where should I eat? Any amazing national parks that aren’t too far, preferably north of San Francisco?

Oh and I’ll be driving back, if any Oregon friends want to grab a bite

way2blu does a rev update > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 14:17

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I get the impression you’re gonna drive back in a Soul Red ND2 RF...

AestheticsInMotion > way2blu does a rev update 01/13/2019 at 14:19

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Nah. My Miata needs are currently satisfied

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Until I find a mint Sunburst Yellow NA or go all in with go-fast bits to the current steed

WilliamsSW > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 14:24

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Gee, let’s see... Muir Woods and Mt. Tam, Point Reyes, Angel Island (>>> Alcatraz), so many options...

way2blu does a rev update > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 14:25

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I mean, this one’s pretty far but it’s pretty mint too:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=499350032&zip=94016&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D94016%26extColorsSimple%3DYELLOW%26startYear%3D1981%26incremental%3Dall%26endYear%3D2019%26modelCodeList%3DMIATA%26makeCodeList%3DMAZDA%26transmissionCodes%3DMAN%26listingTypes%3DUSED%26sortBy%3DderivedpriceDESC%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Don%26searchRadius%3D0&listingTypes=USED&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=MIATA&makeCodeList=MAZDA&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=MAZDA&modelCode1=MIATA&clickType=listing

That’s a gnarly link. But here’s the Miata:

Under 50k miles too.

CompactLuxuryFan > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 14:27

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A *lot* of good eating places in the San Francisco . Also a very well-documented city on the internet so I suggest just searching according to your taste. A heavy wallet of course helps.

I suggest driving Mines road down to the observatory while you’re here, and up to Mendocino. Lots of forests to hike there and basically everywhere. Muir Beach up to Mt. Tamalpais is a classic.

Me and a couple other oppos live around so let me know if you need anything! I can give more recommendations but I do feel like the internet is better than me at that :P

AestheticsInMotion > way2blu does a rev update 01/13/2019 at 14:30

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Seeing as I'd have to remove the spoiler, burn the wheels/source new ones, remove the bra, repaint the bumper to match, repaint the windshield surround to match..... That's way too much money for such a questionable modded Miata, low-mileage Sunburst or not. 

LongbowMkII > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 14:32

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Caffe Greco has good espresso and the best tiramisu and it’s ri ght next to chinatow n. Point lobos park  was a hell of a view, you’ve got millions of people at your back and you’re looking out at thousands of miles of ocean, albeit dotted with cargo ships and sailboats.

Parking in SF is a bitch.

Future Heap Owner > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 15:06

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Roughly when are you gonna be passing through Oregon? Specifically, Portland.

jminer > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 15:16

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I was there for a week for work this fall. Fun town, but expensive as hell.

Muir woods was beautiful, but probably everyone will recommend that one.

As far as food goes I didn't have a bad meal while there but loved the ramen places there!

AestheticsInMotion > LongbowMkII 01/13/2019 at 15:42

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Parking does worry me a bit. I'm thinking I'll find a hotel, leave the car and test out public transportation. Or maybe one of those bike/scooter ride shares... That actually sounds fun 

AestheticsInMotion > Future Heap Owner 01/13/2019 at 15:42

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Not really sure. My best guess so far is either the 4th or 5th

AestheticsInMotion > WilliamsSW 01/13/2019 at 15:44

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Looks like those are all closed/partially closed at the moment :/ 

WilliamsSW > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 15:47

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Mt. Tam shouldn’t be (State Park, not national). And hiking trails in that park wind in and out of Muir Woods- I wouldn’t think there would be fences blocking hiking access to Muir Woods.

Angel Island is also a state park.

WilliamsSW > jminer 01/13/2019 at 15:56

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All the f ood there is ridiculously good, but ramen is a particularly good choice.  

LongbowMkII > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 16:55

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The public transportation in SF  is good

Future Heap Owner > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 16:59

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Cool, I’ll try to keep both those days free. Early in the week is generally pretty open for me. I do h ave a standing Wednesday thing, but I could probably shift that with a week’s  notice.

MM54 > AestheticsInMotion 01/13/2019 at 17:36

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I will pr obably be in that area late J une / early J uly; let me know what’s good.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion 01/14/2019 at 13:30

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What about Muir Beach?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion 01/14/2019 at 13:32

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Not north, but Monter ey and Carmel are awesome, with Seventeen Mile Drive between. The Monter ey Bay Aquarium is world class.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > AestheticsInMotion 01/15/2019 at 12:14

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Big Basin Redwood forest is to the South a bit but I think it is worth checking out. Could always hop on down to Laguna Seca if you go that way too, lots of great driving roads around that whole area. In SF, driving is actually kind of entertaining I think. I didnt have any trouble parking (midweek, midday) during my time there and while traffic was awful, driving around the hills and shit was kind of fun. I was driving a ‘10 Mini Cooper S with a manual and bald tires. Those hills led to many burnouts. But yeah I also loved the food just about everywhere. Too much time to visit any of the parks like Yosemite but the local ones are still pretty sweet for a drive. While expensive, I still loved driving across the golden gate bridge. And if you are around on a weekend, lookup the treasure island cars and coffee, it was HUGE. 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > AestheticsInMotion 01/15/2019 at 12:14

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Damn, I really want a yellow miata now...