From TripAdvisor website. I'll post any suggestions received back to TripAdvisor.
Jul 30, 2010, 6:32 PM
I coach a HS boys cross country team and we are planning to run in the Stanford Invitational this Sept. I chose Pacifica so the kids can see a little of everything. It would be easy to get a cheap hotel off the interstate in Palo Alto, but this could be a once in a lifetime deal, so Pacifica here we come! We will have some time to see San Fran the day before we race and do some touristy things. Thinking of Fishermans Wharf, taking a cable car to Niketown, having dinner at Ciopinno's and just general sight seeing
My questions, #1 does anyone know where we could get in some easy trail runs around the Holiday Inn Express before and after we compete? Some typical "in the pines" type trail runs? (we could drive a few min. if we need too)
#2 Where could 20+ people dine fairly close to Pacifica after the race Saturday night (the race is late in the afternoon and we will want to take it easy)
#3 Any idea what to expect on weather? Last year the race was run in 100+ temps...inland at Stanford. Is that typical? What can we expect back by the beach?
Posted by Steve Sinai
8 comments:
#1. The beach trail to Linda Mar beach starts right there near the Express. It's a bit of a blow up the headland, but I'm sure the kids are in better shape than I am.
#2. Consult Yelp
#3. We're experiencing the coolest summer in 40 years. September is typically one of the nicest months on the coast.
Wow Steve, "Trip Advisor" is enlightening again. "Welcome to our invisible pass-through city. Don't forget the free lunch at the end of the easy trail."
Here, TOT money here gets pocketed into the city general fund to pay ordinary city bills, rather than build advertising and a tourist infrastructure. Kind of reminds me of 3rd world and ancient island civilizations that used up their resources, then disappeared.
Thanks, Lionel.
#2. I also suggested Straw Hat Pizza near Manor for 20+ people, including lots of high school kids.
Now Kathy, That trail's gonna come in handy here, back off!
Lionel, "handy trails"-- alternative route to get-out-of-town? Guess so, our highway 1 money has been used for these trails. Oh, I answered that question.
If they're looking for an invigorating trail run, they could start in San Pedro Valley Park and run up to the top of Montara Mountain for some gorgeous views. There were ton of people running there earlier in the month:
http://www.pctrailruns.com/event.aspx?dtid=4817
If they stay at the Lighthouse or HI Express, they could also run up Fassler, run along Sweeney Ridge, and come down by Shelldance. Not to get all political with the kiddos, but you might warn them to avoid the large anti-growth fanatic at the nursery who is probably most responsible for this city's current economic nightmare.
There are lots of possible trail runs at San Pedro Valley Park, most of which don't involve climbing all the way to the top of Montara Mtn! All highly recommended for scenery.
Think visiting the "large anti-growth fanatic...most responsible for this city's current economic nightmare" would be be a better choice for some of us, so we could again ask "why"?
Note: these Pacifica "tourists" young people will stay in Palo Alto, eat and spend money else where. Maybe if we don't fix the highway other "tourists" will be forced to stop and get off the road in Pacifica, or dehydrate.
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