California Meet and Greet (MAG)

[sarita75]

It's so quiet in here....... <insert crickets chirping sound here>

 

[Rickster]

I know of a few people that want to go. As soon as we get a date and place, it is on

Rick

 

[Ann Marie]

Poll closes tomorrow morning.

I think that I can pretty much guarantee that we are going to Monterey. I haven't dove up there and last time I was there stayed at a resort.

We NEED some locals to give us some suggestions!!!!

 

[sarita75]

Cute picture Ann Marie! As for suggestions - we'll be more than happy. And I will keep on people on the NorCal sight to provide you with them.

 

[micboucher]

Lone Oak Lodge is a very diver friendly place and they have small cottages (that's what they call them anyway) that would be good for families, which have 3 beds in them I think. It's not a fancy place but clean and comfortable. They have rinse tanks and hooks outside the rooms where you can hang gear too. Monterey Lodging Monterey Hotel Monterey CA Hotel - Lone Oak Lodge Monterey Bay CA

There are many other hotels in the area also but I haven't stayed at many of them myself. Monterey Bay Hotel: Monterey Hotels Motels Lodging, ca, Bed & Breakfast, Resort, Hotel, California

There is also a campground right in town called Veteran's Memorial Park but it's on a first come, first serve basis and I hear it fills up quick on Fridays in the warmer months. City of Monterey | Rec. & Community Services | Veteran's Memorial Park - Camping/Picnicing in Monterey

 

[Brewski]

Also the TraveLodge on Freemont street gives discounts to divers.

 

[JDog]

survey says.........

 

[dlndavid]

Nice links, thanks

Lone Oak Lodge is a very diver friendly place and they have small cottages (that's what they call them anyway) that would be good for families, which have 3 beds in them I think. It's not a fancy place but clean and comfortable. They have rinse tanks and hooks outside the rooms where you can hang gear too. Monterey Lodging Monterey Hotel Monterey CA Hotel - Lone Oak Lodge Monterey Bay CA

There are many other hotels in the area also but I haven't stayed at many of them myself. Monterey Bay Hotel: Monterey Hotels Motels Lodging, ca, Bed & Breakfast, Resort, Hotel, California

There is also a campground right in town called Veteran's Memorial Park but it's on a first come, first serve basis and I hear it fills up quick on Fridays in the warmer months. City of Monterey | Rec. & Community Services | Veteran's Memorial Park - Camping/Picnicing in Monterey

 

[rainman_02]

Motel6 in Marina is a good hideout from high prices. It's a 10min drive in every morning, but a pretty good deal.

Also, for anyone who is in the military, the Navy Lodge is a great deal. And your non-military friends can stay with you. In fact, if you wish to sponsor some extras, you can get non-military people rooms there as long as you are also staying there and you sign them in/out.

The Lone Oak and the Travelodge on Freemont are both good diver hotels.


I also recommend chartering the Cypress Sea one day for an "all day" 3 tank (or more) dive trip. 22 divers max, tanks provided with air and/or nitrox fills, largest boat out there (more stable on the seas), great snacks, and Phil Sammet is a riot!

 

[Ann Marie]

Great links.

I really like that Lone Oak has some diver facilities. I'm going to shoot them an email to see what they can do for us on our weekend as far as group rates. I also want to check to make sure that they can accommodate many of us. Once I hear back, I'll post the information.

I've started a planning and RSVP thread here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/trips-local-marketplace-socal/220494-california-meet-greet-mag.html