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Budget California holidas?
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stubrown55
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Looking at going to Califiornia next Aug/Sept. We've been to Orlando a few times and have always been happy with the budget travel packages eg travelcitydirect, jetsave etc
But is there anyone who does similar cheap packages to California? I've started searchng and not found anyone obvious yet.
I know there is the DIY option and we're also looking at this
But is there anyone who does similar cheap packages to California? I've started searchng and not found anyone obvious yet.
I know there is the DIY option and we're also looking at this
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Hi
There is already loads of threads on this topic, have look
:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2780632
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2544289
Hope it helps, I'm looking for budget California too:jBest wins ever:
2012: Holiday to LA for 2 adults +2 kids for 4 days
2013: £2 000 Virgin Holiday Voucher!
2014: $1000 spending money for hols
2015: 8 night holiday to Thailand0 -
Best way to do on a budget is to get a flight and a car with your own bookings.
Then you can travel around seeing things taking advantage of turn-up rates at motels (usually $40 upwards per night).0 -
cubegame: I was wondering about turning up at motels, do you think we have chance to get cheap motels on way from LA to San Francisco?
Interested staying in Santa Barbara area, San Luis Obispo and Monterey..Best wins ever:
2012: Holiday to LA for 2 adults +2 kids for 4 days
2013: £2 000 Virgin Holiday Voucher!
2014: $1000 spending money for hols
2015: 8 night holiday to Thailand0 -
August is peak travel time from the UK, air fares were as high as £700 this summer so if you must travel then book sooner rather than later, there are no charters to California. You can certainly find motels on a daily basis but probably not in busy places with limited stock of hotels, I spent a dreadful night in a very damp room in Monterey, you may need to stay slightly outside the touristy places if travelling at peak times without advance reservations. San Francisco is also a problem, much more expensive for accommodation due to demand, if you liked Jetsave, they certainly offer holidays to California as well.0
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cubegame: I was wondering about turning up at motels, do you think we have chance to get cheap motels on way from LA to San Francisco?
Interested staying in Santa Barbara area, San Luis Obispo and Monterey..
Monterey is pricey, we stayed just outside Monterey in Seaside, much cheaper and only 5 mins drive from Fisherman's Wharf.2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shadingEverything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the endMFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
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jackieblack wrote: »Monterey is pricey, we stayed just outside Monterey in Seaside, much cheaper and only 5 mins drive from Fisherman's Wharf.
Hi Jackie!
Do you mean that Seaside of Monterey is just 5 min from San Fran Fisherman's Wharf?
We are planning to go in May..Best wins ever:
2012: Holiday to LA for 2 adults +2 kids for 4 days
2013: £2 000 Virgin Holiday Voucher!
2014: $1000 spending money for hols
2015: 8 night holiday to Thailand0 -
No, there is a Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey too!
It's where the whale-watching boats depart from.2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shadingEverything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the endMFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £13502025 target = £1200, YTD £690
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Jackie:
I see! Didn't know about that!! wow :jBest wins ever:
2012: Holiday to LA for 2 adults +2 kids for 4 days
2013: £2 000 Virgin Holiday Voucher!
2014: $1000 spending money for hols
2015: 8 night holiday to Thailand0 -
Hi
Just found on internet Lone Oak Lodge in Seaside Monterey.
Looks very nice and cheap:j something like £50 for night.And good reviews on Tripadvisor.Best wins ever:
2012: Holiday to LA for 2 adults +2 kids for 4 days
2013: £2 000 Virgin Holiday Voucher!
2014: $1000 spending money for hols
2015: 8 night holiday to Thailand0 -
Hi guys, I would like to ask you for information about Hollywood and film studios.
We are planning to fly to LA and stay for one day to see Hollywood and studios.What is best thing to do?Any tips? Do we need to book in advance on line to see studios?
Do we turn up at some gate and buy tour? Should we drive there from hotel?
Please advise.Best wins ever:
2012: Holiday to LA for 2 adults +2 kids for 4 days
2013: £2 000 Virgin Holiday Voucher!
2014: $1000 spending money for hols
2015: 8 night holiday to Thailand0
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