July 9th - Pismo Beach to San Francisco via Big Sur

Back in the pool this morning, first thing. Boy is it COLD. Grey and cold. But the water's warm and I have someone to pass me the towel. All this of course after a bagel and coffeee breakfast overlooking the pacific of course. 10 min in the pool and 20n in the hot tub and I think to myself how lucky I am.

Driving driving. First we stop at San Luis Obispo and have a look at some shops and bubblegum alley (an alley where there's billions of sticks of bubblegum chewed and stuck to the walls on either side... enough to make you sick even if you do like a bit of hubba bubba). Then at the Madonna hotel which has all different themed rooms and a crazy fuscia dining hall that would be perfect for Barbie's wedding reception if what they say about Ken is true!

Next stop was adorable Morrow Bay... which was a cute cute little fishing town, but I refused to eat lunch so early.... which I paid for because we didn't stop for lunch until 4pm in Big Sur, with the most beautiful restaurant view of the whole trip on a cliff overlooking the ocean and the rolling hills behind it. Made that turkey sandwich scrumptious I tell you! And 7 dollars for fries didn't even seem that crazy!

Keep on keeping on to Carmel-by-the-Sea where we hop out just to feel the sand in our toes and Monterey for a coffe... then Santa Cruz only to decide not to stop cause we can't find parking. It's clear we're over tired now and it's time to find the hotel. But first, a trip across the Golden Gate bridge when we get to SF. Of course it needs to be done before we return the car tomorrow! It's late and the bridge is amazing, but it's also very, very, VERY, cold out. Winter cold. Wind cold. It's unbelievable after the heat in Vegas but we're suffering. We get to the hotel, who doesn't have the reservation, clarify things, and go to sleep.

TRAVEL
Pismo Beach to San Francisco via Big Sur

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ACCOMMODATION

Good Hotel San Francisco
112 Seventh Street

Boasting an exceptional location in San Francisco's SoMa district, minutes from Union Square, this unique, environmentally friendly hotel blends state-of-the-art amenities along with creative furnishings made from recycled products.

The Good Hotel is only moments from the Westfield Shopping Centre, the Moscone Convention Center and the Asian Art Museum. Many of San Francisco's most famous sites, including Fisherman's Wharf and Ghirardelli Square, are also easily accessible with nearby public transportation.

In addition to vending machines in the lobby selling environmentally friendly wallets, guests at Good Hotel can enjoy in-room iPod docking stations as well as flat-screen TVs. The hotel also features a delicious on-site restaurant, serving artisan thin-crust pizza made with only fresh and local ingredients.

Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.

Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Public parking is possible on site and costs USD 20.00 per day.