Blogs from Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, United States, North America - page 3

Here in San Diego, people are a lot nicer than in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is a massive hole. I don't know why Americans think it's the place to make a dream come true, because 99% of the place is a slum. Beverly Hills is nice, and Hollywood is ok. Downtown had nothing happening when we went there at 5 in the afternoon. We were staying in Santa Monica, which I'm guessing is chockers in Summer because it's very close to Venice Beach, but was quiet while we were there. Of course our first two meals of the trip were at the two finest cuisine eateries in the world, McDonalds and Hooters! It is almost impossible to get a vegetable or fruit in LA that hasn't been deep fried or covered in sugar. In San Diego, ... read more

Southern California: 1st September 2008 Our first stop back in the States was San Diego, just a short tram ride from the Mexican border. We had booked a hostel in the centre of town for three nights which was right next to the Gas Light district where all the restaurants and bars are. Although San Diego is quite a large city, it never seemed too busy and it was easy to get around. While there we visited the attractions at Ocean Beach, a laidback surfer hangout with lots of bars and surf shops. We also spent a whole day at the very impressive San Diego zoo where we managed to see polar bears swimming in their glass sided pool. We also saw pandas, koalas and even a two headed snake. That evening we headed out with ... read more

9 days in the land of dreams... San Diego, CA We landed in LAX..tired and stressed out! Customs was a breeze for Oscar...Stu looked shifty and got the 3rd degree from the LAPD! We headed straight for the union train station and caught the 4.10pm to San Diego. When we arrived at San Diego Santa Fe depot, it was dark and we were dazed and confused..we hadn't slept in 48hrs :( We called the first hostel we saw advertised..Ocean Beach International Hostel (No Americans allowed..bonus! :p). The hostel had a really nice atmosphere and everyone was friendly. We chatted to two cool Aussie lads..Levi and Guerry, we all headed to the beach for the hostels nightly event, tonight was the bonfire! In the liqour store we purchased a large bottle of Jagermeister and some red bull ... read more

The journey from Tenerife to the start of the Southern Tier cycle route across the USA is an odyssey in itself, 36 hours from door to door via Madrid and Philadelphia. Still, if you can't put up with the discomfort of air travel how are you going to cope with long haul cycling ! But I must say its a great relief to get here with the bike and luggage intact. The motel is nice but in europe we associate motels with movies like 'no country for old men'.... read more

Just wanted you to see the "mess" we are having on our splendid cruising yacht, Winter Trek. We are hoping to be leaving here soooon, as the weather is simply perfect for heading south. Will try to let everyone know the date, but hoping for this coming week. Keep smiling, Robin & Jean... read more