I'm back from my trip! Pictures of your suggested places!! (Now MORE PICS)

[Zeze]

Thank you for your help in this thread!

Solveng was a terrible & empty tourist trap. The pictures gave me an impression of an authentic Dutch town.

Hearst Castle was nice. We didn't care about the room inside, but outside was the best.

SF is nice as always. Monterey had nothing to do outside of the aquarium & 17-mile drive.

The PCH drive was such a rush. We missed out on so many great hiking/camping opportunities. You gotta give yourself 5-7 nights, not 2.

Enjoy.

 

[Blieb]

Dungeness Crab FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice pics ...

 

[KeithTalent]

Nice pics! Hearst Castle was really cool when we went there years ago; kind of a weird surrounding area though.

KT

 

[Genx87]

My Fiance would be jealous of that Dungeness crab. She raves about it when talking about San Francisco!

 

[NuclearNed]

Monterey had nothing to do outside of the aquarium & 17-mile drive.

The Pinnacles National Monument is just outside Monterrey & is freakin' awesome. Sorry you didn't know about it.

 

[Blieb]

We get killer dungeness crab at the casinos in Biloxi when we visit ... they must fly a plane in from the West Coast every Friday ... friggin' amazing ...

 

[Zeze]

The Pinnacles National Monument is just outside Monterrey & is freakin' awesome. Sorry you didn't know about it.

We were sooo rushed anyway

 

[RavenSEAL]

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Jealous as fack

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Hearst Castle was interesting. There was actually a noticeable earthquake when we went through, which is not a pleasant experience when you realize you're standing in a building that was built before earthquake safety codes were a thing.

 

[Zeze]

Hearst Castle was interesting. There was actually a noticeable earthquake when we went through, which is not a pleasant experience when you realize you're standing in a building that was built before earthquake safety codes were a thing.

The neptune pool is still used by Hearst family grand kids. Talk about lucky bastards.

 

[jingramm]

where did you eat the dungeness crab?

 

[endervalentine]

great pictures! looks like you guys had fun!

what did you use for the post processing? really like 4, 5 and the last two!

 

[Zeze]

where did you eat the dungeness crab?

Old Fisherman's Grotto on Monterey Pier. It looks good, but the no-frill boiled ones at SF Wharf was tons better (and cheaper).

great pictures! looks like you guys had fun!

what did you use for the post processing? really like 4, 5 and the last two!

Just Lightroom. Thanks!

 

[RossMAN]

How much for the crab?

 

[SandEagle]

nice pics. is that you in the last one?

 

[JulesMaximus]

:thumbsup: Nice pics!

You know, I've lived in California for 21 years now, and I've never been to Hearst Castle nor have I driven up the coast between Santa Barbara and San Francisco.

Glad you enjoyed some of what our wonderful state has to offer.

 

[Zeze]

How much for the crab?

Whole crab alone boiled at SF Fisherman's Wharf- $10.99/lb. One crab was $23~. It was SO delicious and has far more meat than a lobster.

1/2 crab cooked fancy as pictured, with scallops, prawns, and a bed of rice/salad at Monterey Old Fisherman's Grotto- $30

They were market price.

 

[RossMAN]

Whole crab alone boiled at SF Fisherman's Wharf- $10.99/lb. One crab was $23~. It was SO delicious and has far more meat than a lobster.

1/2 crab cooked fancy as pictured, with scallops, prawns, and a bed of rice/salad at Monterey Old Fisherman's Grotto- $30

They were market price.

Considering the location (ultra expensive SF) that seems reasonable. Is that lunch or dinner price? I'm lazy perhaps I should check the menu
http://www.oldfishermansgrotto.com/menu.htm

I keep looking at that picture, lol. I know where I'm going next time we're in the Bay area.

 

[Zeze]

Considering the location (ultra expensive SF) that seems reasonable. Is that lunch or dinner price? I'm lazy perhaps I should check the menu
http://www.oldfishermansgrotto.com/menu.htm

I keep looking at that picture, lol. I know where I'm going next time we're in the Bay area.

Yes, that place was great, dinner price. This is not SF, but Monterey (120 mi south). It was highly recommended. Great food but humble prices. Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/old-fishermans-grotto-monterey

As for SF, yes there are many mid to high level restaurants that do the crab for $40-80. I think that's bullshit when you can just walk to the Wharf, get a crab from one of these guys (below), and eat standing up at the counter ($23 ). No tip. Soooo good. It was better than at the restaurant.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Considering the location (ultra expensive SF) that seems reasonable. Is that lunch or dinner price? I'm lazy perhaps I should check the menu
http://www.oldfishermansgrotto.com/menu.htm

I keep looking at that picture, lol. I know where I'm going next time we're in the Bay area.

I've eaten there. That place is good.

 

[RossMAN]

Yes, that place was great, dinner price. This is not SF, but Monterey (120 mi south). It was highly recommended. Great food but humble prices. Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/old-fishermans-grotto-monterey

Thanks for the edit and correction, my CA geography sucks as you can tell.

Got any more pics? Of the hot girl or more food pr0n?

 

[Blieb]

OMG that pic just ain't right!!! Torture!!!

 

[Zeze]

Here you go Rossman.

 

[soulcougher73]

Dungeness Crab FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice pics ...

This. I grew up in SF bay area and Dungeness Crab is definetely FTMFW

 

[soulcougher73]

Here you go Rossman.

Where is this pic from? Doesnt look familiar.