Surf 'N' Turf overnighters

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Permalink Reply by Navedtra on October 1, 2011 at 6:50pm

I dont know personally of anyone staying in a hotel, but health is important so if that is your best option I say go for it.  You can probably find out what time the gates to pismo close on the web site.  And yes, if you dont camp out you will miss out on some fun.  Would a good air matress do for her back? 

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Permalink Reply by rotorhead on October 1, 2011 at 7:32pm

Thats kind of what I thought about missing out on what goes on at night.  I'll have to see what kind of mattress's are available.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Ehlers on October 2, 2011 at 6:33am

they don't close the beach, it's open 24/7. the guards get to the entrance at about 8am and check for passes.

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Permalink Reply by Wes crawford on October 3, 2011 at 3:48pm

With a Day pass you have to be off the beach by 11. The fine for staying on the beach after 11 is 320 bucks.

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Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on October 3, 2011 at 4:45pm

Pay for the weekend, it's $10 a day I think. Then you can come and go off the beach as you want.

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Permalink Reply by rotorhead on October 4, 2011 at 2:35am

That sounds like the best option.  I'll verify what the price is and probably go this route.  Looking forward to pismo!

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Permalink Reply by Bz on October 4, 2011 at 4:51pm

to all the people planning on camping at SNT remember there will be wind and fog and maybe even rain so pack and plan accordingly

 

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Permalink Reply by BoBoNel (chris) on October 5, 2011 at 7:01pm

camping (i sleep in my truck) and you definately will miss some of the action if you go to a hotel....but you'll also be wayyyyy more comfortable. 

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Permalink Reply by Back in Black (FJ4 Tahoe) on October 5, 2011 at 10:44pm

I was thinking of staying at a hotel last year, so glad we camped at the dunes.  Our tent was about a 1 minute stumble from the group's fire.  We would have missed out on all the fun if we'd stayed in a hotel.

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Permalink Reply by Maverick on October 11, 2011 at 9:02pm

I stayed at pacific plaza resort last year.  Its the closest hotel to the gate.  It was 110 per night, condo style with a full kitchen., living room, bed, bath, fireplace.  Laundry was free also.  I stayed as late as i could driving the dunes then headed back to the hotel to sleep.  I did miss the mornings there though, but my wife cannot stand the cold. 

 

http://www.pacificplazaresort.com/

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on October 11, 2011 at 11:24pm

sleeping on the beach is definitely not for everyone and some choose to stay at the local hotels. either way, we've all still had fun during the day and into the early evenings.

 

if you want to stay on the beach, but are worried about the wind and dampness, the Flying V (aka Taj Mahal) does a relatively good job in breaking the wind (and it doesn't even smell!). there are other ways to prevent your tent from flying away, etc. as well, so just voice your concern and we'll tell ya how it is.

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