For conference guests and participants who will be here to enjoy our wonderful city, this blog will be a place to start the conversation about what to see and do. First of all, you should know that the Hilton is right across the street from the fully staffed and very helpful Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau. Staff from the bureau will also be available on Thursday at the Hilton. We’re here to help you find the best restaurants, museums, golf courses and shopping so post your comments/questions here. And our committee will help you find the best of the Pasadena area–and further afield if you’re ready to brave our freeways. Linda Clingerman, Visitor and Guest Activities
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October 23, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Linda Clingerman
What a great idea to combine a wine country tour with the conference. However, I have not be able to unearth anyway to take a tour directly from Pasadena to the wine areas north of Los Angeles. (Do any of our other bloggers have any ideas?)
There is an Amtrak train that runs from Los Angeles (Union Station) to Santa Barbara with Motor Coach service to Paso Robles. Information about schedules and fares is available online at ttp://www.amtrakcalifornia.com/. I’ve never tried this train route (remember how much we Californians love our cars). The Metro Gold Line in Pasadena could take you to Union Station.
The Santa Barbara area has quite a few vineyards and is much closer than Paso Robles. Santa Barbara is about 100 miles north of Pasadena. It is a very beautiful area of California and the drive is just straight up the 101 freeway. If you could rent a car or take the train to Santa Barbara, there are professionally guided tours available of the wineries. For information about the area, go to http://www.santabarbara.com. Click on Professionally Guided Tours for information about the guided tours.
Paso Robles is about 200 miles north of Los Angeles and is part of the beautiful central coast area with lots to see. Again no tours directly from Pasadena, but once you get there, lots of guided tours are available. For information about the Paso Robles vineyards, go to http://www.pasowine.com.
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October 23, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Kathi
Winery tours to Paso Robles?
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