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KMRY/ Trip ideas
Supposed to fly to OSH for the first time and first visit since 2000. Covid cancelled 2020, so headed to MRY, CA via TWF and RNO on 18 July. Thoughts on stuff to see and do in MRY that?s not closed or points of interest on the way (have a rental car there) We are not doing much mask wearing in Montana, but guessing given CAs clamp on personal freedoms I need to buy one?
Wife wants to checkout the beach, but not sure that?s even an option. Thoughts? |
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Here in CA, we are having a huge increase in cases, thanks to people not practicing facial coverings, social distancing, and refusing to follow the rules. Don't be "that guy". |
A short way to the north is Monterey Bay Academy - CA66. Closed on Saturdays, but a short walk to the adjacent beach. It's a nice grass strip (rare in CA) in decent condition, just outside the Watsonville traffic pattern. Nothing else there.
From MRY Carmel and point Lobos are worth a visit. I don't know what access is like at present. |
That?s my question. Are the required? We have 7 people per square mile in MT so social distancing comes with residency.
Beyond this, looking for ideas on maybe aviation museums (that are open), parks, or points of interest. Maybe scenic drives or good MRY food (open or take out). Don?t have an issue w rules, otherwise I wouldnt fly :). Montana is just a personal choice state vs others, hence my questions. Cheers. |
Pretty much everywhere you go right now a mask will be required. Even on a beach ... :confused:
I haven't been to MRY in the last couple months but in general CA is pretty locked up. Restaurants are being forced to close again and wineries are closed (unless its owned by the governor, go figure). Personally I would pick a different destination not in CA. |
Montana must be a lot like Texas. Not many masks in Texas. You will need one to get in a store/business.
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Slightly off topic, but one reason that there are more cases reported is that there is a whole heckuva lot more testing going on. If the infection rate is unchanged, then more testing means more reported cases. More cases reported but not more deaths also means that the fatality rate is lower than previously reported.
A friend came down with cold-like symptoms a week ago, as did eight of the ten people in her office, all at the same time. Four tested negative for COVID19, four positive. Go figure. |
as an ex-Californian, I have fond memories of the beaches and beach towns (except LA) all the way from Crescent City to Imperial Beach. There are plenty of secluded beaches all up and down the coast and plenty of small airports close by. I imagine the camping is either restricted or very crowded, so make motel reservations early. The Monterey aquarium is probably closed, but the drive south from Monterey, Hwy 1, Big Sur, is one of the most scenic anywhere and usually not very crowded (by California standards :-). I'd be surprised if you couldn't find secluded beaches for a picnic between Monterey and Pismo Beach or north of San Francisco ( the redwoods are pretty impressive up there as well)
Other than that, just cruising around taking in the scenery (even in San Francisco) would be fun and if you feel like driving more, cruise up to Yosemite Shelter Cove airport (quite a ways up from Monterey) would make a great 1 or 2 night stay on the coast when coming or going, |
Great ideas! We have hangar space reserved in MRY and got a cheap F-150 rental truck. (As a Montanan, as a matter of policy, I only rent and own vehicles that get 15 mpg or less, lol). So the drive sounds nice. We have an Air BnB for 3 nights in Pebble Beach area.
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It's not simply a matter of more tests. |
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