Well, I had not planned on having another Run/Meet quite so soon . . . But the last 2 Santa Cruz Runs were such a good time, I could not resist planning another one. A big "Thank You" to you all of you good folks, whom participated in the previous Santa Cruz Runs. Especially, Shane (limeg35), whom helped me on the very 1st run with the driving details, discovery fun run, and here on the G35Driver boards. Hehehe . . . And who can forget Shane's generosity at the Santa Cruz II Run luncheon? My wife, Carol, attended the last Santa Cruz Run . . . And she now realizes why I have such an attraction to these sort of events. It's because of All the wonderful people we have the pleasure to meet up with . . . That's all of you folks.

Soooo, let's get started.

The pre-run meeting place will be held at the Serramonte Shopping Center parking lot. We will start gathering together from 9am til 10am. This time we will park our cars at the old Good Guys parking area, which is across from Mervyn's. This will afford much less confusion to the 280 freeway access.

http://www.serramontecenter.com/info/directions.cfm

Per one of my previous posts, we went down to Monterey a fews weeks ago and looked at some restaurants for a group lunch. Having to consider the possibilty of another good sized turnout, we decided to have lunch at the Monterey Fisherman's Wharf. The parking lot there will hopefully provide parking for all of us in one location. Lunch will be at Gilbert's. They have offered us a large dining area with great views of the water. If our group manages to number above 60 people, they will afford us a private dining room, which is located upstairs. Either way, everyone should enjoy having lunch there.

http://www.restauranteur.com/gilberts/index.htm

I will post detailed driving instructions later. The route, which we will be taking is very simple. Many of you have made this drive plenty of times before. If so desired, some may decide to scramble down to Monterey, while others may prefer to caravan down to Monterey. It's up to you.

***Added on 5.14.06. The following is the Monterey Run driving route details. A big "Thank you!" to Carol and her nephew, Austin and everyones' buddy Shane. They all came along with me on this dry run. Thanks to Shane for having found a great staging area in the Capitola Mall. Thanks to my wife, Carol, for taking all of the many driving notes/details, as I drove. A special thanks to our nephew, Austin (7 years old), for keeping the drive lively and quite entertaining.

*** Please note that the Serramonte staging time has been changed to 9am to 10am from the originally posted time of 10am to 11am . . . And as such, we will be leaving the Serramonte parking lot at 10am. ***


Monterey Run Route Details

• 0.0 miles – Staging from 9am to 10am at the old Good Guys parking lot (Serramonte Shopping Center) which is located across from Mervyn’s, as you enter the main parking lot on Gellert Blvd.

• 0.5 miles – turn Left at Hickey Blvd. Stay to the Right.

• 0.6 miles – enter South 280/San Jose.

• 11.8 miles – exit at West 92/Halfmoon Bay 35.

• 12.0 miles – at stop sign stay left to 35 to 92 West.

• 13.0 miles – turn Right at the stop light onto Skyline Blvd. 35. (Note: For those of you whom have been to either of the Santa Cruz Runs . . . We are driving over the summit and all the way down to Hwy 1 via 92. Do not make a left turn at the top of the summit.)

• 20.0 miles – Left turn at the stop light onto Hwy 1/Santa Cruz.

• 65.0 miles – Note: You are now driving on the streets of Santa Cruz . . . Mission Street/Hwy 1.

• 67.0 miles – Left turn at Chestnut/South 1. Stay to the Right.

• 68.0 miles – Stay Right onto Watsonville/Monterey/South 1.

• 70.9 miles – exit at 41st Ave. Stay to the Right . . . Turn Right at the stop light onto 41st Ave.

• 71.4 miles – turn Right at the 2nd stop light onto Clares St. (The Clares Street sign may not be visible at this corner.) Stay to the Left. Continue pass the stop sign (Starbucks to your left) to the next immediate left side driveway. The said driveway will be noted by a Hollywood Video on your right hand side.

• 71.5 miles – turn Left into driveway/parking lot. This is the Macy’s/Marie Calendar parking lot at the Capitola Mall. We will stage here for a maximum of 30 minutes and allow others to catch up. Shane (LimeG35) found this staging area. It’s a great place to stop and stretch our legs. Within a very short walking distance are Starbucks, Jamba Juice, a Yogurt shop and who knows what else. We go back the exact same way, which originally came in, to re-enter the Hwy 1.

• 72.0 miles – enter freeway on the Right to Watsonville 1.

• 79.5 miles – exit into the Vista Point parking lot. This is a quick stop to afford those whom may have been caught behind while leaving the Capitola Mall staging area. We will be here for no longer than 5 minutes or as the situation dictates. Please remain in your cars.

• 93.6 miles - Stay right onto Monterey 1.

• 108.0 miles – exit to the right at the Monterey exit. Stay to the Right. As you exit the freeway and transition onto the streets, you will see Aquarium and Fisherman’s Wharf signs on your right.

• 108.5 miles – turn Right at stop light onto Camino El Estero. This street is bordered by a man made lake on your right.

• 108.9 miles – turn Left at the “T” intersection onto Del Monte Ave. Stay to the Right.

• 109.1 miles – turn Right at the next stop light into the Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf parking lot. After enter the said make a Left turn into the parking lot area. The first parking area is a metered parking area. If so desired, continue on to the rear to a paid parking lot.

 

Please note the number of people whom will be coming with you. This will allow us to make the proper arrangements with the restaurant when the time comes . . . Thank you!

01. Andy2434 - 1 guest
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I'll be there by my lonesome if I am back from Shanghai in time.

 

Bit off topic here but since you are going to Shanghai? can you possibly bring back some hot dumpings one with crab egg powder? they are famous for that.

 

01. Andy2434 - 1 guest
02. GISMO35/Wes maybe +1
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05.

 

01. Andy2434 - 1 guest
02. GISMO35/Wes maybe +1
03. Fox233 (Todd) maybe +1 or 2
04.
05.

 

01. Andy2434 - 1 guest
02. GISMO35/Wes maybe +1
03. Fox233 (Todd) maybe +1 or 2
04. Cyberecho79 (Mike) - 1 or 2 - Coming from Sac, caravan anyone? =-)
05.

 

01. Andy2434 - 1 guest
02. GISMO35/Wes maybe +1
03. Fox233 (Todd) maybe +1 or 2
04. Cyberecho79 (Mike) - 1 or 2 - Coming from Sac, caravan anyone? =-)
05. mborel7052

 

01. Andy2434 - 1 guest
02. GISMO35/Wes maybe +1
03. Fox233 (Todd) maybe +1 or 2
04. Cyberecho79 (Mike) - 1 or 2 - Coming from Sac, caravan anyone? =-)
05. mborel7052
06. dyenboy (me, myself and I)

 

Can you put me down as a "Maybe"? I'll be coming back from a week in Vegas that Friday, don't know if the wife will be up for me being gone yet another day after being gone for a week...plus the next day is Nextel Cup at Sears Point...errrrr...Infineon

 

Donnie, thank you very much for making this a sticky.

 

I secured a shift trade today, so it looks like I'm good to go.

01. Andy2434/Andy +1 guest
02. GISMO35/Wes maybe +1
03. Fox233/Todd maybe +1 or 2
04. Cyberecho79/Mike +1 or 2 - Coming from Sac, caravan anyone? =-)
05. mborel7052/Marc
06. dyenboy/Donnie (me, myself and I)
07. johnbigbootie/Robert (maybe)
08. skeleton_cru/Eloy +1 if my GF can get the day off

 

01. Andy2434/Andy +1 guest
02. GISMO35/Wes maybe +1
03. Fox233/Todd maybe +1 or 2
04. Cyberecho79/Mike +1 or 2 - Coming from Sac, caravan anyone? =-)
05. mborel7052/Marc
06. dyenboy/Donnie (me, myself and I)
07. johnbigbootie/Robert (maybe)
08. skeleton_cru/Eloy +1 if my GF can get the day off
09. ajayjuneja`+1 -- might bring a friend along!

 

I'll do my best to keep them hot on the flight back


01. Andy2434/Andy +1 guest
02. GISMO35/Wes maybe +1
03. Fox233/Todd maybe +1 or 2
04. Cyberecho79/Mike +1 or 2 - Coming from Sac, caravan anyone? =-)
05. mborel7052/Marc
06. dyenboy/Donnie (me, myself and I)
07. johnbigbootie/Robert (maybe)
08. skeleton_cru/Eloy +1 if my GF can get the day off
09. ajayjuneja`+1 -- might bring a friend along!
10. Setarcos/Brian - still tentative

 

For those whom are interested and would like to join me (Shane and Wes), I will be taking a drive down to Monterey on Saturday, May 13th. This is more of a discovery run, so that I can afford everyone detailed turn by turn instructions prior to the actual June 24th Monterey Run.

We'll meet up at the Serramonte Parking. From there we will head south on the 280 . . . Cross over the 92 headed west down to Half Moon Bay . . . Take the 1 south towards Santa Cruz . . . Drive through Santa Cruz . . . Left at Chestnut and merge back onto the 1 and head to the Monterey Fisherman's Wharf.

Hmmm . . . Those were the actual driving details of sorts. Hehehe . . . I guess I am just making an excuse to take a drive. Well, in any case, if you are interested . . . Simply PM me for more info.