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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:26 PM
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Driving to San Francisco- need help with directions
I'm coming from Los Angeles on wednesday.

Yahoo maps tells me to get off the 5 N to 152 then the 101. Would it be quicker to take 152 to 280 and go in that way?

My ultimate destination is the Sunset District.

thanks! :hi:
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:32 PM
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1. What is 152 and what time on Wednesday?
There is a cutoff from 101 to 280 by the airport. Sometimes, 101 can be faster if not as scenic. :hi:
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:35 PM
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3. We are going to try and leave LA by 9 which probably means 10
so we'd get there around 4 PM? I know...bad time.

Maybe since both Yahoo and Mapquest say 101 I should take them up on that?

But scenic is good too...
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:41 PM
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9. Okay. I'd take 101. There is a cutoff just after SFO.
Edited on Mon Nov-24-08 04:41 PM by sfexpat2000
You cut over and you're on 280.

That dumps out onto 19th Avenue.

If you want to turn right, you're cool. If you need to turn left, you need to take a San Francisco left, and turn right 3Xs.

If you have any trouble, pm me. I'm in the outter Sunset. :hi:
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:39 PM
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8. I think 152 is thru the Pacheco Pass
and I agree with Creek Dog -- the best route depends on the time of day.
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-26-08 02:21 AM
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33. yep takes you by casa de fruita
Edited on Wed Nov-26-08 02:21 AM by proud patriot
the cup flippers place .

Any of the ways mentioned in this thread will work .
If you take the 580 route you'll get to see the worlds
largest Windfarm over the altamont pass .
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:33 PM
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2. depends what time
what time do you expect to get into the Bay Area. this is key.
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:36 PM
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6. again, going to try to leave LA by 9 but doubtful
so we will get there for early rush hour. Then again won't people leave work early that day?
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 06:20 PM
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19. yeah, take 152 to 85N and then to 280N exit 19th avenue
Edited on Mon Nov-24-08 06:21 PM by CreekDog
you should be okay. 280N from Millbrae/San Bruno to SF City Limit is typically backed up between 530-630pm on weeknights. Wednesday should be okay. If it's bad just get off at Avalon/Westborough in South S.F. and stay on Junipero Serra to the city (but only if it's really bad, otherwise it won't save you time).

I find holiday traffic on I-5 to be a nightmare, so I always take 99 instead. There are more places to stop, more lanes and it's a more pleasant drive. I think on balance it saves me time. You just have to figure out where you cross the valley to get over to I-5 or the Bay Area (I usually do Los Banos).

Drive safe! :hi:
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OffWithTheirHeads Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:35 PM
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4. Yes and no
Edited on Mon Nov-24-08 04:36 PM by tmfun
152 does not intersect 280. Take 101 North to 280 North (you will drive right by my house so be sure to honk)

280 turns into 19th Ave in the city and that is pretty much the Eastern end of the Sunset. 19th goes through S.F. from South to North all the way to the GG bridge. The Streets run East to West and the Avenues run South to North. Good Luck.

BTW 101 will take you Downtown on the opposite side of the city and if you don't know your way around you won't enjoy the downtown traffic
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mitchtv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:36 PM
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5. 280 is better for the Sunset
It gets kinda tricky at city limits, Follow the signs to GG bridge/19th ave HWY1
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:38 PM
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7. you guys are fast!!! Here is a link to what yahoomaps told me
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=35.957435&lon=-120.4027&zoom=8&q1=91506&q2=94116
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:44 PM
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10. That's exactly what I would do!
:)
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:49 PM
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11. really? Ok - good to hear that from a local
it's looks way confusing though. :scared:

I'm only there overnight unfortunately. Wish I could spend more time there but we are picking up my boyfriend's daughter and we leave the next morning for Sacramento - to visit his other kids and the new grandson! Whoo hoo!
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:59 PM
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14. It isn't really. You stay on 101.
When you get to the airport, you look for signs that say 380. That will take you from 101 over to (mostly parallel) 280 which is closer to the coast.

280 will take you right into town on 19th Ave.

On 19th, you can't turn left. So, when you get to Taraval, go one more block to Santiago and turn right. Go around the block and then back down on Taraval. Voila! You have made a San Francisco left!

Your destination is about half a mile from this table. :)
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-25-08 04:24 PM
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29. Do you know a good bakery that might be open late?
I have to get a pie and rolls to bring to dinner thursday and have to pick them up when we get to san fran. Of course we can just get them at the supermarket but if there is another option...
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-26-08 04:30 PM
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36. I'm afraid the supermarket may be the best option out here.
Edited on Wed Nov-26-08 04:56 PM by sfexpat2000
The bigger Safeways have good baked goods. I wouldn't go to the one closer to your destination (it's smaller) but to the one out by me on Marina. It's only about 5 minutes away and their selection is usually very good.

The only bakeries I can think of otherwise are strictly donuts or Asian.

http://local.yahoo.com/info-21373585-safeway-san-francisco
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 06:26 PM
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21. So you're going to be in Sacramento while I'm in Oregon? Figures.
Anyhow, we got a bunch of new places to eat up here. LMK if you want the skinny on any of them.
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 07:33 PM
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23. Figures - but we are going to be busy with the baby
I'm so excited. I'm a step-grandmother!!! :loveya:

I'd love info on good veggie places...my step-daughter and step-daughter-in-law are both veggie and they may not know about all the places you know about.

maybe next time I visit we can hook up.
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 07:43 PM
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24. If you know what area you'll be in I can let you know what's close.
Edited on Mon Nov-24-08 07:44 PM by LeftyMom
IMO the best in the area are Noble Vegetarian on College Oak in Foothill Farms and Udipi Cafe on Sunrise in Rancho Cordova. If the weather co-operates, Sunflower Drive-in in Fair Oaks is a good place to go because there's a nice little park next door where you could take the grandbaby.

I also love brunches at the Fox and Goose (downtown on R). Who'd think a pub would have so much vegan food?
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-25-08 04:21 PM
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27. we are staying near Fair Oaks and Rancho Cordova-I think
thanks for the tips.
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gikay Donating Member (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-04-09 10:17 AM
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43. What is the correct pronounciation of Rancho Cordova
Is it pronounce rancho or ranco. Not sure due to the Spanish usage of some of the cities
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OffWithTheirHeads Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:49 PM
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12. Bullshit on Yahoo.
You can pick up 280 in San Jose (approx 45 min north of 152/101) When you get to the city about another 45 min) follow yahoo to 19th Ave. 19th ave. intersects Taravel. 19th is 30 mph, timed lights. Turn left (always a good thing.) to 30th Ave. If you follow Yahoo straight to 30th you will have continuous stop signs all the way to Taravel instead of timed lights.
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 04:52 PM
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13. I wondered about that. I wondered if19th might have construction or something
Edited on Mon Nov-24-08 04:54 PM by Beaverhausen
so, 19th is better?
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 06:26 PM
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20. you can take 101N all the way to the city, then go west on 280 (which is actually South) a few exits
exit Monterey Blvd. from 280 South which takes you to the Sunset District.

Overall the most likely way to avoid traffic is (once you get past San Jose):

280 N to San Bruno
380 E
101 N to SF
280 S (just a couple of miles) to Monterey Blvd.

it sounds crazy but that avoids bottlenecks at 380W, 280N to the city and 101N around Redwood City to San Mateo.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-25-08 11:51 AM
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26. LOL! We've given Beaverhausen exactly opposite directions!
:rofl:
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-25-08 04:22 PM
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28. yeah- thanks alot you guys!
Now I'm even more confused! :rofl:
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-25-08 04:26 PM
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30. Either take mine OR CreekDog's. Do NOT blend
or you may never get off of the freeway.

:)

:hug:
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 05:00 PM
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15. 280 is longer. And you can't turn left on 19th. n/t
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OffWithTheirHeads Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 05:08 PM
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16. Longer but faster
280 N. at rush hour + 70mph. 101, either direction at rush hour = parking lot. You are correct about Left off of 19th though. You would have to overshoot Taravel and loop back around the block.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 05:12 PM
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18. I don't know, tm. I used to commute between here and the East Side.
101 was usually a better deal even if not by much. 280 is by no means clear sailing at rush hour.
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Auggie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 05:12 PM
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17. 152 can be a parking lot on the holidays
I've seen traffic backed-up for miles before and after Thanksgiving. 5 can be stop-and-go also.

Honestly, I'd consider 101 all the way to 280. It's longer but the drive is prettier than 5 and you avoid 152.
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-24-08 07:29 PM
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22. my boyfriend wants to go 101 all the way up. He's worried about snow if we take 5
How much longer than the 5 would the 101 be?
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Auggie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-25-08 07:57 AM
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25. Don't worry about snow...
From North Bay Wine Country it's about 30 to 45 minutes longer to take 101. Our L.A. destination is usually Thousand Oaks.
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mackerel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-26-08 02:13 AM
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31. I would take I5 to 580 West
Once on 580 it's a straight shot to the Bay Bridge.

152 is used if you're going to Monterey and it will take-up an extra 45 minutes of your time just to get on 101 which is heavy traffic all the time.

Btw if you get to 580 after 10am you'll miss rush hour traffic.
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mackerel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-26-08 02:15 AM
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32. Snow????????
Snow doesn't hit on I5 until you get up to Redding and not until December.
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Juneboarder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-26-08 12:05 PM
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34. There are freaky times in the Grapevine...
but this week is definitely not freaky enough!! :)
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Juneboarder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-26-08 12:08 PM
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35. I concur...
Taking the 5 to the 580 West is the best way to get to the City from LA. Done the drive many times, and the only reason to take the 101 or 1 (if you've got absolutely nothing better to do) is for the views and scenery.

The 5 is blah, but hey! at least you get to drive by Harris Ranch!! Woo-hoo!!:bounce:
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mackerel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-29-08 12:54 PM
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37. Bring The Clash and 5 is not so bad.
Cool tunes will get you through the worst of drives. I agree about 101 it takes way to long and isn't much fun in the rain.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-02-08 05:59 PM
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38. So??!! Did you get here all right? Inquiring minds want to know the outcome.
:)
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-03-08 12:17 AM
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39. yes- it took forever but we made it - thanks for all the tips
It was rainy on the way up the 5- I hate driving in that kind of weather. Also lots of accidents so lots of crawling. We left LA at 9:30 and got to the Sunset District at around 6:30. (we stopped several times)

The Sunset District is a very nice neighborhood.

We went over to Sacramento the next morning and stayed till Sunday. It took about 10 hours to get back to LA.

I'm not thinking of doing this trip by car again any time soon and definitely not on a holiday weekend.

Here is a picture of me with my step-grandson. He made it all worthwhile!
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-03-08 12:52 AM
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40. Omg! Look at that!
That's a very new model! :toast:
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-03-08 01:21 PM
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41. Only 2 1/2 weeks old
Wish he didn't live so far away. I miss him so much already! :cry:

I think in the future we are flying up there.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-03-08 02:53 PM
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42. That drive is a mofo. Long and then you still have to get into town. n/t
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gikay Donating Member (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-04-09 10:23 AM
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44. What is the correct pronounciation of Rancho Cordova
will it be rancho or ranco. anyone knows.
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Juneboarder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-04-09 12:24 PM
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45. LOL... Rancho
Silly!!!:hi:
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Mz Pip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-06-09 12:08 AM
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46. I-5 to 580
It's the fastest.

101 is okay; maybe more direct but it can be slow going in parts.
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