I've mentioned my issues of feeling trapped in the middle of the country before. I need an edge. Nearby. There must be annual sighting of a coastline.
I got both coasts in 2009, so I was good. But we are in a new calendar year, people, and it is TIME to plan for a beach!
So, the question is: do I load up my 5 kids and drive the nearly 12 hours from Salt Lake City to San Francisco this summer while we're out west anyway? OR do I drive the only 10 hours from Worthington, OH to anywhere on the Jersey shore some other time?
Pacific pros:
I can take my kids around my favorite west coast city and show them the beautiful CA coast.
I love the bay area. love love love.
We get to visit with wonderful friends that we wouldn't otherwise get to see.
Fabulous food. Everywhere. For cheap.
Pacific cons:
driving across NV in the summer. with kids.
Atlantic pros:
We can go see the place where my Grandma and Great Aunt (the sisters Lilyanna is named after) lived and visit the beaches I spent lots of childhood time on.
It's closer.
Lots of friends and family to visit.
Good pizza.
Frozen custard.
Atlantic cons:
It's the Jersey shore.
And I'm not sure if I'll make it out to CA any other time this year if I don't go this summer.
What to do??
8 comments:
Of the two options, Jersey Shore sounds more reasonable.
I'd also consider Southern California. It's a shorter (time and distance) drive from SLC, has nice weather, nice beaches, and I hear there's a theme park or two that the kids may enjoy.
California, and take me with you. Oh, and get a suburban so you can fit another adult and carseat. I didn't even see the ocean when I was in NJ. :(
I'm a California girl so I'm voting for the west coast.
Southern CA is icky. I spent much time there as a kid, and parks aside I hated it. (Except for that one restaurant in San Diego that had a player piano with scrolls.) that was a favorite. but you're right. NJ does seem more reasonable... but SAN FRANCISCO!!!
hm.
Jen, if you find a suburban for us to rent on the cheap, let's do it. cuz that would be fun with your 2 month old and my 6 month old. (cuz we're crazy.) did I mention that I haven't yet mentioned this idea to Todd? I'm sure he'll be thrilled.
I refer you back to the Atlantic Pro of "it's closer." Now having children of my own and having traveled only 4 hours away with them, I'm urging you to go to Jersey! :)
I don't even know what "cheap" means when it comes to renting cars, but I get discounts at all the major car rental places.
sounds to me like you want to go to cali.
never been to Jersey, so can't advise there.
but I'm generally a fan of doing what will make you (and Todd, don't forget) happy. good luck figuring out what that is. ;)
Jersey Jersey Jersey - I vote Jersey - for selfish reasons anyway.... :)
Good luck in your decision making!
Hugs!
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