Howdy everyone!
Because I got so many great tips for my trip to SFO almost next week (viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1355567&p=19358755#p19358755) I've decided to come back once more requesting ideas for an avgeek to see during a two week family trip out West!
The scenario: two week trip with the family. Flying into SFO, returning out of LAX.
When: Mid July 2017
Where: Confirmed places we'll be going through are San Francisco, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Palm Springs, San Diego, Los Angeles
What: Looking for aviation related attractions that would be worth stopping for.
I already have a couple things definitely planned out. I will be stopping at the Airplane Shop in Vegas, doing a full day of planespotting at LAX, and visiting the original Air Force One in Simi Valley at the Reagan Presidential Library. Is there anything else that an East Coast dude like myself visiting Cali for pretty much the first time (my previous two short trips don't really count) would otherwise miss?
Appreciate the advice!
Jeff
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Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
We here in San Diego have an excellent Air & Space Museum, located in the beautiful Balboa Park near downtown. Exhibits include the Apollo 9 spacecraft (with accompanying space suits, rocket models, and a real moon rock), various military aircraft (including an SR-72 Blackbird), and a Ford Trimotor. Additionally, aircraft approaching SAN land right overhead, and you can get good pictures with basically any camera with zoom.
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Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
Enjoy Colombia. I hear Cali is one of the largest cities there.
I hear that some funky aircraft, like 727s and maybe even some DC-3s operate as cargo ships in that part of the world.
Make sure to not go into the Darien Gap alone, though!
I hear that some funky aircraft, like 727s and maybe even some DC-3s operate as cargo ships in that part of the world.
Make sure to not go into the Darien Gap alone, though!
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
How about the space shuttle Endeavour in downtown LA at the California Science center? Beats spending the entire day at In-n-out.
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
dc9northwest wrote:I believe he meant Cali as in California.Enjoy Colombia. I hear Cali is one of the largest cities there.
I hear that some funky aircraft, like 727s and maybe even some DC-3s operate as cargo ships in that part of the world.
Make sure to not go into the Darien Gap alone, though!
Personally, the first thing I'd do after arriving in LAX is go to In-n-Out, and see planes while eating a double-double animal style. Then again, I wouldn't go to LA just for the airplanes.
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
dc9northwest wrote:Enjoy Colombia. I hear Cali is one of the largest cities there.
I hear that some funky aircraft, like 727s and maybe even some DC-3s operate as cargo ships in that part of the world.
Make sure to not go into the Darien Gap alone, though!
I'm sorry, I meant Cali as in California.
My apologies for the misleading thread title; I had to abbreviate 'California' otherwise it would've been too long.
On the bright side, if I'm ever in Cali, Colombia (you never know!), I'll save your post for future reference!
Thank you for the reply,
Jeff
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
aklrno wrote:How about the space shuttle Endeavour in downtown LA at the California Science center? Beats spending the entire day at In-n-out.
YES! Fantastic suggestion! I'd completely forgotten that one of the Space Shuttles ended up in SoCal!
Jeff
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
alexrg wrote:We here in San Diego have an excellent Air & Space Museum, located in the beautiful Balboa Park near downtown. Exhibits include the Apollo 9 spacecraft (with accompanying space suits, rocket models, and a real moon rock), various military aircraft (including an SR-72 Blackbird), and a Ford Trimotor. Additionally, aircraft approaching SAN land right overhead, and you can get good pictures with basically any camera with zoom.
Wow! Thank you for the suggestion! I'd read about it online but didn't realize it was such a big museum. Definitely sounds like something worth checking out.
Cheers
Jeff
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
LTU932 wrote:dc9northwest wrote:I believe he meant Cali as in California.Enjoy Colombia. I hear Cali is one of the largest cities there.
I hear that some funky aircraft, like 727s and maybe even some DC-3s operate as cargo ships in that part of the world.
Make sure to not go into the Darien Gap alone, though!
Personally, the first thing I'd do after arriving in LAX is go to In-n-Out, and see planes while eating a double-double animal style. Then again, I wouldn't go to LA just for the airplanes.
I agree with you on not going to LA just for the planes. But we have a few days in LA and this I figured I'd use the day we leave late as the day to see some planes and check out the world famous In N Out.
Thanks,
Jeff
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
Not sure what your exact itinerary is - you going from SF to Vegas by air, or land? If by land, through the San Joaquin Valley; there's the Castle Air Museum
http://www.castleairmuseum.org/
I honestly don't know if it's any good, but I used to ride past it frequently on the San Joaquin when I lived in California.
http://www.castleairmuseum.org/
I honestly don't know if it's any good, but I used to ride past it frequently on the San Joaquin when I lived in California.
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
There is the Hiller Aviation Museum between San Francisco and San Jose. It was pretty small when I went in 2000.
http://www.hiller.org/
I like military things so there is the USS Hornet (aircraft carrier) Museum in Alameda, The USS Pampanito (submarine) and SS Jeremiah O'Brien (Liberty Ship) at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
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http://www.hiller.org/
I like military things so there is the USS Hornet (aircraft carrier) Museum in Alameda, The USS Pampanito (submarine) and SS Jeremiah O'Brien (Liberty Ship) at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
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Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
I recommend visiting Chino airfield. They have two excellent museums and lot's of derelikt planes that are easy to visit.
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
There's also an aviation museum at OAK http://www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org/
Re: Two week trip to Cali, tips for aviation sights?!
While in San Diego check out USS Midway, she was the flagship of the task force for the First Gulf War.
Re: Two week trip to California, tips for aviation sights?!
Depending on the route you use, you could swing by March Air Field
http://www.airplaneexhibits.com/march-f ... museum.htm
A big yes from me on this one.
http://www.airplaneexhibits.com/march-f ... museum.htm
Woodreau wrote:While in San Diego check out USS Midway, she was the flagship of the task force for the First Gulf War.
A big yes from me on this one.
Re: Two week trip to California, tips for aviation sights?!
Also USS Hornet Museum in Alameda https://www.uss-hornet.org/
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Re: Two week trip to California, tips for aviation sights?!
Not aviation created but if you are driving to LA anyways try to visit Yosemite or Sequoia national parks...I was there last week and if you avoid the weekends the sights and activities are incredible.... and use the CA 99 highway down and detour to Victorville..
Have Great TRIP.
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Have Great TRIP.
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