Pismo Beach June16-18, 2006

updated April 24, 2006

Who: Any member of the JCCA, anyone that owns a Jeepster or Commando, anyone that wants to own a Jeepster or Commando (hopefully that covers everybody). This events has something for all Jeepster Commando enthusiasts  This event is scheduled for 3 days but feel free to come and go as you please.  This area have plenty to do including a huge Classic car show.

Event coordinators:

John  Hoffman: Contact at:  dogs-rus@pacbell.net Phone  650-364-3895

Ron Garbez Contact at:  rongarbez@sbcglobal.net Phone 650-368-6777

Don Fletcher Contact at fletcher@goldush.com Phone 209- 274-0970

IMPORTANT--Pismo Beach is a very popular place, especially in summer.  Not only is it popular, all the rates increase during the summer months.  This weekend we are going Pismo Beach is hosting a major classic car show, so rooms are already scarce.  The rooms we did find are very pricey, with the exception of rooms in Santa Maria just south of Pismo.  Primitive state park camping (camping on the beach without water or showers) is available as of this date, but you MUST make your reservations ASAP--details below.. 

Itinerary  www.5cities.com

FRIDAY:

For those of you arriving Friday night pizza, let's meet for dinner at 6:00-8:00 p.m. Round Table, 1412 Grande Ave, Arroyo Grande.  (805) 481-6996.   This is within a mile of the Dunes where we will be hosting the Meet and Greet on Saturday morning.

SATURDAY--9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Meet and Greet at the Oceano Dunes State Recreation Area Oceano Dunes SVRA, Grand Avenue  (exit off Hwy. 101).  Day use is $5.00 per vehicle--all vehicles can drive on this section of the beach, even the family car!  Look for us just left of the entrance--we'll set up on the beach.

You will have in and out privileges with day use and full use of the sand dunes.  If you plan on running the dunes you must have a 8' red or orange flag on your Jeep.  You can buy these flags near the park.  Bring your own lunch.  At 5:15 p.m. for those who are interested, we will get a reservation to eat dinner at Old Juan's Cantina, Highway 1 & Pier Ave, Oceano Beach, which one block to the south of our Grand Avenue Meet and Greet.  

SUNDAY--9:00 a.m.

Breakfast at IHOP, 1600 W. Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, (805) 473-3275.

LODGING & CAMPING

Most affordable rooms we found are located 14 miles south of the dunes off 101 at the Motel 6 in Santa Maria.  They have enough rooms available to accommodate all of  us.   This will be the official event lodging, although we have included many other options.  Motel 6 has a very liberal cancellation policy.  $80.00 for a queen room. Reservation phone number (805) 928-8111, 2040 Preisker Lane, Santa Maria.  Broadway Exit off 101.  We visited this location and it looks like a nice place to stay.  It has a pool and spa--conveniently located off 101..

The only  camping we found available at this late date is Oceano Dunes Recreation Area--as we mentioned no water, or showers.  $10.00 per night.  Reservations are made through Reserve America (who charge a $7.50 booking fee).  You can either reserve online @ Reserveamerica.com , select Oceana Dunes SVRA, or call them at (800) 444-7275--we recommend online because the phone number can be difficult to get though to.  This camping is tent camping or RV (up to 40') right on the beach, just a mile down the beach from where we'll hold the Meet and Greet.  If you plan on camping do not hesitate to make your reservations NOW.  You can cancel for a $7.50 charge later).

Other  motel options--these are all within a few miles of our meet and greet.

Budget Beach Inn, 150 S. 5th Street, Grover Beach (805) 481-7931.  As of today they have 5 King rooms $99 for Friday, $110 for Saturday; 2 Double rooms $88, Friday 99 Saturday.  Close to our Saturday Meet & Greet.

Econo Lodge, 611 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-9300. Today 6 kings $139.50, 2 queens $148.50--2 night minimum. 

Oceano Inn, 1252 Pacific Blvd, Oceano (805) 473-0032. Today plenty of rooms Queen $199-2 night minimum.  Closest to our Saturday meet & greet.

Holiday Inn, 775 Oak Park Blvd, Grover Beach (805) 481-4448. Today 16 rooms Queen $170.00.

John and Ron will organize a northern CA convey heading South.  More information will be supplied closer to the event date.  Let them know if you want to organize a South, or Central convoy.

JCCA shirts and decals available for sale at the event