Hookups, Awnings, Early Arrival...

Here is information that should answer some of the questions we’ve received via the ol’ grapevine!

1. We are DRY camping. Not only does that mean no water hookups, it also means no power hookups. We would have preferred a location with hookups, but then no hookups also means the price was right for this prime beach location! I have a 12-volt system in my trailer for those two little itty-bitty (virtually worthless) lights, and I have a couple D-cell lanterns, but honestly, how much time will I be in my trailer… and awake??

2. Our parking guru has assured us that the plan is in place and everyone will have sufficient room for their awnings!

3. …and, we will ALL be parked on scrumptious green lawns like you see in that photo down there on the left! No parking on asphalt – woohoo!!

4. We have been asked if it would be possible to arrive on Friday night and just snooze in the parking lot until the next morning. Sadly, the answer is “No”. You can, however, arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. In addition to the Valencia Travel Village listed below, you may also camp at McGrath State Beach which is about five miles south of the Fairgrounds – here is a link to their website:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=607

Got more questions?? Please let us know and we'll do our best to answer them!! Four weeks and counting!!

Last Stop Before Ventura!!

Any sisters looking for a campground fairly close to Ventura to stop over and regroup for the night, check out this link for the Valencia Travel Village. It is located at the intersection of the I-5 and 126 and is about 50 miles from your final destination!
http://www.campingfriend.com/ValenciaTravelVillage/default.asp?source=ctpa

Things To Do

New stuff!! I've added a... well, another link for our "things to do list" over there under our logo! (That first hosting site liked to show you naked ladies...!) We'll be updating the Itinerary and Checklist and moving them up to the top here about two weeks before you all hit the road!

Anyone Want To Caravan?

Any sisters wanting to caravan from your area, let everyone know by posting a response here!

Cowgirl Prom & PJ Party...

Quick update to the itinerary on two “after dinner” events – the Cowgirl Prom will be held on Monday night and the PJ Party will be held on Wednesday night. As the date gets a little closer, the links to the itinerary and checklist will be updated – I only want to do that once ‘cause I have to bug our SOTF webguy for help on that one!

How Do We Get To The Fairgrounds?

Here are the directions once you get to the 101 or the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH):

If you are headed NORTH on 101 - Exit at Seaward – there are two left turn lanes – be sure to be in the “rightmost” one, it is the “trailer friendly” one. Once you turn left onto Seaward, you will then turn right onto Harbor Blvd. It will not matter which of the two lanes you are in on Harbor, as they will merge into one at some point. Continue west – you will pass a couple hotels, and then come upon a stunning view of the beach - stay focused! LOL! You will then pass the Crown Plaza hotel (where some sisters are staying) and you come to Figueroa – you’ll see the Fairgrounds and signs on the “upper left hand corner” of this intersection – turn left and follow the signs!

Headed North:
If you are headed SOUTH on 101 - Exit at Seaward and turn right. You will then turn right onto Harbor Blvd. It will not matter which of the two lanes you are in on Harbor, as they will merge into one at some point. Continue west – you will pass a couple hotels, and then come upon a stunning view of the beach! Stay focused! LOL! You will then pass the Crown Plaza Hotel (where some sisters are staying) and you come to Figueroa – you’ll see the Fairgrounds and signs on the “upper left hand corner” of this intersection – turn left and follow the signs!

Headed South:

All of you who are mapping this out will find other offramps that are closer to the Fairgrounds, but California traffic is legendary and we have provided you with the very best trailer and caravan friendly way to avoid it in this area! See you soon!!!

So... Exactly WHERE Are We Camping???

In response to the "where are we camping" questions, I have placed a partial map of the Ventura County Fairgrounds down there on the left. It has some important areas highlighted, but to view it full size, you'll need to click on that little square-within-a-square thing in its upper left hand corner. Please note how CLOSE we are to the beach!!!