Today we started out by getting ready at the Los Angeles KOA. While not as nice as some of our previous KOAs, it’s definitely nicer than anything else we’ve seen in LA. First up on our to-do list of the day was to re-visit Hollywood. The purpose of the visit can be seen on yesterday’s post as we had to re-create a few pictures that got *misplaced*. After that we headed towards one of my chosen destinations, the Petersen Automotive Museum.
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The Petersen, while not the most comprehensive auto museum, is quite possibly the nicest I’ve ever been to. The displays have a lot of time and thought put into them and there are always special collections on display. Throughout the museum you can see anything from an early 1900’s touring sedan mired in mud to a 1930’s Ford Dealership to an impressive collection of Ferrari’s. Additionally on exhibit was a rare assortment of cars, art, and other memorabilia from Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, one of the most influential custom car builders of the 60’s and 70’s and creator of the “Rat Fink”.
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After getting absorbed in the glossy paint and bright lights at the Petersen for almost 2.5hrs we headed up the coast. Upon recommendation we stopped at a Del Taco fast food restaurant for lunch. Sorry Justin, but they don’t hold a candle to Taco Bell, despite the impressive quantity and delicious French fries.
Moving on, we skirted along old Highway 1, aka the Pacific Coast Highway, and 101, as we headed North towards San Francisco. Eventually, after being forced to pay almost $4.00 a gallon for gas when there was nothing else around, we decided to stop for the night at San Simeon State Park and set up camp. The park, within earshot and eyesight of the coast, was very quiet and offered up some decent scenery for the night. I also took the time to do a little maintenance on the camper. Tomorrow we’ll be heading out early to continue on up the PCH along the “Big Sur” portion.
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The Petersen, while not the most comprehensive auto museum, is quite possibly the nicest I’ve ever been to. The displays have a lot of time and thought put into them and there are always special collections on display. Throughout the museum you can see anything from an early 1900’s touring sedan mired in mud to a 1930’s Ford Dealership to an impressive collection of Ferrari’s. Additionally on exhibit was a rare assortment of cars, art, and other memorabilia from Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, one of the most influential custom car builders of the 60’s and 70’s and creator of the “Rat Fink”.
After getting absorbed in the glossy paint and bright lights at the Petersen for almost 2.5hrs we headed up the coast. Upon recommendation we stopped at a Del Taco fast food restaurant for lunch. Sorry Justin, but they don’t hold a candle to Taco Bell, despite the impressive quantity and delicious French fries.
Moving on, we skirted along old Highway 1, aka the Pacific Coast Highway, and 101, as we headed North towards San Francisco. Eventually, after being forced to pay almost $4.00 a gallon for gas when there was nothing else around, we decided to stop for the night at San Simeon State Park and set up camp. The park, within earshot and eyesight of the coast, was very quiet and offered up some decent scenery for the night. I also took the time to do a little maintenance on the camper. Tomorrow we’ll be heading out early to continue on up the PCH along the “Big Sur” portion.
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