The California Coast 500 Miglia (500 Mile) is a fun overnight road trip event. The adventure starts in Portola Valley and heads down through Big Sur to an overnight stop in San Louis Obispo. From San Luis Obispo, the trip heads through the heart of California with a lunch stop and optional tour at a Pietra Santa Winery. From the winery, we will head to Livermore where the drive concludes at the First Street Ale House where we will provide awards to the winners of our road trip games.
Unlike typical rallies and road course events, we encourage people to stay in a group and stop at the planned destinations. However, the stops and activities are suggestions, not mandates. Our format is for those individuals, couples or families, who want to have an adventure as well as make new friends with fellow enthusiasts. We mix the day up between driving sections, photo stops and sightseeing opportunities for everyone. This is not a race, so if you looking for a competitive event this is not for you
The 2013 Coast 500 Miglia Itinerary – October 12 – 13
Day 1: Meeting Location
Date: October 12th
Address: 3130 Alpine Rd #284 Portola Valley, CA 94028
Time: 8:00am
Depart: 9:00am drive start
Activity: Registration and assist with decal application
There will be eight stops on the way down to San Luis Obispo, including a group tour towards the end of the day at Hearst Castle, and a stop in Cambria to see the Garbage House. The day will conclude with dinner at a great Italian restaurant, and drinks at a local watering hole for those who wish to chat more.
Planned group tour at Hearst Castle:
Address: 700 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452
Time: 3:00pm arrive
Tour: 3:30pm
After taking the tour of Hearst Castle, we will head down to Cambria for a quick stop at the Garbage house. The house is closed, but it is still a sight to see. The entire building is made from found materials.
Address: 881 Hillcrest Drive, Cambria, CA 93428
After the quick photo stop, we will head down to the hotel to relax and freshen up before meeting for dinner. We have a group rate at the Vagabond Inn off Madonna Road for those who wish to stay with the group.
Address: Vagabond Inn, 210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA
Dinner location for the group: Vieni Vai Trattoria
Address: 690 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Time: 7:00pm till you are tired
Day 2: Agenda (drivers day)
This day will be more focused on driving than sightseeing. There will be a few stops on the way to the winery for pictures, but the focus is on covering miles along some fun back roads.
Breakfast meeting point: Bon Temps Creole Café
Address: 1000 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
The drive will wind through 137 miles of back roads to the winery. The stops will be short and we will be sure to get some group photos.
Winery and Lunch Stop: Pietra Santa Winery
Address: 10034 Cienega Road Hollister, CA 95023
time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
The final leg of the drive will be a group cruise until we get closer to the East Bay, where we will then turn off and take a side road to enjoy one last HOORA before we end our drive at the First Street Ale House in Livermore. There we will pass out awards for the winners of the road trip games and say goodbye after a weekend of fun.
End Destination: First Street Ale House
Address: 2106 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Time: 5:00pm – When you leave
Activity: Dinner and awards
Day 1: Meeting Location
Date: October 12th
Address: 3130 Alpine Rd #284 Portola Valley, CA 94028
Time: 8:00am
Depart: 9:00am drive start
Activity: Registration and assist with decal application
There will be eight stops on the way down to San Luis Obispo, including a group tour towards the end of the day at Hearst Castle, and a stop in Cambria to see the Garbage House. The day will conclude with dinner at a great Italian restaurant, and drinks at a local watering hole for those who wish to chat more.
Planned group tour at Hearst Castle:
Address: 700 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452
Time: 3:00pm arrive
Tour: 3:30pm
After taking the tour of Hearst Castle, we will head down to Cambria for a quick stop at the Garbage house. The house is closed, but it is still a sight to see. The entire building is made from found materials.
Address: 881 Hillcrest Drive, Cambria, CA 93428
After the quick photo stop, we will head down to the hotel to relax and freshen up before meeting for dinner. We have a group rate at the Vagabond Inn off Madonna Road for those who wish to stay with the group.
Address: Vagabond Inn, 210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA
Dinner location for the group: Vieni Vai Trattoria
Address: 690 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Time: 7:00pm till you are tired
Day 2: Agenda (drivers day)
This day will be more focused on driving than sightseeing. There will be a few stops on the way to the winery for pictures, but the focus is on covering miles along some fun back roads.
Breakfast meeting point: Bon Temps Creole Café
Address: 1000 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
The drive will wind through 137 miles of back roads to the winery. The stops will be short and we will be sure to get some group photos.
Winery and Lunch Stop: Pietra Santa Winery
Address: 10034 Cienega Road Hollister, CA 95023
time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
The final leg of the drive will be a group cruise until we get closer to the East Bay, where we will then turn off and take a side road to enjoy one last HOORA before we end our drive at the First Street Ale House in Livermore. There we will pass out awards for the winners of the road trip games and say goodbye after a weekend of fun.
End Destination: First Street Ale House
Address: 2106 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Time: 5:00pm – When you leave
Activity: Dinner and awards