All distances and directions of flight are from South County Airport.

Watsonville Airport (WVI), 12.7 nm southwest, located in the center of the scenic Monterey Bay coastline. On the field is Zuniga's, a good Mexican restaurant that will make non-alcoholic margaritas on request. We are scheduled to visit Zuniga's on Wednesday evening, June 28.

Hollister Airport (3O7), 14.4 nm southeast. Attracts a diverse mix of recreational aircraft: experimental, amatuer-built, classics, gliders, crop dusters, turboprop jump planes, warbirds, private jets, and the usual spam cans. Scenic glider rides and glider training are offered by Soar Hollister, while Sky Dive Hollister boasts the highest tandem jumps in the world. Between flights, the Ding-a-Ling Cafe located right on the field offers typical American breakfast and lunch fare. Be alert for simultaneous operations on the two intersecting runways! You'll have the option to visit Hollister on Friday afternoon, June 30.

Half Moon Bay (HAF), 50 nm northwest. Located on the Pacific coastline, next to charming Princeton-by-the-Sea. The Three Zero Cafe, in the airport terminal building, is popular with the locals, offering good food at a reasonable price. Or, park at the south end of the taxiway for a short walk to the harbor where you can grab fish-n-chips or a Crab Louie sandwich. Stop here for fuel or a rest break on your way up the coastline to the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Caution: Half Moon Bay is subject to coastal stratus in summer months, and the floor of the San Francisco Class B airspace drops to 2,100' MSL just north of the airport. You'll have the option to visit Half Moon Bay on Friday afternoon, June 30.

Castle Airport (MER), 52 nm east-northeast. The site of the Castle Air Museum, displaying over 40 military aircraft, including rare warbirds from the World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Cold War eras. It's not so often that you can land on a 11,800' long by 300' wide runway (the fourth longest civilian runway in California)! We are scheduled to visit Castle Airport on Thursday afternoon, June 29.

Columbia (O22), 80 nm east. A 15-minute walk leads you to a historic state park in the Sierra foothills. The park preserves the days of the California Gold Rush, with blacksmiths, gold panning, stagecoaches, and saloons. Don't miss out on the Fallon House ice cream parlor! Overnight camping, restaurants, and hotels all available nearby. Caution: The airport also serves as a California Department of Forestry air tanker base; be alert for forest firefighting operations in the summer and fall.

Harris Ranch (3O8), 82 nm southeast. Located in the gentle rolling hills of central California, next to Interstate 5. Walk from the airstrip to a popular ranch restaurant known for its high-quality steaks (but vegetarians won't be disappointed). The airstrip is only 30' wide, with no taxiways, and the usual crosswinds make it even more challenging. We will fly in for dinner on Thursday evening, June 29.

Angwin (2O3), 99 nm northwest. On the campus of Pacific Union College, in the wine country of Napa Valley. Arrange a rental car for a drive through the nearby vineyards.

Georgetown (Q61), 116 nm northeast. Located on a mesa in the Sierra foothills, in the heart of the Gold Rush Country. Offers good views of the surrounding landscape, picnic and BBQ areas, and tent camping. Ask the FBO to drive you into town, and work off your hearty lunch with a good two-mile walk back up the hill.

Oceano Dunes (L52), 128 nm south. Located next to an ecologically-unique sand dune complex, and just a five-minute walk to the beach. Rent dune buggies for exploring the sand dunes, or arrange for horseback riding. Picnic and BBQ sites, tent camping, and several casual restaurants all available within walking distance. Take the Coastside Trolley to the nearby town of Pismo for even more restaurants and shopping, or rent a car for a visit to Hearst Castle. We have a fly-in picnic scheduled at Oceano Dunes on Wednesday, June 28.

Boonville (O48), 147 nm northwest. "Capital" of the small Anderson Valley, in Mendocino County, Boonville offers several good cafes, as well as a farmer's market on Saturday mornings. Just a 15-minute walk from the airstrip.

Truckee (TRK), 151 nm northeast. Located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, Truckee presents a mountain flying challenge. Climb from sea level to at least 9,500' to clear the mountain pass, admire the fantastic aerial view of Lake Tahoe, then descend to Truckee's elevation of 5,900' MSL. Expect very high density altitudes during the summer months; make sure your aircraft is up to the job.

Willits (O28), 166 nm north. The main attraction here is the historic Skunk Train travelling 40 miles from Willits through the redwoods to Fort Bragg--a beautiful trip and worth the flight alone.

Little River (Q17), 170 nm northwest. Near Mendocino, a quaint, New England-style town on coastal bluffs that is a popular weekend getaway. The airstrip is very easy to find; it appears as an earth scar through the forest from more than ten miles away. Take the Mendocino Stage into town (available on call, at $5.00 per person), for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

This is, by no means, an exhaustive list. Interesting destinations over 200 nm away include Shelter Cove (0Q5), Trinity Center (O86), Quincy (2O1) for the best cinnamon rolls in the world, and Santa Ynez (IZA). For even more suggestions, ask Mark Stern.