Christine:
+1 for the coast over the inland route, but between the Monterey
Hostel and M-6 in San Simeon there are no inexpensive lodgings, and
about 120 miles of riding.
I came north on the inland route a couple of years ago. Routes
paralleling 101 are easy but there is one stretch around a mil
That was the original idea...seems I would have to eat in restaurants,
stay in really pricey places. Did not want to spend $400 for three
days. (I am going slowly; 20-30-40 miles a day for a couple of
reasons.) So...if you have secrets taht make the coast less expensive,
I am listening! / Thanks. C