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Multi-tiered questions here, so some background first:
I have a wedding in Tahoe in mid-June. Problem is, I live in Canada which means upon return I'll be subject to a 2 week quarantine... which means if I actually go to CA, I'm making it a multi-week trip and taking full advantage of some south-of-the-border time as I miss my US friends (and yes, I am a US citizen, so actually crossing the border isn't an issue).
So my questions (and sorry if the first seem dumb, but where the US is at right now is very different than up here):
1) What are restrictions/freedoms currently like right now in CA? I'm a rule-abiding person (masks, distancing, all the normal pan-d stuff I take no issue with), but are there restrictions currently limiting inter/intra-state travel, are restaurants open... just want a general idea of what life is like right now in CA. I have my first dose of vaccination (AstraZeneca), but my second dose won't be due until late July when I return home... any businesses/activities restricted to fully vaccinated people?
2) After Tahoe, looking to find somewhere on the CA coast to base out of for a week to just ride my bikes and relax on the beach... but most importantly want a place with some beautiful road & mountain biking options. I'll be driving with road (or gravel) & mtb in tow. I have ZERO knowledge of California coast (grew up on east coast and lived in CO for a long time). I'm hoping there's maybe a smaller town to base out of (was looking at Cayucos? but again, know nothing about CA coast). Really not a fan of city vibes, prefer something mellow. For road riding, love twisty roads and good climbs, not a fan of big open flats... love nothing more than a 50-150km day through pretty places. For mtb'ing... I'm a good mtb'er, just not the dh park-style riding or insanely technical... ie typically fine on blacks, more happy on bluer blacks... and no qualms with climbing, 1000m+ days not an issue. If I have to, I'd prioritize quality of road (or gravel) rides over mtb since I'll likely do more mtb enroute from/to Canada.
Any recommendations you have are very much welcome. I'm traveling solo... budget isn't really a concern, but also not limitless. I'm a relatively low-maintenance lady that can camp out of my car just as easily as I can enjoy the luxuries of a beachside apartment with a mojito in hand, so accommodations are very flexible for me.
I have a wedding in Tahoe in mid-June. Problem is, I live in Canada which means upon return I'll be subject to a 2 week quarantine... which means if I actually go to CA, I'm making it a multi-week trip and taking full advantage of some south-of-the-border time as I miss my US friends (and yes, I am a US citizen, so actually crossing the border isn't an issue).
So my questions (and sorry if the first seem dumb, but where the US is at right now is very different than up here):
1) What are restrictions/freedoms currently like right now in CA? I'm a rule-abiding person (masks, distancing, all the normal pan-d stuff I take no issue with), but are there restrictions currently limiting inter/intra-state travel, are restaurants open... just want a general idea of what life is like right now in CA. I have my first dose of vaccination (AstraZeneca), but my second dose won't be due until late July when I return home... any businesses/activities restricted to fully vaccinated people?
2) After Tahoe, looking to find somewhere on the CA coast to base out of for a week to just ride my bikes and relax on the beach... but most importantly want a place with some beautiful road & mountain biking options. I'll be driving with road (or gravel) & mtb in tow. I have ZERO knowledge of California coast (grew up on east coast and lived in CO for a long time). I'm hoping there's maybe a smaller town to base out of (was looking at Cayucos? but again, know nothing about CA coast). Really not a fan of city vibes, prefer something mellow. For road riding, love twisty roads and good climbs, not a fan of big open flats... love nothing more than a 50-150km day through pretty places. For mtb'ing... I'm a good mtb'er, just not the dh park-style riding or insanely technical... ie typically fine on blacks, more happy on bluer blacks... and no qualms with climbing, 1000m+ days not an issue. If I have to, I'd prioritize quality of road (or gravel) rides over mtb since I'll likely do more mtb enroute from/to Canada.
Any recommendations you have are very much welcome. I'm traveling solo... budget isn't really a concern, but also not limitless. I'm a relatively low-maintenance lady that can camp out of my car just as easily as I can enjoy the luxuries of a beachside apartment with a mojito in hand, so accommodations are very flexible for me.