Planning to drive up to norcal w/ a roommate for a muse concert in oakland. are the roads in norcal lowered car friendly? my car isn't too low (about 1 finger gap in the front, no gap in the rear). I'm planning to check out Monterey, San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Cruz while I'm there as well.

From what I know, Oakland is a kinda shady place, sorry if I offended anyone who lives in Oakland. I also know that the parking situation in SF is pretty bad. I'll probably park my car in a garage in SF and take the Muni bus.

btw, any cool scenic spots to check out. i'll be checking out the 17 mile scenic drive along pebble beach.

 

san francisco lower friendly? HA......

oakland and sf are the last places for lowered cars.... ur in pothole heaven here..... im lowered less then a pinky gap space all around...and its allbad.com...goodluck on the trip

 

most of san jose, monterey and santa cruz you will be fine however as immauser said, SF and Oakland are fail.

 

alright thanks guys! should i worry about the safety of my car while in oakland or sf?

 

oakland, sf is a good place.. well the areas i stayed at

 

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If you want scenic, Ben, make sure you stay on PCH as much as possible. But, it'll take you FOREVER to get to NorCal.

 

i doubt it... just watch where u park because there are dumb drivers that cant get out of tight spots, so they end up nudging your car bumper...

 

watch your car down in oakland your car might not get jacked but the potholes theres too many to watch out for worst place to take a lowered car imo. I drove my car down to oakland a few times and 880 is not forgiving. Socal roads arent as bad but they have steep driveways but nothing compared to oakland or sf.

 

thanks guys. i think i've decided on staying at some hotel in fremont and staying at a hostel in sf the next day that provides free parking in the marina area of sf.

Scott, I'm still contemplating between taking the PCH route and the 5 route haha. I think PCH adds about ~ 1.5 -2 hours to the drive compared to the 5.

 

if you take 5 are you coming through 101 or 238?

 

^ 101 if I'm taking the 5. Btw, I've noticed that Norcal people like to say take 5 whereas socal people like to say take the 5 lol.

 

ok it shouldnt be much of a rough ride but yes your very true about how socal and norcal people pronounce things haha. maybe its just a cali thing?

 

one thing we say is "HELLA" ...my cousins and friends in socal fiind it funny , i just think theyre weird..haha

 

Change of plans. I've decided to take the PCH Highway 1 instead of the 5 and use the 5 when I come back. Any suggestions for places to stop by along the 1?