Thread: Cali Road Trip

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Hi all,
I am coming out to California at the end of next week for 2 weeks and have planned to visit a couple of places I've always wanted to see (Hot rod associated)

First stop after San Fran is Petaluma to visit sites from American Graffiti, followed by a couple of days in Calistoga to relax and visit sites from (Hot rod/ King of the road?).

I’ve been doing a bit of research but cant find a lot of info on Calistoga apart from Susie’s bar. I know the drag strip has long gone but if anyone knows where other bits were filmed I would be most grateful.

Also any tips on where else to visit, speed shops etc, we are heading south after Modesto so will be covering a bit of Cali. (particularly looking for a diner that still has roller skating waitresses)

Many thanks all
Paul

If you're going to be in So. Calif. you might want to visit the NHRA museum located on the LA county fairgrounds in Pomona. The drag strip is next door.
To my knowledge most everything else is gone.

CHR Member "stovens" lives & works in the Petaluma area and might be able to help with Calistoga places, so hopefully he'll see this and reply. If not PM him!!