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12/31/2025 10:20pm

You live in El Cajon? 

RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

Well there you go lakeside for 17years would make anyone think San Diego sucks. 

Easy there Temecula. 😂

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12/31/2025 11:30pm

You live in El Cajon? 

RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

Well there you go lakeside for 17years would make anyone think San Diego sucks. 

 

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RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

Well there you go lakeside for 17years would make anyone think San Diego sucks. 

RDnutz wrote:
yeah, Lakeside was horrible. Really hard to take 2.5 acres lot at end of short street with my own MX practice track and wife's horse area...

yeah, Lakeside was horrible. Really hard to take 2.5 acres lot at end of short street with my own MX practice track and wife's horse area. 20 mins to Barona Oaks, 30 to Cleveland national forest and little over 1 hour to deserts for riding/camping. What actually sucked was most of the people, especially the ones I met working in Carlsbad for a few years who were extremely stuck up thinking they were special because they lived in North County. I don't miss the daily marine layers, May Gray, June Gloom, Santa Anas with fire season, high taxes, overcrowding, or corrupt government at all. Looking forward to the day the big 1 finally hits and breaks off the Western half of the state into the sea.

 

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RDnutz wrote:
yeah, Lakeside was horrible. Really hard to take 2.5 acres lot at end of short street with my own MX practice track and wife's horse area...

yeah, Lakeside was horrible. Really hard to take 2.5 acres lot at end of short street with my own MX practice track and wife's horse area. 20 mins to Barona Oaks, 30 to Cleveland national forest and little over 1 hour to deserts for riding/camping. What actually sucked was most of the people, especially the ones I met working in Carlsbad for a few years who were extremely stuck up thinking they were special because they lived in North County. I don't miss the daily marine layers, May Gray, June Gloom, Santa Anas with fire season, high taxes, overcrowding, or corrupt government at all. Looking forward to the day the big 1 finally hits and breaks off the Western half of the state into the sea.

 

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I’m praying for only about 1/2 mile of coastline to fall into the ocean. Then I’ll have oceanfront property I can sell and move to North...

I’m praying for only about 1/2 mile of coastline to fall into the ocean. Then I’ll have oceanfront property I can sell and move to North Dakota. 

Carlsbad to North Dakota? I'm sure you have your reasons. I spent a year in ND and the mosquitos were so bad even the deer wanted out. That's why they keep running out in front of cars. I did get to spend a couple of days riding on the grass lands in South Dakota. It was like a giant golf course. Really fun, but not sure if its legal.

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I used to live a couple miles from there. I have a few stories and lots of free concerts thanks to a friend that worked there. 

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Haha yeah beach side weather does suck. And all the fucking trustafarians really suck. I’m in cardiff, pluses and minuses for sure. Hot chicks is not...

Haha yeah beach side weather does suck. And all the fucking trustafarians really suck. I’m in cardiff, pluses and minuses for sure. Hot chicks is not one of my issues tho 

All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the unique character and have turned the place in to some kind of “wannabe OC/LA“ and those kinds of people are now populating the place- in fact I spoke to a developer who told me “ we want downtown Carlsbad to be like Laguna” FFS….

It’s pretty depressing tbh. I never go out coastal anymore - way too many arseholes there now. 

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ob wrote:
Haha yeah beach side weather does suck. And all the fucking trustafarians really suck. I’m in cardiff, pluses and minuses for sure. Hot chicks is not...

Haha yeah beach side weather does suck. And all the fucking trustafarians really suck. I’m in cardiff, pluses and minuses for sure. Hot chicks is not one of my issues tho 

englishman wrote:
All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the...

All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the unique character and have turned the place in to some kind of “wannabe OC/LA“ and those kinds of people are now populating the place- in fact I spoke to a developer who told me “ we want downtown Carlsbad to be like Laguna” FFS….

It’s pretty depressing tbh. I never go out coastal anymore - way too many arseholes there now. 

That’s funny. North county SD is nothing like OC. Obviously you haven’t been around. 

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englishman wrote:
All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the...

All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the unique character and have turned the place in to some kind of “wannabe OC/LA“ and those kinds of people are now populating the place- in fact I spoke to a developer who told me “ we want downtown Carlsbad to be like Laguna” FFS….

It’s pretty depressing tbh. I never go out coastal anymore - way too many arseholes there now. 

I agree. Can you do me a favor and spread the word ? The coast sucks balls and should be avoided at all costs, especially San Clemente. That place is overpriced, overhyped and overcrowded. You really don't even want to drive through there unless you have to. I suggest if you need to travel north and south, your best bet is to avoid the 5 and coast traffic altogether and use the 15.     

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ob wrote:
Haha yeah beach side weather does suck. And all the fucking trustafarians really suck. I’m in cardiff, pluses and minuses for sure. Hot chicks is not...

Haha yeah beach side weather does suck. And all the fucking trustafarians really suck. I’m in cardiff, pluses and minuses for sure. Hot chicks is not one of my issues tho 

englishman wrote:
All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the...

All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the unique character and have turned the place in to some kind of “wannabe OC/LA“ and those kinds of people are now populating the place- in fact I spoke to a developer who told me “ we want downtown Carlsbad to be like Laguna” FFS….

It’s pretty depressing tbh. I never go out coastal anymore - way too many arseholes there now. 

ob wrote:

That’s funny. North county SD is nothing like OC. Obviously you haven’t been around. 

Ah. I made it to Jan 2nd to run in to one …

OK guy you know my life better than I do .

Try and calm down you got another 364 days to get through this year. 

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As a Redneck hillbilly Albertan If I had the dough I would winter in one of those cities north of Sand Diego.  Our family has spent many vacations in the area. I love it.

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englishman wrote:
All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the...

All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the unique character and have turned the place in to some kind of “wannabe OC/LA“ and those kinds of people are now populating the place- in fact I spoke to a developer who told me “ we want downtown Carlsbad to be like Laguna” FFS….

It’s pretty depressing tbh. I never go out coastal anymore - way too many arseholes there now. 

ob wrote:

That’s funny. North county SD is nothing like OC. Obviously you haven’t been around. 

englishman wrote:
Ah. I made it to Jan 2nd to run in to one …OK guy you know my life better than I do .Try and calm down...

Ah. I made it to Jan 2nd to run in to one …

OK guy you know my life better than I do .

Try and calm down you got another 364 days to get through this year. 

I’m calm, I just think you are full of shit.  You haven’t been to North County SD. Or maybe you drove thru on the 5. If you had you wouldn’t with a straight face compare it to Orange County. Not even Laguna Beach is as laid back like NC. North County coastal is still old school. Full of trustafarians yep, and less Solana beach biker gangs than back in the day. 
You wouldn’t like it 

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RDnutz wrote:

I grew up in SD 1962 -2017 when we relocated. I guarantee you the weather is NOT amazing year-round.

You live in El Cajon? 

RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

I'm from Jamul. Grew up on a ranch out in Lawson Valley. Moved out to La Mesa while at SDSU. Then up to Norcal for work, and now Seattle area. I miss riding Barona on Wed or Thurs. mornings. There were a few times when Ron Lechien and I were the only two out on the freshly prepped track. Good memories. 

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Xracer wrote:
Going to be doing a fly out to the San Diego round. Booked a few extra days to check out the area. Any moto-specific things /...

Going to be doing a fly out to the San Diego round. Booked a few extra days to check out the area. Any moto-specific things / places / tracks to see? Anything else?  TIA. 

Since you'll be in Gaslamp for the race: grab a couple pints of the black stuff at The Field, walk around Seaport Village, USS Midway (as everyone else has mentioned), The Del Coronado, then head over to Point Loma, check out the military cemetery, Cabrillo National Monument (great views), and if you're going to go north, La Jolla shores. 

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If the weather is nice, a very cool experience is to rent kayaks and check out La Jolla cove. They have guided tours or you can cruise around on your own. I had a sea lion playfully checking me out so close that I could have reached out and gave it a pet.

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You live in El Cajon? 

RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

I'm from Jamul. Grew up on a ranch out in Lawson Valley. Moved out to La Mesa while at SDSU. Then up to Norcal for work...

I'm from Jamul. Grew up on a ranch out in Lawson Valley. Moved out to La Mesa while at SDSU. Then up to Norcal for work, and now Seattle area. I miss riding Barona on Wed or Thurs. mornings. There were a few times when Ron Lechien and I were the only two out on the freshly prepped track. Good memories. 

we were in Deerhorn Valley. Built a hillside track in our yard there too for riding my 1993 RM250. Cahuilla and Amago tracks weren't far away either.

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englishman wrote:
All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the...

All the NC coastal towns were so awesome 30 years ago.  Just a bunch of chill locals having fun & hanging out. Unfortunately “they’ve” destroyed the unique character and have turned the place in to some kind of “wannabe OC/LA“ and those kinds of people are now populating the place- in fact I spoke to a developer who told me “ we want downtown Carlsbad to be like Laguna” FFS….

It’s pretty depressing tbh. I never go out coastal anymore - way too many arseholes there now. 

sumdood wrote:
I agree. Can you do me a favor and spread the word ? The coast sucks balls and should be avoided at all costs, especially San...

I agree. Can you do me a favor and spread the word ? The coast sucks balls and should be avoided at all costs, especially San Clemente. That place is overpriced, overhyped and overcrowded. You really don't even want to drive through there unless you have to. I suggest if you need to travel north and south, your best bet is to avoid the 5 and coast traffic altogether and use the 15.     

Fuck that, south is horrible, anything north of TJ, just stay away. Save the airfare and hotel $$s. Don't go farther south than Mission Viejo.

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1/2/2026 4:25pm

You live in El Cajon? 

RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

I'm from Jamul. Grew up on a ranch out in Lawson Valley. Moved out to La Mesa while at SDSU. Then up to Norcal for work...

I'm from Jamul. Grew up on a ranch out in Lawson Valley. Moved out to La Mesa while at SDSU. Then up to Norcal for work, and now Seattle area. I miss riding Barona on Wed or Thurs. mornings. There were a few times when Ron Lechien and I were the only two out on the freshly prepped track. Good memories. 

Lechien still rides Barona once in awhile. Still pretty damn fast.

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RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

I'm from Jamul. Grew up on a ranch out in Lawson Valley. Moved out to La Mesa while at SDSU. Then up to Norcal for work...

I'm from Jamul. Grew up on a ranch out in Lawson Valley. Moved out to La Mesa while at SDSU. Then up to Norcal for work, and now Seattle area. I miss riding Barona on Wed or Thurs. mornings. There were a few times when Ron Lechien and I were the only two out on the freshly prepped track. Good memories. 

Lechien still rides Barona once in awhile. Still pretty damn fast.

Happy to hear it. Guy's a legend and has a kind heart.

1/4/2026 7:18am
RDnutz wrote:

last 17 years was Lakeside. Before that => Jamul, El Cajon, La Mesa, El Cajon, Serra Mesa, PB, El Cajon, Santee, San Carlos (62-81), La Mesa.

Well there you go lakeside for 17years would make anyone think San Diego sucks. 

Easy there Temecula. 😂

Lol😂

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The FCA Supercross Experience is a FREE event the morning of the race. Its limited to the first 100 people that sign up. Those signed up will be allowed into the stadium before its open to the public to sit trackside to watch the riders track walk, listen to the riders meeting and stay for the Chapel Service. Immediately after Chapel a Special Guest will be on hand for a 15 minute Meet & Greet and to share how faith has shaped their life. San Diego's Special Guest is Billy Laninovich. To register or for more information, click on the link below.

https://fcamx.org/supercross-experience

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Going to be doing a fly out to the San Diego round. Booked a few extra days to check out the area. Any moto-specific things /...

Going to be doing a fly out to the San Diego round. Booked a few extra days to check out the area. Any moto-specific things / places / tracks to see? Anything else?  TIA. 

Take a Moto Trials Class at MotoVentures!

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Any casinos nearby? 

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If it wasn't mentioned, check out Cabrillo National Monument.  You have to pay to get in, but the views are great (downtown, the bay, Coronado, the Pacific Ocean).  Some short hikes that you can do.  An old lighthouse to tour.  Tide pools (check the tides).  It's fun to watch jets take off from the naval air base and see them rise from below you.  With luck, you'll see some large ships or a sub come in or out of the harbor.  I used to live at the cliffs and I enjoyed every visit to Cabrillo.  If possible, the best way to visit is to ride a bike in (rent some e-bikes and bike up there and then along the cliffs).  

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If it wasn't mentioned, check out Cabrillo National Monument.  You have to pay to get in, but the views are great (downtown, the bay, Coronado, the...

If it wasn't mentioned, check out Cabrillo National Monument.  You have to pay to get in, but the views are great (downtown, the bay, Coronado, the Pacific Ocean).  Some short hikes that you can do.  An old lighthouse to tour.  Tide pools (check the tides).  It's fun to watch jets take off from the naval air base and see them rise from below you.  With luck, you'll see some large ships or a sub come in or out of the harbor.  I used to live at the cliffs and I enjoyed every visit to Cabrillo.  If possible, the best way to visit is to ride a bike in (rent some e-bikes and bike up there and then along the cliffs).  

To add to this, last time I was there (January of ‘22), it was free for veterans, so if you were in the military, let them know. I didn’t have time to go inside the park, so I’m not sure how they verify non-retired vets, though. 

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westeast wrote:
If it wasn't mentioned, check out Cabrillo National Monument.  You have to pay to get in, but the views are great (downtown, the bay, Coronado, the...

If it wasn't mentioned, check out Cabrillo National Monument.  You have to pay to get in, but the views are great (downtown, the bay, Coronado, the Pacific Ocean).  Some short hikes that you can do.  An old lighthouse to tour.  Tide pools (check the tides).  It's fun to watch jets take off from the naval air base and see them rise from below you.  With luck, you'll see some large ships or a sub come in or out of the harbor.  I used to live at the cliffs and I enjoyed every visit to Cabrillo.  If possible, the best way to visit is to ride a bike in (rent some e-bikes and bike up there and then along the cliffs).  

Sully wrote:
To add to this, last time I was there (January of ‘22), it was free for veterans, so if you were in the military, let them...

To add to this, last time I was there (January of ‘22), it was free for veterans, so if you were in the military, let them know. I didn’t have time to go inside the park, so I’m not sure how they verify non-retired vets, though. 

That really is an awesome park to visit. 

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Xracer wrote:
Going to be doing a fly out to the San Diego round. Booked a few extra days to check out the area. Any moto-specific things /...

Going to be doing a fly out to the San Diego round. Booked a few extra days to check out the area. Any moto-specific things / places / tracks to see? Anything else?  TIA. 

Since you'll be in Gaslamp for the race: grab a couple pints of the black stuff at The Field, walk around Seaport Village, USS Midway (as...

Since you'll be in Gaslamp for the race: grab a couple pints of the black stuff at The Field, walk around Seaport Village, USS Midway (as everyone else has mentioned), The Del Coronado, then head over to Point Loma, check out the military cemetery, Cabrillo National Monument (great views), and if you're going to go north, La Jolla shores. 

The race isn't at Petco anymore, it moved to Snapdragon a few years ago. All these posts recommending things that aren't even in SD are hilarious. Go hang at the beach, eat tacos, ride bikes, watch the waves or get in the water. Don't come visit San Diego and listen to people telling you to drive 2 hours to check something out.

Southbeach in OB, you'll thank me later.

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I agree with that. 
If you are a college kid 

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