Diablo Canyon

Brett LaVigne · Feb 08, 2007, 06:37

I appreciate the information guys.

Atomic_Punk · Feb 08, 2007, 10:36

I stand corrected. I actually stayed at the Rose Garden Inn in Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande. Sorry, it's been a while.

Brett LaVigne · Feb 08, 2007, 12:06

I did a little checking around, looks like the hotels start around $1400/month and the rentals start at $1500 for a 1 bedroom and go up from there. Good thing the per diem is federal rate!

Atomic_Punk · Feb 08, 2007, 04:10

WOW! It's went up. I paid $600 a month for a hotel when I was there. Good luck.

Fermione · Apr 05, 2007, 09:07

Any hints on places to stay for long term say > 1 year. Entertaining the idea of heading out there.
Thanks for the help,
Fermi

Evilpixie · Apr 06, 2007, 06:08

I would come out and get a hotel for a week or so and look around... some apartments come up that aren't routinely listed... and aren't apartment buildings.

Things to keep in mind:
We get lots of tourists in the summer. Avila and Pismo get overrun with them. Tourists are fine, it's just the extra traffic that gets generated; makes it hard to just get around.

In June it will be easier to find a place to stay in SLO, the college students are leaving. You could find a really nice apartment within walking distance of downtown, which is the arrangement I recommend. SLO is a really nice town with alot to do.

Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach are also good places to stay, cheaper than SLO. You can get way cheaper in Santa Maria, Atascadero and Paso Robles but you're trading commute time for lower rent.

What sort of things do you like to do? When would you be coming out?

Fermione · Apr 09, 2007, 10:41

Hi Pixie,
I love to fish and do anything out of doors. Mid june is the potential start date. Big decisions coming up. Thank you for the information.
Fermione

Brett LaVigne · Apr 10, 2007, 11:12

One more bit of info please. I know this sounds a bit dumb but...If one were to map quest Diablo Canyon, what address would one use?
I know how to get to San Luis O. but am unsure of how to get to the plant.

incrediblehulk · Apr 10, 2007, 12:38

Quote from: Bat Man on Apr 10, 2007, 11:12
One more bit of info please. I know this sounds a bit dumb but...If one were to map quest Diablo Canyon, what address would one use?
I know how to get to San Luis O. but am unsure of how to get to the plant.

If you google map it, look for Avila Beach, then follow Avila Beach Dr. As you approach Port St. Luis, you'll see a road that runs up the coast and appears to end at nothing. That's the plant access road - one of the prettiest drives you'll ever take!

Evilpixie · Apr 10, 2007, 12:55

Hey Fermione,
Is that ocean fishing? Or really any fishing? My boss has a ginormous boat and loves to fish... you two should go out sometime. I also heard that Lopez Lake is a good place for trout.

Hi Batman,
to google Diablo, try googling Avila Beach or Diablo Canyon California and zoom in. To get there, from the 101, take the Avila Beach exit and head west. You'll pass Avila on your left, you'll cross a bridge and will be along the beach... start looking to the right for the main gate. Not sure if anyone told you, but the access road is about seven miles long. It's a pretty drive, though. The speed limit is posted, some areas it's 40, some it's 50. I heard they were going to be enforcing this (you get caught speeding too much, you could lose your parking pass... which means you have to get a ride from the gate

). You might want to give yourself some extra time the first week or so- we've got alot of extra peops coming in and they are all on days right now... coming in at the same time.... some days there are long lines at the gate.

Hope this helps!
ePix

UncaBuffalo · Apr 10, 2007, 01:34

Quote from: incrediblehulk on Apr 10, 2007, 12:38
That's the plant access road - one of the prettiest drives you'll ever take!

Esp. in a spring outage!

Brett LaVigne · Apr 10, 2007, 04:26

Thanks for the info. Looking forward to the outage for sure, see ya there.

Mike McFarlin · Apr 24, 2007, 10:00

Motel 6 at San Luis Obispo and at Pismo Beach always has rooms for about 40 a night.

LaFeet · Apr 25, 2007, 07:11

Whats the normal per diem for this plant / location??

Mike McFarlin · Apr 25, 2007, 08:26

156 a day

LaFeet · Apr 25, 2007, 10:37

I could get by on that... Camp Pendleton is right there aint it

Nuclear NASCAR · Apr 25, 2007, 11:11

Quote from: LaFeet on Apr 25, 2007, 10:37
I could get by on that... Camp Pendleton is right there aint it

That'd be SONGS by Pendleton.

LaFeet · Apr 26, 2007, 06:20

Quote from: Nuclear NASCAR on Apr 25, 2007, 11:11
That'd be SONGS by Pendleton.

Thanks.... I have not been out that way yet.... and realy have not researched it

Brett LaVigne · Apr 26, 2007, 06:39

There are some good outages over the next few years at SONGS and Diablo. Now would be the time to look into it. S/G replacements at both plants. SONGS would be a 5 - 6 month deal I would be willing to bet, not as much $$ but if you do the travel trailor thing it would still be a money maker when compared to 5 weeks here and 5 weeks there. Not a bad area to spend time either.

LaFeet · Apr 26, 2007, 06:45

Thanks Bat MAn I will look into it

BTW Great likeness in black and white

Mike McFarlin · Apr 26, 2007, 08:28

Great money for the techs at Diablo, cause its union.

LaFeet · Apr 27, 2007, 03:04

Quote from: Mike McFarlin on Apr 26, 2007, 08:28
Great money for the techs at Diablo, cause its union.

You going.. I could use a duty driver out there

Mike McFarlin · Apr 27, 2007, 08:00

About 7 miles of winding 2 lane road, but oh so beautiful.

LaFeet · May 02, 2007, 10:31

Quote from: Mike McFarlin on Apr 27, 2007, 08:00
About 7 miles of winding 2 lane road, but oh so beautiful.

Is that wiith or wothot the tequila??

Brett LaVigne · May 03, 2007, 02:15

Quote from: LaFeet on Apr 26, 2007, 06:45
Thanks Bat MAn I will look into it

BTW Great likeness in black and white

I have always considered myself a handsome rascal!!!

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