"Official" (?) Cal Travel/Event Plans Thread

[elbearo2]

The Graduate is about two blocks south of the campus and about the same distance to the stadium.  My parking space is in a university lot a block away so I know it is a very central location.    If you get there about 1.5 hours before kickoff, stop by the student union and you will see and hear the Cal Band perform on the Sproul Hall steps before marching up to the stadium.   The campus is located on a slight uphill up to the stadium so bring your walking shoes.   Saturday looks beautiful, as it usually is in the Bay Area and it may be in the high 70s, which is warm for this time of the year.   We drive from Sacramento, like thousands of others, as we are about 80 miles away to the east so it is mostly a nice 1.5 to 2.0 hour trip one-way.  The only really scruffy area around campus is at People's Park so make sure you don't park there.

Enjoy your stay in the Bay Area.

[Christopher Walker]

[oski]

5 hours ago, kingwoodgreen said:

We are coming in from Houston on Thursday and staying at the Claremont with another alum from Denton.  Was thinking of a gathering at the graduate hotel. I was told they have a nice patio maybe pre or post game. I think the location is good for campus and the stadium 

They have a whole outside area in their parking lot for games.  It’s a nice place to go pregame, but can get quite busy.  Great location, near the stadium.  Right next to top dog (famous hot dog and sausage joint) too.  I believe they also rent out tents pregame to large parties too and provide food and booze.

[UNTLifer]

Ahh, another board moderator, one that self admittedly really has nothing to do with our fine university anymore, being cute.  

[forevereagle]

[greenminer]

May I make a suggestion? If you have a problem with the mod team, take it up with the people who own the board. Privately.

[greenminer]

These are difficult times, but this just might work.

[northtexassigep]

Soo back to cal plans. Looks like a lot of the bars will be closed before the game Saturday. Is there a place y’all have talked about going in the morning or is everyone just going to wing it? I wish unt was doing something official on game day instead of just the night before.

[Matt from A700]

4 minutes ago, northtexassigep said:

Soo back to cal plans. Looks like a lot of the bars will be closed before the game Saturday. Is there a place y’all have talked about going in the morning or is everyone just going to wing it? I wish unt was doing something official on game day instead of just the night before.

Guess we have to crash a frat house.

[northtexassigep]

3 minutes ago, Matt from A700 said:

Guess we have to crash a frat house.

That sounds miserable lol

[Matt from A700]

Well, I am making the trip solo, so I am, as the kids say, "down for whatever".

[GangGreen]

The secret life of this thread is scandalous!

[kingwoodgreen]

When we arrive later today I will scope out a place close to stadium for us. Guessing most will uber to game from our hotels. 

[CMJ]

Hope to see as many of you Saturday as I can.  We're driving up first thing tomorrow.  Will see a friend that night after we get there, make the game Saturday, Sunday do the John Muir stuff and drive back to LA that night.  Quick trip, but c'est la vie.

[untjim1995]

On 9/11/2019 at 1:00 AM, UNTLifer said:

Ahh, another board moderator, one that self admittedly really has nothing to do with our fine university anymore, being cute.  

Lifer, I like your posting style, but man, you make some serious gmg.com enemies very easily. 

[oski]

11 hours ago, northtexassigep said:

Soo back to cal plans. Looks like a lot of the bars will be closed before the game Saturday. Is there a place y’all have talked about going in the morning or is everyone just going to wing it? I wish unt was doing something official on game day instead of just the night before.

Henry’s should be open.   Pappy’s and Kip’s too.   Jupiter won’t open early for games which I’ve always found to be throwing away money..  faculty club will be open early too.

Edited September 12, 2019 by oski

[kingwoodgreen]

11 hours ago, northtexassigep said:

Soo back to cal plans. Looks like a lot of the bars will be closed before the game Saturday. Is there a place y’all have talked about going in the morning or is everyone just going to wing it? I wish unt was doing something official on game day instead of just the night before.

Hope to meet up somewhere on game day. Beta Theta 

[FirefightnRick]

Gotta try  me a Top Dog some time?

 

Rick

 

[oski]

3 minutes ago, FirefightnRick said:

Gotta try  me a Top Dog some time?

 

Rick

 

it's a berkeley institution and is actually quite good.  The one on durant next to the stadium gets quite busy on game days, but it's pretty fast moving.   i would not go to fat slice if you are looking for some quick food.  it's awful pizza.

[Matt from A700]

Made it. My downtown Oakland hotel bathroom is as big as the living space but... I made it.

[oski]

1 hour ago, Matt from A700 said:

Made it. My downtown Oakland hotel bathroom is as big as the living space but... I made it.

check out hopscotch.  also rockridge (easy bart ride) is a nice area with bars and restaurants.  

[NYCGOBEARS]

5 hours ago, FirefightnRick said:

Gotta try  me a Top Dog some time?

 

Rick

 

Try a hot (hot link) and a brat (bratwurst). Oh sweet little baby Jesus with curly golden hair... my mouth is watering. 

[Harry]

5 minutes ago, NYCGOBEARS said:

Try a hot (hot link) and a brat (bratwurst). Oh sweet little baby Jesus with curly golden hair... my mouth is watering. 

Sounds awesome!

[NYCGOBEARS]

7 minutes ago, Harry said:

Sounds awesome!

It is. Will you be in Berkeley to try one?

[aztecskin]

I am in Berkeley -- I am also staying at the Double Tree -- Marina.