Central Valley, CA stops

Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
that's worth a stop?
Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

On Apr 29, 2:55 pm, xxx wrote:
Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
that's worth a stop?
Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?


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Harris Ranch (Coalinga)

http://www.airnav.com/airport/3O8

http://www.californiahistoriccountry...om/harris.html

Restaurants, motel, shops - all within walking distance from the
runway.

On 29 Apr 2007 14:55:57 -0700, xxx wrote:

Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
that's worth a stop?
Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

I'll second that. A steak at Harris Ranch is a very good choice. The ramp
is about 50 yards from the front door.
John Severyn Livermore, Ca.

"Tom L." wrote in message
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Harris Ranch (Coalinga)

http://www.airnav.com/airport/3O8

http://www.californiahistoriccountry...om/harris.html

Restaurants, motel, shops - all within walking distance from the
runway.

On 29 Apr 2007 14:55:57 -0700, xxx wrote:

Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
that's worth a stop?
Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

J. Severyn wrote:

I'll second that. A steak at Harris Ranch is a very good choice. The
ramp is about 50 yards from the front door.

and they now have self-serve refueling; i.e., you no longer have to
worry about calling for fuel before it closes.

--Sylvain

Good breakfast and lunch at 1o3 (Lodi).
Charles, Lodi

"J. Severyn" wrote in message
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I'll second that. A steak at Harris Ranch is a very good choice. The
ramp is about 50 yards from the front door.
John Severyn Livermore, Ca.

"Tom L." wrote in message
news
Harris Ranch (Coalinga)

http://www.airnav.com/airport/3O8

http://www.californiahistoriccountry...om/harris.html

Restaurants, motel, shops - all within walking distance from the
runway.

On 29 Apr 2007 14:55:57 -0700, xxx wrote:

Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
that's worth a stop?
Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

Charles Felton wrote:
Good breakfast and lunch at 1o3 (Lodi).
Charles, Lodi

Just don't get stuck in Lodi, again.

tom

On Apr 29, 2:55 pm, xxx wrote:
Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
that's worth a stop?
Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

I assume you are new to California. Harris Ranch is a must-visit place
for anyone flying up the central valley. My wife and I go down to
Mexico several times a year and even at 9:00pm she's asking for a
stop at Harris Ranch on the way back. The resturant has its down paved
and lit runway.

-Robert

On Apr 29, 6:08 pm, "J. Severyn" wrote:
I'll second that. A steak at Harris Ranch is a very good choice. The ramp
is about 50 yards from the front door.
John Severyn Livermore, Ca.

Lemoore approach once made reservations for me at Harris Ranch after I
asked to divert there!! Year ago, when I lived in Lemoore it was
pretty regular to make the 45 minute drive from the base out to the
resturant. It was an event. Steaks like no other.

-Robert

Harris ranch is great. If in a small plane check Xwinds. I once
couldnt land there and had to go onward towards San Fran in a 152.

another spot - just went to this weekend - Techachapi Muni - closer to
LA, but had fuel for $3.50 a gallon self serve. In a windy pass but
easy airport. Watch for gliders just south and coordinate in Unicom -
but no prob. And $3.50!