On Mar 21, 5:43 pm, Hamish Reid
wrote:
In article . com,
"Robert M. Gary" wrote:

Does anyone have a PIREP for Shelter Cove, CA? Is the beach,
interesting areas, etc in walking distance from the airport. Any
recomendations for that area?
-robert

I've flown into Shelter Cove several times (from Oakland) VFR, and it's
a wonderful place for a day trip or to camp over (say) a weekend. The
runway's in good condition, and it's right next to the camping ground
and associated store (you just tie down and walk...); there's a couple
of hotels within easy walking distance, and one or two (OK-ish) cafes or
restaurants (I've always camped, so I can't recommend a hotel). Plus
there's a state park, a reconstructed lighthouse, etc., again, all
within a few minute's walk. In fact, *everything*'s within easy walking
distance :-). The beach is down the side, under some cliffs, and isn't
much of a beach at high tide, but when the tide's low, you can walk for
quite some distance (but the area is renowned for its cliffs...). Not
bad for a 90 minute flight -- when it's about 8 hours by car :-).

But watch out for the fog -- as with pretty much any airport along the
coast, the fog can roll right in without warning.... and might not roll
back out for another few days.

Hamish

That's one reason I would never give up the IFR rating. I've had the
fog roll in many times in Monterey, Half Moon Bay, etc. Being able to
get out is great.

-Robert