Today, unless I already have a reservation I prefer in San Luis, I must reserve this for December 20. December 19 I am in Santa Monica, and December 21 in Pescadero. I then need my place in San Rafael, perhaps, and places for the way back. In fact, I know where I want to stay: Santa Barbara, then L. A.
Updating: Cambria and Pescadero are out for this trip. I have: one night in Santa Monica, then one in San Luis Obispo (which I must make sure to reserve). The third night is to be determined. The night back, and the last night in L.A., are also to be determined.
Axé.
coldhearted scientist وداد 
My favorite time of year in California.
Now I want to go to Cambria. I have never been to Hearst Castle!
I have decided this: night 1 Santa Monica, 2 San Luis Obispo, 3 Mill Valley, 5-9 San Rafael, and 10-11 Santa Barbara.