Road Trip to Toyotafest - May.2nd, Long Beach, CA

[immorality]

ALL TOYOTAFEST 20th Anniversary 2015

The huge milestone is here! Let's celebrate the 20 years of Toyota family reunion! The Annual All Toyotafest will again take place at Southern California's the best waterfront venue, the Queen Mary Long Beach.

At the TOYOTAFEST hosted by TORC, you will experience the excitement of every single model of classic Toyota cars from the 60's to newest racing cars; the latest Scion and Lexus models; but most of all, you will feel love and passion for Toyota! From top enthusiasts to family projects, to custom builders, join us in celebrating the biggest Toyota's family reunion on the West Coast!

Get ready to visit the many exciting vendor booths and displays stocked with all sorts of Toyota goodies. Special event awards and charity raffles will also be part of the huge venue of activities this year as well. Do not miss and be a part of the historical moment of "20 years" of All Toyotafest!

20th ALL TOYOTAFEST

THE EVENT: Saturday, May 2, 2015. From 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Free Admission.

At the scenic, Queen Mark Park in Long Beach, California.

SHOW-CAR REGISTRATION: will open in March 2015

Space is very limited and will SELL OUT before the deadline dates.

CONTACT: Email registration@toyotaclub.org for vehicle registration and events@toyotaclub.org for vendors and media related inquiry.

[immorality]

Here's a sample itinerary:

Wed. Apr.29
Vancouver - Everett (To PU Martin & Seattle Area folk)
Everett - Klamath Falls
(Night @ Super 8 or Equiv.)

Thurs. Apr.30
Klamath Falls - Long Beach
(Night @ Residence LB)

Fri. May.1
Clean cars
Toyota Museum
(Night @ Residence LB)

Sat. May.2
Toyotafest Show
Afterfest drive with SocalMR2 club
(Night @ Residence LB)

Sun. May.3
Troll Socal & Great roads
(Night @ Residence LB)

Mon. May.4
Troll Socal & Great roads
Drive to Stockton or Sacramento
(Night @ Super 8 or Equiv.)

Tues. May.5
Stockton or Sacramento to Eugene or Portland
(Night @ Super 8 or Equiv.)

Wed. May.6
Eugene or Portland to Vancouver

[Oteck]

i really want to go.. gotta see if i can get a/c and my center console cooler project going

[immorality]

If you want to be like these fine people and get a BCMR2 Toyotafest T-Shirts, please contact Randy Hone (hone2of7@gmail.com)!

[immorality]

Here's the estimated gas costs based on the mileage that I put on from last years trip (this is in my V6 MR2, but Duncan's Turbo was very similar as was his SC the year before):

KM's traveled: 4598km

Liters used: 441L

Avg Mileage: 9.6L/100km

Current Avg US gas prices (+conversion to CAD): $0.73/L

Estimate round trip cost: $320.25

[immorality]

Estimate Hotel Costs:

Wed. Apr.29
Klamath Falls, OR
Super 8
2 Queen Beds Room
$76.17 USD/Night

Thurs. Apr.30
Long Beach, CA
Marriott Residence Inn, LB, Downtown
Studio, 1 King, Sofa bed
189.00 USD/Night
On-site parking, fee: 17 USD daily

Fri. May.1
Long Beach, CA
Marriott Residence Inn, LB, Downtown
Studio, 1 King, Sofa bed
189.00 USD/Night
On-site parking, fee: 17 USD daily

Sat. May.2
Long Beach, CA
Marriott Residence Inn, LB, Downtown
Studio, 1 King, Sofa bed
189.00 USD/Night
On-site parking, fee: 17 USD daily

Sun. May.3
Long Beach, CA
Marriott Residence Inn, LB, Downtown
Studio, 1 King, Sofa bed
189.00 USD/Night
On-site parking, fee: 17 USD daily

Total cash rate: $756.00
Total taxes and fees: $114.23
Total for room: $870.23 USD
Parking: $17 x 4 = $68
Total: $938.23

I realize that this one is pricey, and I want to say that these rates are higher than last year as well. All the rooms here only have one bed, but they do have a pull out couch, so you can, at least put two people in a room. Some of the nice things at this hotel are a very nice breakfast (that is included in the price), a decent pool (& hot tub), and it's about a 30 second drive to the park where the show is held.

The Queen Mary: $160/Night
The Vagabond Inn: $93/Night
Best Western of Long Beach: $112/Night
Motel6: $101/Night
Days Inn: $96/Night
Quality Inn: $107/Night
Super8: $82/Night

Mon. May.4
Sacramento
Super 8
2 Queen Beds Room
$74.09 USD/Night

Tues. May.5
Portland (Wilsonville)
Super 8
2 Queen Beds Room
$88.00 USD/Night

Wed. May.6
Home

[sprinterkb]

some of us pictured will be flying via Bellingham
cost 179usd return
fly out thursday night return sunday night.
rent car or van at LAX

[driftingsw21]

I'm thinking very hard on how to make it to this event. Would be a great fun time to cannon ball this drive and see the sights.

[immorality]

Oh, it is. It's definitely worth it if you can get the time away.

[immorality]

Registration is now open!
http://www.toyotaclub.org/Toyotafest/register.htm

[immorality]

[immorality]

So, it sounds like we have quite the group registered to show cars at this years Toyotafest!

1] Marc
2] Minna
3] Miguel
4] Ross
5] Russ
6] Duncan
7] Randy R
8] Joe
9] Thomas
10] Martin
11] Drew

[oasis]

I want to go down just for the drive...

[immorality]

By all means, it's a hell of a great time and I would absolutely go even if I wasn't showing my car.