Make your hotel reservations early (read: NOW!)...

[Jon S.]

Because Bimmerfest has been pushed back on the calendar a couple of weeks, now in May, we will be battling the general tourist industry for the coveted local accomodations. Please take note: be prudent and book your hotel reservation now. Those who wait until late Winter or Spring will not be happy with the outcome...

[Keith]

Because Bimmerfest has been pushed back on the calendar a couple of weeks, now in May, we will be battling the general tourist industry for the coveted local accomodations. Please take note: be prudent and book your hotel reservation now. Those who wait until late Winter or Spring will not be happy with the outcome...

Damn Jon, you beat me to it. ;)

He's right, after talking to the main man at the Ramada, their hotel and every other hotel expect a large Cinco De Mayo crowd that wekend.
Which means hotels will fill up sooner and rates will be higher, so for you procrastinator's, get your reservation's now. :thumbup:

[6poseur]

Maybe this year it should be dubbed "Bimmerfest de Mayo" :rofl: :D

[Keith]

Maybe this year it should be dubbed "Bimmerfest de Mayo" :rofl: :D

No no no, I've already dubbed it Bimmer "Fiesta" '07. :D :banana: :banana: :banana: :beerchug:

[Cliff]

No no no, I've already dubbed it Bimmer "Fiesta" '07. :D :banana: :banana: :banana: :beerchug:

Keith, you really need to spend more time here. That name was coined by Jon about 6 weeks ago... (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1867851&postcount=11)

http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=83119&d=1155766308

[mixxalot]

I moved to Ventura for work so Santa Barbara is close by so this rocks! I will cruise up in my 1996 BMW 328is to check it out!

[Keith]

No no no, I've already dubbed it Bimmer "Fiesta" '07. :D :banana: :banana: :banana: :beerchug:

EDIT:::::


Ok, I WAS WRONG, as Cliff so nicely pointed out (as usual) JON has already took credit for Bimmer "Fiesta", my bad. :angel:

[mvallido]

Will they be serving tequilla instead of beer?

[Jon S.]

Will they be serving tequilla instead of beer?


Margaritas & Mariachis...

:)

[bimmernupe]

Where can I find all of the details? Also does this celebration ever come east?

[teh_jev]

Where can I find all of the details? Also does this celebration ever come east?
Details of what happens there can be found here either in this section or by using the "Search" since there are so many different threads from general talk to caravan's going to and from to picture threads. Not to be a dick but seriously, we'd be typing all week long going over different events, pictures and all that. Plus you can order DVD's to see what it's like for the day.

Check your regional section for local meets but as far as I know the actual fest is a left coast thing although I do remember Jon mentioning maybe going to Vegas one of these years since it's getting to be so large. I think last year there was like 4000 people or something like that estimated to have shown up but I could be way off on that. I remember seeing a crapload of folks there though.

There are some folks that drive from the right to the left coast for the fest too. I think a cross country caravan would be pretty cool to be a part of.

[bimmernupe]

Details of what happens there can be found here either in this section or by using the "Search" since there are so many different threads from general talk to caravan's going to and from to picture threads. Not to be a dick but seriously, we'd be typing all week long going over different events, pictures and all that. Plus you can order DVD's to see what it's like for the day.

Check your regional section for local meets but as far as I know the actual fest is a left coast thing although I do remember Jon mentioning maybe going to Vegas one of these years since it's getting to be so large. I think last year there was like 4000 people or something like that estimated to have shown up but I could be way off on that. I remember seeing a crapload of folks there though.

There are some folks that drive from the right to the left coast for the fest too. I think a cross country caravan would be pretty cool to be a part of.

I meant details for Bimmerfiesta 07

[teh_jev]

I meant details for Bimmerfiesta 07
Those will be announced closer to the end of the year most likely. Check your PM's btw.

[-JD-]

Sweet, I'm a college student at UCSB and can't believe I'm lucky enough to have Bimmerfest here in my own college city haha. I own a 2002 X5 and am looking forward to attending. If anyone needs help with info of local hotels, hot spots, entertainment etc. I'll be glad to help out. Thanks.

[Ronnaferd]

where can I get a good hotel for not much money! lol

[BMWE30freak]

Sweet, I'm a college student at UCSB and can't believe I'm lucky enough to have Bimmerfest here in my own college city haha. I own a 2002 X5 and am looking forward to attending. If anyone needs help with info of local hotels, hot spots, entertainment etc. I'll be glad to help out. Thanks.

Same here...except i'm going to SBCC.

Anyways, it's gonna be hard to find a cheap hotel, but I would try to go to the Ramada...it's always seemed to be the best one to be at. Otherwise, I would try to get something on upper State St. (2000-3000 block). Those motels are typically cheaper because they're farther from downtown/the beach. Also, they're closer to the fest :thumbup:

[shiv@vishnu]

Looking forward to meeting you guys :)

Cheers,
shiv

[BHR4CE1]

Rooms Booked. I'll be there!

[KING RIDER e34]

How Would I Go About Attending And Bringing My Car From Ny

[Keith]

How Would I Go About Attending And Bringing My Car From Ny

Filling it up a few times while heading West? :dunno:

I remember "someone" else doing that a couple years ago, right Terry. :thumbup: :)

[tmRPM3]

i've booked my room @ "EL Ramada" cant wait! p.s when i called on 2-4-07 they only had 10 rooms left :( so hurry up!

[tmRPM3]

I've booked my room @ "EL Ramada" cant wait! p.s. when i called on 2-4-07 they only had 10 rooms left:eek: !

[GJGM3]

I'm flying in for the event from Minnesota. Can someone please send me a PM for a hotel close by? I found hotels using Orbitz but I am not familiar with the area and have no idea where to stay.

[Keith]

I'm flying in for the event from Minnesota. Can someone please send me a PM for a hotel close by? I found hotels using Orbitz but I am not familiar with the area and have no idea where to stay.


Close by the airport you're flying into, or close by the event?
If it's the airport, which one?
If it's for the event, then anywhere in Santa Barbara is close, like no more than 2 miles.

Nice 'vert by the way. :thumbup:

[GJGM3]

Keith - thanks for the response. I'm flying in to LAX and essentially schedule a business trip around the event, versus going on the trip in April. But yeah, I didn't know if I should just stay at the airport since I'll be flying out Sunday 5/6. I've never been so I don't know what would be best. I'd have a rental car - assuming I could park a non-BMW? Anyway, just trying to get some help on how to go about doing this given I don't know the area at all.

Any help appreciated.

[Keith]

Keith - thanks for the response. I'm flying in to LAX and essentially schedule a business trip around the event, versus going on the trip in April. But yeah, I didn't know if I should just stay at the airport since I'll be flying out Sunday 5/6. I've never been so I don't know what would be best. I'd have a rental car - assuming I could park a non-BMW? Anyway, just trying to get some help on how to go about doing this given I don't know the area at all.

Any help appreciated.

PM sent!

[GJGM3]

PM and email sent - thank you!

[GJGM3]

Keith - I got a room today at the Ramada Inn. I'm psych'd. Thanks again and looking forward to meet you all!

[///Mpressin95]

KING RIDER what part of brooklyn you from?...i'm from poughkeepsie...(upstate not that far tho)..i'm going to try and get a few of my boys with bimmers to make the journey....i'm def going idc how far it is....i've never been to the west coast...any suggestions on hotels from anyone in that area would be greatly appreciated....

[Dave 330i]

I don't see the advantage of getting a room near SB. I prefer Thousand Oaks (60 miles south on US 101), Westlake Plaza, and have a very nice drive to SB bimmefest morning.

[Cliff]

I don't see the advantage of getting a room near SB. I prefer Thousand Oaks (60 miles south on US 101), Westlake Plaza, and have a very nice drive to SB bimmefest morning.

We have a nice drive the day before. And the day after. Don't really need one the day of, too.

[Brad323i]

We have a nice drive the day before. And the day after. Don't really need one the day of, too.

Ain't that the truth! :banana:

[clumpymold]

No kidding. I'm looking for a hotel now and it appears that most (if not all) are booked. :(

[G-Man02]

For BF attendees who are starting to panic because you can't find a place to stay in SB without taking out a bank loan to pay SB lodging rates. May I suggest that you try Lompoc in North Santa Barbara county. Lompoc is only 45 minutes away from SB, it has a Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, Quality Inn and a few other motels. Lompoc is on Hwy 1 so its a short beautiful drive down to SB and rates are much cheaper than SB. Another suggestion is Beullton, you can stay in the inn made famous in the movie Sideways.

G-Man
Who lives in 20 minutes away from Lompoc in Santa Maria, an hour drive to SB.

[tgee]

I may have a room for Sat. night that I won't be using if anyones interested....at the Ramada.

[ultima_chi]

I may have a room for Sat. night that I won't be using if anyones interested....at the Ramada.

Interested. How much? I've got one room already at the Ramada, but we have more coming than expected.

[GJGM3]

Ramada seems like party central. I've got one there too. Any place in particular where people are going to hang out (party)?

[tgee]

Interested. How much? I've got one room already at the Ramada, but we have more coming than expected.
It's $166 including tax. If you're interested pm me.

[GJGM3]

I thought the Ramada was sold out.

[teh_jev]

I thought the Ramada was sold out.
She doesn't need a room for Sat. It's cheaper to just split mine. I was going to room w/ SWISS for the weekend but he had to cancel.

[tgee]

I'm holding the Sat. night reservation until Wed. If no one's interested in taking it over I'll cancel it then.

[clumpymold]

I'm holding the Sat. night reservation until Wed. If no one's interested in taking it over I'll cancel it then.
Which hotel is this? How much, and how many people?

Thanks!

[GJGM3]

I think I might know someone else too. Let me check.

[tgee]

It's the Ramada, Sat. night, $166 including tax. I don't remember if it's for one or two beds though and it's not stated on the confirmation.