Some names of places have changed in the past 28 years, but I’ve wanted to attempt to retrace her steps that night with addresses and images.
The Hampton Inn, Mission Viejo
26328 Oso Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
http://hotels-california-en.getmyhotel.com/mission_viejo/hampton_inn_2440982en.html
Arrived here at approximately 4 a.m. Confusion in the reporting about whether she asked the hotel clerk about “tall buildings” or “high end” hotels in the area. Called the American Taxi Company for a ride from the hotel.
The old Hampton is now a Marriot Fairfield Inn.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snavo-fairfield-inn-mission-viejo-orange-county/
Unocal Station
26282 Oso Pkwy,
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
She is reported to have used the restroom here, and the taxi driver said he picked up a fare at the Unocal Station at Oso and I-5 at 04:15 a.m. The gas station was/is next door to the hotel. The old Hampton Inn is in the background on the left....
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
She asked to be taken to the Ritz Calrton, a drive which may have cost about $20, but she had only $18 and was not able to be taken to her intended destination.The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel “opened in August of 1984 and quickly became the premiere luxury vacation destination in South Orange County”
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Prope...s/Releases/pearl_facial_pearl_anniversary.htm
The Chart House Seafood Restaurant
34442 Street of the Green Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
http://www.chart-house.com/
The cab driver brought her as far as $18 would take her, and dropped her off at the Chart House restaurant at Scenic Drive and Cove Road, where he last saw her walking towards the cliff…