Hi ROBERT, it was enjoyable to see this video in my backyard. You missed the most beautiful beach in the world and it is hidden -no sign - first right turn into the trees past the Pfeiffer Bridge heading south . No trailer / rough road. spectacular Pfeiffer Beach will amaze you . Also, you need to stop at nepenthe up high on the coastal hill Big Sur and sit outdoors for the most spectacular view of the coast you’ll ever see . Petaluma is my town and live very close to Brewster‘s. I wish you could’ve done the Lagunitas tour because you won’t believe the amount of beer you get to drink! Petaluma is a Victorian Rivertown and I hope you got to enjoy some of the mansions and iron front architecture downtown. We have amazing restaurants along the Petaluma River
Hello Traveling Robert, this video was Absolutely AMAZING! I have driven the California Coast Hwy north to Places like Hearst Castle and Fisherman's Wharf in Monteray, and also visited the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf In San Francisco. So much NOISE with those sea lions. Robert, this was an AMAZING video and looking forward to the next video heading north of San Francisco and beyond. Can't wait Robert. Enjoy your day my friend.
Love love love driving through Big Sur! I have always driven south, so thank you for the different perspective. Also, I highly recommend visiting Hearst Castle. I have been there three times, and always learn something new.
This was great! PCH is the second leg of my dream road trip. Living near Chicago I would start with Route 66 to L.A. then the PCH to San Francisco then The Lincoln Highway back. Hope to do it someday. Thanks Robert, happy travels!!!!
My parents live in Morro Bay which is just south of where you started. It’s a fun town to visit next time. You passed right by my favorite winery: Niner Wine Estates. Next time worth the stop 😊 I also must say that this made me incredibly homesick. We live in the Pacific Northwest, but we are Californians, born and raised. Thanks for the great video.
We have been following you for years on our regular channels but it was time to add you to our Just Ramblin Around. We have loved every time you have made this trip to our beautiful PNW you appreciate this area so much! Hope to cross paths one day!
I've been following you when u had the small Hyundai, now seeing u with the starship & mini tini 3 ..u have come along way with your channel .. Im so looking forward u showcasing alaska, keep up the amazing work
I'm so glad your doing this route, although you've done it before...I plan on doing the same one, basically as soon as I get my next vehicle...a minivan...no small car for me, cuz I will be boondocking by the ocean at some point in my life! lol...cannot wait to see the rest of this trip...and thanks for bringing me back to San Francisco and re-visiting my recent trip there in January for the 1st time! I will NEVER forget going across that beautiful bridge! And yes, San Fran is VERY unique!
Hey Robert, nice video! My wife and I did this trip back in 2018. We drove from SF to San Diego with a few stops in between. The Bixby Bridge and Ragged Point were two highlights for us.
My wife and I came across your RV travel channel and really enjoyed it! Santa Cruz is our happy place! You'll have to revisit when you have more time. Can't wait for my wife and I to take our little 15' trailer out on the road!
Your videos inspired us to do the Pacific Coast Highway last June. We went north to south though because the first part of our trip was going up 395 and across Washington to Rainier and Olympic National Parks.
Hi Robert, love all of your videos! Have you ever considered buying a tricked out travel van, fully equipped? It would be much easier to travel in, you are not restricted parking wise and travel wise, best part is you can always find good parking! Something to consider as you get older, less stress driving too! 😊
Magnificent! Loved your journey- laughed at you being “ scolded “ for not stopping at a recommend. And it seemed as of hauling a trailer of any kind would be difficult considering the restrictions? Better to have a small van or is that still considered “oversized.”? Great video as always. The state is more arid than I realized.
Hi Robert! This term boondocking sounds a little fun to us Brazilians. By any chance this term means something as "to camp"? Is it a verb or an idiomatic expression?
Last year I took my mom to Dolphins restaurant. Nice view sort of. Not impressed by the food or the service. We also found the birds scavenging for food the hilight of the meal unfortunately.
I stopped watching for a couple of years because everytime you got somewhere you said "we don't have time to visit there today , but maybe next time" thought I'd check back in and see what you was up to, and low and behold the first 3 places in 8 mins of video " were not stopping here today, but maybe next time"😂
Robert,yes your right, there isn’t ever enough time and why it surprises viewers that you travel all the way from Florida to see this Coast and say, next time. Instead of giving the area more time. in the planning of this epic trip. Then “next time” is another place like Glacier or Yosemite…etc. Enjoy all you share but this has puzzled me too.
Hi Robert, being from California I did enjoy this video. You drove by, or through a few of the towns where I used to live and that was fun to see. But I have to say that my favorite part of this video was the cooking segment. The camera looking down into the pan, and the time-lapse of the bacon and eggs cooking was a wonderful thing. Happy travels!
Thank you again, you brought tears to this old subscribers eyes on this whole episode. My life was shown from beginning to end. Bernabe now from reno👍👍
Another great video. The spots in Santa Cruz you filmed were also the filming locations for 1987’s The Lost Boys movie. Petaluma was also a filming location for American Graffiti. Both stunning locations 💜 Hard to boondock along that Monterey to San Francisco part of the PCH. I usually boondock right on the cliff near Pescadero. Its in the middle and overnight camping is allowed 🚐
Petaluma, CA and Lagunitas there is definitely bucket list material for me! It’s maybe my favorite IPA. All that beautiful coast and all before you even hit San Fran. Looking forward to the north coast! Oh and nobody should ever scold you for not stopping somewhere, just look forward to it the next time. 😊
You have to come back to Southern California, especially San Luis Obispo County, in late winter or early spring. The hills are so brown and dry in the summer, but right now, especially after all the rains we've gotten, the hills around LA almost resemble Hawaii in some places.
You had perfect weather for the drive. Big Sur is always beautiful, I love to see the shimmer from the sunlight on the ocean. Santa Cruz and Petaluma are great towns to visit. Thanks for sharing this wonderful footage, Robert.
Gooood morning, Robert! Ah, the PCH, perhaps the best edge-of-the-continent drive in the world. The southbound direction is really the best way to go, much easier to pull off and get back on. You picked the right time to do it...some part of the Big Sur to Ragged Point section gets closed almost every year now due to landslides. Normally I hate getting stuck behind travel trailers on the curvy/windy part of the road (it's just so fun to drive in a good handling car), but I'd make an exception if I found myself following Minitini 🙂 I think the best time to visit the Santa Cruz Wharf is when they have "Woodies on The Wharf" car show. Until next time, happy trails!
Being from the Bay Area i have seen just about all of Calif. Coastline...Am a much bigger fan of the Hwy 101 ride up to the Oregon coast which i like better...Not as many people unless of course you visit one of the tourist coastal towns...We love to Casino camp in the motorhome from Ukiah all the way up to Tillamook bay and Portland in Oregon to visit family...I see you mentioned Coos bay....I hope you checked out the state parks there on the ocean...They are really nice...Sunset bay state park has a nice RV park also....there is a free botanical garden in the state park next to Sunset bay, really nice...3 state parks in a row in this area...Unparalleled views also...Plenty of FREE nite camping at the casinos...State parks are not expensive either ....Travel safe, be well....
Been enjoying these videos today! My family has had covid and your videos are so relaxing right now! God bless you. Next, I am going to watch the Redwood Forest video.
Back when I was 19 years old in the Navy I drove the Pacific Coast Highway from north of LA back to San Francisco. Was a lot longer drive than I expected but saw and photographed several cool things.
We just came from fall creek falls state park in Tennessee. Robert you have to go it’s gorgeous not so much traffic. They have camping grounds cabins and more. It blows my mind.❤❤❤
thanks for the drive south to north on the PCH, I've only done north to south. I got to live in Santa Cruz for 3 years, starting 5 days after the 1989 earthquake. Worked at a Natural Foods Store, Stapleton's, I was the cheese guy, cutting a lot of cheese.
sad part is all the land around highway 1 is grabbed and owned by rich elite. Just sad to see barbed wire everywhere. Other part is controlled by the state and one cannot even camp anywhere near the beaches and coast. Just see and move on... Whats the fun of a RV if one has to pay $125+ to spend the nights when such beautiful PUBLIC land is available. Private land should be available to camp for limited time as long as they dont disturb or spoil the land. Gods land !
Robert - Next time, definitely visit Hearst Castle. You will need atleast a half-day. But most importantly, buy the tickets atleast a few days ahead of time. They sell out quickly
Great video - loved the scenery. FYI - your cooking with paprika intrigued me so I got some and tried it - and loved it. My wife decided to try it too - and she also got hooked on it. I found that it really had a huge impact on hamburgers - the flavor was so intense! We now use it a lot. So, I guess we should thank you for introducing that spice to us!!!
If you return to the Santa Cruz, Monterey area be sure to stop at Casa de Fruta in nearby Hollister. They even have a campground for overnight camping.
Long time watcher of the channel and so glad you came to my hometown of petaluma California! Great video of all the coast scenery I got a place on shelter cove which is the one part you can't get to on hwy 1! I hope you enjoyed our beautiful coast and I will continue watching you and all your adventures!
WOW! An RV with German license plate in California. Looks like it's not that hard to ship your RV across The Pond if you want to travel around America. Have to remember that option. Maybe some day.
Beautiful scenery! I'm in Seattle & the marine layer gets to me. I LOVE the sun & surf! I know it's hard to find spots for a big truck & trailer. I very much appreciate all the work you go through to bring these amazing videos to us. Cheers! You deserve a Tall Cold IPA!🎉🎉🎉
