WE FINALLY DID IT (paying for camping on the coast)

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This week we break our almost 1-year streak and pay for camping on the coast! We also see our very first redwoods, elephant seals, a beachside waterfall, and Hearst Castle!
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~~ Chapters ~~
0:00 - Quick Story
1:18 - Driving to Big Sur
2:17 - Redwood Forest
5:02 - Why We Can’t Film in National Parks
6:13 - Our First Souvenir
7:01 - Taking the Hint
8:52 - Beachside Waterfall
9:35 - Breaking Our Streak
12:13 - Sleepy Elephant Seals!
13:29 - Hearst Castle
16:06 - Angry Elephant Seals!
19:27 - Thanks for Watching!

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@garrytownson7552 Год назад

Rather than being the passenger, try driving to eliminate motion sickness........my daughter is the same way..........as long as she is driving no problem. Good luck.

@safepetproducts Год назад

Yes, let her drive.

@jasonwestberry6359 Год назад

I'm the same way and Dramamine can help if you take it early on best of luck!!

@rachelmyers7104 Год назад

If I drive I don’t get sick either!!!!

@SJS-1284 Год назад

I am that way as well got car sick as a kid, got glasses and it was not as bad But to this day I do not like the back seat

@lockelamora0717 Год назад

You can feel the road rather than respond to the motion.

@jenicasbar8052 Год назад

So sorry you felt car sick, but so glad you stopped to show us the views!!!! Thanks

@texascharlie4554 Год назад

We did the Castle tour several years ago .. fantastic! Funny story; as we were touring one the larger rooms, the docent pointed at a huge tapestry and made a few comments about it one of the guests then asked , "where are the originals ?". The docent politely replied, "Madam, these are the originals . " You could hear a pin drop. Another great job, you kids.

@JimmyandNatalie Год назад

Oh that’s so cool! We must’ve seen those same tapestries! Someone in our group also asked about them and the guide told us the Louvre in Paris had the copies and each one had a plaque underneath stating the originals were in San Simeon Hearst Castle. So cool!

@harrisonchevy4452 Год назад

Glad you guys got a chance to visit the Hearst Castle. I went there 50 years ago. It was owned by William Randolph Hearst as their families summer home. One of the Hearst daughters was kidnapped and held for a massive ransom. There is a massive backstory if you care to read about it. I love ❤️ the way you guys overcome obstacles and come up with alternatives. Great video.

@JNante Год назад

I remember when P. Hearst was kidnapped I was 11. Wow it's funny hearing of an event that this generation most likely has no clue about... does that mean we're getting, dare I say... Old 🤣.

@sm190 3 месяца назад

From a fellow motion sickness sufferer to another, get a ReliefBand. They’re pricey but if you get a rechargeable one, it will last years. I used it on the winding road along the Amalfi Coast, the twists and turns in the Dolomites, on boats, planes, etc. and it worked well. Love your videos! Keep traveling and enjoying this wonderful world we live in!

@philipfareio4445 3 месяца назад

Lady Byrd Johnson Actually Had a lot Somewhere For trees

@jessicapurser9009 Год назад

Citizen Kane is a slightly-fictionalized version of Hearst's life (and also a really really cool movie).

@Nic7320 Год назад

I visited Hearst Castle in the 1980s... but the best part was the bus driver that drove us up the windy road to the top where the castle is. On the way he said, "If all these twists and turns bother you, just close your eyes. That's what I do... "

@johnsinclair4245 Месяц назад

I have been there we took the afternoon tour, always was empresses with the interior. My wife and I always wanted to go back for the evening tour but never did.

@carlhursh9692 Год назад

If you want to see Big Redwoods, go to Sequoia National Park.

@jenniferstephenson Год назад

I agree. The Sequoia trees were more impressive to me.

@jimsteele9261 Год назад

I was there back in the 70s, it was an impressive experience.

@ericfinch8887 Год назад

I'm glad you two got to go down hwy1 rather than 5 or 95. It's so much prettier.

@rvingtheusa Год назад

My daughter always got sea sick. I kept her in fresh air, fed her saltines and sips of coke. We are not soda lover but it did the trick. Camping in Calif. Safer to use campgrounds.

@1981cvalentine Год назад

I live in Sonoma county,about 40min from Stinson beach. It’s one of my favorite surf spots. After watching this, it makes me feel like I really take for granted just how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful region

@elainemartini6031 Год назад

We were there last month. Definitely worth the tour.

@PaulBauck Год назад

Next time you are in northern CA, look for Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park for some giant redwoods, beautiful small roads, and great camping.

@DOMDOM-iv3ci 5 месяцев назад

I'm about 3hours away from san Simeon and love that camping spot it's super chill! nice find guys

@nancyheneghan4760 Год назад

My husband gets car sick if he isn’t driving. I do most of the driving on straight roads and he does it in the winding ones. Love Big Sur. Was there quite some time ago. I have a sister-in-law that lives in the Morro Bay Area which is also beautiful. Got to see the elephant seals also.

@bigsurkate565 Год назад

When the sign says “No buses” they are referring to Tourist Buses because too many have gotten stuck in tight turns and other places.

@tamiz8895 Год назад

I have a hard time with motion sickness and use wristbands with a small plastic bead in it that’s for pressure point on your wrist…it works for me on windy roads. Dramamine is also v effective! Monterey County/Pacific Grove is so incredibly beautiful. Many years ago, I was looking for somewhere our family could travel to and I found Monterey and Pacific Grove. We were going every year and staying and we decided to buy a home there. Big Sur is fantastic…there’s so much life and beauty there. I’m glad you were able to experience it. What a wonderful life!

@jfranklin9549 11 месяцев назад

You guys didn’t see Muir Woods just across from Stinson Beach? Fun fact: One of Clint Eastwood’s sons landed on McWay Falls beach (which is off limits to hikers) via the ocean. Even though there is an exorbitant fine for roadside camping in Big Sur there is little enforcement due to lack of manpower.

@LeahandLevi Год назад

We had the same reaction when we saw the redwoods! It’s such a cool spot. ❤

@LittleTravelChannel 3 месяца назад

One thing that helps if you get car sick is to drive. Being a driver may stop you from getting sick.

@roygardiner4002 Год назад

Good to see how they keep the ocean topped up ! Another lovely vid, well done you two x x

@bgochicoa Год назад

The $63.1 million was for the Hearst "Estate" (not castle) in Beverly Hills (not San Simeon). The estimated value of the Hearst Castle (today) is $5 billion.

@maymaytrue550 Год назад

Great content and filming

@brettm1251 Год назад

cool video, i loved it guys thank you.

@nedwagon Год назад

The Northern California coast is so beautiful! Highway 1 around Big Sur affords some of the most beautiful scenery found anywhere. The redwoods are amazing.

@BobBohner4851 11 месяцев назад

Road sickness. Caused by ears and eyes not getting same motion info. Have you tried wrist beads on acupuncture spots? Tried only looking at the road ahead and not looking to the side or reading? Tried driving to keep your eyes on the road? Tried sinus saline spray to open up sinuses? Motion sickness can only be prevented, not really treating it after it hits you.

@threynolds2 Год назад

I love to drive and twisty roads don't make me sick unless I'm a passenger. On my first roller coaster ride, I got motion sickness and wondered if it was because I was not in control, as I would be if I were driving. I rode again and held my right foot to the floor, pretending to be in control (with the gas pedal held to the floor) I did not get sick. Maybe you can try something like that - something to feel like you're in control.

@lizsouza5273 Год назад

The NPS only requires permit and fee if you record for commercial use (your you tube channel). For all the rest of us, we are free to take photos snd videos for our personal use.

@AnnettesVanTease Год назад

Aww I hope you get the car sickness taken care of on the next curvy road. Hwy 1 is no joke. I don’t get car sick and can’t handle that drive either. ~A

@harrisonchevy4452 Год назад

About the Redwoods. They are truly the survivors of the forests. Many of the redwoods you got a chance to see in person survived forest fires. That’s why look burnt 🥵 on the outside because they survived the forest fires.

@chaosplan Год назад

Yes, they have evolved to withstand most fire events. Another interesting fact… they can capture moisture from the air and collect it on their needles, the water then builds up enough that it will then drip down on their roots. Effectively they are creating their own microclimate.

@tedpreston4155 Год назад

It's fun traveling with you guys!

@amethystrose_ Год назад

I just recently found ya'll's channel and I love your videos so much! You both put a wonderful effort into fun and entertaining videos with a dash of education! While you're out on the coast, if you haven't already, you should visit the Monarch Butterfly Grove! You're there in season and it's absolutely breathtaking to see so many monarchs! I can't wait for the next video! Be safe and have loads of fun. ☺

@wintergirl3298 Год назад

I truly feel your pain Natalie, I’ve had motion sickness my whole life. As I’m now much older it doesn’t take much to set me off. Stay safe out there

@tynitahaines4012 Год назад

I love u guys. You are the most adorable couple. Thanks for sharing your lives with us.

@MrFloydSaunders Год назад

At certain times of year, the entire beach will be cover with hundreds of elephant seals that make visiting the seal beach really worth a stop. I love the coast highway along the central coast of California I have visited several times including my honeymoon several years ago.

@veeemit9719 Год назад

What you said about feeling the need to be quiet in the redwoods is how I felt too….they are just so awesome…I always thought I was biased, being a native NorCalian, in that to me no other coastline in the US is more beautiful, but you just affirmed it in what you said about it being the most beautiful you’ve ever seen. I never get enough of seeing, whether in person, or by nice people like you sharing your visit.😊

@CookingWithKaylaD Год назад

If y’all didn’t know, raisins are from Cali and they do free tours at the Sunmaid raisin factory. It’s near Kingsburg, Ca. You get raisins to try as well. They are so good fresh. Also near there a few miles is the Land O Lakes dairy farm. They do free tours there too. It’s off the Hwy. 198 between Hanford and Visalia. Those are near Kingsburg all with in an hour of one another. That area is the Central Valley and is the farming capital of the world.

@dannydanny938 Год назад

Nature is beautifully amazing!

@thomastevis8655 Год назад

Awesome videos sorry I’m so late

@777Timberwolf Год назад

I've heard of seals do their roaring kinda thing, but never heard of them "Burping" at each other. Merry Christmas to you Jimmy & Natalie. Be safe.

@peterhatcher773 Год назад

Another neat video guys. Really like seeing all the places you visit. Keep up the great work and Merry Christmas!!!

@dianesisneros8811 Год назад

I just heard about the wild zebras near Hearst Castle. Over a hundred of them. The article said if you see one pull over because they travel in packs and there will be more.

@roseanneberrios7174 Год назад

I lived in Monterey for over 5 years. I loved it.

@JimmyandNatalie Год назад

It’s probably our favorite place we’ve visited on the coast so far! 😊

@brendahaire8824 Год назад

Beautiful beautiful scenery. You guys have fun and stay safe.

@jeremycerra4288 Год назад

You should try Sea-Band wristbands for motion sickness

@charisma-hornum-fries Год назад

Just a tip that helps me to deal with motion sickness..It helps to be the driver. I never get carsick as long as I'm in the driver's seat.

@ilene9349 Год назад

Happy holidays to both of you❣

@NATURESHOWS Год назад

Beautiful scene♥️

@maryhight6030 Год назад

Beautiful area 😊

@randallelliott1969 Год назад

Merry Christmas everyone . Thanks for sharing .

@stephennowicki7158 Год назад

Great video. The views were spectacular!

@xwasp58 Год назад

Merry Christmas ☃⛄🎁🎀

@darlenethompson9325 Год назад

Merry Christmas!

@RealProVanR Год назад

Some beautiful sites. Thanks for sharing.

@rodladd5231 Год назад

You all fun to watch keep it goin ✌😎

@angelamurphy3331 Год назад

Happy Christmas 🍀💚😺💚🍀🍀

@KayAndrews1950 Год назад

Thanks for taking us along - those sea lions are huge 💙

@mariahorsfield76 Год назад

It was nice seeing u on a Friday ❤ see u next week 😊

@ricusserfontein1086 Год назад

Really enjoying youre vids. Thankyou.

@carmenmoyet1222 Год назад

Merry Christmas to you both be safe

@joeglynn6469 Год назад

Ive seen the castle before! Keep truckin!

@etrimbleable Год назад

Really nice video. Lovely despite the restrictions. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@johnstuart8511 Год назад

Must agree with you. Fantastic roads and very seanic. Thanks again for going the Extra mile and showing us. Wish I was there..

@wegottafishdude Год назад

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff guys

@JimmyandNatalie Год назад

Thanks!! 😊💚

@TravelSmallLiveBig Год назад

I feel that I need to be quiet amongst these incredible trees too.

@thomastevis8655 Год назад

The red woods were soo cool

@MelissaMalzahn Год назад

Merry Christmas to you both. I'm glad you are enjoying your time along the coast. Peppermint helps with car sickness.

@kathleenhudson8429 Год назад

There is nothing more serene than an old-growth redwood forest. Also, near the redwood national park further north, there are great state parks with some of the tallest redwoods.

@happydays59 Год назад

Nice video!🎅🎄💝 Merry Christmas 💝🎄🎅

@annwatrous1289 Год назад

Merry Christmas

@freedomjourney Год назад

Beautiful shot of the seagull with the sunset in the background🤘☀️

@lilivicordero8077 Год назад

Great adventures..MerryChristmas🎅🎄

@lesliesteinhauser2595 Год назад

We stay at San Simeon State Park up on Washburn where you were at least once a year if not twice a year. It’s only about an hour and a half from our house and we love it. The elephant seals that you are seeing this time of year or nothing in December January February there is not a piece of sand that does not have an elephant seal on it. And you can smell them they stink and are quite loud. We’ve also been to Hearst Castle several times. It’s really too bad Natalie that you get carsick because this is one of my most favorite drives.

@JimmyandNatalie Год назад

San Simeon really is such a beautiful area! 😊 There was a ton of elephant seals when we were there so I’d be interested to see how they fit any more on that beach 😄

@carmenfigueroa8490 Год назад

Happy Christmas 🎄 you both be safe healthy and blessed my friends 🎄🎄🙏🏾🦋❤️

@wanderingvan5918 Год назад

One thing I've learned during my drives are to stop at turn outs and take in the views. SO many times I pass one and then there isn't another one miles and by then the view has changed

@mikeanderson6522 Год назад

Saw the Castle years ago. Tour was fun. Glad you stopped. Love the travel. It is going better now with the van as it is easier to drive and get around. Love the new roads.

@theresahassan2576 Год назад

You two are adorable and compliment each other! Oh--and your videos are awesome!!

@BobBohner4851 11 месяцев назад

Holy cow i don’t believe that could happen… but it did. :-(

@annwatrous1289 Год назад

Great Video

@JimmyandNatalie Год назад

Thanks Ann! 😄

@jimpalermo9465 Год назад

Merry Christmas to you And a happy new year. My wife and I can’t wait to get back on the road. Just getting over Covid. We are snowbirding south for winter than west in spring. Safe travel to you and all our fellow rv ers

@darlenedavis1944 Год назад

Sure glad u stopped at the Castle, I've seen all 4 tours, so SPECTACULAR

@lindaalaniz7129 Год назад

I've seen Hearst castle years ago.

@bonnieshelly257 Год назад

Love the places you go to sitting in my chair and going sightseeing hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a safe new years

@JimmyandNatalie Год назад

Thanks for joining our adventures! Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well!! 🎄💚

@colinbarnes5850 Год назад

Hi guys another top video full of content and well informed video all the best and stay safe out there

@JimmyandNatalie Год назад

Aw, thank you so much!! 💚

@razehell7175 Год назад

Girl I’m the same way! Ginger chews are your best friend! They work sooooo well on windy roads!

@seeyou1812 Год назад

Natalie you are so right that drive has to be one of the best in the US.

@BrianandAor Год назад

Hi peeps ☺️ Just wanted to thank you for all your vlogs 💓 Love the purity of your posts. Merry Christmas and thanks again for the post card 😀 😊 ❤️ Love you both 💓

@JimmyandNatalie Год назад

Thanks so much Brian!! 🥰 Merry Christmas!! 🎄💚

@robertjohns399 Год назад

hello thankyou for all the awesome videos this year as a big huge fan of the channel i always wait each week for the next video and i would like to wish you and your family a merry xmas and a safe and happy new year take care

@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson Год назад

Hi guys! I'm so glad you got to go to the castle. I don't know how far your videos are out but I think I mentioned Hearst Castle in your last video. I went there in the early 2000s. We couldn't video but they let us take still pics. The coast line is beautiful. Don't know if you already have been there, nut Morro Bay is nice too. Tfs Merry Christmas 🤶

@Michael-wg1mt Год назад

I feel your pain, I also get crazy car sick. That's why I do all the driving. Pacific coast is an amazing drive. We have to finish it some day.

@angelfujiyoshi6937 Год назад

You should carry ginger chews when you're traveling. Ginger is awesome for motion sickness. I always have ginger chews in my van and as soon as I feel the slightest bit of nausea, I pop one in my mouth and within a minute of sucking on it, I feel way better.

@teddoworldwide Год назад

Glad you two could enjoy the coast here in California! That drive down Big Sur is one of my favorites. Natalie why aren't you taking dramamine for your car sickness?!

@poges Год назад

Great video song the elephant seals. We have California sealions here on the west coast of canada too. They bark alot. And are smelly. They like to sit on forestry logs. I've never seen them on beaches but they seem to like the sand. I've never been to the redwood forest but have heard it's amazing even to us who have old growth forest where we live. Too bad about the no filming at the castle. I will Google it as i remember the whole story of the Hearst's daughter being kidnapped. So appreciate your energy and hope you find a good fix for your car sickness. ALL the best in travels ahead.

@flynnstone3580 Год назад

Those were two mates necking. If they were fighting, you'd know it.

@bekind8246 Год назад

The van fits you two, safe travels. True story, when our family visited Hearst Castle we arrived early, visitors were gathering at the door, our family was a ways back when a groundskeeper approached us and said "watch this" and turned on the lawn sprinklers, sending all running for cover. Beautiful place. (1968)

@mitchw9162 Год назад

Another great video, so many memories brought back for me. There is so much to see but try to make the Thursday night farmers market in SLO town, you are so close. Regardless what you do you will have great scenery (Black stone beach in Cambria, Morro Rock, etc.). Also there are a number of Spanish Missions to see along the way for a change of pace. Thanks again.🌼🌻🏵

@staceygiometti9680 Год назад

Love, Love Monterey & Carmel Are My Favorite Areas Of CA. Born & Raised In Sonoma CA So Those Areas Were Just A Few Hours From Us.❤ Be Safe Kids!

@jamesorendorff2731 Год назад

You mentioned Stinson beach ... pretty much raised there ❤️ Tall Redwoods...Muir Woods has an entire forest of very tall Redwoods , Samuel P Taylor State Park as well . Love Big Sur ..I apologize for this State and all it's regulations .drives us crazy..Hearst Castle ...very cool years ago ...no regulations. back then... I'm so happy that your taking your time heading south ... It's such a beautiful coast , I never get tired of seeing it .... happy for you ❤️❤️👍