What's it like Overlanding California's Lost Coast. 2 sand recoveries, 4 rig walkarounds

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We did another CrossOverLanding overlanding trip to Northern California and visited the Lost Coast. It was amazing to see old friends and making new ones right on the beach sand. This trip was full of relaxation, it's one of the first times I just deployed my overlanding system and camped in the same spot for more than 1 day (I typically go from location to location and having camp setup each and every night). I like to mix activities into my trips and the enchanted forest hike did not disappoint! Some things weren't as I expected, but no regrets!
The plan was to spend 2 days on Usal beach, 1 day in the Humboldt Redwood forest and then the following day driving back home. I'd like to point out that CrossOverLanding is not a off-road/overlanding club, group or clique. It's just a facebook page where like minded overlanders could get together, because we shouldn't be adventuring alone. As you will see from this video, there's many times where we need each others help.
The activity of Overlanding involves "exploring remote locations, where the journey is the primary goal". If you're really really remote, and no one else is around, who's going to dig your truck out of the sand? Then to follow up that question, who's going to pull your vehicle out of the sand once it's dug out?
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Navigation:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Journey to Usal Beach
04:10 CrossOverLanding (HUB) Facebook Page
04:34 A gloomy day
05:05 A bright morning
05:56 Rig Walk Around - Rob's 2018 Ford F-150
06:48 Fun on the beach
07:20 Enchanted forest hike
10:02 A Somber reminder to NOT be Reckless (don't be sub-human)
13:19 Rig Walk Around - Braden's 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road
15:10 Sand Recovery - Truck buried to the frame!
18:30 Rig Walk Around - Emmanuel's 2011 Acura MDX
19:49 Rig Walk Around - Jason's 2012 Honda Pilot
20:31 Bunker industries & X-bull traction board test
24:07 Avenue of the Giants (Redwood Forest)
25:03 Pismo Beach / Oceano Dunes
31:09 Sand Dune Ordeal
33:16 Sand Recovery - Subaru on the edge!
34:44 Baby steps to sending it up a sand dune!
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@deeproamer2431 3 года назад

Grew up in that area haven't been back in many years but I could tell you many stories about diving for world record abalone living on the beach in the summer building Driftwood houses and staying at Big flats back when there was just the cabin. Mario Machi was my 6th grade school teacher he wrote The emperor's hostages. The Machi's have quite a history there in shelter cove. Mario survived the batan March and was an amazing storyteller. The Lost Coast is truly some of the last wild coastline along California.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Oh wow! Yeah, someone mentioned the abalone, It’s still a thing. Wow, the Bataan death March eh? My Grand Father fought in world war 2. He said he killed 3 enemy soldiers with a coconut when he ran out of ammo. When he passed away in 2011, my Aunt brought his certificate of participation. I posted about it in an Instagram post. Here it is: instagram.com/p/COOx4XJMnQ2/?

@deeproamer2431 3 года назад

@@JonDZ_Adventuring no the abalone is no more. 95 percent of the bull kelp Forest along the California coast is gone that's what the abalone fed on. I don't think I will ever see abalone come back in my lifetime so sport divers can pursue it.

@BorderlineExplorer 3 года назад

Flag stab into sand was ✨ CLEAN.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

That was so fun! It was the equivalent of popping bubble wrap. I could probably stab flags into the sand all day long. Can I make a living out of this? Can I become a professional flag stabber? A-a-ay, I'm on vacation Every single day 'cause I love my occupation

@snyper1401 3 года назад

The problem with public is the public.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Ain’t that the truth 🤣

@wyndward Год назад

Engaging and beautiful video. It’s also a good reminder that Overlanding in groups with a range of skilled drivers is the best way to build overland driving expertise. Thanks!

@GotterAdventure 3 года назад

That was an awesome adventure full of beautiful scenery, great recoveries, and testing!

@speedy58859 3 года назад

Nice meeting Jon, until next time!

@lovelostfilmproject886 Год назад

I've wanted to see the Redwood forest since I was a kid.

@WaganTech 3 года назад

What an adventurous looking weekend! Looks awesome.

@thetrailoutthere 2 года назад

I remember just a few years ago (pre-pandemic) it was rare to see other vehicles or campers on that beach. Hopefully they continue to keep it clean.

@AustinH7 Год назад

Can’t be any dirtier than Santa Cruz beach boardwalk. It’s insane that they want to close oceano dunes but the boardwalk is ok

@venturahondo8218 3 года назад

Damn what the hell happened to Usal Beach lol? Haven’t been there in awhile damn. Great vid as always John 🤙

@edwincacdac5011 3 года назад

Nice video! Me and 3 other rigs were actually there when you recorded this. At 5 min and 54 seconds. Sweet! lol

@d.b.cooper 2 года назад

😂 me too

@fishtacoma 3 года назад

Whoo, first! :D

@durtyflyadventures 3 года назад

Another awsome video Jon. I cant wait to get back to the dunes for redemption!!!

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

There's no doubt you'll get up that sand dune with the right amount of momentum! At first, I felt so bad "sending it", but the sand was soft and it actually wasn't too bad.

@PopeAstro 3 года назад

Solid!!!

@filipinovegaslife70 2 года назад

Nice, I love beaches where you can camp.

@pnw_element9822 3 года назад

Stay awesome jon dz always having a great time man he’ll yeah brah

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Thanks Bradda!!!!

@tribalsean 2 года назад

Awesome video!! MAN!! I'm still kicking myself for not going.... {saddish face} .. Love , Peace and Adventure!!

@softroadingthewest 3 года назад

Wow, that was quite the adventure! The Lost Coast looked amazing! My kids were actually down in that area with their mom during the last week of July and loved it. I love hitting dunes...playing in a vast roadless area is fun, but I think that little underlying sense of danger is part of the appeal as well, haha. I approve of the fashion statement at 25:58 :-)

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Oh really!!! Well we were there July 30 to August 1st. I wonder if we ever crossed paths. I know how Lucy and Colin look from your videos, but didn’t see anyone that resembled them. I was so close to Oregon! I really wanted to cross over state lines and visit, but time didn’t allow. One day I’ll crossover into Oregon via automobile for my first time.

@bradenb 3 года назад

Sweet video. Such a fun area.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

It was good to meet you Braden! Thanks for driving all the way from Utah to come join us!

@GrizzlyPath 3 года назад

Dibs on the beer flag! Looks like an awesome time!

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Deal! 😄

@BernonCars 3 года назад

Breathtaking footage brother!!

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Thanks Mr. Bern!

@d.b.cooper 2 года назад

Ha love the Baofeng!

@Paulygoku 3 года назад

nori always killing it

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Every trip could use a Nori

@carloszeigler 3 года назад

Great vid Jon.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Thanks Carl! I almost have my rear Ridgeline springs ready to be implanted into the Passport. How's everything holding up with the Sumo Springs?

@carloszeigler 3 года назад

@@JonDZ_Adventuring They are working great. Restored my lift and handles the weight of my RTT and gear. Also, based on Aldo's advice, I run my tires at a higher pressure on the highway than before. 40 psi front and 45 rear.

@terrorbulyfe 2 месяца назад

Nice video. And have been meaning to get to the Lost Coast. But that’s not my way of getting away. That was way too many people at that spot.

@jameswalton8873 10 месяцев назад

The Sinkyone Wilderness rules; “ Driving on the beach is not allowed, and citations will be issued. Usal Beach is not an OHV park. Street legal vehicles are allowed on designated and maintained roads.” Please keep this in mind to help preserve this area, thank you.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 10 месяцев назад

We were on designated trails except to help the lady that was hiked over to us to ask for help.

@taraaaron1242 Год назад

Ok. Yep. We are doing this plus more around it. We know some secret places for well built rigs

@gregpilling2305 3 года назад

I need to go on one of these trips soon!

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

There’s a trip September trip coming up to the Schafer trail. Let’s plan something Greg!

@ORG4Runna 3 года назад

🔥🔥

@youngandbearded8474 3 года назад

Hey man, did you ever have issues with the rotors? I got my car in May and my steering wheel shakes when I apply the brake at speeds higher than 45 and apparently it’s a very common issue with passports. I took it to the dealership and the guy said this is normal so I wanna know if I should make them replace it or I’m gonna have the same issue when the replace it anyway. Thanks

@whatablissfullife Год назад

I drove a Chevy spark way high up the Andes near the Argentina border in a dirt road. From the Chilean side, baños morales.

@dlee8237 4 месяца назад

Was that lady crrying everything she owned in that ruck! Lol

@durtyflyadventures 3 года назад

Bolo!!! You need to come to the dunes!!

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

We will build the Pismo Beach trip around Bolo "sending it" on the Sand Dunes!

@zerokool-2058 2 года назад

Just curious, you guys didn’t air down on this trail? I’m still learning when to air down and when I don’t need to

@tandyadventures 3 года назад

Thx for sharing! Looks like you guys had alot of fun! Just like & sub to your channel.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@nickt9467 2 года назад

Hey. It’s the future calling. Just a heads up: the Bunker boards don’t work as well as MaxxTrax on ice/snow. The tough thing about Usal is several sites still show it as okay to drive on, making it basically the only beach in NorCal you can drive/camp on, so it’s always super packed with… ‘the Pismo crowd’ who stand out like a sore thumb and ruin the tranquility. I really like beach camping but save the parties for the dunes. Meh.

@mardzungie 3 года назад

Good times......

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Absolutely ! John P, is that you!

@mandingo9471 2 года назад

That lady that got stuck was either trying to find a secluded spot to dump all that shit or she went around and picked up all the shit. Either way, good recovery.

@user-yq8lv3xk2t 3 года назад

Love the video, always wanted go there. But heard bad things about it during weekends. Did you go on a weekend or weekdays? I saw a lot reviews saying it's very crowded and noisy during weekend.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

We went there on a weekend. The camping area is a big open place, so there wasn't that much privacy, but there are other camping spots in the woods. I'm from Southern California, I'm use to sunny beaches. The Northern California coast seems to be a very foggy place. I wouldn't have great expectations, but if the weather is just right, this place could be a treat! I really enjoyed the hike.

@user-yq8lv3xk2t 3 года назад

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Ha, Just went there anyway yesterday, Surprisingly there wasn't a lot people, and it was quiet at night after a group of people did some fireworks at around 11pm. Sound of the waves just covered all other noises. However, it was extremely windy from midnight to around 5am but I was fine sleeping in car and my friends had a rough night in tent. Our canopy flew around 500 feet away😂.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

@@user-yq8lv3xk2t oh geez! Fireworks! LOL, I can’t say I’ve ever witnessed people shooting off fireworks while I’m out overlanding. Glad things didn’t get too crazy while you were out there!

@drewthomas1067 2 года назад

Btw for avenue of the giants to be amazing while in your car you need to drive through the tree that has the road going through it

@2S1L3NT 2 года назад

Interesting that Ice fishing huts have become "tents"... Lol, when did that happen???!

@Intentsrig 2 года назад

Any video walk around of that gladiator?

@bruceyyyyy 3 года назад

Instructions unclear. I drove fireworks on the beach.

@rfunk727 3 года назад

How low and your tire pressure go on sand without worrying about "pooping of the bead"?

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

I’ll go down to 15 PSI in deep sand. It really depends on tire size. Larger tires that have more sidewall could drop to lower PSI.

@Itsjrob_ 3 года назад

What mattress are you running now John ?

@JonDZ_Adventuring 2 года назад

Thermarest Neo air duo

@2S1L3NT 2 года назад

Did you make that rear hatch fly-net?

@JonDZ_Adventuring 2 года назад

I bought a mosquito net off Amazon and then used magnets to hold the net to the rear hatch. amzn.to/3o13zIB

@2S1L3NT 2 года назад

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Haha, awesome! Totally doing this in my XJ. Thank you!

@91celsior 2 года назад

What's that Facebook group so I know when these events are to not head that way lol

@lenbrent23 3 года назад

Hi , is that guy who owns 2012 Honda pilot got an instagram? 😀 wanna see more of his pilot. Thanks

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Yes, @proceed2explore instagram.com/proceed2explore?

@errhka 3 года назад

Driving on Usal Beach isn't allowed and you guys are lucky there wasn't a ranger - sorry if it's nitpicky but every instance of abuse gives the CA coastal commission even more ammunition to close the beaches to all driving. We've been struggling with them and Oceano dunes for a while. Honestly kind of a shame what's going on up there with the kooks. Incredibly disrespectful of the environment and of fellow campers to have loud music and shoot off fireworks. The only places you can drive on the beach in CA are Pismo, crescent city dunes, eel river, and Chadburne gulch if anyone is wondering :D all great places

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

We actually stayed on trail except for the recovery of the Tacoma. Choosing to recover a stuck vehicle, that shouldn’t have been in that area, was the lesser of two evils. Quite honestly, the trail was not marked (at least, not noticeably) prohibiting driving on the beach. Not unless someone took down the signs. If there’s a sign for no fireworks, there should be a sign for “no driving on the beach”. Glad we didn’t make any offenses though. I personally just use Gaia GPS to help me stay on trail. I wish I would have known about this. My RU-vid channel is all about helping educate people on dos and don’ts. www.gaiagps.com/public/EENgmLygWL94H5Rhh4Y8ClA5

@PopeAstro 3 года назад

I've been there several times and I've seen the rangers there as well every time I go there there are cars out on the sand. They're always cars out on the beach and I've never been issued or seen anyone issued a citation. To add further we had a rescue situation that required Cal Fire to come down, once all the authorities arrived including the California Park service who talked to me because I was the one who called it in. There were no citations issued or even warnings. There were several cars out there. Enough with the scare tactics

@errhka 3 года назад

@@JonDZ_Adventuring don't be too hard on yourself - we've all made similar mistakes and as long as we learn from them and share our knowledge it's all good. Usal has been notorious for attracting those with bad behavior and you guys behaved wonderfully in the vid - if everyone acted like you guys they wouldn't have had to be so draconian with the rules in the first place. Cheers mate and hope to see you and that rad Passport soon 🤙

@nickt9467 2 года назад

Thx for the list. Wish there were more. Or maybe that’s enough.

@allenm8182 3 года назад

Too bad you had to go so far to have qhat should have been a peaceful serene visit to a nice place to have it dusrupted by a bunch of inconsiderate folks. Unfortunately that is everywhere. I will make it a point when going to an area that seems popular , I will take a site away from every one and take a walk to the beach, lake, river ir whatever. I just like my solitude at night. And come to think about it during the daytime also.

@VeryCoolJeep 3 года назад

You like to get stock in sand dont you?

@Ram14250 3 года назад

Hello.. Jon. I was watching TFL and they were talking about you and overlanding and how good your Honda Passport is off-road. They made one-mistake... they don't know about it's electrically torque control rear diff (like a locking diff...). They claim other AWD vehicles may be better... I don't think so. I think you would be great as one of their guest and can educate how good Honda's i-VTM4 is off road combined with the 9 or 10speed trans 1st gear. They might be non-believers until you show them.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Do you have a link to their video?

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

I’ve been in contact with Tommy, and would love to get on their Show

@Ram14250 3 года назад

@@JonDZ_Adventuring ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tVvDagDD0uo.html Look around the 39.30min mark.

@Ram14250 3 года назад

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Yes, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tVvDagDD0uo.html look around the 39.30 mark. It was their Podcast/youtube from yesterday. Tommy is very fair and I enjoy his slip tests very much on a lot of the AWD vehicles.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

@@Ram14250 thanks! That shout was awesome 😃. Ouuuuu man, they aren’t too kind to the other AWD brands tho

@tymbom60 3 года назад

You pretty much missed out on all the best parts of the Lost Coast...

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

Rave Parties and fireworks?

@tymbom60 3 года назад

@@JonDZ_Adventuring no. You saw that...

@GoSlowTaco 3 года назад

Stop geotagging this spot my goodness. This is a hidden gem that doesn’t need to be ruined by youtubers and instalanders.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

It doesn’t seem like the Lost Coast has been Lost for 50 years. How is this a hidden gem?

@dkucharek 2 года назад

Honestly, this spot has been ruined enough by locals, I really don't care at this point if out-of-town people want to explore the area.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 2 года назад

@@dkucharek ain’t that the truth? The only thing I enjoyed about the Lost Coast was the hike. I’m sure the back packing route would be cool too, but I don’t think I’ll ever go back.

@Scahla 3 года назад

Thats why JonDZ doesn't have kids, the child torture.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

🥰

@paul9156c 2 года назад

The older I get, the less I can deal with inconsiderate people, so to avoid that, I avoid people.

@mwest3583 9 месяцев назад

You guys seem awfully obsessed with what the neighbors are up to out at the beach. Do your own thing and let them do theirs as long as they're not hurting anyone.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 9 месяцев назад

You seem awfully obsessed in thinking we’re obsessed. People shot a mortar that exploded directly above our camp site, and the Rave Party that was going on until 4AM that was deep in the forest had the music so loud that it reverberated throughout the beach. Please pay attention before you comment, thanks 🙏

@tdi2xplore515 3 года назад

Yep, you got lucky, driving on Usal beach is not permitted and it's well documented that it is not. Whoever hosted blew it. The rangers block the road with a pickup and hand out a ticket to everyone on the beach with a vehicle. CCC would love to shut down beach driving on the rest of the coast, too. Please don't help them close more. To add to Errhka's list of where it is permitted to drive on the beach in California, the south spit of Humboldt Bay and a short stretch adjacent to the OHV park on the north spit near Samoa are allowed. With the exception of the OHV park, stay off the dunes.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

We stayed on trail except for the time we recovered the Tacoma

@PopeAstro 3 года назад

I've been there several times and I've seen the rangers there as well every time I go there are cars out on the sand. They're always cars out on the beach and I've never been issued or seen anyone issued a citation. To add further we had a rescue situation that required Cal Fire to come down, once all the authorities arrived including the California Park service they talked to me because I was the one who called it in. There were no citations issued or even warnings. There were several cars out there on the beach with camp even set up. I've been there many times. You can see with practically any other RU-vid video post about you USAL beach people are driving on the sand and on the beach.Enough with the scare tactics. I planned it and I say go suck one

@JonDZ_Adventuring 3 года назад

@@PopeAstro there are established trails leading to the beach and on Gaia GPS there’s even trail that goes through the section where everyone was camping. However, I don’t see a trail where the Tacoma got stuck. Pretty crappy that this guy is accusing us all of illegally driving on a beach. Thanks for organizing this Aris, and good on you for saving that kids life 😃

@xsercluckalotx7762 9 месяцев назад

Hey, just to inform you it also illegal to camp on the beach, and creek. So keep to yourself about the fireworks when you have broken multiple laws 😮

@JonDZ_Adventuring 9 месяцев назад

That’s incorrect, We were camped along an established trail. Why so defensive about the people lighting fireworks when there’s a sign at the entrance that says “absolutely no fireworks?”