Amazing!! San diego, such magical and cool place to live and visit!, and of course Freewayjim absolutely the best and most enjoyable driving videos to watch
VERY nice- and yes- top notch! San Diego sure has changed it's skyline in the 25 years since I was there! Very nice and a great ride- I always loved the Coranado Bridge and had the honor to cross it a few times while I was in San Diego 25 years ago while there with my aunt! Very nice- and a great soundtrack to go with it- I-8, I-5 were two I got to explore a bit when I was in SD and it's nice to see some of the changes in the past 25 years! Another favorite of mine was the Cabrillo Freeway as well! SD- really is one of my favorite cities! Sorry about the delay in viewing! Well WORTH IT!
Great video Freewayjim. Really enjoyed the first song. You always manage to pick the right songs for your videos. Also, really nice views of San Diego.
Love your videos (been watching since I was 8.... I'm 15 now) it's crazy how I would use to watch your videos wishing I could drive and now I can since I have my permit. Anyways, keep up the good work! They just get better and better
Ashamed to say I must have went to downtown 25-30 times from Camp Pendleton and not once thought to cross that bridge...to focused at 19teen (1989) to getting to Tijuana :(
Cool video, that looks like a nice city, and appears to not have the traffic/smog issues of LA, I-5 & I-15 are both practically Mexico to Canada freeways, I-35 is almost a Mexico to Canada freeway, but it terminates 100 or so miles short of the Canadian border
you have filmed the essence of the major highway thoroughfares through San Diego. The 5, I, ,52, 163, and others...I had to learn quick when I was stationed out in SD 2000-2005. They still look the same...not as much traffic though. Traveling from Coronado to Miramar Stables...and to Del Mar, and to downtown, Mission valley, Imperial Beach and the border, Point Loma, EL Cajon and Lakeside, and LaJolla, and up to Temecula, LA, and other places....brings back memories. You must have been traveling not during rush hour....Your change of lanes and exits were very smooth. Makes me wish I was there..lol. You do great. Do you do this for fun..or for a living?
Holly Gray Thanks Holly, we ate dinner and waited for traffic to die down from rush hour. No, this is just a hobby, I do it for fun and a creative release., thanks for watching!
People who haven't been there find it hard to understand how beautiful San Diego is....especially at night.I used to love driving there late with the terraces of hills covered with an infinite number of twinkling lights all around you....like in a bowl.You gave them an idea at least with this video.Great selection on the second music track,as well.
Wow that's amazing. With all those eucalyptus trees it looks like you're driving in Australia. Seriously in the latter stages of the video it looks like you are driving in parts of Sydney. Only difference is freeway is too wide to be in Australia and also palm trees in some sections. I have been to SD but I drove on the coast and didn't venture inland.
Do you ever go through the midwest and the Eastern Sea Board? I would like to see you travel through Chicago, Columbus, Whealing West Virgina, Pittsbugh, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Hartford. Then you could swing south through Washington DC, Richmond, Charlotte, Then down to Atlanta.
I live in Atlanta, I have all those places, literally, check my playlists or just type in FreewayJim and the place in the YT search engine, 500+ videos in all.
I lived in San Diego as a kid from 1993 to 1996. I've been considering heading there for a Spring Break trip (almost picked it over Colorado this year). Seeing how things have changed from my memories to what is shown on Google Earth Streetview is pretty staggering. If it wasn't for the expense of living there, and the radically "eclectic" mix of people that live there, I'd be welcome to the idea of living in California at my own volition. Also, I still can't believe San Diego hasn't done anything about it's airport problem. I really wish they had made the effort to develop a floating airport like what was proposed in the late 90s. The other options are to turn the general aviation use airports into full fledged commercial service airports. Miramar is the only one currently with the capacity to handle such use, but would have to be able to work around USMC operations. They could greatly expand the airfield in a way to keep commercial operations separated with dedicated runways.
+Blitzvogel Mobius The thing about the airport problem in San Diego is, where do they have the space to improve the airport? I think the only way to improve access would be to build an access terminal near where Washington Street meets I-5, because that would grant close freeway access, but doing that would essentially flip the airport terminals and entries. There's really nothing that can be done about the fact that the current airport is too antiquated, or not big enough to handle the number of flights that go in and out every day. As for your ideas concerning Miramar, certainly that is a big enough area, but aside from the issues regarding the USMC, there are also big traffic issues with that area, especially regarding I-15, in addition with the lack of public transportation in that area. I actually think a better idea for a new airport would be Camp Pendleton. Obviously, there are the same issues regarding the USMC, but while freeway traffic is an issue as it pertains to I-5, if an airport is built in Camp Pendleton, especially near the Oceanside end of Camp Pendleton, it would take pressure off both San Diego Airport and John Wayne Airport in Newport Beach, as Camp Pendleton virtually splits the difference between the two. In addition, given the fact that two NCTD routes already go into Camp Pendleton, in addition to the fact that both Amtrak and Metrolink go right by there, should an airport be built in the Oceanside end of Camp Pendleton, there's obvious mass transit access, both by bus and by rail. They've also talked in the past about building an airport in Boulevard, given the fact that there's a casino not far from there, but that's never made much sense, given that Boulevard is pretty much in the middle of nowhere.
Good evening Jim, These videos are always so well done, and please keep them coming, if you dont mind me asking, at the beginning of each video, you show two different years of street maps of the area you were traveling on for the video, I have have always been curious about what point you are trying to get at showing the 2 different maPS at the beginning...Thanks again Jim.....
Andrew Silva Thanks, I like to show a vintage map of what the area we're travelling was like decades ago, some roads were not built yet or under construction, I contrast that with a current map which also gives people some bearings on the route taken in the video.
Have you driven through CA-163 from Downtown to the 15? It's really interesting progression from parkway to expressway..kind of like Arroyo seco parkway
Another great video. Been enjoying your videos since 2015 when contemplating a move to Denver, and your contributions really opened my eyes to the beauty of our country. Also, as someone who highly appreciates good music, I think you do a stellar job of audiotracking your drives. When I heard World Party on this particular video, I had to sit down to personally compliment you. Another track I thought was perfectly placed was "Midnight Cowboy" over an El Paso sunset. Lastly, I've lived in Atlanta myself for the past 20 years...Candler Park, Oakhurst, Downtown, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Emory, VaHi...all over. I have to ask, what keeps you here? Why not live in one of these other beautiful cities?
Never driven there yet but it looks awesome, San Diego does! Is traffic usually this good by standards or just got lucky? Looks like roads are very good there in terms of lane count vs traffic.
Samuel Yuan I don't have enough experience there to know regarding the traffic, San Diego has a very extensive freeway system, just about all of what was planned got built.
It depends what time of day it is. During rush hour NEVER drive east on highway 52 and the 8 east is usually bad and traffic is usually worse south county than north county but going south and east on any freeway will be bad. The rest of the time there is generally no traffic
@freewayjim next time you are in the San Diego area, can you pretty please do a video of the "Silver Strand" hwy the run from Coronado to Imperial Beach? I really like your channel, I haven't been to San Diego in over 20yrs back in my Navy days. I loved cruising this beautiful city and I miss the place. Feels like I'm riding in my old stomping ground watchin your vids. Safe travels sir.
Thanks, if I get the opportunity I'll try, I live in Atlanta so I don't know when I'll be back and if I'll even have the time and proper lighting to film that.
Justin Hundley Thanks, I recorded Cajon Pass in 2013, this time we get to see both directions and southbound is amazing! ....why do you insist on commenting from other people's comments? lol.
San Diego is my favorite city on this planet bar none. You can get pretty much anywhere after ten minutes on the freeway. No better beaches anywhere. Borrowing the lyrics of a song, "If heaven ain't like San Diego, then I don't wanna go".
All the elements worked well together, again. The airliner flyovers were a nice bonus.
J Johnson Thank you!
San Diego is amazing with the sky 🌌
Wow! What a city!
That sunset dude! Awesome
Polschinski Thanks!
Amazing!! San diego, such magical and cool place to live and visit!, and of course Freewayjim absolutely the best and most enjoyable driving videos to watch
Jean pierre Grimaldi Thank you, it really is a great city.
The USA is so beautiful, I enjoyed the video, thank you!
Kind regards from Switzerland :-)
very nice, great timing too. Those are some pretty impressive interchanges
mcpish Thank you!
Thanks for another great ride, Jim. Since another poster mentioned them: since I moved to Florida from LA, I miss seeing eucalyptus trees everywhere.
***** Thank you!
You got that right!
This brings back a lot of memories, thank you!
Thank you for watching!
I'm just drunk and listening to tunes. Somehow these videos are incredibly soothing. Thanks!
+Dan Hiebert That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing that and for watching!
VERY nice- and yes- top notch! San Diego sure has changed it's skyline in the 25 years since I was there! Very nice and a great ride- I always loved the Coranado Bridge and had the honor to cross it a few times while I was in San Diego 25 years ago while there with my aunt!
Very nice- and a great soundtrack to go with it- I-8, I-5 were two I got to explore a bit when I was in SD and it's nice to see some of the changes in the past 25 years! Another favorite of mine was the Cabrillo Freeway as well! SD- really is one of my favorite cities! Sorry about the delay in viewing! Well WORTH IT!
cjs121675 Thank you! glad you enjoyed it.
Love the plane in the thumbmail
Thanks, that was a photo I caught along the way.
@@Freewayjim yw
I feel like I'm on vacation when I watch your vids!
ArtificialBanana LOL, Thanks!
Great video Freewayjim. Really enjoyed the first song. You always manage to pick the right songs for your videos. Also, really nice views of San Diego.
Tim White Thank you very much!
I miss my hometown! Loved the at grade section of the I-8.
upuu You do?
as usual, top notch Jim.
JMV FRVA Thank you sir!
I like the thumbnail of the video. Planes are amazing!
Dude you are so cool;thank for showing my home of San Diego,
i have to say it brought me to tears.Thanks again bro,peace: ))
+marshall sanchez Thank you for sharing that, nuch appreciated and thanks for watching!
Love your videos (been watching since I was 8.... I'm 15 now) it's crazy how I would use to watch your videos wishing I could drive and now I can since I have my permit. Anyways, keep up the good work! They just get better and better
Dallas Abraham Thank you for watching all those years, I hope you enjoy the open road ahead of you!
now your 17 or 18 and you have a car proBABLY
Amazing music & video greetings from Mexico!
Thank you very much Michelle!
Michelle Rodriguez San Diego is so beautiful 😍
Yea!!! My home San Diego. Thank you for doing a video in San Diego calif. again!!!
Maureen Desquitado You are welcome!
The climate of San Diego would mean that I would have to get sheared regularly, but it would be so worth it. Great job on the video.
Upeedina Lamb Thank you!
. Amazing landscape in 6:12, Amazing highways system
על גלגלים On Wheels Thank you, yes it is an excellent highway system.
@@Freewayjim Absolutely! I just wish they would maintain them better
Ashamed to say I must have went to downtown 25-30 times from Camp Pendleton and not once thought to cross that bridge...to focused at 19teen (1989) to getting to Tijuana :(
san diego looks really nice, cool video
Snoop Eastwood Thank you!
Very nice video Sir 👍
Thank you!
Cool video, that looks like a nice city, and appears to not have the traffic/smog issues of LA, I-5 & I-15 are both practically Mexico to Canada freeways, I-35 is almost a Mexico to Canada freeway, but it terminates 100 or so miles short of the Canadian border
acfhs2010 Thank you, San Diego is a little slower paced than LA and the Bay area and it's a very beautiful city jin its own right
What a ride through this fine city! I definitely felt the groove riding with the sunset on the second half. ;-)
-Alex
+redman6657 Thank you!
Awesome video!
Thank you Michelle!
Freewayjim you're welcome
Very nice video! However, since this was made, I-15 was extended down to I-5, a few miles south of downtown.
So many locations I've been to, but only saw from behind the wheel of a freightliner (what fun is THAT?). These videos are great!
+slyflight Thank you very much!
you have filmed the essence of the major highway thoroughfares through San Diego. The 5, I, ,52, 163, and others...I had to learn quick when I was stationed out in SD 2000-2005. They still look the same...not as much traffic though. Traveling from Coronado to Miramar Stables...and to Del Mar, and to downtown, Mission valley, Imperial Beach and the border, Point Loma, EL Cajon and Lakeside, and LaJolla, and up to Temecula, LA, and other places....brings back memories. You must have been traveling not during rush hour....Your change of lanes and exits were very smooth. Makes me wish I was there..lol. You do great. Do you do this for fun..or for a living?
Holly Gray Thanks Holly, we ate dinner and waited for traffic to die down from rush hour. No, this is just a hobby, I do it for fun and a creative release., thanks for watching!
People who haven't been there find it hard to understand how beautiful San Diego is....especially at night.I used to love driving there late with the terraces of hills covered with an infinite number of twinkling lights all around you....like in a bowl.You gave them an idea at least with this video.Great selection on the second music track,as well.
+Asianorama Thank you, it is indeed a great city!
Thanks for the ride Jim!
***** Thanks for watching!
No comment on the 805 bridge over Mission Valley? That thing is a MONSTER.
Rosecrans Street was formerly State Route 209 to Point Loma. Decommissioned in 2003.
This goes great with classic music by world party 🎼
That plane makes the intro look cool
Beautiful bridge around San Diego, that bridge was used for filming Simon and Simon
Wow that's amazing. With all those eucalyptus trees it looks like you're driving in Australia. Seriously in the latter stages of the video it looks like you are driving in parts of Sydney. Only difference is freeway is too wide to be in Australia and also palm trees in some sections. I have been to SD but I drove on the coast and didn't venture inland.
leroyybrown Thank you, it's a neat setting with those trees, something I never see where I live in Atlanta.
Thank you for the free trip.
Ruy C. T. Thank you for watching!
My cousins live in Hemet, which is 88 miles away from San Diego
As usual Jim awesome Job and as usual awesome soundtrack.
+IMS Videos Thank you!
Great video... I miss living there. Any videos of the 94 and that bad assed interchange with the 125?
+gosnooky Thanks, no all I have is in the San Diego playlist.
The ca 52 freeway is actually San Clemente Canyon Freeway until you hit the 15 then it becomes the Mt Soledad Freeways into Lakeside
Thank you!
Fantastic!
+dave11686 Thanks!
Everytime I see that bridge I keep thinking "THE MAN PUNTED BAXTER!" from Anchorman
Do you ever go through the midwest and the Eastern Sea Board? I would like to see you travel through Chicago, Columbus, Whealing West Virgina, Pittsbugh, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Hartford. Then you could swing south through Washington DC, Richmond, Charlotte, Then down to Atlanta.
I live in Atlanta, I have all those places, literally, check my playlists or just type in FreewayJim and the place in the YT search engine, 500+ videos in all.
Sorry, I saw all that after I made my comment. Hash tag, ishouldhavedidmyreaearchandsorryforbuggingyoubro
LOL, no problem.
WOW I hope my videos get to your amazing quality level I like the effect you use GREAT JOB!
Thank you very much, just keep working at it.
Dope song
I lived in San Diego as a kid from 1993 to 1996. I've been considering heading there for a Spring Break trip (almost picked it over Colorado this year). Seeing how things have changed from my memories to what is shown on Google Earth Streetview is pretty staggering. If it wasn't for the expense of living there, and the radically "eclectic" mix of people that live there, I'd be welcome to the idea of living in California at my own volition.
Also, I still can't believe San Diego hasn't done anything about it's airport problem. I really wish they had made the effort to develop a floating airport like what was proposed in the late 90s. The other options are to turn the general aviation use airports into full fledged commercial service airports. Miramar is the only one currently with the capacity to handle such use, but would have to be able to work around USMC operations. They could greatly expand the airfield in a way to keep commercial operations separated with dedicated runways.
+Blitzvogel Mobius The thing about the airport problem in San Diego is, where do they have the space to improve the airport? I think the only way to improve access would be to build an access terminal near where Washington Street meets I-5, because that would grant close freeway access, but doing that would essentially flip the airport terminals and entries. There's really nothing that can be done about the fact that the current airport is too antiquated, or not big enough to handle the number of flights that go in and out every day.
As for your ideas concerning Miramar, certainly that is a big enough area, but aside from the issues regarding the USMC, there are also big traffic issues with that area, especially regarding I-15, in addition with the lack of public transportation in that area. I actually think a better idea for a new airport would be Camp Pendleton. Obviously, there are the same issues regarding the USMC, but while freeway traffic is an issue as it pertains to I-5, if an airport is built in Camp Pendleton, especially near the Oceanside end of Camp Pendleton, it would take pressure off both San Diego Airport and John Wayne Airport in Newport Beach, as Camp Pendleton virtually splits the difference between the two. In addition, given the fact that two NCTD routes already go into Camp Pendleton, in addition to the fact that both Amtrak and Metrolink go right by there, should an airport be built in the Oceanside end of Camp Pendleton, there's obvious mass transit access, both by bus and by rail.
They've also talked in the past about building an airport in Boulevard, given the fact that there's a casino not far from there, but that's never made much sense, given that Boulevard is pretty much in the middle of nowhere.
Good evening Jim, These videos are always so well done, and please keep them coming, if you dont mind me asking, at the beginning of each video, you show two different years of street maps of the area you were traveling on for the video, I have have always been curious about what point you are trying to get at showing the 2 different maPS at the beginning...Thanks again Jim.....
Andrew Silva Thanks, I like to show a vintage map of what the area we're travelling was like decades ago, some roads were not built yet or under construction, I contrast that with a current map which also gives people some bearings on the route taken in the video.
Have you driven through CA-163 from Downtown to the 15? It's really interesting progression from parkway to expressway..kind of like Arroyo seco parkway
+DanqueDynasty I've driven it in the opposite direction out of Downtown, yes it's a neat road.
@@Freewayjim its the Historic 395 - alignment goes to Temecula Valley area
Another great video. Been enjoying your videos since 2015 when contemplating a move to Denver, and your contributions really opened my eyes to the beauty of our country. Also, as someone who highly appreciates good music, I think you do a stellar job of audiotracking your drives. When I heard World Party on this particular video, I had to sit down to personally compliment you. Another track I thought was perfectly placed was "Midnight Cowboy" over an El Paso sunset. Lastly, I've lived in Atlanta myself for the past 20 years...Candler Park, Oakhurst, Downtown, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Emory, VaHi...all over. I have to ask, what keeps you here? Why not live in one of these other beautiful cities?
Never driven there yet but it looks awesome, San Diego does! Is traffic usually this good by standards or just got lucky? Looks like roads are very good there in terms of lane count vs traffic.
Samuel Yuan I don't have enough experience there to know regarding the traffic, San Diego has a very extensive freeway system, just about all of what was planned got built.
It depends what time of day it is. During rush hour NEVER drive east on highway 52 and the 8 east is usually bad and traffic is usually worse south county than north county but going south and east on any freeway will be bad. The rest of the time there is generally no traffic
AMAZING VIDEO, GREAT JOB!!! :D
+Zekrom734 Thank you!
@freewayjim next time you are in the San Diego area, can you pretty please do a video of the "Silver Strand" hwy the run from Coronado to Imperial Beach? I really like your channel, I haven't been to San Diego in over 20yrs back in my Navy days. I loved cruising this beautiful city and I miss the place. Feels like I'm riding in my old stomping ground watchin your vids. Safe travels sir.
Thanks, if I get the opportunity I'll try, I live in Atlanta so I don't know when I'll be back and if I'll even have the time and proper lighting to film that.
Another Win by Freeway Jim!
+Khu NoPie Thank you!
Man you always select the best times for the drives
I try to.
Great Video!!!!!! I have a question for you about FPS, does a camera record in 60fps, or is it the editing where you make it 60fps?
Nash wayz Thank you, my camera records in 60 fps.
+Freewayjim Your welcome. Thank you for telling me
Toda segunda-feira...espero mais,um video seu... jim.Very Good
adriano alvesThank you!
Freewayjim I like the music and the video! OH THE CAJON PASS..... You recorded that last year didn't you? Have a blessed day Freewayjim! :)
Justin Hundley Thanks, I recorded Cajon Pass in 2013, this time we get to see both directions and southbound is amazing! ....why do you insist on commenting from other people's comments? lol.
Freewayjim I just don't know.... LOL.
Wow must’ve felt weird taking 395 instead of 15 and the 101 next to the 5.
Not really considering this was only the second time in San Diego, I don't have any preconceived habits or patterns.
San Diego is my favorite city on this planet bar none. You can get pretty much anywhere after ten minutes on the freeway. No better beaches anywhere. Borrowing the lyrics of a song, "If heaven ain't like San Diego, then I don't wanna go".
Is there a haunted house in San Diego that no one ever made it thru?
I hope to hear "Subdisions" by Rush in one of you're excellent videos ! ;-)
Haven't used it yet :)
So sad..lol ! You have tou use it in a big city like...."YYZ"..Toronto ! ;-)
If I ever get there.
I always wanted to get a picture of an airplane flyover...
Holly Gray Was thrilled to have the opportunity like that.
Holly Gray My cousins have visited there so many times over the years!
Very very cool!!
What happened to 15-17 video?
The copyright owners took it down (Led Zeppelin songs), that was years ago.
@@Freewayjim Are you going to remix it?
@@donsylestine8870 Probably not.
Á música desse vídeo é esselente
He didn't even review Qualcomm stadium. He passed it if you look closely.
1A, 2:30, 10:40
É nesse vídeo lembra que todos era feliz hoje em dia não tm mais por causa dessa pandemia e condo eu morava na minha casa agora tudo se acabou
2:30
It seems like it's banned to drive pick-up-trucks because they are obviously fewer (or none) than previous Texas videos.
Greetings from Japan.
+encomium0525 Thank you!
I went there to get a haircut
I’m love song is is it like today
go chargers!
Come back to Detroit.