Exactly right, Marissa! I am 65 and just did the Pacific Coast drive last year! When I saw your picture of Bixby Bridge… Had my picture taken there too! The cliffs! The seals! The lighthouses! The beaches! Morro Rock! The cute restaurants! The donuts! Yep! I’d do it again in a minute - only this time in a convertible! 😂😂😂
This is one of those times I think about how much Hensley and JJ are going to appreciate having these memories to watch and share with their kids and grandkids. Enjoy the road and stay safe.
I love your videos in California because it makes me miss my home. My parents lived up up the cliff from Seacliff Beach. My adult children have the best childhood memories going to spend the summers at their grandparents house. They consider Santa Cruz and all of the Monterey bay area even Big Sur as their home. Carmel … Car Mel … not a candy.
One of the best places to live. Came here in 1949 after living in 10 other places east and west. Staying here to my last day. Back in the fifties we could still fish from the cement boat (the Palo Alto) at Seacliff.
@@LessJunkMoreJourney If you come this way again you may enjoy taking your RV to Pinto Lake Park, Watsonville, CA. There's even a little playground for kids and boat rentals.
Native Californian here. It’s always fun for me to hear non-locals try & pronounce our places (this is probably true anywhere!) It’s likely been pointed out already, but we call it car-MEL (🚗 + man’s name, with emphasis on MEL). Last time I drove Hwy 1 SF to Santa Barbara was decades ago. Thanks for the reminder that it’s time to go soak in all that natural beauty again 😍 And it’s time to eat more cake! 😂 Wonderful channel…thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing. In 1992 my 65 yr old dad and mom took their 30 ft motorhome, towing a car, down US1. Started in Niceville FL, California, Los Vegas then back to FL. Accomplishing his lifelong dream of driving US one and showing it to our mom. She passed away two years later. They also made one more trip up to New York and Canada and saw Niagara Falls from both countries! Dad retired with 30 years in the Air Force as a flight engineer and 10 years civil service. Mom was at home raising five kids. The motorhome also came in handy when we had two flee several times from incoming hurricanes and was great for overflow when all the kids came home to visit. Love following your page.
I lived in Niceville as a kid when my Dad was in the AF at Eglin. Now, we travel in an RV like your parents, mostly to take in 4 wheeling in different states in our Jeep. Having a blast in retirement is what it’s all about! Born in SF, I’ve never driven on Hiway 1. Looks a little scary to me, very afraid of heights. Love your story. Great video, I can experience it through YT. 👏🙂👍God bless!
Back in the day when you didn't need reservations setting you back $50 a night. Back when you could camp right off the highway for free without risking a thousand dollar fine. I would never recommend driving highway 1 theses days
My goodness what a beautiful drive and scenery. Breathtaking. I don’t think you short the children in anyway when you spend a day schooling them about history, geography and nature and physically being in attendance. No better way to learn. Keep up the good work and always enjoy your Sunday adventures.
You really captured what visiting this stretch of SR-1 is like. When I was a young geologist with Caltrans heavy rains in 1982-83 washed out the highway in many spots between Monterrey and Big Sur. One landslide in Big Sur had the road closed for a year and was the largest landslide repair in state history. Now you can’t even tell where it was… The last time we drove through in our 25 ft class C we stayed at a national forest campground in Big Sur. We ran out of water and the campground’s water was shut off so we had to buy bottled water they were selling at the campground for $5/gal. Most expensive flushes ever. Glad you got to see whales and the elephant seals fight. Amazing! A couple of local notes. Carmel is pronounced 🚘- Mel as in the drive-in. Also, only people from Southern California call it “The” one
Im so glad you’re enjoying the pure beauty and diversity of my home state. I’m sorry you didn’t get to see 17mile drive, Carmel and Monterey, Nathan but I’m glad your family did. I loved your comments about all the things to see and do within a short distance. That is what makes CA so uniquely beautiful.
I was lucky enough to travel @ 5 yrs old for 3 months in 4 door sedan with up pop up camper in 1964 with 5 of us kids + 2 parents, from FL to CA and again at 12 yrs old in a motor home....going back to CA West coast has on my bucket list ever since. Thanks for such gorgeous videos! Your kids will carry these memories their whole life....I have!
The Big Dipper is the best roller coaster in the world. Classic. My mom took me on the Big Dipper when I was a little girl. I was crying I was so scared. By the time I got off I was laughing having a great time. Lol. You’re in my neck of the woods. Glad you’re having a great time. Safe Travels.☮️❤️
YES, YES, YES!!!! We did this trip 7 yrs ago in a 36’ Class A motorhome towing a Ford Escape SUV (total length 51’). From Redding to Eureka and then south to Dana Point. It was EPIC, a little tight in a few curves and virtually no RV camping but we managed. Heading from North to South we were on the outside edge with an unobstructed view of the ocean. Probably the best and most epic trip we’ve done in 100,000 + miles of road tripping. Very narrow at times but with patience and careful driving it was the trip of a lifetime.
Pt Reyes is one of my favorite places to visit even though it can be quite windy at times. It's still gorgeous esp in the spring. I've seen orcas, and I've seen a pod of dolphins pretty close to the shore enjoying the the waves. First time seeing orcas in the wild. Second time seeing dolphins (1st pod tho) as 2 wks earlier I saw 2 dolphins in a cove in Pacific Grove. One thing about pulling off the road in Big Sur is feeling the massive vibration of the surf hitting the rock cliffs. It is awesome and frightening. And the color of the water, amazing. I look forward to the next video adventure!
Stayed THERE in April! 4ninches between slides BUT we had the view! Hubbs loved driving our 36' class a on the '1' on the Pacific, as former Harley driver he loved the challenge! Blessings for safe travels!
I live in cookville. We have done the fifth wheel moving into our first class A. Doing the northwest loop next may. These videos are awesome. I always pray for your safety and smiles. Be safe guys!!
Did you ride the carousel at Santa Cruz Boardwalk? Very unique! THREE antique coliapies! Did you get to watch the surfers at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz? Seaclif, what a place! In the 1960's, fishing off the Palo Alto concrete ship! Lifetime memories! How awesome was sleeping with the sound of the waves? I think that you have realized that just the Californis coast highway 1 can be a few months of adventure stops, with so very much to explore. Yes, California has many state parks! Gotta love that Big Sur hair! HAHAHA! Will you stop at San Simeon? Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, the Madonna Inn? Cool Hand Luke's, Santa Maria steakhouse? Staying tuned for the next episode!
I live in San Diego, CA and that drive is my favorite I have done it many times and never get tired of it. The hotels along the drive are my favorite right on the cliffs. Once you've done it you'll think of it often and will want to visit again.
It’s Car-Mel. It’s the home of Clint Eastwood. He was the mayor at one time. I took the Amtrak from LA to Salinas with a loaded bicycle then rode to coast to Newport Beach. Big Sur is a very beautiful part of the world!
Big Sur is a great drive,so is Carmel (kar-mel) just joking! SF north is twistyer, more pull outs on the southern leg. Great ride on a motorcycle,little tough with the trailer. Stay safe and keep having fun!
I live over the hill from Sea Cliff beach, in Gilroy. I am actually headed there today for a peaceful day by the Sea. I feel so blessed to have grownup in this area of California. 😍
I traveled the 1 from San Francisco to San Diego with my son, DIL , and her mom in 2011. It was an amazing trip, all the better because of the company:) Glad you had this opportunity!
Thank you so much for showing my favorite areas of Highway 1. Where I grew up and lived for many years. Carmel is pronounced Car Mel. Lol. Isnt the River great in Big Sur. The kids were having a blast. So glad you got to visit all thise areas
Loved all the views, life doesn't get better then a boardwalk, beaches, waterfalls, swimming holes and seals that make you 😀 smile! Oh yeah and a Cake 🎂 🥮 🍥 buffet 😋
Those cakes looked good. The scenery was breathtaking. The drive looked breathtaking. What a beautiful place to be is in California. Where the sun is warm. And the ocean is great to be able to see. The roller coaster looked like fun.
Oh wow what an awesome video!!! JJ is a mini Nathan. Seeing this video made me think that I was riding along with you on the highway with you. It sure is an amazing trip you are on. I want to thank you for sharing this video with all of your followers. Sending many prayers and love for your family.
We vacation every summer in Big Sur and tow our 33 foot 5th wheel right up that beautiful coast. We probably just missed you all but when we left on Saturday it was windy on the coast which made the drive gorgeous since it kept the clouds and fog away! Hope you guys didn’t get poison oak in the state park…
Love this series, it's always great to see a positive portrayal of our beautiful state without all the politics. Glad you planned well to hit some highlights and avoided the sketch in SF.
I recall driving south of San Francisco on hwy 1 and coming across a park dedicated to hang gliders. It was a cliff maybe 200' above the sea and the updrafts were perfect for hang gliding. Since the hang gliders went back and forth riding the updrafts, they were about 20' over my head where you could almost talk to them. So cool. I thought it was funny that there was a fence on three sides, but the fourth side was over the cliff and wide open. Fort Funston?
So beautiful in California. Where I live...we have San Francisco 50 miles to the west of us and fifty miles to Sacramento to the east of us. I love the Monterrey area and we always do the 17 mile drive when we’re there. Love all your videos...keep on keepin on! I think they say the city of Caramel like Car Mell by the sea. Stay safe guys❤️
I’ve been to the River Inn. Hiked up one of the trails at the state park. Was so hot and thirsty we ordered 1 pitcher of water, 1 pitcher of Coke, and 1 pitcher of beer! And you put the emphasis on the 2nd syllable in Carmel: car-MEL.
@@LessJunkMoreJourney Hope you guys are headed to San Simeon and points south. Hearst Castle is awesome, took my kids there several years ago. Great memories for them.
Hi All, Thank you for your wonderful video! We camped at the Big Sur private campground b/c one whole loop was closed at Big Sur, and the others had no water. The campground owner had to guide us to our spot on the Big Sur river, w/ a grand redwood right outside our camper door. I think we used a crowbar to get out of the campground when we left, tightest campsites we had ever seen. We went to the beach where the keyhole is and went swimming, and everybody looked at us as though we were nutso. Was it cold, sure, had we driven all of the way from Texas - yes. We are at the Pacific, we're going in!! Yes, Bixby bridge has been in a LOT of movies, car commercials and probably other commercials. Safe Journeys!
Yep, we took our 32' Class A down Hwy 1 in 2020 during the year of Covid. We went southbound on Hwy1. My wife didn't do so well, since she was on the cliff side. Hah! It was fine, no problems. Bixby bridge was iconic.
I love that JJ pointed out the U-Haul truck. Our son is 12 now and he doesn’t do it as much, but he used to spot every new design on the U-Haul trucks as we road-tripped. I think I probably have at least 25 different photos of U-Haul trucks on my phone.
Thank you for taking us along with you on this wonderful trip you're on. I get to travel and see the wonders of our country with y'all until I'm able to do it myself. My bucket list is getting bigger by the week. Enjoy your journey as much as I know I have. Happy trails and safe travels y'all.
We just got home from there, we live in San Diego, drove to Cambria, stayed for 6 nites, did many day trips around the area. Did a 12 hour round trip to Carmel pronounced “Car- Mel “ and back to Cambria, saw many of the same sites. Did Hearst castle, Morro Bay, San Simeon pier and seals. Beautiful area!!
So enjoyed watching this video. Have been to that area many times. River inn is always a must when I visit. The cliffs and beaches are so breathtaking.
I want to be one of your children in my next life! You are a beautiful family and they are so lucky to see all the sights at their young ages, I haven't seen many of them - except thru your eyes. Thanks for taking us along, I live in San Diego and haven't driven the entire coast, did go down the 1 from Monterey and did the 17-mile drive. I agree - spectacular is all I can say about our beautiful state. Glad you're enjoying it. And it's CarmEL =- like an "L" say it like CAR and the name MEL!!!!!!! Did you see Clint Eastwood? He is - or used to be - the mayor there!
It makes me so sad that the Pier at Seacliff State Beach is being demolished and the campground is completely closed the entire 2023 year, everything got destroyed from the storms we had in January 😢.
" cake the best day ever" yeah it is . I love cake and it is made with good stuff like eggs. milk wheat LOL. My favorite is white cake with lemon curd filling and and the best buttercream frosting ever and heck make some huge flowers out of that buttercream frosting on top
Hopefully you will be able to stop and stay in Morro Bay. It is our favorite place to stay. So much to do and the food is very good as well. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Safe travels!
What a wonderful life experience you are giving your kids. They will remember as they grow and make them well rounded inquisitive adults and m ore traveled and understanding individuals. We did the same with our kids although they slept for one Mc Donald's golden arches to the other ..We were pulling a trailler. Started with little pop up and ended up on 30footer . Never regretted a mins of it
Lov that roller coaster. It's been 'condemned since i was a kid, late 70's, 80's....and i think thats part of the thrill:). Mi mom loves the taffy.(edit) Car-mel :)
Car-Mel, emphasis on Mel. After the cake overload you need to hit up Pie Junkie in Oklahoma City! I made a special detour on my way to Indiana from California and was NOT disappointed! 😉
Y'all have been an inspiration in my life ever since I found your channel years ago I have been striving to get a vehicle and get a camper and get out and see a little bit of our great country well last Friday I got the vehicle I bought a 2019 Dodge Laramie crew cab four-wheel drive 1500 5.7 Hemi max tow package she has right at 2000 lb payload and over 11,000 pounds Towing now time to start saving up for the camper love the channel guys and Highway 1 is definitely on my list
We just did a stretch of highway 1 and boy Dennis feels you on the heart rate. It can be a harrowing ride at times. Way to go Nathan! Beautiful vlog as always :)
That campground looked nice and nice it had a river you can go swim at. I’m glad you were on the side you were on because the cliffs and the water looked beautiful. Everything was breathtaking. Thank you Nathan and Marissa!
We've got 4 nights reserved at Hearst-San Simeon State Park in a few months. The last time we were stopped at Lucia, a rider and his lady came in on an immaculate Honda first year Honda 750 4. Haven't seen one in years. they were having a blast.
So much fun to travel with your beautiful family. You obviously do much research which really shows in the various places you go. Of all the Big Sur vlogs that I have seen; yours is the most comprehensive. Thanks again for taking us along and safe travels to you always!
I live a little ways from HWY 1 in Northern Cal and this is making me get that itch to go drive 1 and see the beach. I haven't been to some of these camp areas since I was a kid. Really enjoyed this. I hope you can share some of the Point Reyes footage it's one of my favorite areas.
Enjoyed this video. 7 years ago, my cousin and I rode bicycles from Monterey to Santa Barbara in 5 days. Stayed the first night at the River Inn. Enjoyed Bixby bridge, Julia Pfiefer park, Morro Rock , etc. I would not try to take my 5th wheel down that road, however. Happy traveling.
Coming from the UK The Big Sur was on our bucket list and it didn’t disappoint at all. The only issue was the number of RV’s causing hold ups. I feel anything over say 25ft should only be able to use the road between dusk and dawn.
Hwy 1 is no joke North of San Francisco. We do it a lot since we live here. The key is take is slow, cheat the turns (driving into the on-coming lanes) when you can safely. Ane I am sure you can attest to this, dont worry about the folks behind you. Take it at your own pace, use the paved only turnouts. Dont use the dirt ones, those are unpredicable in condition.
So glad you were able to get a spot at Seacliff and not even one of the lottery spots. True beach camping is so wonderful. Wish we had been home (Santa Cruz native, we met in Yosemite) to have you over for dinner, but we were on our way to the Dakotas. Safe travels!
Yippee you all are in my stomping grounds!! I have lived in California all my life from Ventura to Cambria and many places in-between. The 1 is no joke in an RV for sure you can touch your back end on some of the curves! It's really nice on a Motorcycle though
OMG...you guys just made me feel like a big baby! Such beautiful scenery but I have such a fear of heights that gets worse every year not sure I can do it even though I really would love to see that area. Don't think I can drive my truck across Bixby Bridge let alone pull that 32' hard sided sail I tow behind it. I don't think Marissa is afraid of anything!
"Oh it'll all get eaten...that's the problem". I agree with Nathan. I think its time for some dessert counseling. I'll probably have to join you. Thanks for sharing the travels...maybe next time share some cake with us too. :) Safe travels!
I had the chance to drive the 1 from Frisco area to Ventura area on Easter weekend Monday in '68. My car then was a little bit of a factory hot rod. Unfortunately now 54 plus years later I don't remember much of it, but that's ok. Now I have you tube and folks like you to show it to me.
We drove our 37 foot 5th wheel up 101. It was beautiful but it was a nightmare. We couldn't pull over and stop and see the site views because we were to big. Some tight curves for sure. Had to drive straight through and stopped overnight in Caramel. Your campsites had wonderful views.
Hey there Guys happy to see you are enjoying your vacation 😀 seeing all the cool places . We enjoy all your videos. Thanks for taking us along with you everywhere you go we appreciate it. Your kids are growing up too fast and so sweet. . Stay safe out there on the roads God bless Take care
Wow, what awesome views, and your video is capturing it well. Love watching your family venturing out on the coast and sights all over California. I wonder what that structure is at the end of the pier, looks like a shipwreck, broken into pieces.
As a Carmel native I'm loling :) It is pronounced Car-Mel no 'a' in the middle. Not to worry though a lot of people have trouble with it. The Big Sur campgrounds were a staple as a kid for vacation and the swimming holes were awesome. If you get back through here check out Carmel Beach (amazing sand, dog friendly) and Point Lobos for some cool hikes!
Another terrific video with beautiful sights. You and your children are so blessed to be able to live this lifestyle! I also want to say thank you for how clean your videos are. I happened to watch another travel video before this one that had many perverted innuendos in it, and the contrast really made me appreciate your video all the more. God bless.
Love watching your videos! My husband and I absolutely love doing the drive on the 1! Also, where did you get the cake?? 😂😂 Love, a Native Californian who loves cake
Exactly right, Marissa! I am 65 and just did the Pacific Coast drive last year! When I saw your picture of Bixby Bridge… Had my picture taken there too! The cliffs! The seals! The lighthouses! The beaches! Morro Rock! The cute restaurants! The donuts! Yep! I’d do it again in a minute - only this time in a convertible! 😂😂😂
This is one of those times I think about how much Hensley and JJ are going to appreciate having these memories to watch and share with their kids and grandkids. Enjoy the road and stay safe.
I love your videos in California because it makes me miss my home. My parents lived up up the cliff from Seacliff Beach. My adult children have the best childhood memories going to spend the summers at their grandparents house. They consider Santa Cruz and all of the Monterey bay area even Big Sur as their home.
Carmel … Car Mel … not a candy.
One of the best places to live. Came here in 1949 after living in 10 other places east and west. Staying here to my last day. Back in the fifties we could still fish from the cement boat (the Palo Alto) at Seacliff.
It is such a beautiful place 😍
@@LessJunkMoreJourney If you come this way again you may enjoy taking your RV to Pinto Lake Park, Watsonville, CA. There's even a little playground for kids and boat rentals.
@@nemo227 AAA in Watsonville is pretty sweet but not cheap
@@msnbutterfly1 AAA the insurance/road service or are you referring to something else?
I hate to be that local that corrects people but it's "car-MEL."😂So fun to see you guys enjoying the CA coast!!
Native Californian here. It’s always fun for me to hear non-locals try & pronounce our places (this is probably true anywhere!) It’s likely been pointed out already, but we call it car-MEL (🚗 + man’s name, with emphasis on MEL). Last time I drove Hwy 1 SF to Santa Barbara was decades ago. Thanks for the reminder that it’s time to go soak in all that natural beauty again 😍 And it’s time to eat more cake! 😂 Wonderful channel…thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing. In 1992 my 65 yr old dad and mom took their 30 ft motorhome, towing a car, down US1.
Started in Niceville FL, California, Los Vegas then back to FL. Accomplishing his lifelong dream of driving US one and showing it to our mom. She passed away two years later. They also made one more trip up to New York and Canada and saw Niagara Falls from both countries! Dad retired with 30 years in the Air Force as a flight engineer and 10 years civil service. Mom was at home raising five kids. The motorhome also came in handy when we had two flee several times from incoming hurricanes and was great for overflow when all the kids came home to visit. Love following your page.
What a sweet story. So glad they took these trips!
What great adventures.
I’m from Niceville!
I lived in Niceville as a kid when my Dad was in the AF at Eglin. Now, we travel in an RV like your parents, mostly to take in 4 wheeling in different states in our Jeep. Having a blast in retirement is what it’s all about! Born in SF, I’ve never driven on Hiway 1. Looks a little scary to me, very afraid of heights. Love your story. Great video, I can experience it through YT. 👏🙂👍God bless!
Back in the day when you didn't need reservations setting you back $50 a night. Back when you could camp right off the highway for free without risking a thousand dollar fine. I would never recommend driving highway 1 theses days
My goodness what a beautiful drive and scenery. Breathtaking. I don’t think you short the children in anyway when you spend a day schooling them about history, geography and nature and physically being in attendance. No better way to learn. Keep up the good work and always enjoy your Sunday adventures.
You really captured what visiting this stretch of SR-1 is like. When I was a young geologist with Caltrans heavy rains in 1982-83 washed out the highway in many spots between Monterrey and Big Sur. One landslide in Big Sur had the road closed for a year and was the largest landslide repair in state history. Now you can’t even tell where it was… The last time we drove through in our 25 ft class C we stayed at a national forest campground in Big Sur. We ran out of water and the campground’s water was shut off so we had to buy bottled water they were selling at the campground for $5/gal. Most expensive flushes ever. Glad you got to see whales and the elephant seals fight. Amazing!
A couple of local notes. Carmel is pronounced 🚘- Mel as in the drive-in. Also, only people from Southern California call it “The” one
Thank you - I was always under the impression that Big Sur was much like Malibu. Now, I'll make a point to visit!
Im so glad you’re enjoying the pure beauty and diversity of my home state. I’m sorry you didn’t get to see 17mile drive, Carmel and Monterey, Nathan but I’m glad your family did. I loved your comments about all the things to see and do within a short distance. That is what makes CA so uniquely beautiful.
Thank you so much!!
I was lucky enough to travel @ 5 yrs old for 3 months in 4 door sedan with up pop up camper in 1964 with 5 of us kids + 2 parents, from FL to CA and again at 12 yrs old in a motor home....going back to CA West coast has on my bucket list ever since. Thanks for such gorgeous videos! Your kids will carry these memories their whole life....I have!
The Big Dipper is the best roller coaster in the world. Classic. My mom took me on the Big Dipper when I was a little girl. I was crying I was so scared. By the time I got off I was laughing having a great time. Lol. You’re in my neck of the woods. Glad you’re having a great time. Safe Travels.☮️❤️
I'm so proud you're enjoying this time with your children seeing as much of God's beauty as you can together
Hensley's reaction to the elephant seals was classic! You guys went all out in Big Sur! Thank you so much!
YES, YES, YES!!!! We did this trip 7 yrs ago in a 36’ Class A motorhome towing a Ford Escape SUV (total length 51’). From Redding to Eureka and then south to Dana Point. It was EPIC, a little tight in a few curves and virtually no RV camping but we managed. Heading from North to South we were on the outside edge with an unobstructed view of the ocean. Probably the best and most epic trip we’ve done in 100,000 + miles of road tripping. Very narrow at times but with patience and careful driving it was the trip of a lifetime.
Pt Reyes is one of my favorite places to visit even though it can be quite windy at times. It's still gorgeous esp in the spring. I've seen orcas, and I've seen a pod of dolphins pretty close to the shore enjoying the the waves. First time seeing orcas in the wild. Second time seeing dolphins (1st pod tho) as 2 wks earlier I saw 2 dolphins in a cove in Pacific Grove. One thing about pulling off the road in Big Sur is feeling the massive vibration of the surf hitting the rock cliffs. It is awesome and frightening. And the color of the water, amazing. I look forward to the next video adventure!
Stayed THERE in April! 4ninches between slides BUT we had the view! Hubbs loved driving our 36' class a on the '1' on the Pacific, as former Harley driver he loved the challenge! Blessings for safe travels!
I live in cookville. We have done the fifth wheel moving into our first class A. Doing the northwest loop next may. These videos are awesome. I always pray for your safety and smiles. Be safe guys!!
Thank you so much.
Did you ride the carousel at Santa Cruz Boardwalk? Very unique! THREE antique coliapies!
Did you get to watch the surfers at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz?
Seaclif, what a place! In the 1960's, fishing off the Palo Alto concrete ship! Lifetime memories!
How awesome was sleeping with the sound of the waves?
I think that you have realized that just the Californis coast highway 1 can be a few months of adventure stops, with so very much to explore. Yes, California has many state parks!
Gotta love that Big Sur hair! HAHAHA!
Will you stop at San Simeon?
Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, the
Madonna Inn?
Cool Hand Luke's, Santa Maria steakhouse?
Staying tuned for the next episode!
I think that’s the roller coaster from step by step. Great childhood show.
I live in San Diego, CA and that drive is my favorite I have done it many times and never get tired of it. The hotels along the drive are my favorite right on the cliffs. Once you've done it you'll think of it often and will want to visit again.
It’s Car-Mel. It’s the home of Clint Eastwood. He was the mayor at one time. I took the Amtrak from LA to Salinas with a loaded bicycle then rode to coast to Newport Beach. Big Sur is a very beautiful part of the world!
Big Sur is a great drive,so is Carmel (kar-mel) just joking! SF north is twistyer, more pull outs on the southern leg. Great ride on a motorcycle,little tough with the trailer. Stay safe and keep having fun!
Loved seeing my old “stomping grounds”. California is so gorgeous, we loved it when we lived there.
It is so beautiful 😍
I love how Marissa is wearing a winter coat and Teva's, at the falls view!
I live over the hill from Sea Cliff beach, in Gilroy. I am actually headed there today for a peaceful day by the Sea. I feel so blessed to have grownup in this area of California. 😍
it's a beautiful area.
I traveled the 1 from San Francisco to San Diego with my son, DIL , and her mom in 2011. It was an amazing trip, all the better because of the company:) Glad you had this opportunity!
Thank you so much.
I did that drive from San Fran in the 80's it is truly amazing.
Yes it is a beautiful drive. When I lived in Ca. I got to do the drive with a friend in a Mustang convetible. It was awesome. So glad your doing it.
We went down 1 in a RV my wife had to sit in the middle of the floor she is afraid of the height, So she can relate to Nathan's high heart rate.
I did this 10 years ago with two friends in a convertible...beautiful drive!
Thank you so much for showing my favorite areas of Highway 1. Where I grew up and lived for many years. Carmel is pronounced Car Mel. Lol. Isnt the River great in Big Sur. The kids were having a blast. So glad you got to visit all thise areas
Loved all the views, life doesn't get better then a boardwalk, beaches, waterfalls, swimming holes and seals that make you 😀 smile! Oh yeah and a Cake 🎂 🥮 🍥 buffet 😋
Those cakes looked good. The scenery was breathtaking. The drive looked breathtaking. What a beautiful place to be is in California. Where the sun is warm. And the ocean is great to be able to see. The roller coaster looked like fun.
It was.
Oh wow what an awesome video!!! JJ is a mini Nathan. Seeing this video made me think that I was riding along with you on the highway with you. It sure is an amazing trip you are on. I want to thank you for sharing this video with all of your followers. Sending many prayers and love for your family.
Thank you so much! Prayers are greatly appreciated ❤️
We vacation every summer in Big Sur and tow our 33 foot 5th wheel right up that beautiful coast. We probably just missed you all but when we left on Saturday it was windy on the coast which made the drive gorgeous since it kept the clouds and fog away! Hope you guys didn’t get poison oak in the state park…
Love this series, it's always great to see a positive portrayal of our beautiful state without all the politics. Glad you planned well to hit some highlights and avoided the sketch in SF.
One of our family's favorite drives on the 1 it scares me to though nice video one of my favorites
I recall driving south of San Francisco on hwy 1 and coming across a park dedicated to hang gliders. It was a cliff maybe 200' above the sea and the updrafts were perfect for hang gliding. Since the hang gliders went back and forth riding the updrafts, they were about 20' over my head where you could almost talk to them. So cool. I thought it was funny that there was a fence on three sides, but the fourth side was over the cliff and wide open.
Fort Funston?
Y’all got the best weather EVER!!! This time of year can be a big it iffy with the fog. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
We heard that after the fact. So glad we got good weather.
So beautiful in California. Where I live...we have San Francisco 50 miles to the west of us and fifty miles to Sacramento to the east of us. I love the Monterrey area and we always do the 17 mile drive when we’re there. Love all your videos...keep on keepin on! I think they say the city of Caramel like Car Mell by the sea. Stay safe guys❤️
I’ve been to the River Inn. Hiked up one of the trails at the state park. Was so hot and thirsty we ordered 1 pitcher of water, 1 pitcher of Coke, and 1 pitcher of beer!
And you put the emphasis on the 2nd syllable in Carmel: car-MEL.
Oh fun!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney Hope you guys are headed to San Simeon and points south. Hearst Castle is awesome, took my kids there several years ago. Great memories for them.
I HAVE GOOSEBUMPS THE BRIDGE
Hi All, Thank you for your wonderful video! We camped at the Big Sur private campground b/c one whole loop was closed at Big Sur, and the others had no water. The campground owner had to guide us to our spot on the Big Sur river, w/ a grand redwood right outside our camper door. I think we used a crowbar to get out of the campground when we left, tightest campsites we had ever seen. We went to the beach where the keyhole is and went swimming, and everybody looked at us as though we were nutso. Was it cold, sure, had we driven all of the way from Texas - yes. We are at the Pacific, we're going in!! Yes, Bixby bridge has been in a LOT of movies, car commercials and probably other commercials. Safe Journeys!
SO beautiful. You did a wonderful job showing it off. There's still SO much to explore here tho....guess you are just gonna have to come back! 😁
Yep, we took our 32' Class A down Hwy 1 in 2020 during the year of Covid. We went southbound on Hwy1. My wife didn't do so well, since she was on the cliff side. Hah! It was fine, no problems. Bixby bridge was iconic.
I love that JJ pointed out the U-Haul truck. Our son is 12 now and he doesn’t do it as much, but he used to spot every new design on the U-Haul trucks as we road-tripped. I think I probably have at least 25 different photos of U-Haul trucks on my phone.
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Thank you for taking us along with you on this wonderful trip you're on. I get to travel and see the wonders of our country with y'all until I'm able to do it myself. My bucket list is getting bigger by the week. Enjoy your journey as much as I know I have. Happy trails and safe travels y'all.
Glad you enjoyed it Thank you.
We live in So Cal and can (and do) absolutely spend a good part of a day watching the elephant seals. The central coast is our favorite short trip
We just got home from there, we live in San Diego, drove to Cambria, stayed for 6 nites, did many day trips around the area. Did a 12 hour round trip to Carmel pronounced “Car- Mel “ and back to Cambria, saw many of the same sites. Did Hearst castle, Morro Bay, San Simeon pier and seals. Beautiful area!!
So beautiful I can wait to do those drive. Relaxing 😌
We took our class A on 1 with no problem!
So enjoyed watching this video. Have been to that area many times. River inn is always a must when I visit. The cliffs and beaches are so breathtaking.
Glad you enjoyed it
I want to be one of your children in my next life! You are a beautiful family and they are so lucky to see all the sights at their young ages, I haven't seen many of them - except thru your eyes. Thanks for taking us along, I live in San Diego and haven't driven the entire coast, did go down the 1 from Monterey and did the 17-mile drive. I agree - spectacular is all I can say about our beautiful state. Glad you're enjoying it. And it's CarmEL =- like an "L" say it like CAR and the name MEL!!!!!!! Did you see Clint Eastwood? He is - or used to be - the mayor there!
Wow! Beautiful scenery! Thanks for bringing us along once again. ❤️
We will be staying at San Francisco RV Park next spring! It looks a lot better than we were expecting!!! Thanks for sharing!!
It makes me so sad that the Pier at Seacliff State Beach is being demolished and the campground is completely closed the entire 2023 year, everything got destroyed from the storms we had in January 😢.
That is sad.
" cake the best day ever" yeah it is . I love cake and it is made with good stuff like eggs. milk wheat LOL. My favorite is white cake with lemon curd filling and and the best buttercream frosting ever and heck make some huge flowers out of that buttercream frosting on top
Hopefully you will be able to stop and stay in Morro Bay. It is our favorite place to stay. So much to do and the food is very good as well.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
Safe travels!
Wow! so happy you made it to my old Hang Out at The Boardwalk ! What a beautiful trip ! have fun!!
I have driven Big Sur many many times with and without an RV. It is not hard at all.
Just take your time and enjoy the magnificent views.
What a wonderful life experience you are giving your kids. They will remember as they grow and make them well rounded inquisitive adults and m ore traveled and understanding individuals. We did the same with our kids although they slept for one Mc Donald's golden arches to the other ..We were pulling a trailler. Started with little pop up and ended up on 30footer . Never regretted a mins of it
Lov that roller coaster. It's been 'condemned since i was a kid, late 70's, 80's....and i think thats part of the thrill:). Mi mom loves the taffy.(edit) Car-mel :)
Car-Mel, emphasis on Mel. After the cake overload you need to hit up Pie Junkie in Oklahoma City! I made a special detour on my way to Indiana from California and was NOT disappointed! 😉
Y'all have been an inspiration in my life ever since I found your channel years ago I have been striving to get a vehicle and get a camper and get out and see a little bit of our great country well last Friday I got the vehicle I bought a 2019 Dodge Laramie crew cab four-wheel drive 1500 5.7 Hemi max tow package she has right at 2000 lb payload and over 11,000 pounds Towing now time to start saving up for the camper love the channel guys and Highway 1 is definitely on my list
We just did a stretch of highway 1 and boy Dennis feels you on the heart rate. It can be a harrowing ride at times. Way to go Nathan! Beautiful vlog as always :)
Thank you.
That campground looked nice and nice it had a river you can go swim at. I’m glad you were on the side you were on because the cliffs and the water looked beautiful. Everything was breathtaking. Thank you Nathan and Marissa!
Thank you.
We've got 4 nights reserved at Hearst-San Simeon State Park in a few months. The last time we were stopped at Lucia, a rider and his lady came in on an immaculate Honda first year Honda 750 4. Haven't seen one in years. they were having a blast.
Oh fun!
Thank you for sharing your adventure. Blessings
So much fun to travel with your beautiful family. You obviously do much research which really shows in the various places you go. Of all the Big Sur vlogs that I have seen; yours is the most comprehensive. Thanks again for taking us along and safe travels to you always!
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous, but scary looking down. I love seals and lighthouses.
I live a little ways from HWY 1 in Northern Cal and this is making me get that itch to go drive 1 and see the beach. I haven't been to some of these camp areas since I was a kid. Really enjoyed this. I hope you can share some of the Point Reyes footage it's one of my favorite areas.
Enjoyed this video. 7 years ago, my cousin and I rode bicycles from Monterey to Santa Barbara in 5 days. Stayed the first night at the River Inn. Enjoyed Bixby bridge, Julia Pfiefer park, Morro Rock , etc. I would not try to take my 5th wheel down that road, however. Happy traveling.
Coming from the UK The Big Sur was on our bucket list and it didn’t disappoint at all. The only issue was the number of RV’s causing hold ups.
I feel anything over say 25ft should only be able to use the road between dusk and dawn.
Everybody knows when in a cake shop or bakery. One must ALWAYS get at least 1 piece of all your favorites.
Hwy 1 is no joke North of San Francisco. We do it a lot since we live here. The key is take is slow, cheat the turns (driving into the on-coming lanes) when you can safely. Ane I am sure you can attest to this, dont worry about the folks behind you. Take it at your own pace, use the paved only turnouts. Dont use the dirt ones, those are unpredicable in condition.
So glad you were able to get a spot at Seacliff and not even one of the lottery spots. True beach camping is so wonderful. Wish we had been home (Santa Cruz native, we met in Yosemite) to have you over for dinner, but we were on our way to the Dakotas. Safe travels!
Would have loved that!
Yippee you all are in my stomping grounds!! I have lived in California all my life from Ventura to Cambria and many places in-between. The 1 is no joke in an RV for sure you can touch your back end on some of the curves! It's really nice on a Motorcycle though
So cool!
Gourgeous camera work. I can imagine the wind made some of that drone work interesting.
Caramel, lol…..love it, caramel is a little gem in a state full of priceless stones, Tahoe and caramel are my favorites with solvang, nice vid
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OMG...you guys just made me feel like a big baby! Such beautiful scenery but I have such a fear of heights that gets worse every year not sure I can do it even though I really would love to see that area. Don't think I can drive my truck across Bixby Bridge let alone pull that 32' hard sided sail I tow behind it. I don't think Marissa is afraid of anything!
She is pretty adventurous. 😀
"Oh it'll all get eaten...that's the problem". I agree with Nathan. I think its time for some dessert counseling. I'll probably have to join you.
Thanks for sharing the travels...maybe next time share some cake with us too. :)
Safe travels!
I had the chance to drive the 1 from Frisco area to Ventura area on Easter weekend Monday in '68. My car then was a little bit of a factory hot rod. Unfortunately now 54 plus years later I don't remember much of it, but that's ok. Now I have you tube and folks like you to show it to me.
We drove our 37 foot 5th wheel up 101. It was beautiful but it was a nightmare. We couldn't pull over and stop and see the site views because we were to big. Some tight curves for sure. Had to drive straight through and stopped overnight in Caramel. Your campsites had wonderful views.
I hope I’m not the only one who chuckled at the skateboarders crossing. It looked like something from cartoons.
I shared this video with my whole family.thanks
Awesome, thank you!
We had Thanksgiving dinner at the River Inn years ago during a 9-day drive up and down the 1
Yes all the way . It's a trip. I made a mistake taking a left after the Golden gate Bridge. Made with white knuckles. 54 feet loa.
Did it. Never worried about another road after that.
YAAAAY MY ELEPHANT SEAL ROOKERY RIGHT ABOVE MY CASTLE ALWAYS STOPPED THERE EVERYDAY BEFORE WORKING AT THE CASTLE
Hey there Guys happy to see you are enjoying your vacation 😀 seeing all the cool places . We enjoy all your videos. Thanks for taking us along with you everywhere you go we appreciate it. Your kids are growing up too fast and so sweet. . Stay safe out there on the roads God bless Take care
Thanks so much! 😊
Wow, what awesome views, and your video is capturing it well. Love watching your family venturing out on the coast and sights all over California.
I wonder what that structure is at the end of the pier, looks like a shipwreck, broken into pieces.
Aww thank you Susan!
Oh gosh. That was pretty! I’d be so scared of the cliffs though. So much can happen so quickly. Enjoying your CA trip! Be safe!
Thank you! You too!
As a Carmel native I'm loling :) It is pronounced Car-Mel no 'a' in the middle. Not to worry though a lot of people have trouble with it. The Big Sur campgrounds were a staple as a kid for vacation and the swimming holes were awesome. If you get back through here check out Carmel Beach (amazing sand, dog friendly) and Point Lobos for some cool hikes!
Thanks for that!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney Glad you guys had a good time!
If you get a chance, camp at the Westport Union State Park at the far northern end of Hwy 1. Beautiful cliff side campsites there!
Another terrific video with beautiful sights. You and your children are so blessed to be able to live this lifestyle! I also want to say thank you for how clean your videos are. I happened to watch another travel video before this one that had many perverted innuendos in it, and the contrast really made me appreciate your video all the more. God bless.
Thank you so much!
Hwy 1 is definitely one of the most beautiful drives you can experience in California.
Love watching your videos! My husband and I absolutely love doing the drive on the 1! Also, where did you get the cake?? 😂😂
Love, a Native Californian who loves cake
Yep guys definitely on the bucket list. Keep the good stuff coming and give the kids a hug for me.
I'm with you Mar-BEST.DAY.EVER. LOL