That’s a beautiful area, I used to go out to borrego from San Diego nearly every weekend and that and the scenic route up palomar were my favorites
@ridealongwithscott10 сағат бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s always nice to hear from others who appreciate the beauty of those areas as much as I do!
@dnlpark7 күн бұрын
Is going this way less steep compared to taking the 101 up through Buellton? My truck had a tough time climbing the 101 last time going up to Pismo
@ridealongwithscott7 күн бұрын
Great question! Taking this route can be a bit gentler on the slopes compared to the 101. It should make for a smoother drive with your truck! It's a bit prettier, too!
@johnreilly16258 күн бұрын
enjoyed the drive & the jazz, thanks for posting!
@ridealongwithscott7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Your support means a lot, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed the vibe!
@yere19708 күн бұрын
Been to Big bear lake few times but ot lake Arrowhead planning to visit this place soon
@ridealongwithscott8 күн бұрын
Big Bear is cool, but Lake Arrowhead is like the fancy cousin who always shows up with gourmet snacks! Get ready for a treat!
@yere19708 күн бұрын
Beautiful
@ridealongwithscott8 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@matttanner3879 күн бұрын
I have not been on this highway.It looks so beautiful and scenic. Yes please have CAL TRANS desingnate HWY 154 as a california a state scenic byway.😊
@ridealongwithscott9 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm! It’s great to see others appreciating the beauty of Highway 154. Let's hope CAL TRANS hears our call!
@bananaslugpillowpet12 күн бұрын
thank you for helping me plan my tripe. good music. loved being here
@ridealongwithscott12 күн бұрын
Awesome! I'm stoked that you liked the video and the tunes! Have a blast on your trip! 🎉
@sherrystephens222615 күн бұрын
This was so beautiful, the the last song caring me home, reminded me how much I miss my aunt who passed away in November, but I know she was ready so I smiled. Thanks again Scott for letting us see just how beautiful the world is. 😊
@ridealongwithscott14 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt reflection. It’s wonderful to hear that the song brought you comfort and reminded you of your auntie.
@fghtrpioletАй бұрын
It's been a long time since I attended the military academy at the endof the Ortega hwy at Lake Elsinore. No longer there.😢
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience, it must have been a significant part of your life.
@sherrystephens2226Ай бұрын
I just joined your page and love it, when I've had a long and hard day your page relaxes me and makes me still believe their is still hope to get out of dirty NYC. I moved to NYC 15yrs ago from Chicago and do miss a clean and nice city. Thanks again
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
It means a lot to hear that my content has a positive impact on you. Thank you for joining my page!
@trimmoosАй бұрын
2:47 that’s not Methuselah.
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
Maybe it's his younger, less famous cousin, Methusehah?
@trimmoosАй бұрын
@@ridealongwithscott I imagine they’re all cousins. That tree is on the discovery trail, pretty close to the visitor center. Methuselah is on the Methuselah loop trail, 2.7 miles from the visitor center.
@PRR1954Ай бұрын
Have not seen lower Topanga since 1959; upper Topanga was not worth going at the time. (Did the road even go through? Paved?) Thanks for the ride.
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
Thanks for joining me on the journey down memory lane!
@momdad345Ай бұрын
We are hooked, Scott! Thanks for the amazing video! Did you make a separate video just for the Astro? I’d love to see more of it, if you did!
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The Astrophotography was from a friend. He has the perfect gear for capturing those incredible shots.
@davidbladen5667Ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I agree that it would be a nicer drive during the spring green up. I didn't see an orange pop-up reminder for Casper's State Park. Did I miss it?
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! You're right, spring does make everything look more beautiful. And about the pop-up, maybe it's a hidden gem at the park!
@user-xg4px5bh7qАй бұрын
Chateau Marmont where Jim Belushi died. I worked in that building on 6725 Sunset Blvd where Catalina Jazz Club is. It used to Petersen Publishing Company that published magazines like Motor Trend and Teen Magazine.
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
Woah, that's wild! How cool that you worked in such a legendary spot!
@richardzering88Ай бұрын
Thank you for showing us a part of Los Angeles we know so little of. First of all, it is such a vital port with a variety of neighborhoods and attractions. And, yes, it looks very clean compared to when I saw it years ago. I think you captured the essence of the South Bay very well. This video along with excellent music made for a very interesting and informative video. Thanks for your hard work. It is appreciated. Have a great week end.
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
Your kind words mean a lot to me. Thank you for watching and appreciating the effort! Stay well, Richard!
@synaptik111Ай бұрын
Nice - Thanks for the footage! I'm looking to do this drive for the first time in a few weeks and it looks amazing
@ridealongwithscottАй бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! I hope your drive is as amazing as you expect it to be.
@ttocselbag50542 ай бұрын
Thank you Scott. Every time I click on one of your new vids, I find myself entangled in a state of addiction. Takes forever to get through, because I have to keep pausing to goggle the interesting historical tidbits you point out. But alas, it is a sweet and satisfying addiction none-the-less! 😁😁
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Who knew history could be so addictive? Glad you're enjoying the journey!
@ttocselbag50542 ай бұрын
@@ridealongwithscott - *Google* for cripes sake! 🤪
@BobSfouggarakhy2 ай бұрын
this video is the most feelgood thing i've seen this month! from the editing to the commenting to the actual content of it! thank u✨
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Glad I could bring some positivity into your month, it's all about spreading those good vibes! I have many more here at the channel, so stop by and check some out when you need an feel good adventure!
@thrill20202 ай бұрын
Saw many wrecks and fatalities on that road, drive it safe
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your concern, safety is definitely important on that road.
@Eagle101Reed2 ай бұрын
Too much going on. Get rid of the comments that way people can enjoy the scenery instead of reading your comments.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback! I'll consider making adjustments to enhance the viewing experience.
@TonyMcLaren-wo3lb2 ай бұрын
Bring back fond memories of driving through Topanga Canyon many times in the late 80S. Such a beautifull place
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your memories with us, it's always heartwarming to hear about special moments like these.
@KirkLangford-nf8bs2 ай бұрын
All the way to " roads end" then hike to mist falls it's beautiful 😍
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
The journey to the "roads end" sounds like the beginning of an epic quest!
@angelathorndyke31792 ай бұрын
I miss this road so much. My grandfather lived and worked on the Fiscalini Ranch and I still know every curve. Thank you for the music and the trip down memory lane.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
That's so cool that your grandpa's legacy lives on through your memories of this road. Keep making those trips down memory lane!
@angelathorndyke31792 ай бұрын
Great video and music ! Thank you!
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! If you need a playlist recommendation, I have more where that came from.
@yellownp225412 ай бұрын
Just to let you know that since I subscribed I am doing at least one video per day. Have you driven 395? By the way thank you 🙏 for exposing little known roads, I am a huge Huell Howser fan and now I’m a big 🪭 of your work!. Keep up the great work.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
I have a few videos of 395, or right off 395 ride alongs. I will be shooting more before summer is over. Check out the following 395 videos: June Lake Loop from just off 395 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZm2aaONndSqjJY Highway 395 in just after a winter storm - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZOaaJZohM-Xoa8 Whitney Portal Drive from Lone Pine - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4DIp4yni5xnY6s Eastern Sierra tour that is mostly drone shots - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5OzYqClhL2Vb9U Thanks for watching and subscribing! See all the videos and playlist here at my channel - kzbin.info/door/KubDMiby5n96ICDx1K3apQ
@yellownp225412 ай бұрын
Outstanding job!.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton for the shoutout! Your support keeps me motivated to create more content.
@yellownp225412 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us along! I look forward to the next road trip.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Your support means the world to me! Can't wait to have you join me on the next road trip.
@danmckee44222 ай бұрын
AWESOME new video Scott-We would like to hear more of your music please. Great surprise, thanks for including it. Congrats on your official retirement too. Oh and more drone footage please!
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks a ton for watching and sharing your thoughts! I'll try to include more music and drone footage in the future videos.
@alishiaesmaily112 ай бұрын
This was probably one of the most scariest drives of my entire life, and I’m not afraid of heights at all.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience, it means a lot! The mountains, hills and canyons of SoCal can be a challenge to drive. Add some traffic and it gets more complicated.
@dustino.22972 ай бұрын
California state route 133 looks pretty through the San Joaquin Hills as a single lane road but travel from Laguna Beach to Irvine would be faster if California state route 133 was widen to a freeway from Pacific coast highway to the Laguna canyon road/ pavona intersection in Irvine where the freeway section currently ends south of interstate 405. Was California state route 133 ever intended to be a freeway from I-405 all the way to pacific coast highway in Laguna beach.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
No, that route will never be a freeway. The surrounding land is protected as part of the Crystal Cove State Park. The area is a wildlife refuge, is covered in hiking trails and would be ruined by a huge road going to the beach. I love the natural beauty of Laguna Canyon and I hope they keep it as is.
@realheadshothero2 ай бұрын
Love taking this road to the valley. Absolutely beautiful
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
That road is a gem, right? Love cruising through it!
@richardzering882 ай бұрын
Welcome back. One of your best with the scenery. And the choice of music was just phenominal. You really uplifted my Saturday. Thank you for that. I was particularly taken by the shots of the marine layer against the mountains. And I really did feel like a passenger in your car. I hope you have a spectacular week-end. I look forward to your next video.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Your kind words mean a lot to me, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!
@robertcole18652 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott. No crazy news filled with bickering and division. Just great views and cool tunes. Have a great weekend.
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Your support means a lot to me. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and enjoy the videos.
@anchorsaweigh98932 ай бұрын
I obviously love the driving videos but the drone footage is a great bonus for me. Thanks for making the video 🤙🏽
@ridealongwithscott2 ай бұрын
Awesome that you like the driving vids and the drone shots! Thanks for watching, means a lot!
@Andres191913 ай бұрын
i do this drive at least 18 times a year, Santa maria to Bakersfield. Its pretty but also extremely dangerous . i have almost died so many times from people trying to pass from each side. i really wish they didn't let semis on this road.
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience and warning others about the dangers. Your insight could help save lives!
@datsik3 ай бұрын
That first section you film is currently metered for construction.. it's fun to sit at the light and wait for the whole mountain to clear going uphill if you're like me and uh.. a "spirited driver"... that double lane chicane near the top before you roll into mountain center is just pure fun.
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
This is a very, very fun drive! There are many "spirited" drivers on this track on the weekends. Thats why I shot this on a ride on a Friday, far fewer cars. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@vildedias82623 ай бұрын
It blew my mind! I hope someday I'll be able to visit this magical place... Meanwhile, I'll try to put into practice a nice lesson from these trees: they survive with little they can get... Isn't that wonderful enough?!
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
Trees are the OG minimalists, living their best lives with just soil, water, and sunlight. We could all learn a thing or two from them!
@abra_cad_abra3 ай бұрын
I drove on this highway yesterday and experienced three separate anxiety attacks. I am trying to confront my fear, but after driving for so long, I got dizzy. Though the scenery is beautiful to observe, it can be distracting when you're driving. I just read that there is an old road that was even higher up! 😮
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
It's great that you're trying to confront your fear and push through your anxiety attacks. Remember to take breaks and prioritize your mental health while driving.
@musicavariada58443 ай бұрын
Muchas veces hice ese recorrido,buenos recuerdos,gracias por el vídeo
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
I'm glad my video brought back good memories for you. Thank you for watching and sharing!
@user-pq3lr9ip9c3 ай бұрын
BRAVO Scott, so well done - everything, music, video/drone quality, narrative text, etc.! Your genuine and sincere reverence for this special place is so obvious! I keep thinking about TIME and the recycling of the elements of nature. The ancient Dolomite seabed contains the remnants of truly ancient sea life...and those atoms have been incorporated into the Bristlecone Pines themselves. The cycle of life is so obvious - the atoms of the Bristlecones are the "recycled" atoms from truly ancient living things. These trees may be the oldest current living things on earth, but they are comprised of ageless atoms. Stardust - to - Stardust, over eons of time. One must sit down in an attempt to comprehend it all.
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
Your appreciation means the world to me, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
@user-gq2sl5ry1w3 ай бұрын
My legs are pushed up or (amputated)
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience, your strength is inspiring.
@user-gq2sl5ry1w3 ай бұрын
Hi👋 I'm joslyn carmen shakur and I'm currently living in a nursing home in Centerline, Mi.
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
It's great to hear from you, Joslyn. Your presence here brightens our day.
@tmccontracting71513 ай бұрын
Awesome video just wish you stopped at a few of the look outs to get a view of the city from mohulland drive
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
That's where I shot the drone footage from
@gregnolan56173 ай бұрын
My world growing up. The music was amazing.
@ridealongwithscott3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I'd love to hear stories of the old days on Sunset, when all the studios were busy with all the biggest bands.
@DianaCaris4 ай бұрын
Great drive! I learned a lot! Thank you!
@ridealongwithscott4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Just trying to keep it entertaining while sharing some knowledge.
@marlene79204 ай бұрын
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.
@ridealongwithscott4 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for the love! So happy you enjoyed the video.
@applekrisp36854 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video - I really enjoyed your captions, and found myself saying a lot of the same things to myself right before your caption would appear. This was PART OF my daily commute from Fontana to San Juan Capistrano in the mid-90s. I can't believe how much has been built up just east of SJC. That road has actually been widened since my time commuting - the center "island" line marking was just one line at the time, and lots of motorcycles crossed that line all the time on those curves. My entire trip was an hour and 20 minutes each way with no traffic. Several times there were accidents that shut down the road, and there was nowhere else to go but back. One day the road was shut down just prior to getting to Antonio Parkway(?) (that didn't exist at that time), and I had to turn around and go all the way back to Elsinore, down through Temecula to Oceanside and up the 5 to SJC which took 3 hours. I then had to reverse that to drive home (the 241 toll road also didn't exist through Anaheim, so going through Oceanside was shorter than going through Anaheim). Halfway into Pendleton on the 5, the entire freeway shut down for hours - a bank robbery had taken place in SJC (I think) and the chase was down the 5. We all got out of our cars and chatted and got bitten by a zillion mosquitoes. The day after, I rented out my house in Fontana and rented a place in SJC and the Ortega commute ended. It was a really lovely drive though, with the exception of dealing with motorcyclists, and, though it was long, the nature and scenery really brought me a sense of calm. Also I was driving a fun small Honda CRX with a stick shift, so the road was a blast to drive. Here ends my long story. I would say "yes" to scenic highway, but I regard scenic highways as places where you can actually enjoy the view. This is such a heavily commuted road by cars flying at high speeds that you don't really dare for a lot of it to actually look at that scenery. I don't think it really qualifies for that status, and also that designation would undoubtedly increase traffic which it doesn't need. Anyway, thanks again for such a lovely trip down memory highway. :)
@ridealongwithscott4 ай бұрын
Your commute sounds like a mix of action movie plot twists and scenic drives. Who knew a daily commute could be so eventful? The "Ortega Commute Chronicles" could be a bestseller! Thank you so much for your comments!
@sack514 ай бұрын
Brilliant I've done that ride on my Suzuki SV1000 quite a few times, there;s no ride like it.
@ridealongwithscott4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's awesome to hear how much you enjoyed your ride on the Suzuki 1000.
@TheU-hv8qj4 ай бұрын
Are some getting topanga canyon mixed up with laurel canyon?
@ridealongwithscott4 ай бұрын
It's easy to mix up the canyons, but each has its own unique charm!