Plant based noodles... aren't noodles by definition plant based? That said, San Francisco has become so anti-car that going here to actually do some Ikea shopping, is not something I'm likely to do, not that the Ikea there has much in the way of stuff like other stores but that's part of the point of Ikea, the cheap hot dogs or the food court are nice but they aren't what draw me to Ikea, I need an inexpensive but still kind of nice looking end table, or book shelf, or whatever, then I'm hopping in my car and driving to Palo Alto.

I remember as a child of the 80s (yeah I'm kind of old) seeing the Colma city limits sign and it was under 500 population. They've grown in population to be certain since then.

I am an oakland resident and I have had my car broken in ONCE and have experienced no other crimes. It's one of the best cities in the world.

This guy sounds annoying "and I hate having stuff in my pockets" dude shut up

Spent four days, 3 nights in Oakland for a work conference. Hotel was right in Chinatown, really enjoyed the food and local businesses/community. Walked around the area by the hotel during the night etc. Nothing happened, but immediately after I left several people were attacked/robbed including a business I visited, and random pedestrians walking in the same area I was. Extremely unnerving in retrospect and would probably rethink the night walks if I ever returned.

instead of talking about how bad the homeless are treated take a few home with you

i have to go to san lorenzo for in n out now, i was like 5-6 minute drive from the in n out. at least we still have Canes!(with the very long lines😂)

Hey Adam i was wondering in which part of Oakland you lived in? its ok if you aren't comfortable with sharing that information and also great video man :)

Grew up near Colma. Only used to go there for Lucky Chances and the legend of Emperor Norton.

You missed Lucky Chances :)

Also sand hill road is used as an off lot for our dealerships inventory that no longer fits on the lot. No secret but a great view at the top.

I have worked in Colma for 5 years I can say it is quiet but I have enjoy the driving range and lucky chances on my days off!!

How did you get to ride the Amtrak bus without taking the Train ?

I like your stories of the Bay Area from a vantage point of an east coaster. Great swing speed!

The Emporium!

Thanks for teaming up on this nice little day trip!

Not sure who is paying you but putting those self driving cars at an S tier is wild.....

I remember always passing by the cemetery as a kid, and just seeing tombstones go on forever and being so fascinated about the place, so glad someone could make a video on this.

Just wondering, is there any particular reason you didn't just use the bathroom while you were on Caltrain?

Shame. That used to be a really bustling mall. With a GREAT food court! I used to go out of my way to have lunch there around 2015 - 2018. The Bristol Farms supermarket that was in there was great, too! I miss it!

Can we get an actual baseball for Joe, please?? Good stuff, Adam.

In the early 2000's I was part of a group playing a TTRPG based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (but set in the Bay Area so the Big Bads were Tech Bros) and the player characters spent so many nights in Colma dusting vamps. 😆

You should have eaten Filipino food at the casino

Luv your vids

Wyatt Earp is buried in Colma's Jewish cemetery.

Holy Cross and Cypress Lawn hold docent-led tours, and CL also hosts a speaker series. Once I lucked out and got in CL's columbaria, which are magnificent.

I've lived in the Bay Area practically my entire life and I've never visited Colma! Thanks for showing it! Also congrats on 10k :))

Have you seen the film, Colma: The Musical? It's a small 2006 film with a ton of heart (and catchy music). Totally worth the watch. I think it's available on streaming, including the free ones you can get access to from your public library.

how doo i know 3 out of 20 of these as an oaklander 😅 thanks for showing the true side and giving me some ideas

Your Sand Hill joke was the hardest I have laughed from a KZbin video in years. Keep up the great work!

been here since you had 2k subs. i know your channel is gonna blow up soon my man!

I love this video my uncle and Grandpa are in the same cemetery Joe DiMaggio

I also used to get my car serviced there. Funny how the sense of place erodes in big metropolitan areas like this - you drive somewhere for an errand and it doesn't feel any different from the rest of the peninsula, until you come back with intention

yoo

These videos are super interesting. I've never seen someone cover the bay area's uniqueness as extensively as you have. I love these videos and I hope you get the recognition you deserve!

As a native to the Bay, thank you for showing us around beyond the streets of SF and Oakland. There's a lot of history buried around here (pun intended), and it's great to see more than just the heart of it; we're cool too! Much love from the East Bay.

Bay Area legend

Interesting. Ikea retail offerings like this are the common theme here across Europe, there is always the restaurant, then the market hall, and a combined foodstuffs bar and 'supermarket' after the registers, so essentially a POS at every step of the way. Stockholm has a new Ikea downtown that also surprised me a lot with its low prices and varied offerings, it was a much more condensed version of the traditional layout combined into one bar; super convenient for a lunch break or when you happen to be around. Its prices are also much lower compared to continental Europe, where you'll pay around double to triple the price for the same items, especially snacks and drinks. I like meat and stick to its taste, but my friend also told me that their plant-based offerings are not too bad, he accidentally ordered vegetarian meatballs, but was able to tell by the stronger spices later on. Always interesting to see how things we are used to differ in other places :)

i’m so sorry putting a suitcase in the fridge is crazy

Got to LOOOVE those Liberals! 🤣🤣 What a bunch of unbeivable HYPOCRITES! 🤣🤣

Great!

Ain’t no fuckin way, if you look it up, my high school was right across the street from the gas station on Hegenberger

Bart hopping would’ve made this whole thing easier🤣

It just breaks my heart that I couldn't live in a city like SF because of how overly expensive it is, and all the homelessness and crime has given the city its bad reputation.

When they see nobody's really showing up, minor teams always start letting people in on the cheap and just outright letting people in to fill up the stands a little. That place has a terrible view of the field. And I wouldn't watch for free.

Maybe they should stop voting democrat…..

We are just not supposed to accommodate people who refuse to obey simple laws and feel everyone else is supposed to support them. That is a form of entitlement. We fail to continue to enforce the meaning of "responsibility" and "accountability" in our citizens throughout our children's education and young years.

I think these ideas are ingenious. If they work, great. We are not supposed to lounge while waiting for a bus. Most stops have nothing to sit on. We must enforce current laws of vagrancy. If they need a place to stay, we should offer treatment shelters for drug users or short term shelters with rules and responsibilities so people can find work and begin recovering from homelessness. Those homeless refusing help have to obey the laws like everyone else. If necessary, they should be "confined" or detained temporarily so they can better understand their options. The quality of life and freedoms should not be defined for some just because a group of people do not want to or are unable to comply with laws.

Love how you pointed out so many positives about Oakland. I have been in the Bay Area 38 years of life and yes, Oakland has a lot of negatives but there are a lot of positives as well. Don't forget that there is the Oakland Zoo which is also a great time to go to. Chabot Golf Course is home to one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country. Great views overlooking the whole bay area.

Most people not from California don't know how proud and resilient oakland is. Such a unique city with a lot of cool places to visit.