3 Perfect Days in Morro Bay: California Central Coast

Our base camp in this video is the Morro Bay State Park Campground where we explore the beautiful California Central Coast: Jagged Point, Salmon Falls, Elephant Seal Vista, Harmony, Brown Butter Cookie Company, San Simeon State Park, Montana de Oro State Park, Gaviota State Park.
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Music in this video is from a subscription with Epidemic Sound:
Thoughts in the Rain - Elm Lake
Against a Paler Sun - Hushed
Lightdrops - Peter Sandberg
A Night in Toulon - Headlund
Back in the Days - Mai Ligne
Bittersweet Memories - Emily Rubye
Got That Feeling - Peter Sandberg
Two Imaginary Friends - Jon Bjork
Monsoons - Johannes Bornlof, Le June

[@craigfrench2599]

I have lived on the central coast most of my life. Now reside in Morro Bay. I can see the rock from my house and I love it.

[@roxannhanrahan7639]

This is my town!

[@RandymanB]

How fortunate was I to have chosen Cal Poly as the college I attended. I was there in the early 80's and your video brought back so many great memories. Since college I have traveled the country extensively and have to say that the Central Coast is by far my favorite area.

[@FromShetoMe]

It is an incredible part of the country.

[@joelshattlesjr1733]

You and John are absolutely my favorite UTube creators. You are as sweet and beautiful as the content you share. Thanks for all your effort.

[@FromShetoMe]

That’s sweet of you but here is a small channel that is worthy of that praise (although content has been diminished because of COVID: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKa4pWBjh9FprsU

[@edframbes5296]

Thank you!

[@Michaela1942]

We live in Los Osos just south of Morro Bay and feel so blessed to live here.

[@FromShetoMe]

You are living in a slice of paradise.

[@gailfallon9409]

Seems these days I head to STM and VT to calm my soul and remember all the beauty in our world. Thank you.

[@joanseibenick3435]

This was an amazing episode. The camera work, the music, the locations. Top notch!

[@michaeldennison436]

You have very nice travels. We were north of where you were in April of 2018 on our western trip. We did go to Carmel River State Beach and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and to Dog Hole Ports point of interest and while driving south (saw no trespassing and loitering signs for El Sur Ranch towards Big Sur) but could only get part way further south on 1 due to a road closure. Also saw kite surfers and lots of pretty flowers. Later saw elephant seals in San Francisco on a floating dock. Traveling with dogs limits going to some places.

[@FromShetoMe]

Been awhile since we’ve driven Hwy 1 to SF. So much to see.

[@NelloCambelli]

There is a fabulous fish restaurant on the coast - Sea Chest? first come first served - then there is Linn’s Lolaberry Pies in downtown Cambria.

[@FromShetoMe]

You got me at pie.

[@NelloCambelli]

The Lollaberry Pie is excellent especially with vanilla ice cream.

[@miked7374]

Yes, Sea Chest.

[@jeffwesson8798]

We were there last Saturday to Monday. We stayed in that campground!!

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Another great video. Thank You. Nice music too. Good information.

[@rebeccabaker5658]

Its been 30 yrs since last i saw that area. Still beautiful. Thank you.

[@camperab]

Ocean, water, beach ... Being an "Aquarius" I love your excellent i-pictures of your perfectly structured coastal trip. Thanks a lot.

[@kmbpookyify]

I lived in Morro Bay for 24 years and it is breathtaking. My son still lives and works there.❤️

[@FromShetoMe]

We all need a relative living in paradise so we can mooch dock.

[@idkyet4924]

Till those arasaka goons decided to ruin all of watson with their waterfront, now im out of work and i cant get out of northside :c

[@HectorVargasishootraw]

Watched your video, grabbed my camera, and immediately took off to ragged point. I've been to big sur but never stopped here..thank you for sharing!

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

🙌🏽🙌🏽 All of your videos are great but I was especially moved by this one. The ocean does it for me and the seals 🦭 & other wildlife were an added bonus! I loved your music selection as well. The bowls you purchased are gorgeous. Thanks for taking us along!😊

[@FromShetoMe]

This trip reminded us that we should do more coastal trips.

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

@@FromShetoMe Definitely! 😊

[@meganoneill4801]

This is my community and I enjoyed watching your video. MBSP is my go to for local camping. Thanks so much for showing the beautiful central coast!😀🌿

[@joycemarino9800]

Just excellent video! Govenor Newsom should definitely appointment you as California's State Travel Ambassador!

[@roxannhanrahan7639]

Love Salmon creek!

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

I’m at Morro Bay and watching this again to get some ideas on what to do. This is such a great campground. Thank you.

[@FromShetoMe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandrap3047]

California coast is so beautiful! My Mom & I drove the PCH from southern to northern about 10 yrs ago. California has been our favorite state for vacation!

[@garywernick7950]

Great video. You just keep getting better and better.

[@timsmith7625]

Was in and around that whole coastal region in 2008 after my wife passed and I was convinced to come to PMTC to work. Been a while and thanks for the reminder of its beauty and need to go back. Oh, those door magnets in the window coverings are tough to pull off, so I slide them off.

[@FromShetoMe]

Glad nights are warming up and I won’t need to use that one for awhile.

[@joelshattlesjr1733]

This is the very best video and music content I’ve seen! Great job!

[@cathycorell7337]

Yep thats why i live here

[@deserttrainguy3235]

Central Coast..Best part of CA. Getting back there in a few weeks. Can't wait.

[@mwsteffen]

BEST video yet!! The music really flowed with the beautiful central coast shots Debbie and John. Susie and I will be up there next month for her son's graduation at SLO.

[@FromShetoMe]

Will you be camping? 😂

[@mwsteffen]

@@FromShetoMe not this time. Susie made reservations at a resort lol. But having the Pleasure Way up there will be nice 😊

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for great videos. Blessings

[@71suns]

I needed this today...thank you.

[@spellmadam2947]

Spent a lot of time in that area in my younger years. Thanks for good memories.

[@jeffreyraines6091]

We love the Central coast of California (our favorite). Mostly unspoiled and less crowded 👍 Thanks for taking us along and sharing. Safe travels

[@nancyskean6425]

Those were three perfect days, well except for the snakes! Beautiful scenery and the seals! Fantastic. Thanks for taking us along.

[@tdadventures]

Wow another video that took my breath away!! Love love California Central Coast. You live in such a beautiful state!! I think I can spend all day with those elephant seals. The snakes scared me. I like the bowl or cup that you bought

[@FromShetoMe]

We actually went back the next day and spent the afternoon there.

[@Sonnyboy346]

Very nice video.

[@davidboultinghouse3332]

In the early years of the elephant seals Beach , no parking lot or trails you just had to park on the side of the road much better now 👍

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, they have done a great job for both humans and wildlife.

[@maryhull3877]

My in laws retired in Cayucos...and my sis had purchased a small home in Cambria....I know that area well..isnt it breathtaking

[@FromShetoMe]

What a great place to live.

[@miked7374]

Hi Mary, what hill did your sister purchase on in Cambria?

[@maryhull3877]

I don't remember..sorry

[@techstermb]

My wife and I were "United in Harmony" at the Harmony Wedding Chapel!!

[@deborahlugbauer576]

Love this video.

[@doggonervn211]

Great video, l haven't been down. That coast since the 60's. Nice to see it's still "wild".

[@cometsmom8943]

That was excellent. Thank you 😊

[@joanwilliams4002]

Oh my. That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@cindilacasa3291]

Wow what a great video!! I'm going to Morro Bay next week for some desperate soul searching since my husband's passing last year. So thank you so much for this.

[@FromShetoMe]

If you haven't already been there, and if they are open, Hearst Castle is a great tour.

[@cindilacasa3291]

@@FromShetoMe I have been there but it's been many years. Thanks for the reply.

[@MarySears]

You had some wonderful photography in this video! I missed seeing you cook for John! Thanks for sharing a fabulous beach trip!

[@denischanco548]

Love you guys, living the life

[@mickeydyke392]

My friend and I did almost the same adventure in March and I have new earrings from the glassworks to prove it! Nice video.

[@FromShetoMe]

Hard to refrain from buying everything.

[@terrijohnston8803]

I just started watching your video after it popped up in my feed. Thank You so much! We just moved here last October from Central Fl and just made it over to Cambria and Morro Bay about a month ago and It was beautiful

[@FromShetoMe]

Welcome to our little community. So much to see and do out in this part of the world.

[@terrijohnston8803]

@@FromShetoMe Thank you

[@soularangoussis5814]

Beautiful video!!!!!

[@everintransit4240]

A good way to remove the urushiol oil from poison oak and poison ivy is with wet oat meal. This isn't an old wives tale although the doctor that told me to do it was an old wife. : )

[@FromShetoMe]

Not surprising as lots of lotions contain oatmeal.

[@ronaldk3904]

Wonderful video! Thanks for bringing back memories of times I've spent in this same area. Of all the places I've visited in my lifetime, I've never returned more times anywhere else than this part of California's Central Coast. It is just absolutely one of the most idyllic areas on this earth, and you do a great job of capturing that in your video.

[@stan3497]

another great video, thanks

[@ThePlacesWhereWeGo]

Love the California Central Coast. Nice that you came across waterfalls as the year has been particularly dry.

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, timing is everything and a storm had just moved through.

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Those coastal shots are gorgeous! Love little out of the way places! Love the straw hat 👒!

[@davidroddy2012]

Debbie,thanks for going to the beaches. That’s on my “Bucket List”. California tourism should hire you!

[@trishalish64]

I was born and raised in Morro Bay. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job showing the beauty of the area. Would have liked to see some of the Embarcadero and the rock. Beautiful statue gifted to the town by the Women’s Commercial Fishing Association. “For those Who Wait” Subscribing to your channel to see where we can go....

[@angpb6176]

Jaw-dropping coastal views, trails (looks snake-y😂)! Really loved how you showed the diversity of land between the E Sierras and the coast. I love those drives where you crest or descend a pass and it feels like you’ve entered another dimension. Thanks for the escape.

[@PhotowalksTV]

Great episode! I love Morro Bay too.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

We love this section of the coast - an absolute favorite area! We haven’t been there for a few years, so this was such a pleasure to watch. But now you tell me there is a live cam for the elephant seals? So much for productivity... Oh but the rattlesnake 🥺 so worried about them where we are parked for a bit. Anyway - loved this!

[@FromShetoMe]

I thought about you guys as we travelled your neck of the woods.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

@@FromShetoMe we are set up in Somis for a few months. Let me know if you are in the area again!

[@FromShetoMe]

Ok, thanks.

[@juanitasellshouses]

Everything about this video was awesome! Loved those purple flowers! And the seals! Poison oak...yikes!

[@ronanfisher6886]

I’m late to the vid, but I finally found some time👍

[@debrabrandt3528]

So beautiful 😍

[@dakat1726]

Of course you plan to stop at the bakery!

[@FromShetoMe]

Oh yes!

[@dianneyoungblood689]

Don’t like seals. Love the birds and just all the beauty & peace of Morro & Pismo. Loved Morro Bay SP for camping!

[@gio4726]

Very good film, like a movie.

[@jmiranda7191]

I feel blessed to live in the Central Coast of California. Great choice in music 🎶 ❤

[@nancydaybyday5153]

Me, too!

[@Oilofmercy]

@@nancydaybyday5153 is there much fire smoke in summer. I'm in CA and looking to move down south near water.

[@techstermb]

@@Oilofmercy I live in Morro Bay ... we rarely get smoke from the major fires in Northern and Southern California. Fires in the Big Sir area have generated some smoke, but it does not linger.

[@flybyairplane3528]

DEBBIE & John, ,,hi, neat trip, don’t know what those’BLUE CONE FLOWERS IS but the RED is PIN CUSSION PROTEA, originated SO AFRICA , not seen poison oak,,only P IVY, & sumac. did you see that hawk ? Hope your Mother’s Day went well, happy trails, OH do you have the new park sys directrectory app? WTR recently mentioned it, happy trails 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FromShetoMe]

Pride of Madeira is the blue flower. Thanks for the tip on the app. Will check it out.

[@rogermichaelwillis6425]

I don't know why this caught my eye, but I cannot believe they misspelled arctic on the sign about the gray whale parade. Great video!

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL. I missed it but things like that usually catch me as well.

[@MYROCKOROCKO]

Beautiful Vlog ….. in every way! Thank You!

[@evangrey5937]

One of my favorites!!! Music was awesome as well. Thank you!

[@jmorfin6649]

I wish I could give you more than one thumbs-up video. Beautiful! Your videos alway are worth sharing.

[@FromShetoMe]

I feel the same about my viewers. I so appreciate all of you.

[@dianneyoungblood689]

Morro Bay was our go- to!! Loved it.

[@13Laurba]

What a fantastic video, the history, gardens, videography etc was just perfect. You made me want to go to every stop. Thank you! Sorry no Ice Cream :).

[@FromShetoMe]

Ice cream is my downfall.

[@philiptarnaski1667]

Nice 👍 Thanks for sharing your travels.

[@judystreich4554]

Wonderful, loved it.

[@johnlugbauer1167]

Such a great video! Thanks from one John and Debbie to another! You're videos are always an inspiration!

[@steves524]

Another good episode....

[@pinkvelvet3865]

Informative video, this will be my guide when we visit this beautiful area of California. Thank you to both of you.

[@44cornpops]

Beautiful photography. Definitely on my bucket list. Thank you 🚐

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

Beautiful shots of all the amazing beauty in nature. Thank you.

[@WalkingVibes4K]

Great video💯👌

[@christinebrigham4732]

Loved this!

[@joyishl8128]

Great photos! I've lived on the Central Coast for years and it's rare to see a snake. You must be lucky! We are better known for bird watching and the otters, sea lions, and whales. I enjoyed seeing familiar sights and it's always fun to see what visitors discover.

[@FromShetoMe]

Somewhere down in the comments for this video there was a hilarious comment about snakes.

[@heatherangellight8558]

Loved this so much and great tips of where to go! I felt Morro Bay was so spiritual when we went there. Just found your vlogs so will watch more. ❤

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks and Welcome.

[@GreyGord]

Beautifully done. Nice way to start our day. Thanks!

[@frankwright1503]

Great job you two capturing the splendor of this area. Been there a couple times and it is difficult to translate what you experience into a video. You did a great job. Too bad we dont have smell-o-vision yet as that would complete the experience. Your video quality just keeps getting better. Keep up the good work, we appreciate you.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks Frank. A friend told me that lots of times the elephant seal area is pretty stinky. We didn't experience that, or maybe I'm just used to living with John. 😅

[@annamaybeekman5152]

I LIVED FOR 10 YRS IN CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY... I WORKED AT HEARST CASTLE

[@FromShetoMe]

What an amazing job. Haven’t been to the castle in decades. But have a great picture of me in the Bridal Falls suite at Madonna Inn.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Incredible photography! California is a beautiful state.

[@terrisimpson188]

Another great video. Love the new pottery bowls.

[@kxrv6629]

Another wonderful video. Love the Coast. We are on Monterey Bay right now, but no sunny weather this week. Amazing how many elephant seals were there! When we were there in Dec. 2018 we saw an incredible fight between males. Thanks for sharing several sights to see next time we’re in the area.

[@FromShetoMe]

We are definitely going back to see the big dudes.

[@annalynnzinnph.d.5337]

BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!! I was raised in Morro Bay, and played at the beach in Cayucos. Thank you for this! 🙏🌹❤️

[@ginabrown3901]

Awesome reporting as usual!! Thank you! Will put it on my list. Going down south in my brand new Lexor that just fell on my lap. Making an appointment to get the Sumo something that you guys got to lift up the suspension. Need to research your vlogs to get the details & make appointment.

[@FromShetoMe]

Agile doesn’t work on the RAM chassis but check out Owl vans because they might. I think they have a couple of shops in California.

[@cindyleggett6020]

Beautiful video. I love the Harmony pottery. Also like your shirt so much I copied and ordered one myself!

[@marylouschubert2974]

The seals are wonderful! Debbie your videos get better and better! So enjoyable and informational! Exactly what Chuck and I love to do campong...hiking and siteseeing. Great choice on the bills! I love pottery 🥰

[@toniemikulastik8780]

Your videos make my soul happy! Thank you for sharing the journey.

[@tedgiakas497]

Wonderful episode!! Thank you

[@betsyc5123]

Lovely video. What a beautiful day you had for exploring

[@alnolan8574]

Very nice video! What a great trip !Beautiful! I love the elephant seals!

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Nicely done! Can't wait to get to the west coast again. Safe travels.

[@Countrymusicnumber1]

Thanks for the recommendations! My family and I will be going this July.

[@jgoodygoods512]

Loved this inspiring vlog! You’re voice and background music are very relaxing.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

I ALSO WORKED AT LINNS IN CAMBRIA