Seacliff State Beach in Santa Cruz, CA in our Skoolie!

Where do you park a 40-foot school bus in Santa Cruz, California? It's illegal to sleep in your vehicle here! Since "stealth camping" is not an option in a bright green rolling billboard, we parked for a week at Seacliff State Beach, with a front windshield view of the surf! It was $55/night without hookups, yet priceless since we got to spend all 7 days with dad!
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About Us:
Hi! We're Mike & Kerry, the proud owners of a 1992 Bluebird rear engine (pusher), 40' school bus! We named her Bussy McBusface in honor of the RRS Boaty McBoatface travesty!
We built a Tiny-Home-in-a-Bus for full-time living in the most adventure-friendly way possible. Bussy was never meant to be parked in a driveway, waiting for weekend trips or holiday getaways. After we finished the build, we packed everything we kept into the bus and drove away from our old house and into the world of off-grid living, aka boondocking, and endless travel adventures!
Since we planned to be boondocking the majority of the time, we made choices such as; a 100-gallon water tank, an Air Head composting toilet, a 1500w solar power system with 1000Ah in AGM batteries, etc. We'd love to have you stick around and follow us on our journey, from our Skoolie Build Series, to infinite buslife adventures beyond!
Mike & Kerry

[@Dave-ty2qp]

There's nothing like going home and enjoying our parents, and remember the old times when we were kids. You should go back as often as you can while you still have reason to. And what is it about french fries that are done to perfection that makes you sit up and take notice. Almost makes your whole day. LOL

[@km6yss-daveincaldwellid601]

I grew up in Watsonville. Love that beach- many great family memories there! Have fun you guys!

[@zeeeena]

Yay! My husband's from SC and I'm from Hollister. 2 of my favorite places. We have recently retired to the mountains of Gold Country in Calaveras county, but I still get to Hollister at least once a month. Love that town! Go Hay Balers!

[@sandy89107]

What a beautiful walk!!! No wonder your Dad does it everyday ...no way could ever get tired of nature 🥰

[@bethnolastname]

I'm thrilled that you got time with Mike's Dad!

[@cowboys2824]

Another great video guys see you next Thursday 👍🏾👍🏾

[@cowboys2824]

Hello guys look like you’re enjoying your bus and having a great time cool to your dad 80 that’s great 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I am in the Washington DC area if you ever in that way look me up

[@karppadiem7014]

She's super thrifty! 🤣❤ Now that's stuck in my head. Great episode. 💖 Thanks for sharing. -Troy & Aimee

[@melodygoss9431]

Wonderful video all around! I did wonder if the new exhaust pipe fixed the diesel from blowing suet on your suv? Your dad is cool. Mine will soon be 83 and very active too. It's nice to see dads living longer!

[@Anniesrandommoments]

Mike literally lite up going home it was lovely to see. Your dad is healthier than I am but what a lovely location to do his 3 mile walk. Catching up with family is the best there is nothing like it. I'm glad you had a fantastic time. Take care and drive safe 🤗

[@kevink2831]

Hi Mike, Hi Kerry, good to see you both again and looking so well, nice to meet your dad Mike, what a nice man and a lovely place he lives and it was nice to see the walk he takes and the scenery.. Its nice to hear the sound of the water coming in and just to sit and watch it and the people.. Good to see your dad looking so healthy and as always enjoyed the video and seeing where you lived..Continue to keep well both of you and take care, look forward to seeing you again soon. Love you both..K.

[@gr6696]

😎😎👍🏻👍🏻👏👏NICE!!

[@nena4215]

There’s a channel called BRUPEG, a kiwi couple refitting a steel trawler in Australia, anyway, they’ve been using this music for years, it’s really weird to hear it here too.

[@Chefsantatravels]

Nothing better in the world then a morning on the ocean. So was this the first time your dad seen the bus and if So what did he say.✌💪💖🎅🚌👍

[@BussyMcBusface]

That is very good question! We didn't film when he first came in. He was very impressed and he routinely says how impressed he is with what we have done with this bus so, I think he's very happy with it. He has been extremely supportive of our choice to pursue this lifestyle as well.

[@designabeej]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Hey Mike, as we’ve met Kerry’s daughter, son & grandson…are we going to be able to meet your kids sometime please?

[@BussyMcBusface]

We shall see.

[@nena4215]

You’re absolutely right about the affluent changes, it’s just terrible!

[@BussyMcBusface]

Right? With affluence comes gentrification, etc...

[@nena4215]

@@BussyMcBusface exactly

[@nena4215]

Our besties live in Aptos and we hang out there in the winter.

[@BussyMcBusface]

It's so beautiful there, all year 'round!

[@nena4215]

@@BussyMcBusface actually they spend most of the summer at our lake which is in the foothills, it’s all foggy and they want some heat! We have houseboats right next to each other, Lake McClure. Thanks for the nice replies!!!

[@clarkleakins879]

Seacliff as a boy, we fished on the "cement boat", able to go all the way out, until the fenced off bow zone. THOUSANDS of baby fishes below the fish cleaning station. The SnowWhite DriveInn! Legendary! Dad like to stop at the nearby Cookbook restaurant on the way out/home for soup in a sourdough round. I think it was clam chowder. Sitting, waiting for the food.....you were relaxing from the driving. That's what the air, and atmosphere, of the Monterey bay can do for just about anyone. Strolling, or bicycling, along the cliffs around Santa Cruz are a refreshing break from metropolis. Although when it's cold, ears covered, hat, gloves, and a hot drink are highly recommended. "Covid factor" increased the Santa Cruz area home prices. Beacause so many folks from San Francisco bay area learned to "work from home". So they bailed out of the "commute" and relocated to their dreamscape Santa Cruz. And retiring boomers sold their Santa Clara Valley homes for millions (originally paid $250k), and are/have "bailed out" to their nostalgic weekend oasis. You didn't stop at The Staff of Life grocery? The forerunner to Whole Foods! Did you visit the Crows Nest? Ah, maybe on another episode.

[@BussyMcBusface]

We did not go to the staff of life. Honestly I can't stand the smell of patchouli oil!!!😂😂😂 We did however have a wonderful dinner at the Crow's nest like we do every time we visit my father in Santa Cruz..

[@kw6182]

Yeah first. :) Keep the vids coming.

[@alleyal5898]

This was an awesome video Mike, met your dad, beautiful beach Santa Cruz. ⛱️ 🏖️

[@michaelchristie259]

God that brings back memories. If only Cali was still sane and not so expensive.

[@cravenmorehead1552]

I'm from Orlando Fl, and I understand the whole population explosion, and I can't afford to live where I grew up...I'm familiar with the Santa Cruz brand being a skateboarder most of my teen years, beautiful place, great vid, thanks

[@pushythom]

Hey y’all great video, at least you didn’t have to hook your Jeep up to leave😂

[@zeeeena]

Go by pizza my heart and get a slice of the Big Sur! LOL Sorry i could not resist! Woo hoo!

[@BussyMcBusface]

That is my favorite pizza. Hands down! I think we ate there more than once while we were in Santa Cruz just because it is amazing!

[@karenhollister4708]

I could sit and listen to the ocean for hours! Why are there no seashells there?

[@suefisher1077]

I wish my dad was still alive he got Al's in 86

[@BussyMcBusface]

,🥲

[@laurieedeburn2449]

thanks

[@nena4215]

The cement boat

[@sonofthedesert3132]

Thank you for sharing. Any news about your wind power project?

[@BussyMcBusface]

Show it has been tabled for now. We sent the wind generator that we had back because it wasn't nearly meeting the spec that they advertise. If we get a better one I will definitely do a video of it.

[@jacobiejacobs8668]

Didn't know you grew up in Santa Cruz. Plus you cruised thru my town of Newport Beach. I know we ain't got a whole lot of spaces or camp grounds available but if ide known could have parked in front of my house with electricity and i know of a free dump place real close.next time you guys next time. Long hot showers gallor, trash service. And backyard movie fire BBQ every warm night. Would love to host you guys next time.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Thank you for the offer next time we are in the area we will definitely take you up on that!

[@nena4215]

How far ahead did you have to make your reservation for Seacliff?

[@BussyMcBusface]

6 months! We missed the date we were hoping for because we forgot to set a reminder on our phones!

[@nena4215]

@@BussyMcBusface damn, space cadets! We have to wait to make ours because they won’t accept anything before 6 months....that’s just stupid!

[@bogacoktay3170]

👍

[@ZeRowe]

I was stationed at Ft Ord California , Monterey area. Cali used to be cool, now days I wouldn’t get caught dead in that state

[@scottharriman2371]

I grew up in the Bay Area and pretty much feel the same way.

[@BussyMcBusface]

7th Light Infantry? HOOOAH!

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Ehych! Look at that killer under-tow. Didn't know Arizona boy was a California dude!

[@BussyMcBusface]

Spent my time in Santa Cruz surfing virtually every single day.

[@islandwitt1]

😁👍🏻❤️

[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

Mavericks Lost-Boys. Anything that is on the water is expensive unless you go back 50-60 years. Mike that's just ventilation you can get 4 more years with that shirt.

[@laurieedeburn2449]

the cat is the culprit

[@jackrandall4660]

Waiting so long for your food you lost your Meeellllooooo!

[@michaelmeyering727]

I’m seeing a pattern here. Me thinks you’re becoming beach peoples.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Man if we could find a permanent Beach to park this bus on we would stay there forever!!

[@keithproctor6380]

Don't stay here too long...fuel is stupidly HIGH and so is everything else.