Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip: 7 Days Driving Along the California Coast

[@californiathroughmylens]

I made an ebook with a lot of information about the road trip and some of my favorite spots + a link to the map which has all of my stops on it. You can purchase it here if you are interested - payhip.com/b/PUkme

[@mauibuilder1239]

Epic travel video!! Thanks for sharing...need to take this trip!

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

dont waste your time in la...go to oregon the redwoods...washington...mmmmmm

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

ojai...nat. forrest....hot springs....san lois obisbo

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

u missed jade cove bad boy

[@DorisCollier]

I'd love to review your ebook

[@Dr.Pepper001]

I'm 76 and retired. I thoroughly enjoyed you taking me along on this amazing road trip. I'm an invalid and cannot get out anymore to see the wonderful places there are in this country. I had always heard of the PCH but never had the chance to drive it. You made that possible, and I didn't have to stop at a single red light or pull over to fill the gas tank. I subscribed and plan on watching all of your travel videos. Thanks for giving me 2 enjoyable hours today.

[@ktloz2246]

DR, same here i have seizures and prefer not to drive much. So these guys are great. There are also some great train rides that people have taken and video taped that are also assume to watch.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

@Egon Musk -- No, actually I'm green with yellow polkadots on my butt cheeks.

[@beatriceward8628]

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[@fbdm75]

It was great ! 👍

[@sqwatchdogadvantures]

We're so happy that we can be a part of your travel plans. We'll be making more videos in the weeks, months, and years to come. Our next big trip will be from Portland, OR to Baja Mexico. I hope you join us as soon as we get the video up. Thanks for watching.

[@PatriciaMadison-v8i]

I am 72 and can no longer afford to travel anymore nor am I able to do that much walking. I really enjoyed you and your dad’s 7-day road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway. You and your dad made the trip possible and informative so I just wanted to say thank you for the enjoyable and unexpected opportunity.

[@user-og6vc9vk1x]

I'm a lifelong California resident and you do such an excellent job of showcasing well known spots as well as great hidden gems. The fact you are so informative about navigating certain areas, traffic conditions, costs/fees, family friendly spots and good eats is truly appreciated!! Love when you dad, wife and children join in the fun too. Great work , thank you.

[@cgamiga]

AGREED! Love all that you do and share with us Josh & Pops & family, keep it up, and thanks! Your videos & pages are the best travel resource ever! Use your tips on ALL my roadtrips.. we've now done every CA national park & some farther on our EV, your tips invaluable!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate the kind words and support!

[@UTNavySeabee289]

I'm also a Northern California Native, left to the Midwest 1977 to current. Loved driving from East Oakland Hills to Half Moon Bay and to Santa Cruz, stopping along way just to view the scenery along 17 Mile Drive, in my Black 1953 Studebaker Commander Starlight V8 Coupe.

[@user-og6vc9vk1x]

@@UTNavySeabee289 niiiice!!! I'm looking to relocate to the Midwest soon. Love both areas for their own beauty ... the smell of California to me will always be cottonwood bush, eucalyptus and sea salt while the Midwest is pine, cedar and maple. Beauty is in each state and @californiathrumylens always captures it nicely

[@UTNavySeabee289]

Yes C, we moved from Walnut Creek, CA to Olathe, KS in 1977, currently in Westwood, KS., pulling my 1956 Stude Sky Hawk Hardtop with 4.7 V8 260hp and 21ft Jayco Cardinal RV with 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari 455 V8 Bonneville Wagon across 50highway all the way to NE Kansas

[@SRSOSChannel2]

I bicycled all of Highway 1 in 1994. Great trip. Proud I was able to accomplish the feat!

[@BertL1]

As a born and raised Californian, I always tell friends in other States about how diverse and beautiful this State is. Your videos do a great job showing off our State, and I always learn something from your personable commentary. This episode was definitely epic and one of your best. Keep up the good work, and thanks for all you do!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Very kind of you, I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@kingeleven3820]

Am californian if i was raised not born?

[@RandomRabbit007]

@@kingeleven3820 Sure dude, if you're chill/relaxed and reside in California you can call yourself Californian. Who are we to gatekeep? Hopefully you've lived here atleast 5 years (maybe thats a good number, idk). Anyways travel around to different areas of CA, go on adventures (the experiences will rub off onto your soul and then you'll DEFINITELY be Californian)

[@conniewojahn6445]

@@kingeleven3820 Depends on how much of your life you've lived there, and what's in your heart when you think of home.

[@peterzinia3767]

You do tell them that we're at full capacity,don't you?

[@philily17]

I watch walking tours during my treadmill workouts and stumbled across your video. I almost switched it off when i realized it was narrated but boy am I glad I didn’t. You’re a great narrator and the best part is seeing you with your pops. God bless you both 🙏🏽

[@adc2327]

Thank you for doing this. Older, retired. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. I always thought I lived in the coolest place on the planet. There are some disturbing changes going on. You unfortunately got to witness some of the crime with the break in. Things like that break my heart. California is stunning beautiful. I used to travel in my work. I have been to some cities in your videos. Since I was working I had very little time for exploration. My dream now is to take a similar to road trip. I currently have health challenges. This video has given me inspiration to try to get better. In the words of Willie Nelson "Can't wait to get on the road again."

[@haitianjade]

You will be on the ROAD AGAIN!!! Make sure you have lots of FUN!!!🎉

[@divox9pqr]

You and your Dad are such a treat. The camaraderie between you two is heart warming. My Father and I were never close, and he mostly was a bully so seeing you and your Pops together as you journey, along with your excellent narration , give us quite an experience.

[@popshiking]

@Rodney Morgan Brown I know for sure that I am blessed to have the relationship we do. I didn't have the greatest relationship with my father either. Tried to switch it up this generation. God bless friend.

[@GrannyC]

I wish my mom was still here to go on my 🛣️ trip bucket list with me. Unfortunately, she passed away 3 years ago. Enjoy every moment you can with your dad.

[@Dude0000]

⁠@@popshiking you look like the dude in the video. Edit: Great video, very interesting. Have you or your son thought of dropping by Cerro Gordo? The ghost town outside of Keeler, California. A guy has bought it and is trying to open a new hotel etc. He also has a KZbin channel that has grown massively since he started living there in 2020 during the lockdown.

[@1533ramsay]

It's great to see a father son relationship. 👍💯👏🇺🇸

[@Me97202]

Same here. I envy this father son relationship. My dad was an a$$.

[@pepboycal8179]

Thank you for bringing this experience to everyone. I'm from Santa Monica and i graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu..but i just wanted to tell you that your relationship with your dad is wonderful. I just love you for that...You are making great memories with him..I lost my dad in 2019 and wish i could have done this with him...thanks for sharing your relationship with the world!!!

[@johnputt6029]

I've ridden motorcycles, camped in the '60s, stayed in a commune, rounded up bulls on a ranch and done the Big Sur tourist drive many times, Went to Cal Poly, surfed the coast, SCUBA dove here and lived in San Francisco. You made the best vid I've seen' Great work. Thanks

[@cherylbommarito5569]

I am a native Californian ,moved away to Utah 35 years ago ,don’t travel anymore so I thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful photography and video of my home sweet home. Thank you 😊

[@scrubisme]

I stayed at Pigeon Point once as a kid for a school trip. The first night we were there, the wind was really bad and broke the window out. I'll never forget that trip, not only because of the window thing, but it was so beautiful.

[@juniyananajukyu]

One of my most favorite things about your videos is that you spend time with your dad! I’ve done a lot of California road trips with my sister and she has cancer. We committed to seeing as much of California as possible. Her health has recently had some setbacks and seeing your videos always remind me of our trips. Speaking of, she got goosebumps at La Purisima! I spoke to some of the docents and one told us about Padre Junipero’s room. They always tidy it up every night before closing and In the morning, the bed always looks like someone had slept in it!

[@Backcountryhiker]

Many, many years ago I took that trip with my three sisters, one of who I lost to cancer. I have the pics and the dear memories too. Enjoy each other and so glad you had the chance to do this with your loved ones.

[@jennyc1846]

Josh the State of California should give you a tourism medal for promoting their (and yours) State so beautifully to the rest of the world. Thank you so much for this amazing 1 1/2 hours of stunningly beautiful video. It is something I will never see in my life and I also got to see a bit of the little town of Lompoc where a KZbin artist friend lives. The murals were amazing. I love that a young guy like you so appreciates awesome scenery, wildflowers, amazing trees, bridges, and out of this world beaches etc it is a rare thing is this day and age I think. I have always loved the Great Ocean Road drive in Oz but it pales into insignificance after watching this (although in itself it is a great drive). I especially loved the fantastic towering trees in your forests, your immaculate motel rooms (Australia could learn alot from them) and that really pretty little chapel with its fantastic stained glass. Again thankyou from me and my hubby cheers from Western Australia

[@travelwithpops]

@jennyc1846 I agree that Josh is definitely worthy of some kind of recognition for all of his work in California.

[@Jpoy213]

I’m 62 and admire the relationship you have with your pops thank you for sharing your adventures ❤

[@AmericanAviation]

Big Sur is the most beautiful thing ever seen in my life

[@user-kb9cu4rl9z]

This was very well done. I grew up in San Clemente, lived in Laguna Beach for a bit, and now live in San Luis Obispo. I have been to just about each of the spots you showed in this video. I love my California!

[@hollymccormack4081]

I really enjoyed re-living the PCH journey with you and your father. I made the trip in 2004 of not just the PCH but the entire coast from Neah Bay, WA all the way down to Border Field State Park at the Mexican border. Watching your trip made me want to do it all over again. Especially since most of your stops were different than our stops, and you've already scoped out all the good hikes and places to eat! Thank you for sharing.

[@kevinmontoya6759]

Came across this channel by accident during the route 66 trip and have love watching your videos ever since always look forward to seeing them and how much there is out there to see in this country that we don't take advantage of

[@4GodLoves]

I just discovered you guys 153 minutes ago... I litterally drove Hwy 1 North to South about 12 years ago quite by accident & in the dark. It was a living nightmare. I was completely stuck! A woman; by myself on a dark deserted, never ending winding slow road! You guys brought light and life to it! I'll never think of it from my own memory again. I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this video. Thank you!

[@CapriciousCapricrn]

Oh that sounds terrifying! I hope you're able to do it again with some company and in the daytime! :)

[@debracockrum3793]

When you were in Fort Brag in Northern CA, if you walk along the fence at the top to the left and hike down to the other side of the beach, you would have seen a gold mine of pottery, and glass. Everyone walks down where you went and it's uneventful, the other side is far more impressive.

[@robertolson483]

Thank you so much. This was so nostalgic. I currently live in Japan, but grew up in Los Angeles and live in SF for over ten years. I have driven every bit of PCH from San Ysidro to Crescent City. You hit so many places I have visited, plus so many more that I missed. Honestly, you are a far better researcher/planner than I am. I missed so much great stuff. Thank you! I love the video.

[@robertolson483]

P.s., I don't know if people noticed but both you and your Dad are very tall. You're Dad is 6'7". He doesn't look tall in the video because you are also tall and shoot him from a flat perspective. If I was your camera man, people would notice. 😎

[@GodsGirl91750]

What a great tour… Thank you for taking the time to do this. As a native Californian myself (61 years now) I can definitely see I’ve missed so much of our beautiful state. I’ve been to some of these places, but have a quite a few left to explore. And one recommendation for you is in Northern California. My girlfriends and I stumbled upon this place when we go winetasting in Sonoma each year, we take a drive to Bodega bay to a small town called Jenner, we highly recommend the restaurant River’s End… Like you say - it cost a little bit more but the food is worth it and the views are worth it. You need a reservation and ask for a window seat. You won’t regret it. Enjoy!

[@keithfan8947]

You are two lucky guys. It's so easy to see the love and respect you have for each other. Looking back at all the things I "should" have done with my Pops. I am father, grandfather, and now a great grandfather, so I have no excuses for not hitting the road with one or all of them. Truth is I spend a great deal of time with them. Camping, fishing & finding new ways to make Grandma crazy! Keep up the great job.

[@ianpunter4486]

Thanks for great video. I am from UK...77 now, but in the 70s and 80s as a BBC TV Film cameraman, I was lucky to travel to USA on 16 assignments. From flying over Mt St Helens crater in an army chinook, UNDER Brooklyn Bridge, Philadelphia and Cleveland Orchestra documentaries....also drove from San Diego (Chula Vista) to San Francisco....in 3 different parts. Included filming Lee Trevino in San D....George Foreman in San F....astronaut Al Shephard in Laguna Beach....great job. Thanks for "helping the memories!"

[@deejaye2647]

Wow what a great job!

[@Galaxie62]

Your "Pops" is an absolute treasure! Thanks for taking me along on your adventure.

[@user-iv3fp4gy1u]

Seriously, you’re the Rick Steves Cali tourism needs to retain perpetually! I’ve been but never saw or enjoyed California like this. What’s more, your love for your Pops was so heartwarming! I could imagine the fun times your family had in educational journeys growing up!

[@teriw56]

I like the Rick Steves reference.

[@veenanarainen4070]

The most beautiful part of this road trip, is you making special memories with your dad. Absolutely precious and awesome. Thank you for the sharing your amazing video with beautiful video graphics and commentary.

[@professorelizabethandrews588]

This is absolutely mesmerizing! You are a phenomenal photographer and this is narrated so well. You have captured my favorite places on earth in this FABULOUS video. I love that you travel with your dad, too! 😊

[@jwilcox4726]

I like that dad can go with as he should to show you the rest of the ropes. Great job Dad what an awesome dad & to have one. Plus two guys on a trip is way safer than a person alone any age or two young people who don't know yet, experience gonna happen soon, but hasn't yet? Should go with someone older a role model who can show you some more ropes of life. Wonderful.

[@russfrancis4220]

I am a very lucky guy. 4th generation Californian. I live just off Hwy 1 in Cambria and have lived just off PCH at many of these locations in the video. CALIFORNIA has it ALL!!! Wouldn't live anywhere else. #3 onions add pickles. Been to the LAX in-n-out lots.

[@christinaeager4418]

I've been in California since I was 7 years old. I'm still here at age 70. I love the Pacific Coast Hwy and I've been to all of these coastal beaches. CALIFORNIA ROCKS! Great surfing beaches! Plenty of restaurants! Piers to walk!

[@giuseppe_M]

TOO BAD IS GOING DOWN THE CRAPPER WITH THE FORCED AFORDABLE HOUSE , WOKE POLIITICS , AND GOOD OLE ALL AROUND SOCIALIST DRIVEN AGENDA PROGRAMS THAT REWARD CRIMINALS AND PUNISH THE HARD WORKING TAX PAYER . ANYONE THAT ACTUALLY HAS BUILT ANYTHING OF WORTH HAS LEFT TO MORE BUSINESS FRIENDLY STATES . SOON THERE WILL BE NOTHING BUT ILLEGALS AND DRUG ADDICTS AND THOSE WHO REMAIN THAT ACTUALLY WORK AND PAY TAXES WILL BE EXPECTED TO FUND IT ALL . CALIFORNIA "ROCKED " BEFORE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT S AND THIER SLIMEY UNDERHANDED WAY OF DOING THINGS RUINED IT . VOTER FRAUD IS A REAL THING IN CALIFORNIA THE FACT THAT NEWSOME IS STILL DOING HIS DAMAGE IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THAT FRAUD

[@ariannepastolero2658]

I lived in California for 10 years and I feel regretful for not being able to explore the beautiful state as much as I could before moving here in Georgia. I will definitely be back though to do a roadtrip. Thank you for a very well put together video of your journey! I truly enjoyed it and got a little emotional as I am missing California a little bit more.

[@giuseppe_M]

UNLESS YOU ALSO MISS THE HOMELESS , DRUG ADDICTS , CRIME , SOCIALIST POLICIES AND ALL THE RESTRICTIVE LAWS INVOLVING YOUR RIGHT TO DEFEND YOUR LIFE , I WOULD SAY YOU MADE A WISE CHOICE MOVING TO AMERICA

[@robhash8295]

@@giuseppe_M it is sad the way things have gone…

[@ZanetaTisi]

I am jealous you have all the time with your dad. My dad passed several years ago, and I miss the road trips we did on weekends. Thank you for these reminders that life is too short. I definitely loved this one and the several others you did with your dad. Route 66 was awesome video.

[@TiffanytiffanytiffanyT]

You and your dad have such an amazing relationship! You guys are funny too 😊. I really enjoyed this video. I see why you have 8M views!

[@xm10922]

Couple years back we flew into SFO and then took the Trip up North, PCH, Highway 101 all the way up to the Columbia River inlet in Astoria, Oregon. Best. Roadtrip. Ever. Love the Pacific Coast. Awesome Video, well worth watching it! Cheers from Germany!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Wow that is an amazing road trip! The Oregon Coast is such a special area as well and I am glad you got a chance to experience it!

[@jaytee6586]

Did this same road trip from SFO to Astoria, OR July 2020 during pandemic. Although the California 101 is great, the 101 side of Oregon is stunning. I agree, it will be one of the best road trip ever for anyone.

[@lawrence.centinales]

cali is so beautiful

[@frankaguilo2688]

Can’t tell you how appreciative I and others are of the information you include in your videos on accessibility for those with mobility impairments. This is invaluable information that is often forgotten by most travel reviews. Keep up the great work!

[@carlettewilliams]

I loved traveling with you and your Dad and seeing all the beautiful beaches, and other scenery….The entire 7 days was awesome…

[@nineangels7572]

I enjoyed you & your dad's toad trip! Watched it in the middle of the SoCal heatwave! (Much better than going to a movie theater!) I'm a California native & this brought back memories of much of my time here. Born & raised Bay Area. Worked & lived in Napa, 10 years in Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel, onto 15 years working in Silicon Valley finish off my career, then retired in San Diego. I love all these places & they hold a sweet spot in my heart. I've traveled, but nothing better than the California coast! Thank you so much!

[@californiathroughmylens]

So glad you enjoyed it and that you stayed cool in the heatwave! Sounds like you have lived in some of the best places in California, I am jealous!

[@unaneym]

You are your Dad are just nice good folks. God Bless.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I remember taking pch from Westport to bodega bay. I turned and there was this fortress that I was totally NOT expecting. I was finally able to visit it a few years later. The Russian influence on CA was a revelation. A great collection of Native American artifacts snd history as well. I knew native Americans were there but I never expected to see a fort. It was interesting to visit. Port arena is cool. I loved the lighthouse tour. You can stay in the houses by the lighthouse. I love the last town on the coast. The Westport hotel and the abalone pub is really cool. Next door is a little liquor store that sells great crab sandwiches. I highly recommend the Westport hotel. Stayed there several times. Has a sauna and delivers tea snd coffee and scones to you door every morning snd price includes breakfast downstairs. Best breakfast views ever.

[@miranmeyers4217]

I deeply appreciate your trip along with your father. As touring California's Coastline is as beautiful as it could be, your traveling with your father is much more touching! I will cherish this video for a long time. Thank you so much!

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

You did a great job with this video and information. I was born in S.F. (my dad owned a store there for 22 years) and raised in Marin County. My grandfather was head gardener at the Palace of Fine Arts many decades ago. I remember the Sutro Baths and Playland at the Beach...it closed when I was in high school.The city is very different than when my dad had is store in the hay days of rock and roll and free love. The view along Drakes Beach in Pt. Reyes is stunning! The "leaning tree" is a cypress tree. There are Roosevelt Elk in the area. Food and lodging in Marin and Sonoma Counties are very expensive.I built a house in the Freestone hills and lived there for 21 years. You missed Wildflower Bread in Freestone...better come back to experience their bread ; ) I've lived on the Sonoma coast for 13+ years. Our coastline has been slammed the last several years. Cafe Aquatica is our favorite for tea and fresh healthy food. Our coastal highway is VERY windy and narrow so people would do well to slow down and be patient. June is a bit late for a good rhodie show...happy you were still able to see some! Glass Beach may be "anti-climatic" because people have been hauling out the glass for many years : ( This was a fun trip! My favorite was my current hometown on the Sonoma Coast : )

[@rockeymicky789]

We drove from Northern CA all that way to Washington state back and worth , best experience ever..! Lots of smooth beaches and lighthouses and the nature is just as unique as CA is .

[@janereed4113]

Great trip to take with your Dad! You’re blessed to have him!

[@MapFreed-jb2cw]

What a great video! I grew up in Northern California and moved to South Carolina a couple of years ago. Your PCH road trip really made me miss my old stomping grounds. My grandparents built a cabin in Bolinas in the late 60’s so it was wonderful to see Bolinas mentioned. I have many fond childhood memories of the area. Bodega Bay was another favorite weekend getaway all throughout my life. Thank You for a wonderful trip down memory lane! I now want to visit so many of the other places you went to. Also, I loved that you had your dad with you! What a cutie he is 🥰

[@stevenl8687]

I Love this channel! very nicely done guys. Taking this trip is both myself and my wife’s dream! I live in Canada and it’s gotten so dam crazy expensive here I don’t know if we will ever have money for this trip. Really appreciate you sharing this video BTW the relationship you and your father have is priceless!

[@1533ramsay]

I can tell you're Patriots.👍🇺🇸 Watching your tour, I've decided to take my son 23 & daughter 19 next spring for a 7 day tour and follow your route...👍👏💯🇺🇸

[@meliss36]

You do such a wonderful job at doing this , the views, the history, and all the helpful tips!! Sharing these memories with your POPS, is a blessing!

[@janlillis3676]

You are so blessed to be able to have your dad along with you I do so enjoy all of your videos. Thank you for taking me alone.

[@littlehapagirl]

I just discovered your videos. This one of PCH is lovely. I live in Florida now but my heart will always be in California. What a great travelogue! The relationship you have with you dad is great too. Thank you for this video!

[@christinedegroot7951]

I'm 77 years old and I used to live in Oxnard what's a high school there it was cool knowing that you guys are there love to see it again met my husband when I was 17 and we're married 49ers he was a CB Navy patient Port Hueneme

[@caramelocarioca]

I'm from Brazil and I don't know California. I fell in love with your video, beautiful work. Your father is also very nice! Who knows, maybe one day I'll meet these beautiful places you show. Big hugs to you both.

[@rolfytumeric6048]

Too dangerous a drive in real life

[@pinkvelvet3865]

Haven't reach Menducino area. But that's my no. 1 spot too with that cute island and a bridge and a picnic area. It is so adorable. I like that small chapel with stain class windows. Bolinas I like it too with that trail with pink flowers, ferns and red wood trees, Muir Woods & Big Sur in Nepenthe restaurant.

[@JuneMacCross]

I just love tagging along with you and your dad. These videos make my foot itch to travel, I love it! Safe travels, keep making these memories 💝

[@jennie11lee]

My dad is gone and my husband is gone. Both were great for road trips. I've done the coast several times. Great job highlighting the coast. In September we saw rocket launch at Vandenberg from San Diego. I've lived most of my life in Washington.

[@majorbarbara1]

I grew up in beautiful Corona Del Mar and never got north of Point Reyes. I appreciated your showing me the coast further North and all the quaint places you stayed and yummy places to eat. That rhododendron hike looked so beautiful-your timing was appreciated. I never encountered a swarm of lady bugs-how Disney magical was that! You two are the best! Travels with my mom and other times with my husband are some of my fondest memories. Kudos for pointing out the handicapped trails-my husband is wheelchair bound so I appreciate knowing where we could go…and, If we never get there, at least you took us there.

[@_bioptic_5051]

I grew up in Oxnard and worked in Ventura, I used to love driving down the Pacific Coast Hwy, its a gorgeous scenic route, I advise everyone to take that route at least once, you won't regret it. Thanks for the memories

[@dtsh4451]

You are a good son, dad enjoys every moment of the trip👍

[@pimpin121ful]

Native Californian here, while I more or less disagree with the politics here that does not negate the fact that my state is absolutely beautiful when it comes to the landscape, so much diversity, I’ve merely driven through parts of the PCH here in Socal, my ultimate dream is to do what you did driving the whole way up, great video!

[@Backcountryhiker]

Really enjoyed your whole video! I've taken that drive, from San Diego to San Francisco more than once and thought I had pretty much seen it all. You stopped at many other places I didn't know were along the coast. Your narration, the coverage of each area, and the presentation (and video) were great. You didn't spend too much time at one place and yet gave enough important info to pass along to future travelers. And one of the best parts was that you got to take the trip with your dad! Memories you will always have. Thank you for your video. (Also, your very positive demeanor added a nice touch. I'm subscribed!)

[@cherylhaugen1897]

I remember going through that tree when I was a kid, and the gift shop. I was about 5 at the time…now 75!

[@idw9159]

wonderful road trip ; your videos are more enjoyable and watchable than most any tv travel programs; also one can watch these 2hr epics in chunks one day at a time, just like you lived them! thanks Josh and Pops for sharing your experiences, now i want to do many of your trips with my wife and family, also those epic fish tacos

[@sheaholloway9537]

I freaking live here and have visited half of these places, but you educated me about so much more that this state has to offer. Thank you so much for including disability information, as these days, I am wheelchair bound. That info is critical for us who still wish to travel.

[@alanmooney3120]

What an epic video! I've lived in California my whole life, and have at some point driven most of PCH 1, but one of these days I want to drive the full run like you did. A couple points to add, near Big Sur, one of my favorite plcaes to camp, a place called Kirk Creek, and in Pacific Grove, out in the ocean just a little ways, a rock formation called the "Kissing Rocks."...what a cool adventure with "Pops"...:)

[@mercyless68]

Thanks for a beautiful, well edited video of where I grew up. Surfing in the "Bu", Malibu. Now living down in San Diego. Never knew about the Pirate Tower. Very cool!

[@Kevin_Ho70]

We have been on PCH several times but missed so many of the gems and trails you shared here! Thank you for pointing them out so we can go back and explore ourselves! 🙏❤😍

[@dennismoore8351]

That Taco Bell in Pacifica used to be an A&W. It was owned by Mrs and Mr Shin. I worked there in the early 1980's. Mrs Shin would come in very in the morning and start the gas flame under a large copper kettle. That made the original syrup for the root beer. There was a fireplace in the middle of the room. It was a fantastic place to work. Thank you for showing it.

[@thomaschurch3379]

Josh and Pops , your videos are so amazing ! It brings a smile to my face to see the two of you spending this quality time together. Your vid’s are so inspiring and motivating . My wife and I want to this trip so bad. . Thanks so much !

[@carolew9206]

As a kid my parents took us down the Pacific Coast Hwy, Hwy 101. We loved Long Beach, WA, Cannon Beach, OR, all along Oregon coast and only as far as Eureka and Trinidad, CA. Such wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing yours. You are so fortunate to have them on video. We went in the 60's and 70's so no films.

[@allanfung1639]

Love your videos, especially this one. Brings back great memories. I've been up and down PCH many times with my late wife and now continuing with my dog! You've shown me many spots I've been to and now many new ones I need to explore. Keep them coming!

[@howardwest5969]

I've taken my deceased wife up & down PCH those memories are golden.

[@shirleyaldrich9202]

I loved this video! I hope you go north and finish northern Cal and on into Oregon. I just got back from seeing northern Cal and drove through redwood forest and Grant's pass to Medford, Or. Just no words to adequately describe it. Truly amazing!

[@graham974]

Hey Josh, you and Pops really show off how beautiful and diverse California is, and have fun doing it! Keep up the amazing work.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it!

[@LivingInClovisCA]

PCH is such a beautiful drive. It can be easy to take for granted having lived in CA for so long, but is such a marvel. Thank you for sharing!

[@paultucker1272]

What a fantastic video! I love your road trips with pops! This brought back many happy memories of 2 PCH road trips I did with my wife about 19 years ago (we're English)....first North to South, then South to North the following year. Just wonderful :)

[@dougl945]

My dad and I used to go out n adventures together…. He was also a wonderful hardworking man and provider. He was a great father and I miss him. He passed away two years ago. Our last great adventure was touring Europe.

[@rachelpurdy4405]

We fell in love with California on our first visit to the Monterey area a few years ago. We’re looking forward to returning to the area in October. This video is so helpful in our planning. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos.

[@paulas_lens]

If you ever return to Monterey, try to book a quaint room at Asilomar and walk the lovely Asilomar beach over to Cannery Row.

[@salvatoresikilacci8460]

Oh beautiful California...everyone should see ya! Thank you my friend. You did a great service for people with your amazing video.

[@rolanddeschain6089]

Once again a great video. I love traveling and I really like that you give time to cultural institutions like the missions here but also amusements, food, history etc. There is always so much to discover, so many interesting things and facts. I usually watch your videos on Saturday mornings for breakfast, and it always makes me want to travel so much that it's a real motivation to do something. Even if it's just a very small trip or a small hike in the area. There is always something to discover. Thanks for that!

[@robertharper2693]

I love the relationship that you have with "Pops". I just lost my dad a few months ago and was grateful to call him my best friend for the past several years. Please keep traveling with Pops!

[@Dirtcake71]

This was one of the most enjoyable videos I've ever seen. I've always dreamt of driving the PCH but I had no idea it had so much to see and do along it. I'm going to save this video and when I finally get the chance to do it, I'll refer to it so that I can plan an amazing trip! Thank you!

[@Jpoy213]

I wish you both an abundance of Health, Wealth and love in the new year I also love the two of you are foodies that is right up my alley 😊

[@tlemay2492]

What an incredible video! This is very helpful. Your relationship with your dad is very endearing to watch. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏💕☺️

[@Constellasian]

I took this route around 8 years ago on my way to Sacramento upon moving back to CA. Big Sur and Carmel by the Sea were my favorite areas. I'm planning to take this route again within a few weeks because I hit early retirement.

[@NomadDogAdventures]

I have to add, you should definitely come over to Michigan in the summer and do a lighthouse/waterfall tour! See the tunnel of trees and drive along M2 and visit Mackinac island and drive across the mighty Mac bridge !

[@johnwildman6623]

Thank you Josh , you and your pop ant a joy to watch. You are my new Hugh Howser !

[@eileenhernandez6676]

Wonderful narration, I enjoyed going back over the places I've seen many times, & some I've yet to see. How nice your father & yourself have such a great relationship with each other, & that he is in such good shape & was able to do so much walking. Looking forward to the next great 'eats' is a good incentive.

[@loristromski1334]

I lost my dad in October...enjoy every minute with your pops!

[@shortStoat16]

First time watching. Had to comment because your dad is just lovely. He seemed to be enjoying himself and it seems like you guys have such a good relationship. Big Sur is my favorite and your video made me want to visit it again!

[@mykirbs2002]

I really enjoyed this video! So many places I liked I can’t pick just one❤️

[@nadinerezba7314]

Thank you for making this travel video! Your filming and narration are superb! I moved to Southern California in 2018 and you've inspired me to see more of what the California coast has to offer.

[@meep2253]

Welcome I hope you are loving it here.

[@juststartingover2735]

Great road trip! My husband and I first took Hwy 1 back in 1972 in our Volkswagen bug. We have done it a few times since then but dont think we will make it again. You and your Pops will remember this trip. We thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thank you!

[@iliann0606]

You guys make me cry in the End. What a fantastic trip I live in Suisun City, Ca I am more familiar with the Bay Area and the North, and Now I want it badly to go to the South of Ca. It is so beautiful, have no words to express how happy you make me with this video , God bless your Dad, and you and I wish you guys have more trips like this together 💕

[@popshiking]

@Iliana Borges Thank you so much for the kind words. We do realize we are fortunate to have the relationship we do.

[@gleeberger8966]

I wish you had stopped at Redondo Beach, that's where I grew up! I have enjoyed this video so much! Throughly enjoyed your dad too! Thank you! ❤️

[@margarethandy6369]

The whole trip was awesome. I really enjoy you and your dad on your trips. You make a great tour guide.

[@Explorecountries-fx4bz]

California is the state I've been to, looking through the lens it's so beautiful

[@itsnotme07]

Such a cool trip and awesome narration!! Looks like you and your Dad had a GREAT time! I've never watched a 2 hour KZbin video before....well worth watching!! I've driven Highway 1 several times now, so I'm not a newbie to the trip...but you showed me new places...love that! Looking forward to checking out some of your other videos and of course I subscribed. Oh yeah, my favorite parts? From Morro Bay all the way to San Francisco! On Ragged Point, I haven't stayed there at the Inn part yet, but I've had breakfast/lunch at the restaurant many times. The food is good for where it is, and sometimes the service isn't, but just remember where you are and the views...and none of that matters. Been down that path to the beach too, yeah, wicked steep and make sure you are comfortable before trying it...cause I doubt there is any cell service there. LOL Loved that you stopped at Sam's Chowder House in HMB. It's really wicked good! This from a native New Englander (Massachusetts) and part time annual Maine resident.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for subscribing and I am so glad the video was worth watching! PCH Is a pretty special drive for sure

[@bluecrab4167]

That strawberry's gone bad, nobody wants to eat it..." And dad just laughs! You two are cute!

[@Erica-yr3gf]

What an incredible idea to take a trip like this with dad. 👍❤️