Driving from San Diego California to Miami Florida | Part 1 - San Diego, CA to Yuma, AZ

Part 1 of a drive from San Diego to Miami from July 27, 2023 - August 7, 2023. This part starts from San Diego, California and then continues to Yuma, Arizona. I make my way over to I-8 and take it east towards the Arizona border. I was really shocked how close the Mexican border was to the freeway, with the ability to even see it in places. I'm also happy I decided to fill up gas in Arizona, as the prices were remarkably less expensive than California.
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Recorded July 27, 2023
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[@JM-ig4ed]

I'm impressed you can do this whole cross-country drive without having snack food while you are driving, or listen to something on radio / device etc. Very relaxing this way though.

[@jarihult]

It’s exciting to watch these U.S coast to coast drives to on the opposite direction , its like to see sceneries twice which is cool despite that the route isn’t identical😎Thank you for sharing A K🙂👍!!!

[@ActionKid]

Much appreciated, glad you're enjoying the drives

[@DanA.-jo4sg]

If you pause at 1:14:04, there was a big rock slide here that closed down the Interstate last month during the rains from Hurricane Hilary. Right in between those two yellow signs, a number of boulders the size of vehicles came down from the right side.

[@roadsexplore]

The start of what will surely be a fantastic road-trip on your great channel. Had a great time watching the first episode, the I-8 climbs nicely through the Coastal Mountain Range, before descending under sea level near Yuma. Thanks for sharing, greetings from a road-tripper from Germany!

[@JM-ig4ed]

At the border crossing by Yuma, there is a big parking lot - you walk through a turnstyle and wha-laa you are in Mexico - known as a huge center for dentistry - something like 300 of them within a 5 square mile area

[@globalwalk4k]

"Embarking on a road trip from San Diego, California to Miami, 🚗💨.Each mile traveled is a story waiting to be told, whether it's encountering quirky roadside attractions, enjoying classic American diners, or simply relishing the changing scenery.

[@ActionKid]

[@tonidavis1098]

❤🎉 The one rock mountains a few mins. Back were gorgeous.

[@CeeJai_K]

Beautiful trip. Thanks for sharing. I would love to do this one day.

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome, this trip is something else to see

[@trevertravis8963]

I live in Yuma and whenever I drive to San Diego, I prefer to get off the I-8 and take Old Highway 80 into SR94. It takes a little longer, but goes through some small towns with some great roadside stops.

[@HengMiao]

Woohoo for Part 1 of the return trip! This has been a smooth drive, and I would not have known the Arizona and Mexico border are that close. 😲 Thank you for sharing this drive, AK! 🤗

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome, it's surprising to see the Mexico border from I-8

[@fredredmon5828]

Happy Wednesday evening to you AK from Orlando. Going to try to stay caught up with you on the trip back to Miami. I know quite a bit of the Eastern United States but out west is all new to me The farthest I've ever been on I-10 is New Orleans. This should be interesting

[@ActionKid]

That's awesome! Glad you've been enjoying the videos.

[@fredredmon5828]

About 75 mi east of New Orleans is Gulfport Biloxi Mississippi The first week in October every year they have a week-long street party classic car event called cruising the coast seen that a couple of times largest car show in the Southeast

[@ActionKid]

That's amazing

[@BertfromNL]

Nice shot of a Peugeot 5008 @ 4:08 probably from Mexico

[@MYUSATRAVELS]

Thanks!

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome!

[@JM-ig4ed]

I love ethat drive from SD to Yuma - especially once you cross over to going into the lower desert and the miles and miles of giant rock gravel - like God backed up a pickup and dumped loads of giant gravel over whole area. Plus when you descend into the lower desert - love that feeling.

[@ActionKid]

I had that feeling too, thanks for sharing your experiences

[@mary19214]

Hi- I think this is who I a fellow Alaskan briefly chatted w in Lafayette, LA- hope u stay safe! Get to enjoy New Orleans? See some of the gulf- best of luck on some of these roads!

[@rogertemple7193]

More Beautiful scenery on each side of the highway all of those wind turbines, clear skies, mountains and this is very nice here to see Thank You Action Kid.😎👋 🇺🇸📹📱📱📹🇺🇸

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@SNicole82]

Love these videos!

[@ActionKid]

Thanks!

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you and bless you on this long journey ❤😊

[@ActionKid]

Much appreciated!

[@LAbee333]

Almost at the end at the 2:35:35 mark beautiful Mexican mermaid mural on the side of the del Sol market! I didn't get a picture when I was there 2 years ago so glad to see it here!🧜‍♀️🇲🇽🧜

[@ActionKid]

That's such a beautiful mural

[@VeronicaBlue-nu3yg]

I did it some years ago, loved the experience* Alsondrove from San Diego to Mexico City

[@linnieb6226]

You come here to San Diego a lot. Wish I knew, I'd let you borrow my ebike to cruise around a bit since I can't use it much anymore because of an injury. Best of luck to you in your travels.

[@ActionKid]

This was only my second time to San Diego, maybe next time

[@Connie_From_AZ]

If you drive through North Phoenix you wouldn't see me 😭 I'm summer hibernating 😂😂😂 be safe.

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[@bruhman5716]

What is going on on Interstate 8 beginning at 30:30 and ending at 34:48

[@Charles-yf7kc]

You mentioned the city of Mexicali, which you drove near. It has a rich Chinese immigrant history fyi. Xiaomanyc yt channel made some videos there.

[@jorgepena2290]

Is there any check points on the way

[@judyjulian9184]

Will you do anther video series of your drive from Miami to New York City

[@ActionKid]

I've made a series of videos before driving from Miami to New York City: kzbin.info/aero/PL2hH_nTlbRiMsyQuR31ZDDDQaU9dHPeho

[@judyjulian9184]

@@ActionKid awesome I’m loving your KZbin channel since i subscribed a couple months ago

[@bruhman5716]

At 1:15:33, He enters the part of the American Southwest, that is the hottest place in North America, all year round. Temperatures can exceed 100 degrees daily, especially in the late spring and summer months, even without a present area of high pressure. WITH high pressure, it can go well into the triple digits, the 110's and rarely, the 120's. Even during autumn/fall, and winter, it is the warmest place in the U.S., even during the coldest months. I'm not sure what that area of California and Arizona is called, please remind me.

[@bruhman5716]

1:06:07 35 mph??? Have these people lost their minds? Those are residential speeds!

[@clearymj54]

Truck Speed Limit.

[@youtuberx199]

Look like you will pass by 2 border patrol stations if u are on your way to Florida like that; but there is no other way around it.

[@ActionKid]

Yes, I passed by them on my trip.

[@youtuberx199]

@ActionKid How was El Paso? I like it and I was on my way to Los Angeles. The landscape in El Paso is very unique.

[@riverhouse5243]

Daddy was a mean old mr. Blownnnb Blown awayyy

[@ActionKid]

[@EverHappyDude]

Shotg*n‼️

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