How I Live Out of My Car | Homeless in San Diego, CA | Where to Sleep, Shower, Poop, Etc.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

lol...so THAT'S where spongbob came from! hahaha! I started watching later ones in the beginning and you had spongebob...now I know where it started!

[@SethInSD]

San Diego Uber and Lyft driver here. I've thought about the possibility of living out of my car, but I'd need a place to store my belonging (laundry, boxes, etc). It's almost impossible making it here on a single income. I've also got no one here to lean on for help if worse comes to worse.

[@floydjohnson1617]

What about a storage unit. I have a Tesla and I’m thinking about moving from denver to SD work at a restaurant or warehouse and drive Uber

[@dianadicarlo1672]

Storage I'm about to do the same 🙏🙏🙏

[@larchlarch9851]

Honestly sometimes I think you are tripping but I know you are not. You are loved by your viewers. Stay safe.

[@goyoyt1845]

Today marks a week since I've been living in my car. So far I slept at a planet fitness and Walmart.

[@JakeMcCollum]

Literally the best spots 👌🏼

[@petmom74]

I've loved living in San Diego for years. And now I'm a senior citizen living out of my car full time with two senior dogs. Your videos are very helpful and quirky. Can't afford your merch or becoming a patron, but I do Like and I've Subscribed. Looking for a minivan, hate my car just because it's not working well. Thanks so much for your videos. Keep it up!

[@YM-wj2dr]

My worry about living in my CRV is that without a home, and being retired, what would I do with my time. Can't just walk the beaches or be in my car full time.

[@dianadicarlo1672]

Same here....are you still living in your car in San Diego? I'm living in Julian right now renting a room..but it too expensive and I'm freezing!

[@mikeo.4203]

Been living out of my Rav4 in San Diego! Usually in the Chula Vista region. Glad to see how you make it work. Definitely very different approach then I have. And Taco el gordos is the best!

[@Jigohhh]

How long you been doing that for Mike?

[@mikeo.4203]

@@Jigohhh About two months now.

[@davidrivas6412]

@@mikeo.4203 how's it like so far. I wish the best of luck

[@Bschnizzle]

Yikes why not float north out of Chulajuana over where the good work is in north county. Sounds like you're just inviting a robbery or a stabbing living on the streets there.

[@Millymac777]

JKe I’ve been binging all your vids and I can’t believe I came across the video where you and bob meet! Definitely feels like an Easter egg

[@andria9746]

Such an inspiration! I live FT in Phoenix but will be doing SUV life in SD in my highlander so glad you make these. Just adorable & super happy for your continued sobriety!

[@comickebs748]

I'm a transplant to SD from NorCal and I so very much appreciate your videos. You're putting out some great content and it's incredibly encouraging. Keep up the great work!

[@JakeMcCollum]

❤️

[@stevek5600]

And mission point park, slept there almost everyday some weeks!! Is the school bus still there???

[@hansonel]

Ghost on crack needs to be a T-shirt. Gotta love that sense of humor from one of our favorite KZbin vloggers.

[@justicecorrigan1138]

Few years later and still watching ur vids, keep em coming bro💯 U motivate me everytime

[@JakeMcCollum]

Thanks for watching brother 🖤

[@HashimHamdani]

Lol the return of the poncho

[@JakeMcCollum]

I wake up one day and the poncho is just randomly back in my car haunting me 😂

[@HashimHamdani]

@@JakeMcCollum it'll always be with you 😂

[@msannthrope_2049]

Tip- Try looking at outdoor lounge seat cushions. They roll out pretty long. Nearing 40k subs!!! Keep going, don't stop! 😊✨🍀☕

[@JakeMcCollum]

Ohhhh that’s brilliant. Didn’t think about that.

[@ricks.1318]

@@JakeMcCollum Lowes Home Improvement sells Lounge chair cushions that are 5" thick, and durable foam, wrapped in good canvas cover, .... The ONLY ones that I buy for my patio furniture !!! NOT cheap, but WILL outlast the crappier ones BY FAR .....

[@kirkjordan8718]

Walmart has 4 inch thick folding yoga mats. I built my bed a little small for my car so I can pick it up and vacuum or whatever if I need to. It cost more than building the bed did but the "mattress" folds up into nothing.

[@clarkleakins879]

The key to your "Overnight Success"........you sleep in a regular old car! Not a crummy looking hoopty. Or obvious camper van. Or RV. Folks generally are not going to object to your vehicle when it fits in to the surroundings. Mini van or regular passenger van work well too for city overnight. TIP: do not put refectix/window coverings at night!!!! During the day, okay, just looks like you are preventing the sun heat, just like most others. Just have good legal side window tint (not front passenger and windshield). Then cover yourself/things with inexpensive Harbor freight black/grey packing blankets. Very unlikely that you will receive "the knock".

[@tonydang9752]

Where to sleep when it's rain Jake ?

[@Patrick-p6z]

Man, you awesome. Baller!

[@Bschnizzle]

Oh yeah I've done SD car livin'... Head up to Sorrento Valley pharma lab district. Nice and quiet up there at night and no security when I was crashing it a few years ago... All the shots you show in this video are of pretty mainstream, loud, tourist areas. San Diego county is huge and has a lot more relaxing spots and car life living opportunities. Also, you would feel a lot better if you cleaned up your diet. It's not hard to get a dozen eggs soft-boiled with a butane cooktop and a pan and about 15 minutes. Then you can just keep them cold in your cooler. Cook up some quinoa with that in the same pan right afterwards and keep it cool as well and you've got performance nutrition ready immediately that costed you practically nothing. Car living is no joke, the mental game is the biggest part. As for doing the silly delivery jobs I doubt that yields much money. If a man can sack up and fly a sign in front of a home Depot he's likely to make over $200 a day in a place like San Diego. Give it a try, you'd be shocked who u might meet doing that and the $$$ you can make. Speaking of money, part of the reason you're getting such terrible sleep and look like hell is because you won't spend on the 8-in memory foam mattress that they sell at Walmart and just cut it down. $130

[@Happy_Spatula]

I prefer this style video to be honest. It's your everyday life that interests me. Thanks

[@leeinthesprings]

Bro the amount of money you have saved on rent is crazy! Thanks for the vid! Great info!!

[@hiendang4659]

Hi Jake how you get that hard wood from please ? Home Depot ? How to cut it ? Does Home Depot help you to cut it ?

[@michaelfriedman2221]

does your car smell at all inside from all the time spent in there? Fabreze?

[@blackhammer_928]

Best tacos Tacos El Gordo I go to the one in Las Vegas ....love your videos

[@Heresastory23]

Dude you’re a legend!

[@xochitl858]

Tacos el Gordo🤤! Yes!!! Great choice in taco spot n taco lol!! 👍👏

[@michaelrosales2723]

Glad you made it to Old Town. It's so nice, interesting and relaxing! Great restaurants to eat at too.

[@javierflorenciani7862]

good vid bro

[@ballerjames6414]

Come down to Orange County Area, I feel like you’ll like it there. It’s a good mix between San Diego and LA

[@ShelterDogs]

Where would Jake park in Orange County? Supposedly, that is the toughest area of CA to car camp.

[@karenbasehart8673]

Walmart in Lake forest i sleep there a few times no problem

[@ricks.1318]

LOL ... Yah, I remember that "Poncho" thingy.... You weren't quite sure about it, at first !! Good video Jake ... (ALWAYS a thumbs "UP" man ) !!!

[@dylanlucas60]

Cant wait to see you at 50k and then 100k subs hopefully you’ll be up there by the end of this year much love fam🙏💙

[@JakeMcCollum]

Thanks man, we’ll all be celebrating the day 🎉

[@andrewlarrieu9348]

Havent watched a video in awhile. The editing and quality did a massive jump. At times I thought I was watching a mainstream travel show.

[@coffeebeardtv]

Where r u man post more vids

[@devinhaley3102]

Your last video I was given an invite but private when I was off work. 1 year sober

[@sblade07]

Yes! I’m glad you tried Tacos El Gordo. Another good area for deliveries is UCSD college town

[@MX-CO]

Love the drone shots

[@JakeMcCollum]

Managed to take it out finally

[@roughjeepliving5394]

@@JakeMcCollum hey jw how do u do the drone shots by yourself that's dope

[@cityoftworivers8567]

Jake, please post a new video...... Thanks!

[@DailyBibleWithFran]

Hi Jake, I live in San Diego, glad you're back here:)

[@charlesbresnahan1250]

Killing it !

[@reddash9454]

Can you use dark window film on your car in SD?

[@kastnostones]

Tell everyone to support "my mother f'in channel". Man you're awesome, keep movin and makin videos 📹 😀

[@michelledavis2717]

I just happen to come across your video and I freakin think you are hilarious! I'm suppose to be getting a van but it's complicated situation but I do have a car so I've been considering moving into it. I'm tired of paying rent and having nothing left for any type of savings. Keep up the good work! ✌

[@JakeMcCollum]

I’d say go for it! 🙌🏼

[@clarkleakins879]

Doing the car things is good if you have the space. Van is cool too. However, RELIABILITY is the key! A good car, better than a clunky van.

[@michelledavis2717]

@@clarkleakins879 that is so very true. 😊

[@VINZBROWN]

@@clarkleakins879 WOWW.. an AMAZZZZING insight. thank you!!

[@tylerdavis520]

It’s all about the Milliard 4-inch tri-fold mattress, you can get certain sizes for under $100. I got one for my Prius, quite comfortable. Not sure about the dimensions of your vehicle, though

[@audradurkee1435]

I use their mattress for my car too! Next level, sooo comfy! (Also, bonus, made here in the USA. ) I took mine out of the cover, cut it to fit around the grooves of the side of my car, and sewed it back up. Worth every penny.

[@tylerdavis520]

@@audradurkee1435 that’s what’s up

[@CaliVapor]

Yup, got a tri-fold for the Subaru off amazon for $40, was on sale or something like that

[@robertdemko5608]

They Have that in Vegas on the strip !!! So good! Super packed over by resorts world!

[@finndecko]

The best chanel on you tube🙌

[@carolnunez5842]

50K sooo close! Great editing, those tacos are Bomb! Locations in TJ and Vegas too

[@JakeMcCollum]

🌮 🌮 🌮

[@paulabaker7728]

Just cking in Jake McCollum! Love this video. You are all over my stomping grounds. San Diego is a cool place. Good peeps all over. Thanks for the info! See you next time!☺️

[@itsjusttruckcamping]

hoboken and square pizza are good in pb. and until you mentioned it i didn't even think about you setting the camera lol

[@JakeMcCollum]

I’ll have to remember that. And yeah man about setting up the camera 😅

[@Blk_pantherfit]

Saw your story on pbs very genuine guy visiting San Diego in few weeks. Any recommendations

[@crungen5]

Is shelter Island still ok to stay in ur car in?

[@danielowen8757]

How did you remove your passenger chair?

[@MX-CO]

If your going anywhere else better hurry before winter, because after it gets cold you'll probably have head back to where your at or somewhere else warm!

[@ClassyLyfeStylellc]

Appreciate the video, I’ll be back in sd so soon so this video really helped. But I’ll be on a motorcycle no car 😆

[@chexthis]

You should get the last year they made the Honda Fit (2020). The front seats fold flat so u can sleep

[@franciscocastillo19]

Great vid !

[@mexifoodlover]

Come to Oceanside it's got 3 sk8 parks !!

[@DavetheUberSlave]

Did you know you could park at Shelter Island for $100 a month paying in advance?

[@DavetheUberSlave]

@Hate Committee no

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Love your delivery montages

[@drewtorre7717]

Lol Jake I just left the Whaley House not too long ago 😂 why you always at my spots?

[@JakeMcCollum]

I’m following you 😉

[@misslisa1790]

Welcome!!! (I'm an SD native, new subscriber and delivery driver as well). Your editing/production/music is fantastic!

[@kekedouluvm3109]

Love the SpongeBob. It made me 😊. Glad I found this channel. Such a fun guy

[@cryptomillie]

Salute bro I'm here for the journey

[@SERRRRRRRR]

So close to 40k!

[@Ahardee]

Great video!! I'll be in San Diego Friday!! As always, much love from Dallas!!

[@JakeMcCollum]

Get itttt girlll 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Ahardee]

@@JakeMcCollum I'll be looking out for you! My husband and i would love to buy you coffee.

[@riomio27]

Welcome back to TX Jake!!! We missed you!! riomio27 from Austin!!

[@stevek5600]

Bro I use to sleep in that Lowes parking lot right next to the Costco and the Ikea!! I only.slept there couple nights a week, never any issues though.

[@roughjeepliving5394]

I always call ahead for permission as a sign of respect and to get on good terms with security tell them what time I'm leaveing usaly never have a issue

[@kanita0958]

Omg you were in my driving area! Chula vista! 💕🙏 Tacos El Gordo are delicious!

[@Alexcai9528]

This man is truly inspiration

[@Natalie-cn5vw]

Dude I grew up in San Diego..right off Camino Ruiz in Mera Mesa I used to go to the Whaley house as a little girl always getting creeped out by the stories of ghost there .. Balboa park is a really beautiful spot to visit too

[@JakeMcCollum]

I’m upset I didn’t get to punch a ghost in the face. Hopefully they’ll open it back up some time. Yessss, balboa is awesome

[@vickyr9076]

This video was hilarious. Keep on trucking 🤪

[@ModernNomad1995]

Mission beach parking lot says no staying in lot between 10pm-4am…. Are those signs just a scare tactic?

[@GG_GG_GG]

Laughed when you mentioned how insane you must look filming yourself shower in public xD

[@JakeMcCollum]

Lmao 😅💦

[@tonynicholson4955]

Lol! I’ll asking for his autograph if I see him in the public shower

[@leoxu1299]

do you pay vehicle property tax and regisration fee?

[@shawnbreaux1532]

Maybe do a vlog on pets that emphasizes the need for chips and pet based GpS devices? Good that you're still involved. Your vlogs are always awesome!

[@JakeMcCollum]

What? 😳 I’m so confused. Lol I don’t even have pets dude.

[@shawnbreaux1532]

@@JakeMcCollum you mentioned in your video that you always feel bad when people lose their pets, chipping ones pet and using GPS collars can help relocate lost pets. You have the influence to raise awareness, I'm thinking that if you make a video based on this, the KZbin and Google algorithm will increase advertisements in the area, which will in turn help pet owners in the longrun. Or im overthinking things lol..

[@olivi3339]

*"South Shores(boat ramp)"* has nice clean outdoor showers. Not very many people. Kinda windy sometimes. But, you can drive up close to the shower👍..

[@AlumniQuad]

1:38 Truly the realest channel on KZbin.

[@kgreene460]

Really nice and super fun vlog Jake, thank you! I haven't been to San Diego since I was a kid, forgot how beautiful it is.

[@JakeMcCollum]

It really is great. It’s nice and relaxing when LA gets to be to much. I gata take breaks from LA. Lol

[@kgreene460]

@@JakeMcCollum I get it, LA is A LOT to take in! Also, the traffic is the fucking worst.

[@jesuscortez726]

All that extra memory foam you had you could of made an amazing pillow with it. Just buy a pillow case and cut the foam accordingly to the size you like and boom 💥 you have a super comfortable memory foam pillow. I hope you didn’t just throw the extra away

[@stevecole807]

Jake, have you ever lost your keys and would you have a strategy about not ever letting this happen. It sounds like a nightmare if you ever got into that situation. Keep pushing forward and good luck with things. Cheers

[@Mocci-Eli-]

It's always good to get a tile or airtag. So long as you have a phone you'll find it

[@purepearls2013]

I enjoy your videos

[@eddymahon1503]

Love your channel. You are hilarious dude and a lot more entertaining than any comedy on TV now. Keep up the awesomeness. 🤣🤣

[@danielmarrama9083]

Damn, I gotta get me some Tacos El Gordo bro

[@JakeMcCollum]

DO IT.

[@kitty2dakat]

That’s where I stayed in SD!😂 It was gorgeous. Is the Lowe’s WiFi a “universal thing”?

[@kaleidoscopevision4959]

You know I've been thinking about moving to San Diego,Do they let you build pallet houses without asking for permits?

[@Ricardo-qv9jn]

Why not move to Tijuana

[@mikew3781]

You ever go to San jose?

[@cobraspottedwolf8791]

Thanks. You know what I'm talking about.

[@marcbayarea1980]

Love Old Town. Did you really not know about that area before?

[@JakeMcCollum]

Nah I really need to check out all the little towns within SD

[@aaronbarton227]

A shout out from Vegas or should I say Summerlin. 💯🙌

[@lorriecrow7872]

I ALWAYS give you a like Jake! Hella video/ editing!!! Some of the BEST editing on You tube! You should open a consulting business!! I swear your. shots/editing are DA BOMB!!! Poo poo pee pee caca??😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🌹🎥

[@magikmud5588]

Daily vlogs needed

[@Nick-g79]

2 great shower spots in/near pb on Vacation Isle on either side of Paradise Point Resort..also great/peaceful places for loitering on the bay ;)

[@cityoftworivers8567]

Thanks for posting Jake

[@marcbayarea1980]

Delivery tip. You will always make more in wealthy suburban areas delivering food than in the urban core.

[@luvfoto]

That stuff at the store was priceless. You crack me up. I thought of you today Jake because my transmission is going out in my car uggggggggg.. Why can't these cars just work. Love all your adventures.

[@haydenarter7505]

🙌 Pancho libre!!

[@alicehallam8247]

Worthwhile 🙂

[@agoraphobicsquirrel8607]

You have a PO box?

[@sunnyside2882]

heyyyy Jake~~

[@marigolds49]

Mr. Jake is an awesome guy....

[@ESPMe]

My hand is raised! ✋I remember! Another awesome video. 🙂

[@ThatSubaruDude]

Another BANGER of a video! Keep killing it bro o love this stuff!!!! 🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎

[@eddempsey4262]

You inspire me to want to do the same thing. God is watching over you. You're doing exactly what He wants you to do so enjoy.