Overlanding California's Highway 1 in Big Sur

[@brannonevans3685]

Big Sur is AWESOME. So beautiful. I had the pleasure of driving the 1 from Ventura to Big Sur, to Santa Cruz. Beautiful country. Amazing.

[@maxmarberger45]

I camped at that same spot at plaskett ridge! Such a nice spot. Especially when the clouds roll in and you are above an endless sea of rolling clouds.

[@JPontheMountain]

Man, some of the shots in this one are just on another level. Beautiful work, my friend!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks man! Too bad you were in Vegas when we were doing this!

[@fpartidafpartida]

@@JustinBMcBride Can you do a video just on the equipment, exposure choices (including editing/after recordings) and “creative eye” you had in mind? You clearly had a vision about the look (cinematography). Loved the on-road clips too, beautiful exploring isn’t always just dirt.

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@fpartidafpartida I have a 3rd channel that I’m posting all that camera stuff too. It hasn’t gotten quite the attention it deserves from me. But I’ll ad that idea to the list of videos for my camera gear channel.

[@2tails]

100% agree with this comment!

[@davidanderson8469]

Beautiful footage indeed.

[@ChargeOverland]

Looks like an awesome spot to setup camp! Loved the time lapse shot near the end 🙌🏻

[@andyackerman7123]

This one is a winner, Brotha… video, music selection, and editing, are all top notch!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I love cruising Highway 1 in Oregon. 😊

[@JustinBMcBride]

We got rained out when I tried that earlier this year too. My whole coastal experience this year has been rained out.

[@fabianberber]

prewitt ridge is always a favorite. If you ever come to California again I suggest checking out the bowman lake area near Nevada city, lots of trails and lakes to camp at with beautiful views.

[@johnnybbooyy4802]

One of my favorite spots in Big Sur! But.. you only scratched the surface here, Keep exploring next trip and you’ll find some incredible roads and camp spots

[@JustinBMcBride]

Hopefully I have more time next go-round

[@TrailNewbie]

Legit video. As always. Right in my backyard! 👊🏼👍🏻 love this style/format. 👏🏼

[@yotaovrlnd]

Love the videos and content, it was a pleasure meeting you at the Fezzari Overland Expo. Ready to see the next one with the cliff hanger you left us on…

[@JustinBMcBride]

Part two is in the works. Hoping to drop it by Thanksgiving!

[@indianbill3123]

thanks Justin…watching your videos always reminds how glad i am that i bought my 21 Outer Banks

[@JustinBMcBride]

Such a fun ride! Ford did a great job with these. Still a few things I would change, but overall a great addition to the market.

[@jameschilton20]

Great video. I was really digging the super wide angle shot showing you and the front of the Bronco while driving. Very creative and have never seen that before.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks! That from my Insta360. I lose some quality on the image, but the perspective is cool.

[@jameschilton20]

@@JustinBMcBride It's very cool. I think this was one of your best videos yet.

[@GrablifeCO]

I grew up there. You were in a fog bank. Its😊 a thing. I’m going back in December to see my mom and bros. Can’t wait.

[@JustinBMcBride]

It was wild. Just wet air. Very different than Utah!

[@MHupdates]

Thank you, Mr. Justin B. McBride, Brilliant video editing skills and location ! Stay great

[@DnDSeekingAdventure]

Someday we’ll get out to the west coast for some content but until then, this will do. Beautiful footage! California sure is a different kind of beach!

[@JustinBMcBride]

You should!

[@DnDSeekingAdventure]

@@JustinBMcBride we’ll get there someday. When we do, we’ll have you show us around! 😁how’re you liking that bronco, by the way?

[@btw985]

Drove across the USA and back about 8 years ago. PCH and Big Sur was the best part. Splash Cafe chowder in Pismo. Just a great time on Hwy 1

[@JustinBMcBride]

I could spend weeks on the 1. There is a lot to see and do. Clearly because I’ve been back multiple times this year.

[@marcosmontanez2844]

This is my backyard, so cool to see you up here on the trails I frequent! Great video man

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks Marcos! I can’t get enough of that area!

[@velocity800]

marcos do you know how to get to this place? where's the entry point?

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@velocity800 I share route information on my patreon. You can join here: geni.us/JoinMyPatreon

[@JEEP-N-DIRT]

You make me miss CA sooo bad... I just did a fall ride here on the east coast on my little channel called No camping overlanding where we simply just explored and found fall foliage in peak everywhere we traveled. On that trip my wife and I couldn't stop talking about how much we do miss traveling on the west coast, specifically in the northern CA area. We love both coast, but cant be in both places at the same time. Thanks for the incredible drone shots... You and Seaun have inspired me in many of your previous videos. God Bless you man.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you! The coastline north of LA is special. I will always love it, no matter how much I have to spend on gas to see it! It was pushing $8.00/gallon in Big Sur.

[@JEEP-N-DIRT]

@@JustinBMcBride Yeah I recently heard from a friend about those gas prices. That's so crazy.

[@slowstihatch677]

Very cool episode. I just recently found you and I like your content. The music is great as well. Cheers!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Awesome, thank you!

[@noijoi1015]

Awesome video! I am new to overlanding but I only have a 2wd. Would a 2wd work?

[@arrowheadoverland]

I live in this area and explore the Los Padres National Forest a lot. The Forest Service has a real problem opening and closing roads. They can close them in a heartbeat but then say they don’t have the staff to reopen them in a timely fashion. Their website isn’t much help either because the information often times contradicts what you find in person. Unfortunately the only way to know if a road is open is to physically go there to see for yourself. Don’t trust the road signs, many times the gate is open when the sign says closed and vice versa.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I’m glad we got lucky. We knew a lot of the surrounding trails are closed so we gambled on this one. Very happy to see it was open.

[@jerrylenhart5717]

Going next week I guess I’ll find out.

[@findmeinariver]

Awesome video Justin, thank you for sharing your adventures. At 2:00 you're turning your radio on, what are you using for comms? Thanks.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I use a Ham radio. I have been using the Yaesu FTM-400XD for years, but my next radio will need to be something different. I want to be able to record conversations for future videos.

[@russellh22a]

love that place! me and the wifey spent our anniversary there. same exact spot too!! so crazy lol. people go up there with cars hahaha

[@americanoise]

At the beginning of the video you mentioned everything got wet. Did you stay dry inside the tent? When they are available again, I’d like to invest in that one.

[@Jackalope_Outdoors]

Awesome work! I always enjoy your videos!!!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you!

[@waijhou9529]

Justin, that isn't rain on the California coast, that is liquid sunshine :)

[@JustinBMcBride]

That seems more appropriate.

[@loveme77527]

That weather is my love for Big Sur!💯 Love them clouds...

[@chrismanlawe2528]

Actually that hill at 14:22 on the left isn’t that bad. And you have the best view from up there. I made it up there without airing down my Tacoma at 32 psi with rear locker and ATRAC on. My buddy took his AWD on the backside of that hill which is easier. I’ve actually camped on the right hill as well at a different time. Locker and ATRAC off.

[@JustinBMcBride]

In fair weather, yes. I agree. It wouldn’t be bad. The storm we knew was coming kept us from wanting to risk it.

[@egonzalez29]

Whats the name of this trail pls?

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@egonzalez29 geni.us/JoinMyPatreon

[@Neejmais_]

U should do road trip to the eldorado national forest. A lot of trails and camp there. It’s toward hwy 50 to South Lake Tahoe

[@JustinBMcBride]

I’ll make a note of it! I had two days on the 395 earlier this fall and it wasn’t nearly enough time!

[@RebeccaTiffany1]

How was the weather / drive out of there in the morning?

[@leroidezastah]

this place is a dream

[@JustinBMcBride]

I couldn't agree more!

[@KangarooLegs]

What’s the width of that Yakima awning? Looks like you maxed out the 2 door possibility there!

[@JustinBMcBride]

I did. It is as done as it gets.

[@KangarooLegs]

@@JustinBMcBride what was the width?

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@KangarooLegs I think it is around 85 inches

[@KangarooLegs]

@@JustinBMcBride sweet thx!

[@KangarooLegs]

@@JustinBMcBride sry to bug you again, but did you mount that awning with the trailrax short awning mounts for the TRMR? Or directly to the side somehow. Want to get the superlite this week, but feel like it would interfere with those awning mounts..

[@dancrooks3740]

The Ham mount looks good - looks like the tablet mount? what length arm? (I also have the 67D in my Bronco)

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yeah! It’s the tablet mount holding the faceplate. Works like a charm. I think the arm is the medium?

[@ravholly]

Great video, what drone did you use in the rain?

[@JustinBMcBride]

That was the Mavic Mini 3 Pro: geni.us/dji_mini3prodrone

[@AnthonyV-u1f]

What road off of 1 did you take? Possibly Palo Colorado Canyon Rd? Please do share.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I share routes with my channel members! It keeps it to a smaller group and allows me to relay info that can help others when visiting.

[@AnthonyV-u1f]

@@JustinBMcBride I live in Monterey but sadly don't know the route you took. Perhaps I will start my own channel and share routes so that others may enjoy CA regardless of membership status.

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@AnthonyV-u1f go for it.

[@senthil1122]

This rd is closed both plasket and other one too

[@bradfordstearman11]

Great video man! I was wondering is your rear glass squeaking going over bumps on the road?

[@JustinBMcBride]

My hard top does. It just started a month or so ago.

[@bradfordstearman11]

@@JustinBMcBride yeah I thought I heard that. There’s a 3 in 1 RV seal conditioner that you can put on the seal on bottom of the glass. I couldn’t wait for it to come in the mail so I just rubbed a little olive oil on the seal. Quiet for over 2 months now.

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@bradfordstearman11 cool tip! I might have to try that!

[@jamiea200]

Prewitt Ridge has been shut to traffic since the Dolan Fire, and then the massive washouts in Jan 2020. I’m surprised OnX doesn’t point out those road closures which are quite clear on the Forest Service website

[@JustinBMcBride]

This isn’t Prewitt. Prewitt is currently closed.

[@jamiea200]

@@JustinBMcBride copy that. Just looked like the Naciemiento-Fergusson Road that goes from 1 to the top. That’s closed also, but couldn’t be bothered to type that out initially 😆 lots of good spots over in Ventana Wilderness as well, shortish drive down into Carmel Valley off G16

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@jamiea200 also not the Naciemiento-Ferguson, but that one is on my list too if it ever reopens. This route has private property at the end of it where the trail officially closes. I suspect this stays open so the owner has access to their property.

[@jamiea200]

@@JustinBMcBride 👍🏻

[@FoxtrotYanky]

OnX isn’t perfect, this weekend we went from Williams AZ to the Grand Canyon and had to detour for miles due to a power plant with a locked gate OnX routed us to…

[@andrewnaranjo4173]

I’ve always wanted to do this trail. I have a 2wd tacoma stock with all terrain tires you guys think I’d be fine getting up that road? Or do U need 4x4

[@JustinBMcBride]

As long as it’s dry, you’ll be fine.

[@idkwhtimduin]

Would a stock AWD suv be ok on these trails?

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yeah! Should be fine.

[@SandNSeas]

What Yaesu model is that?

[@howiejpeg]

Whenever i come up on a trail theyre always gated shut. Hows everyone getting on trails? Is anyone allowed to open the gate as long as they close it behind them??

[@bryblanch]

Freakin Sweet!!!

[@outidenine7611]

You think you could do this in a RWD truck?

[@JustinBMcBride]

If the conditions are clear. Sure can.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Very awesome trip!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks! It was a blast and this is just part 1!

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@JustinBMcBride Looking forward for what's to come

[@francisngo]

I’ve been wanting to make my way up there but the road is always reported closed. It looks like you guys got lucky with the gate being open.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yeah! We really did! They’ve shut down a lot of the fun spots at the top though. So we took what we could get. Still nice until the rain rolled in.

[@jamesshih6455]

am planning to go next week, did you take HWY 1 or through 101?

[@JustinBMcBride]

All Highway 1.

[@jamesshih6455]

@@JustinBMcBride Very good to know! Thank you!

[@zacharyfike1071]

Are you ever going to get your bronco?

[@JustinBMcBride]

I have no answer. 🤷‍♂️

[@WildGooseExpeditions]

Love that spot up there!! I just wish more people would pickup after themselves :/ lots of trash. Still somehow Epic

[@JustinBMcBride]

I feel like we must’ve gotten lucky. It seemed clean up there.

[@WildGooseExpeditions]

@@JustinBMcBride wow that is awesome!!! Thank you for the update!!!

[@velocity800]

do you have diesel heater??

[@JustinBMcBride]

I do at home. I just use a heated blanket. It’s a lot less work.

[@HBadger89]

I know exactly where that tree spot is I grew going there every summer.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Such a good spot!

[@HBadger89]

@@JustinBMcBride Its now closed down btw.

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@HBadger89 that’s what I’ve heard. Glad I was able to visit.

[@maisiesmydog5194]

I wish I could do this :(

[@JustinBMcBride]

Glad I can bring just a sample of the lifestyle to you!

[@jimi3314]

Fog is its own entity up north.

[@juanmcsweeney4503]

I love the fences, barb wire and vehicle obstacles. Typical Ca BS, unlike any other part of the country.

[@davidanderson8469]

The rest of the country doesn't have 33 million residents either or an ocean view of the Pacific Ocean.

[@stevewalters8809]

Just north of store She Is GOOD PEOPLE

[@MmIlahg]

I camped on that crazy hill.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I want to go back to it when the rain isn’t a threat. Looks like the best spot up there.

[@familybento4229]

There are NO DRONES allowed in Big Sur, it's a protected Marine Sanctuary with a myriad of wildlife that is protected including endangered condors.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Hi, you’re right. No drones from the average high tide point over the last 19 years Seaward for 5 nautical miles and restricts manned aircraft from flying below 1000 feet, not just drones. I’m well away from that in all of these points. Thank you for your concern. Flying over any of the beaches or water is a huge no-no between Cambria and Carmel. The FAA has a really great resource for UAS Pilots, it’s an app called B4UFLY, and any and all pilots should be using it before taking off to ensure the areas they fly in are legal and they won’t be endangering wildlife or manned aircraft.

[@FoxtrotYanky]

Horrible camping spots with horrible views…can’t wait to check them out!

[@JustinBMcBride]

The worst. 😜

[@kylethompson7254]

Card will not go threw 🤣🤣🤣

[@JustinBMcBride]

Glad you caught that!

[@fishtacoma]

Whooo first!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Right on! Hoped you liked this one! It feels good to publish a trip video again!

[@jaysonschor]

Smattering? That means a small amount. Lol

[@JustinBMcBride]

Oh. Well thank you for the correction.

[@MarcosFlores-z1y]

✌️

[@stevewalters8809]

What out for Collin White Truck Tractor Tires Caltran He could run over your dog Gate North Gorda

[@JustinBMcBride]

Everything alright there? I’m not sure what you’re trying to say?

[@richyroberts2527]

քʀօʍօֆʍ 😱

[@MarcosFlores-z1y]

👍🍺