This Place Is Special | Mendocino, Van Damme SP & A Coffee Blunder

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This one is special. I very rarely feel at home anywhere. All these years of being a nomad has me feeling as if I don’t have a home-base. But there is one place that feels almost like home. That’s Mendocino.
Today I traveled back to Mendocino County to stay for a while. Starting in Santa Rosa, I drove Route 128 through wine country to Pacific Coast Highway.
First we made a quick stop at Van Damme State Park then headed into the town of Mendocino.
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[@janisvahanian1911]

Scott, I’ve spoken to you once before, but I had to speak to you again today. I have a disease of the eyes called macular degeneration. I’m going blind. Watching your videos every week is the one thing I look forward Two every week more than I could ever explain. The beauty that you show me is beyond words. I think you from the very bottom of my heart.

[@StaticCamperVan]

That’s the best compliment. Though I wish the circumstances were different. Thank you Janis

[@DonnaNichols-ep5de]

Ohhhh myyyy gooooodness!!! What a lovely and charming place !!! Thank you so much for sharing it!!! I would love to live there!!!❤ I can see why it's your favorite place,❣️🤗🙃❤️

[@EvolvingDaily65]

Love the town of Mendocino. My husband and I rode the Harley from so humb to Mendocino a few summers back. 100° in so humb to 50° in Mendocino. Been to Jenner, Cazadero, Guerneville, Petaluma. We drove his truck south on 1 is a heck of a drive. The south 1 scared me at Gualala so we turned around that time! Your videos are great Scott - I like the pull off and let them pass- same as I do. Wishing you Peace n Wellness.

[@LIFE_is_G20OD]

I really enjoy your videos. You have such a calmness and it never feels rushed. Absolutely beautiful scenery and I can almost smell the coffee. Have a good sleep!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Marianne

[@laurac5451]

Hey folks don't forget to hit the thumbs up

[@Eric-ww2qb]

Mendo is one of the gems of the West Coast. So many nooks and crannies to explore and enjoy. So beautiful.

[@zeusromanetti]

Wc ha y

[@davemenard5089]

Hello neighbor, putting on the shoes and talking in that manner is so reminiscent of one of my favorite American icons 😊

[@darladillaha7466]

Thank you for your last couple of videos. I'm from Northern California and been away for 14 years. I'm homesick. I'm hoping to move back to the coast. These videos have brought me so much joy.❤

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

What a beautiful drive and those views! Wow, just amazing. We are so lucky we get to call this planet home

[@jeffreykreiley7265]

Yes Mendocino is magical. And that puzzled look after you hearing the beep with Damme was pretty funny.

[@amaditadicochea7502]

So cool that your video popped up on my feed. I just did the Mendocino Coast 50k race today. Mendocino is magical!! The race finishes along the Headlands and on Big River Beach. My first visit there was 2 yrs ago, and I was blown away by the views and the quaint town.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Cool!

[@charlottelougher628]

Yaay an American who finally said root (route) instead of rout.

[@jakay4511]

Thank you for sharing us the beautiful place of Mendocino. It is a breath taking view. I enjoyed your video😊❤️

[@olgabermudez1664]

That’s a very quaint and beautiful town.

[@barbarasummers280]

That was a beautiful Sunset, just not the usual kind...

[@gwb8445]

Stale coffee? I just add a spoonful of some other brand of coffee to the stale grounds and it freshens it up a bit. Can even make a super light blend a little more robust doing this.😮

[@mangott]

By the way, Mendocino is the town where the film "East of Eden" with James Dean was filmed.

[@barbaragamache2751]

I am that coffee drinker as well!!

[@rosemarie20]

Oh, I meant to tell you this... when I find a product I really like, I take a picture of whatever it's in (bag, box, jar) and a picture of its barcode. That way, when I'm out, if I need it and can't think of its details, I have it right in my phone.

[@nomoremeetings1183]

Beautiful vistas out there.

[@bonniekaye]

Beautiful place! I love being by the water! 🙂👍🌹

[@campervanhelsing]

Loved the Van Damme bit haha

[@StaticCamperVan]

It appears that you’re one of only two people to catch that. hahaha

[@tobymeade3222]

❤ Wow,so Beautiful with the Sunshineing in the waves!💦✨🌞🌅☀️

[@kimprocarione5473]

I love Mendocino! My friend is from there, and she is the epitome of all that is Mendocino!❤ She paints watercolors, plays the harp, and volunteers for the weekly neighborhood clean-up and community garden. I've only visited a handful of times when I have been to Fort Bragg to go diving. Wonderful area! January is great for the King Tides! I l9ve watching them! And the sounds! ❤

[@scottks5]

Your drive through the redwoods reminded me of one of my own. My family was in Santa Cruz on vacation at the time. My dad and I took a short drive to Felton to stop at CapriTaurus Dulcimers so I could buy one of their dulcimer kits. The kit came with a walnut body and spruce top, but when I got home a friend said he had some redwood with tight growth rings that would make a great top. So I ended up making a neat redwood dulcimer with walnut body, which reminds me of the drive through the redwoods.

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Stunning. No wonder you like it so much x

[@libbygardner3021]

Love the Mendo area, and have stayed at Van Damme more times than I can count. MacKerricher is nice, too. Highway 1 is best traveled going north-the locals travel faster than I do, and the lack of guard rails can be nerve wracking! I’ll be up that way next month, then on to Humboldt Redwoods and Del Norte redwoods parks-wonderful countryside! And so much greener than usual because of the record rains.

[@goodshepherd3438]

I love ❤️ all your videos. So relaxing to watch. From a 79yrs old lady from Canada 🇨🇦

[@dianerogers3420]

This site helps me sleep...love it.

[@cotter9751]

Ahh, nice - a video I missed so I have something fun to catch up with. I do so enjoy this day in a life vids. Nice to see where you are, and listen to what you're thinking about.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Aww, Thanks. I’m trying to finish up the edit for today’s vlog now

[@tobymeade3222]

❤ Wow Awesome, looks Beautiful!🤩🌅☀️

[@leonorlizardo9174]

How beautiful Mendocino is, the cliffs, water and surrounding areas. I had in-laws who lived up there now I wish I had gone up to visit them. Scott you're right about stale coffee, I too stay away from buying those. Thanks for sharing out your stay there. ❤

[@lornaz1975]

I do enjoy your longer vids like this one!

[@patriciaburke2401]

Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing.

[@yogadowntheroad]

I laughed every time Van "Damme" got beeped out! I hope to do that same route someday, looks great. Thank you!

[@StaticCamperVan]

It’s worth the drive!

[@glennk.7348]

Your videos really help with my anxiety. Very peaceful! 😎

[@terrace1]

A nice place to drift off to dream land with the sound of the waves, I love the redwoods that was a beautiful drive 😍

[@tobymeade3222]

❤That is Great to have a water Spout! Some States,in Parks have them,along interstate highways! But most interstates have rest stop,but you hve to buy drinks! Good thing you have your Berky!👍👌✌️🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄☀️🌞

[@edwardgabriel6924]

I started buying those olive oil potato chips from TJ’s too. They’re tasty and most importantly affordable 😋

[@jrraven3230]

Happy Mother Earth Gaia day😊😘

[@rosemarie20]

That's funny; Damme gets bleeped out every time as if it's a wordy dird. It's super to have almost an hour to hang out vicariously.

[@susanmaguire9009]

Fellow traveler here that enjoys the coastal sights up and down Cali. I too love, love Mendocino. I spend a few weeks in the early fall overnighting in front of the Hotel. Yup, yup it’s the best.

[@Demy26]

Beautiful

[@overcoffeemeditativemoment8084]

And so it is each day as The Moments flow forth, turning into Hours... These Moments here made for the Delightful Times in passing this afternoon. Surely this Day well spent in taking in this video of yours Static. Peaceful Blessings

[@maureensmullen6836]

I’ve been a silent viewer for a while but this place is just so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it! 😃😃😃

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Maureen

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩💝I love it. Thank you for sharing your journey/. I look forward to checking that area out. 🤩💝

[@maryannherndon8276]

Went to grocery store and bought some groceries and watch you made me check prices on things. Your meals are simple but good. Thank you for sharing you life. I like quite and cool places to stay. Thanks for safety hints.

[@limills2598]

Whoa....those redwoods are stunning...thanks for sharing...beauuuuu tee FULLL!!! 😊

[@JR-playlists]

Tide pools are so neat to see up close, being mindful of the tide position.

[@tobymeade3222]

My Sister was like that! Coffee at night made her go to sleep 😴

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Oh my goodness! That scenery is absolutely breathtaking! Living in South Coast Ontario, we see nothing like this, thanks for taking us along with you.

[@StaticCamperVan]

It’s a very special place

[@lyoness817]

That drive is magical…When you get to the redwoods, it takes your breath away…I’ve been there twice, and agree with you that Mendocino feels like home…

[@robertlutz2244]

...back the next day for the last half of the video. Amazed to learn that there's someone else in this world like me that also gets sleepy after coffee. Craziest thing, I guess.

[@StaticCamperVan]

There are a lot of us. Trouble is, no one believes us!

[@sukesamoore5787]

Nice video! Watched it twice. Fantastic views, great information, & good energy. Thanks for sharing.

[@thizizliz]

Wow! Congratulations on being able to get closer - you got great scenery! Bummer about the coffee though. You chose a lovely little town.

[@tobymeade3222]

Good Day Scott, Happy 4 July🌞💫 Beautiful Veiws off 128 !

[@pam164]

Beautiful views. Love the sound of the Sea.

[@vandafedyszyn4612]

What a beautiful place Scott, glad you are in your happy place 😊

[@marywalker2896]

That drive was pure magic. I just wish it had lasted a little longer.

[@kennybrydges9084]

Better weather than here ( s/w Ontario) rain 24 hour 🙄 ATB Scott 🙏🏼

[@overcoffeemeditativemoment8084]

💫🌲🌲Lovely 🌲🌲💫

[@WalksInCamera]

Just the one cookie?? Looks a lovely location and those coastal views look fantastic. Definitely a wonderful location.

[@N.Az-Mill]

Thank you!

[@amalmac9943]

Same here… I get woken up by the Trash being picked up or by the Lawn guys cutting grass…..Scott

[@barbarasummers280]

Loleta is great, as well as Arcata and Crescent City, also Smith River.

[@tobymeade3222]

The ocean 🌊 just came up & washed your face 🌞💫👍🤞✌️🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄

[@jeanieirwin4747]

Scott,I liked your video of this preserve and quaint town. I can tell that the river scales and walking trails really resonate with you. You have learned to shop creatively for cooking in your mobile dwelling. I gravitate toward small towns where people are cordial. Its kind of a storybook type town. Enjoy your trips to main streets of the north west. I agree the view are amazing. Take care of yourself and enjoy a cup of static van coffee.

[@StaticCamperVan]

☕️

[@tobymeade3222]

Wow y saved $9 thats alot on Coffee ☕👍🌞💫

[@ajt0319]

That was quite enjoyable. I love Mendocino too. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Zorazora1234]

Lovely video Scott, you’re very thoughtful… thank you … I’m trying to watch all the commercials

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thank you

[@bonniekaye]

Loved the video! I love listening to rushing waves, too! 🙂👍

[@angelachristle2116]

Oh my gosh…wow… amazingly spectacular! Awestruck! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful views!💜

[@StaticCamperVan]

Mendocino and Fort Bragg are about as good as it gets anywhere

[@millie8399]

Thank you for sharing your special place! I have a few of these and I treasure them. Most of my special places are along the Oregon Coast.

[@Seajunkie]

Wow, your last vlog from there was memorable for me because of how beautiful it is, glad to see you made it back there. Soak in those ions 🌊

[@pattichambley2779]

I finally got my New Orleans coffee ☕️ Yay

[@maryann3149]

Absolutely beautiful views. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels .

[@LoOnTheGo]

That place is oh so beautiful!

[@sportsters4life]

Beautiful area. My wife and I used to ride our Harley from Lakeport to Pointe arena lighthouse.

[@StaticCamperVan]

That must be a fun ride

[@colleenreimer3639]

What a gorgeous place! I see why you love it there! I’ve always wanted to see the Redwood forests. 😍

[@elflordsjourneys]

Life is too short to drink stale coffee Mendo Man. 128 is a beautiful route to the coast and not as windy as 20. Been there many times, food in the Irish pub is good, at least it was some years ago.Enjoy the mendo vibe.😊

[@3generations393]

Thank you ❤

[@stebishopnomad1838]

What an absolutely brilliant place Scott...oh and are you sure you that was the same cookie 😂

[@heidib.9281]

Thank you for taking us with you, very nice places! Enjoy spring and stay save...regards from Germany 🌻🍀

[@amalmac9943]

What a beautiful scenery.

[@DonnaNichols-ep5de]

In this video, you mentioned that if you want to fall asleep quickly you drink a cup of coffee and fall right to sleep... I bet it's the cream that gets warmed up in the coffee. Warm milk does work to fall asleep. 😊❤

[@robertlutz2244]

Ah yes, Jenner! Done some kayaking quite often down the Russian to where it empties into the sea at Jenner. Local weather tho is typically overcast and gray. But I think you might enjoy kayaking the area too!

[@juliebelize4285]

Scott, this is my favorite town in the world so far, too and the place that feels lie home to me too. Thanks for sharing it. I've been binge watching your videos while I sit in the sub-freezing snow temps in Port Townsend....so ready for an actual adventure, but your videos are lifting my spirits and causing me to yearn to travel soon. Thanks again ~

[@StaticCamperVan]

Port Townsend is another gem of a town. Thanks for watching!

[@rosemarie20]

Totally enjoyed the walk. I really needed it as I'm stuck recovering from round 3 of covid. It feels almost like I got out of the house! Sorry about your coffee. I'm the same way about my tea. Caffeine doesn't affect me either and am very picky about the freshness and taste. Thanks again for the long video this time. It made me feel better.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Feel better soon!

[@Bernimv]

I needed that journey. Thank you so much for taking us through. Oh my gosh, Marker 27:28 was so breathtakingly amazing and 31:46 magnífico....I believe it's the waves. There's just some about nature that draws you into a place of serenity that envelopes your soul with Life and Vitality

[@greeneyedggirl]

What a lovely place, thanks for sharing it Scott!

[@brendakachelmeyer9282]

PS...always a pleasure to watch your videos. I'm also from SoCal and have been out on the road for about 4 years now. I'm still learning little tricks from you. Your olive oil Tortillas are the bomb!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Happy to hear the tortilla recipe is working for you. I appreciate you watching!

[@brendakachelmeyer9282]

Oh my gosh, Scott!! My trust factor just went up 10 notches with your Yellowbird recommendation. It's absolutely delicious. No kidding. I'm staying where internet/cell is almost nonexistent and finding anything at this little tiny Walmart requires incense and a prayer. Sure enough..there it was. Yellowbird!!! There's no going back, now. I'll forever be hunting for the Yellowbird.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Hooray!

[@jasonstride242]

I don't know ... that definitely looked like a new cookie!!!!!

[@lindabohl2454]

Great information on the coffee bean being stale, i am impressed that you can taste and smell the difference, also what is this about specialty beans being x-small, didn’t know that either! Thanks Scott ❤

[@aquarianspeak]

proud of you for getting toward the edge. I have the same issue

[@eulaswins13]

You're Best show so far.

[@juliehoot3916]

Extremely beautiful and charming area! Thank you so much for heads up on canned Salmon at Target, 2.39! 😳 I got a coffee first time ever at Del Taco! 🤣 It was Killer good! 🤯 Googled, guess a Mexican bean called Cafe De Olla with a natural brown sugar cinnamon taste? Amazon sells it too. What a shocker. Del Taco coffee! Who woulda' thunk' it? So sorry your coffee is stale. 😣

[@StaticCamperVan]

Del Taco for coffee? That’s great to hear!

[@Leewilly440]

This was a fantastic video Scott I really enjoyed it. Lee 😀

[@amalmac9943]

Yes yes so. Beautiful

[@overcoffeemeditativemoment8084]

Breath Takeningly BEAUTIFUL and Life Giving Sustaining Was about to head on over to My Step By Step video Journey When noticed I this a new video up...

[@amalmac9943]

Mendocino headlands is Beautiful

[@pokergypsy55]

Beautiful place... beautiful sunset 🌆