WE FINALLY DID IT (paying for camping on the coast)

[@Nic7320]

I visited Hearst Castle in the 1980s... but the best part was the bus driver that drove us up the windy road to the top where the castle is. On the way he said, "If all these twists and turns bother you, just close your eyes. That's what I do... "

[@garrytownson7552]

Rather than being the passenger, try driving to eliminate motion sickness........my daughter is the same way..........as long as she is driving no problem. Good luck.

[@safepetproducts]

Yes, let her drive.

[@jasonwestberry6359]

I'm the same way and Dramamine can help if you take it early on best of luck!!

[@rachelmyers7104]

If I drive I don’t get sick either!!!!

[@SJS-1284]

I am that way as well got car sick as a kid, got glasses and it was not as bad But to this day I do not like the back seat

[@lockelamora0717]

You can feel the road rather than respond to the motion.

[@jenicasbar8052]

So sorry you felt car sick, but so glad you stopped to show us the views!!!! Thanks

[@sm190]

From a fellow motion sickness sufferer to another, get a ReliefBand. They’re pricey but if you get a rechargeable one, it will last years. I used it on the winding road along the Amalfi Coast, the twists and turns in the Dolomites, on boats, planes, etc. and it worked well. Love your videos! Keep traveling and enjoying this wonderful world we live in!

[@rvingtheusa]

My daughter always got sea sick. I kept her in fresh air, fed her saltines and sips of coke. We are not soda lover but it did the trick. Camping in Calif. Safer to use campgrounds.

[@philipfareio4445]

Lady Byrd Johnson Actually Had a lot Somewhere For trees

[@carlhursh9692]

If you want to see Big Redwoods, go to Sequoia National Park.

[@jenniferstephenson]

I agree. The Sequoia trees were more impressive to me.

[@jimsteele9261]

I was there back in the 70s, it was an impressive experience.

[@texascharlie4554]

We did the Castle tour several years ago .. fantastic! Funny story; as we were touring one the larger rooms, the docent pointed at a huge tapestry and made a few comments about it one of the guests then asked , "where are the originals ?". The docent politely replied, "Madam, these are the originals . " You could hear a pin drop. Another great job, you kids.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Oh that’s so cool! We must’ve seen those same tapestries! Someone in our group also asked about them and the guide told us the Louvre in Paris had the copies and each one had a plaque underneath stating the originals were in San Simeon Hearst Castle. So cool!

[@ericfinch8887]

I'm glad you two got to go down hwy1 rather than 5 or 95. It's so much prettier.

[@harrisonchevy4452]

Glad you guys got a chance to visit the Hearst Castle. I went there 50 years ago. It was owned by William Randolph Hearst as their families summer home. One of the Hearst daughters was kidnapped and held for a massive ransom. There is a massive backstory if you care to read about it. I love ❤️ the way you guys overcome obstacles and come up with alternatives. Great video.

[@JNante]

I remember when P. Hearst was kidnapped I was 11. Wow it's funny hearing of an event that this generation most likely has no clue about... does that mean we're getting, dare I say... Old 🤣.

[@jessicapurser9009]

Citizen Kane is a slightly-fictionalized version of Hearst's life (and also a really really cool movie).

[@jfranklin9549]

You guys didn’t see Muir Woods just across from Stinson Beach? Fun fact: One of Clint Eastwood’s sons landed on McWay Falls beach (which is off limits to hikers) via the ocean. Even though there is an exorbitant fine for roadside camping in Big Sur there is little enforcement due to lack of manpower.

[@1981cvalentine]

I live in Sonoma county,about 40min from Stinson beach. It’s one of my favorite surf spots. After watching this, it makes me feel like I really take for granted just how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful region

[@bigsurkate565]

When the sign says “No buses” they are referring to Tourist Buses because too many have gotten stuck in tight turns and other places.

[@silentnight4]

The $63.1 million was for the Hearst "Estate" (not castle) in Beverly Hills (not San Simeon). The estimated value of the Hearst Castle (today) is $5 billion.

[@nancyheneghan4760]

My husband gets car sick if he isn’t driving. I do most of the driving on straight roads and he does it in the winding ones. Love Big Sur. Was there quite some time ago. I have a sister-in-law that lives in the Morro Bay Area which is also beautiful. Got to see the elephant seals also.

[@LeahandLevi]

We had the same reaction when we saw the redwoods! It’s such a cool spot. ❤

[@tamiz8895]

I have a hard time with motion sickness and use wristbands with a small plastic bead in it that’s for pressure point on your wrist…it works for me on windy roads. Dramamine is also v effective! Monterey County/Pacific Grove is so incredibly beautiful. Many years ago, I was looking for somewhere our family could travel to and I found Monterey and Pacific Grove. We were going every year and staying and we decided to buy a home there. Big Sur is fantastic…there’s so much life and beauty there. I’m glad you were able to experience it. What a wonderful life!

[@PaulBauck]

Next time you are in northern CA, look for Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park for some giant redwoods, beautiful small roads, and great camping.

[@elainemartini6031]

We were there last month. Definitely worth the tour.

[@roygardiner4002]

Good to see how they keep the ocean topped up ! Another lovely vid, well done you two x x

[@DOMDOM-iv3ci]

I'm about 3hours away from san Simeon and love that camping spot it's super chill! nice find guys

[@lizsouza5273]

The NPS only requires permit and fee if you record for commercial use (your you tube channel). For all the rest of us, we are free to take photos snd videos for our personal use.

[@BobBohner4851]

Road sickness. Caused by ears and eyes not getting same motion info. Have you tried wrist beads on acupuncture spots? Tried only looking at the road ahead and not looking to the side or reading? Tried driving to keep your eyes on the road? Tried sinus saline spray to open up sinuses? Motion sickness can only be prevented, not really treating it after it hits you.

[@threynolds2]

I love to drive and twisty roads don't make me sick unless I'm a passenger. On my first roller coaster ride, I got motion sickness and wondered if it was because I was not in control, as I would be if I were driving. I rode again and held my right foot to the floor, pretending to be in control (with the gas pedal held to the floor) I did not get sick. Maybe you can try something like that - something to feel like you're in control.

[@nedwagon]

The Northern California coast is so beautiful! Highway 1 around Big Sur affords some of the most beautiful scenery found anywhere. The redwoods are amazing.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Just a tip that helps me to deal with motion sickness..It helps to be the driver. I never get carsick as long as I'm in the driver's seat.

[@maymaytrue550]

Great content and filming

[@brettm1251]

cool video, i loved it guys thank you.

[@LittleTravelChannel]

One thing that helps if you get car sick is to drive. Being a driver may stop you from getting sick.

[@MrFloydSaunders]

At certain times of year, the entire beach will be cover with hundreds of elephant seals that make visiting the seal beach really worth a stop. I love the coast highway along the central coast of California I have visited several times including my honeymoon several years ago.

[@CookingWithKaylaD]

If y’all didn’t know, raisins are from Cali and they do free tours at the Sunmaid raisin factory. It’s near Kingsburg, Ca. You get raisins to try as well. They are so good fresh. Also near there a few miles is the Land O Lakes dairy farm. They do free tours there too. It’s off the Hwy. 198 between Hanford and Visalia. Those are near Kingsburg all with in an hour of one another. That area is the Central Valley and is the farming capital of the world.

[@harrisonchevy4452]

About the Redwoods. They are truly the survivors of the forests. Many of the redwoods you got a chance to see in person survived forest fires. That’s why look burnt 🥵 on the outside because they survived the forest fires.

[@chaosplan]

Yes, they have evolved to withstand most fire events. Another interesting fact… they can capture moisture from the air and collect it on their needles, the water then builds up enough that it will then drip down on their roots. Effectively they are creating their own microclimate.

[@jeremycerra4288]

You should try Sea-Band wristbands for motion sickness

[@777Timberwolf]

I've heard of seals do their roaring kinda thing, but never heard of them "Burping" at each other. Merry Christmas to you Jimmy & Natalie. Be safe.

[@amethystrose_]

I just recently found ya'll's channel and I love your videos so much! You both put a wonderful effort into fun and entertaining videos with a dash of education! While you're out on the coast, if you haven't already, you should visit the Monarch Butterfly Grove! You're there in season and it's absolutely breathtaking to see so many monarchs! I can't wait for the next video! Be safe and have loads of fun. ☺

[@melindamohler7066]

Try prescription motion sickness patches

[@angelfujiyoshi6937]

You should carry ginger chews when you're traveling. Ginger is awesome for motion sickness. I always have ginger chews in my van and as soon as I feel the slightest bit of nausea, I pop one in my mouth and within a minute of sucking on it, I feel way better.

[@dianesisneros8811]

I just heard about the wild zebras near Hearst Castle. Over a hundred of them. The article said if you see one pull over because they travel in packs and there will be more.

[@veeemit9719]

What you said about feeling the need to be quiet in the redwoods is how I felt too….they are just so awesome…I always thought I was biased, being a native NorCalian, in that to me no other coastline in the US is more beautiful, but you just affirmed it in what you said about it being the most beautiful you’ve ever seen. I never get enough of seeing, whether in person, or by nice people like you sharing your visit.😊

[@wintergirl3298]

I truly feel your pain Natalie, I’ve had motion sickness my whole life. As I’m now much older it doesn’t take much to set me off. Stay safe out there

[@Nancy-bi1cw]

We have family in Santa Barbara and will be there from 12/29 - 1/3. Our motorhome will be in Earl Warren Showground, exit 100 off Rt. 101, Calle Real exit. Also 10 miles south of SB is Refugio State Beach, Rincon Parkway then Hobson Beach Park. They are all on old hwy 101 along the coast. Check it our, right on the ocean.

[@roseanneberrios7174]

I lived in Monterey for over 5 years. I loved it.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

It’s probably our favorite place we’ve visited on the coast so far! 😊

[@lesliesteinhauser2595]

We stay at San Simeon State Park up on Washburn where you were at least once a year if not twice a year. It’s only about an hour and a half from our house and we love it. The elephant seals that you are seeing this time of year or nothing in December January February there is not a piece of sand that does not have an elephant seal on it. And you can smell them they stink and are quite loud. We’ve also been to Hearst Castle several times. It’s really too bad Natalie that you get carsick because this is one of my most favorite drives.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

San Simeon really is such a beautiful area! 😊 There was a ton of elephant seals when we were there so I’d be interested to see how they fit any more on that beach 😄

[@wanderingvan5918]

One thing I've learned during my drives are to stop at turn outs and take in the views. SO many times I pass one and then there isn't another one miles and by then the view has changed

[@patriciathomas501]

If you drive you won’t get car sick. Also buy some Ginger Chews and peppermint and chew on them and don’t try to read while the van is moving. Just a few tips I picked up. You guys be safe and have a good time!! 😊

[@defuller1]

Try having Natalie drive on the winding roads. That often alleviates motion sickness. My mom was very susceptible to motion sickness and used this trick for years to keep it at bay.

[@tedpreston4155]

It's fun traveling with you guys!

[@AnnettesVanTease]

Aww I hope you get the car sickness taken care of on the next curvy road. Hwy 1 is no joke. I don’t get car sick and can’t handle that drive either. ~A

[@thomastevis8655]

Awesome videos sorry I’m so late

[@tynitahaines4012]

I love u guys. You are the most adorable couple. Thanks for sharing your lives with us.

[@jamesorendorff2731]

You mentioned Stinson beach ... pretty much raised there ❤️ Tall Redwoods...Muir Woods has an entire forest of very tall Redwoods , Samuel P Taylor State Park as well . Love Big Sur ..I apologize for this State and all it's regulations .drives us crazy..Hearst Castle ...very cool years ago ...no regulations. back then... I'm so happy that your taking your time heading south ... It's such a beautiful coast , I never get tired of seeing it .... happy for you ❤️❤️👍

[@dannydanny938]

Nature is beautifully amazing!

[@darlenethompson9325]

Merry Christmas!

[@Hecsagon85]

Correct me if im wrong, but i believe if you already paid for one state park you can use that same receipt to enter other state parks on the same day.

[@teddoworldwide]

Glad you two could enjoy the coast here in California! That drive down Big Sur is one of my favorites. Natalie why aren't you taking dramamine for your car sickness?!

[@kathleenhudson8429]

There is nothing more serene than an old-growth redwood forest. Also, near the redwood national park further north, there are great state parks with some of the tallest redwoods.

[@claudiabishop8478]

I pray you all are well, healthy & safe! As I watch the news and see all the rain and flooding in CA and that was the last place we saw you --- Could you maybe drop a line to share with us that you are okay?? Hope to see you back. ❤

[@johnwren3976]

Next time look for CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK East of Stockton. Massive Sequoia, Pines and Redwoods. One stump is 30' across. Will not disappoint. Stunning. Showers & toilets. No electric, sewer or water at sites.

[@C.Church]

That huge fine probably stems from past problems. When Little Big Lies was big, the crowds came for selfies on that NorCal bridge (is that the same one you were on?) creating enormous jams. I live in SoCal. A few years ago we had a big natural wildflower bloom. As selfie crowds do, the gaggles drove to the wildflowers and trampled them to take part in how beautiful(ly trampled) they were.

[@thomastevis8655]

The red woods were soo cool

[@peterhatcher773]

Another neat video guys. Really like seeing all the places you visit. Keep up the great work and Merry Christmas!!!

[@darlenedavis1944]

Sure glad u stopped at the Castle, I've seen all 4 tours, so SPECTACULAR

[@billmcdonald9115]

Hearst Castle is great. California State Park Campgrounds are some of the best in the country. I think you got charged $20 for a dry campground because it was near San Simeon. Usually a State Campground is pretty much running water and showers and fire pits and of course the 'picnic table.' (Have you run into bear boxes yet?) Keep going and as always Welcome to the Hwy 1.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

The castle really was awesome! And you’re definitely right about the price! We were originally we’re going to stay at another campground but they were actually booked out for the days we were going to be there.

[@brendahaire8824]

Beautiful beautiful scenery. You guys have fun and stay safe.

[@themadwomanskitchen9732]

The drive on Hwy 1 between Monterey and Big Sur is considered by most to be the most beautiful place on earth!

[@razehell7175]

Girl I’m the same way! Ginger chews are your best friend! They work sooooo well on windy roads!

[@ricusserfontein1086]

Really enjoying youre vids. Thankyou.

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff guys

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks!! 😊💚

[@happydays59]

Nice video!🎅🎄💝 Merry Christmas 💝🎄🎅

[@michelle14749]

Love your videos and Cali is one of my favorite states. Ugh no about the pothole!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks Paula! 💚 That pothole gave us a bit of a headache, but thankfully it’s all good now! Cali is one of our favorites too!! 😄🥰

[@ronaldsnider8078]

Hearts estate is. now own Patty, who also 80% of all news paper and untested in TV station. The next town you can Anderson split pea soup. Try it, you'll love it.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

I feel that I need to be quiet amongst these incredible trees too.

[@mikewatkins978]

50yrs,,,, no I think it was more like 60yrs ago we camped in the Redwoods, drove through a tree they cut a tunnel in for the road, tree still lives I think,,,,, You know that if they allowed overnight parking/camping on Hwy 1, it would be solid broken down RV's I did a motorcycle trip from LA to Portland on nothing but coast road when I was about 20yrs old,,,,yeah, again 50yrs ago. Great channel, you guys got class, take care and stay safe.

[@patireland3345]

Hurst Castle is a must visit. There are several different tours, including one at night to see the Castle illuminated. But the question for you two - was the Castle decorated for Christmas? Glad you were happy with your State Park experience. The drive up or down the coast on CA1 is best savored at a slow pace, and have Natalie drive. That, and a dose of ginger root will often help keep the upset at bay. Thanks for sharing.

[@mitchw9162]

Another great video, so many memories brought back for me. There is so much to see but try to make the Thursday night farmers market in SLO town, you are so close. Regardless what you do you will have great scenery (Black stone beach in Cambria, Morro Rock, etc.). Also there are a number of Spanish Missions to see along the way for a change of pace. Thanks again.🌼🌻🏵

[@sharonfrommann6516]

I get car sick all the time but when I drive I am fine. Try driving on curvy roads I think it will help. Love you two Have fun Merry Christmas, and God Bless

[@colinbarnes5850]

Hi guys another top video full of content and well informed video all the best and stay safe out there

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Aw, thank you so much!! 💚

[@mikeallensonntag]

You guys should look into cost of maybe asking these places if you could film for a fee. If your channel is monetized I don't see huge issue as long as they aren't charging you massive amounts. Or if you don't want to do that maybe rolling some photos from their website at least.

[@christalcherry3426]

West Coast is So pretty all along the 101. If you guys get to travel further north you should continue up the 101 and come into Or. I love the coast line here.

[@tsanx4562]

Natalie, you should drive if you get car sick on winding roads, it helps me because you are focusing on driving and not the side to side and ups and downs. Love the videos and you guys stay safe.

[@davidfacktor648]

Great video as always. Bummer you had to break your streak. One of my daughters (now adult) gets car sick. She has some wrist bands she wears to help. She played college sports and wore them on the bus.

[@seeyou1812]

Natalie you are so right that drive has to be one of the best in the US.

[@bertkelly7650]

Stop at any store to get wrist bands that stop motion sickness. Wife uses them and they work. Next alternative is to drive.

[@angelamurphy3331]

There is a small town outside San Francisco called Redwood City. 🍀💚😺💚🍀🍀

[@candyclemens4432]

Good , probably a safer move.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

And honestly it was a fun experience to actually pay for camping again! (Much less stressful at least)

[@staceygiometti9680]

Love, Love Monterey & Carmel Are My Favorite Areas Of CA. Born & Raised In Sonoma CA So Those Areas Were Just A Few Hours From Us.❤ Be Safe Kids!

[@andreamervis6413]

Natile I get car sick too try ginger tea first or while or warm ginger ale.

[@annwatrous1289]

Great Video

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks Ann! 😄

[@mariahorsfield76]

It was nice seeing u on a Friday ❤ see u next week 😊

[@theresahassan2576]

You two are adorable and compliment each other! Oh--and your videos are awesome!!

[@rockercover]

That Highway 1 drive south from Monterey, can test tires and vehicles. We only attempted that drive with a small H. Civic, that we pulled behind the Pace Arrow 27 foot. Stayed at a San Simeon camp place.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Oh yeah it was a pretty wild ride! 😅 We felt pretty good about it in the van but not sure if I would’ve risked it in our Skoolie

[@rockercover]

@@JimmyandNatalie Agree with you about a larger and heavier rig on Highway 1. We did not take the Fleetwood Pace Arrow M.H. on the winding section of 1, left it at the San Simeon camp ground. We stayed in a overflow camping area, was more primitive, (but could see the ocean when there was no fog / heavy overcast). Needed to run Onan generator to charge batteries during the non-quiet hours, plus run any larger power use appliances, (It was year 1987). (Gen.’s had to be turned off by 8-PM, park rules). Certainly had been a bunch of years ago, glad they still have camping. Needed to meet at the visitor center for the Hearst Castle tours, then they bused us visitors from the Visitor Center up to the castle, (in-order to take one of the several tours offered). Think we took the garden tour, saw several pools. Thanks for the reply, best travel wishes‼️

[@jeffmagee1584]

Beautiful Scenery! a hint about car sickness or nausea. Inhaled isopropyl alcohol from alcohol wipes really works great and Fast. Check it out.

[@JoeT.1960]

they say if you smell rubbing alcohol you wont be car sick

[@Adam_Gray]

That is, by far my favorite stretch of PCH, between Monterey and Morro Bay! Maybe if y'all are still in the area, another cool little dutch inspired little town is Solvang, Ca is worthy of a visit. Merry Christmas!

[@richardwhitehead5126]

Ditto

[@mollybeechinor218]

I really like your channel. You guys do a great job !!!

[@KayGardinerAndrews]

Thanks for taking us along - those sea lions are huge 💙

[@lindaalaniz7129]

I've seen Hearst castle years ago.

[@mikeskaggs3763]

If you go backpacking on the Lost Coast up north, you can camp right near beach where a huge rookery of elephant seals spend the winter for birthing season. They get really loud at night and the moms don't leave the beach for months and survive just on stored fat. Wish I could upload some pix and video here...

[@richardwhitehead5126]

Nethercutt museum in Sylmar CA. (LA area). Free. Need reservations. Known for very expensive cars, much more than just that. They have an organ that shakes the entire building. Pismo state beach is a great campground, if you can get in.