I NEEDED THIS! Truck Camper Living
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- Having been born and raised near the ocean...sometimes I miss it and feel the need to go back. Most of my travels take me through the mountains and the southwestern desert....but sometimes I miss the smell of that salty air and hearing the sounds of the waves crashing. Come along as I visit the coast of Central California including San Simeon, Big Sur and even Solvang.
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Nope Catherine ... I'm personally Loving everywhere you go ! I love it all too ! Thank you sooo much for sharing your adventures with us all Love, My soul loves your soul ! Laughing ... just keep doing what you do , we'll follow ya !
Thank you so much!
Oh Catherine, how could I have missed this episode. I was also born and raised on the Pacific coast and for 35 years roamed, played, surfed all the places you visited. At age 74 the BEAUTIFUL, rugged Pacific and the stretch you travelled will always be in my heart and home to me. The sounds, smells, sunrises and sunsets. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Whether the mountains or the sea...
Wherever you go is where we want to be.
Great video Catherine. The wildlife was a nice touch. Especially seeing Zebras in California. We also loved seeing Sierra, the dog. Stay well and keep the surprises coming. 💖
Glad you enjoyed it
Nico 😍😘
Anyone bred-born-raised by The SEA, will never be 'whole' or totally content away from it---no matter how much (the allure) of The Mountains, The Desert, etc...Absorb it, Gal, & recharge your soul---for the times you will be away.......
Born and raised in coastal Alaska, I always had the best of both worlds. Now it's all about staying warm. Your voice is very soothing. Has that Bob Ross vibe. 😊
When my grandfather died in 1950 in Oklahoma, my dad, at 13 years old, was finishing up wheat harvest in the Midwest . He came out on a train to live with his brother who was a ranch hand in the Santa Ynez valley area. He told me he thought he came to paradise. My uncle is buried in the Lompoc area.
You can of course share videos of whatever you want! Your content is always fantastic. 💚
I agree i prefer the mountains too and rivers and streams and lakes. Ocean living is messier when you have a dog 🤣
I'm not a "mountain person" as much as a "natural beauty person". As long as you film beautiful or fascinating surroundings, you will always have my attention. :)
I am a mountain girl, born and bred, to the point that open bare land makes me nervous. But every now and then I have to go to the ocean - I find it very restorative and calming.
Beautiful, Catherine. So happy seeing you renew your soul by being close to the ocean you love.🥰👍
And even though I live in the mountains, I find the ocean fascinating….the constant of the waves, the light on the water, especially at sunset, and all the shades of blue is truly gorgeous. Thank you for sharing places we may never get to. 🙏🌹
Oh, and puppies! One can never get enough of seeing puppies having a fun time . 🥰👍
Born and raised near the ocean. Sailed for a bunch of years too. Now living inland and the connection to the ocean is real.
Good morning Catherine! I am so happy to see you at the beach. Lake Cachuma is where I learned to fish as a kid and all of your other stops are regular stops for me! You are in my "back yard". From Big Sur, south to Santa Barbara, is an amazing stretch of our beautiful California Coast. I got married in Santa Barbara on the cliffs overlooking the ocean! Thank you for your wonderful video of zebras and all the marine life at the rookery. I was just there in late September. Always look forward to Sunday mornings with you and sometimes your friends! Thank you and as always, love you and be safe. 💖🙏
Thanks again Catherine. I have been to all of the places on this video and always enjoy seeing them. The hike up the slot canyon is fun and easy to do. I did the hike on crutches back in 2003. I would suggest carrying bear spray when hiking in the park as there have been mountain lions spotted there. Another thing ia to keep your kids and pets close to you. Kids running around playing and screaming are big cat magnets
I enjoy rewatching your travels as much the second or third time as much as the first time. Thank you for sharing your life
The Mountains are majestic, exhilarating, and beautiful. The Sea while also amazing it renews your soul in an elemental way that only it can do.
Gorgeous ♥️ I drove my Semi Truck with a 53 foot trailer from Carmel CA to south of Big Sur I was turned around by a Chip's officers because there several bridges I would never make it over it was still gorgeous and the sea lions in the water too. God bless be safe ✝️♥️🇺🇸
oceans, sea's, mountains, desert's, mother nature's soul food
I love the mountains as well but the ocean is a whole Nother world. And I love it all. We are so blessed to live on this amazing planet
We love the Ocean and all its wonder. Trees along a sandy beach are majestic. Playful seals are fun to watch while on a day hike near the Ocean's shore. Trees, Water, Wildlife, good food and coffee; all in this video. Nice 😀💯👍🔥🌊🙏
Your cinematography skills are only surpassed by the soothing tone of your narration….
As a scuba diver many moons ago I loved the ocean so my little girl followed in my footsteps in diveing and became a marine bioloigist I still have a love for the mountains..both heal the soul
You're right. Something about the ocean air that rejuvenates you. The mountains may have your heart but the ocean has your soul. Did not know about the wild zebras. Nice surprise.
As a fellow girl who also was born and raised in the OC in SoCal, the mountains definitely have hold of my heart, too. Yet when I have a chance to visit the California coast, the sound of the waves, the sun’s sparkle on the water, and the smell of the salty surf feel like home in a way that I can never deny. I just discovered your channel, Catherine. I am enjoying your videos.
Not only campground fees, but fuel also. Yikes! Thanks for the ride!
I am judging other mountain lovers as like minded. I think we all love nature whether it be ocean or land. Ocean has the ability to draw stress out of humans if they pause to let it. Thank you muchly for sharing.👍👍
I agree :) I have appreciation for both. The most amazing mountains that meet the sea that I have ever seen is the Napali Coast on Kauai, Hawaii. Absolutely stunning! They have been filmed in the opening sequence of the Fantasy Island tv show. Another stunning mountain range is in British Columbia, Canada. Banff area and the turquoise Lake Louise set against Mt Victoria is heavenly beauty. Plus there is a very panoramic and scenic hike from Lake Louise up to a tea house nearby Mt. Victoria. Plus there is another smaller lake at a higher elevation on the hike back.
We are so blessed in this country to have such diversity of landscape, villages, towns, and cities. Great video. Love your attitude to embrace the moment…wherever you are…gems will appear all along the way.
This summer I mooched camped for free on the California coast for 6 months in my motorhome, a stones throw from the sand. I plan on spending the winter here also, surfing everyday. I’m an old fart (65) and never felt healthier.
Zebra are so beautiful. That was the most adorable fight over a mate! Totally harmless. Great video!
I grew up in Orange county, CA. Definitely l missed the beach when I moved to Texas. I love Morro Bay and Oceanside. Solvang is a very enjoyable visit. CA got too crazy, but l miss it still. If they didn't dump their water in the Pacific there would not be a shortage.
Having grown up on the east coast and now living land locked in Missouri, I miss the smell of the salt water and fresh seafood
Catherine, your videos are zen for the soul! Breaking up your normal mountain videos with some ocean content was perfect!! Thank you!!
Catherine, is it appropriate to say you are a "connoisseur" of the great-outdoors? You bring us joy, and surprises, week after week. Zebra's? So cool. A refreshing video this week; makes me think of my cousin that lives in Cayucos and was able to see what the area looks like that he lives and surfs in. You are very inspiring since the start.
Nothing like the ocean! Thank you for another video adventure of Nature's Gifts to all! Be safe, be well!
The mountains bring wonder, but the ocean brings tears of joy for me. It tugs at me in a mystical way. I will _always_ appreciate videos you do by the sea.
Thank you Kimberly! ❤️
I love the mountains however I am also a water baby so I love the ocean too. Nothing wrong with embracing both worlds.
Ocean people here! I love where the mountains meet the sea. So unique and magical. Love this area as well!
I appreciated your coastal CA adventure. I spent a few months in Solvang when I was a child in the 50's, so it was nice to see what it looks like now. I used to catch small frogs (and let them go!) in a long-gone small storm drainage area that ran near the edge of the downtown area. I visit CA about every 3 years and so enjoy the coast and the sea views. You caught a nice sunset view. Your presentation made me long to be at the coast. Maybe this fall I'll be able to go. Also, it was nice to hear about the places to camp in the area. Keep up the great work Catherine.
From one SoCal lady to another, I completely get what you mean about the California coast. I’m also in a truck camper and spend most of my time in the mountains and deserts, but the beach will always feel like home. That salty air brings me right back to my childhood.
It doesn't matter where you travel to I am happy that you share your life with us. I prefer mountains to the beach but sometimes one just needs to be near the ocean...to see, feel, know, smell, hear and taste its awesomeness. Rebirth. I am glad you decided to share the footage with the heavy fog and how life goes on even when it isn't sunny clear. There is a beauty still in the gloom.
I'm very fortunate to be able to live, work, and volunteer near our Vandenberg Space Base, and traverse the CA central coast bunches. Yes, the mountains touch the sea, the ribs in Cambria, fresh fish in Ventura, the panoramic coastal views, old and new bridges, flora and many kinds of birds, waves crashing white contrast to the dark rocks and beaches, and rolling oak-spotted hills.... really float my boat :> . Glad you were able to share my backyard with your subscribers. Thank you for your presentation. Stay Well and Enjoy. Hugs and Smiles
Where the land meets the sea is beautiful. The high mountains are beautiful. The deep forests are beautiful. The scorching deserts are beautiful. Take a walk and experience any of those places and you'll find reverence. “The highest treason, the meanest treason, is to deny the holiness of this little blue planet on which we journey through the cold void of space.” - Edward Abbey
Thanks Catherine, for sharing your love of outdoor spaces.
Very nice video. I have wanted a pet zebra since seeing Swiss family Robinson as a kid. Stay safe and healthy.
I love the ocean and mountains, one of the magical positives of living on the west coast
My wife and I live in Cambria and watch your channel regularly. She grew up in Palos Verdes and in the summers would drive up to the eastern Sierras for camping. It's a tradition we now continue. Was fun seeing you highlight our beautiful coastline.
You live in a beautiful area! ❤️
Oh I love the ocean when I lived in seal Beach I was down on the beach every day and the content was awesome on the video 🍷🍷ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥 Camping Russ out
The rolling hills of the central coast of CA are something special, I could drive through them for hours and hours and never be bored! A fun hike in that area is called Cerro Alto between Atascadero and Morro Bay. The views from the top are awesome!
Nothing wrong with loving the mountains AND the ocean!
I did a job in Cambria and stayed at an RV park in Morro Bay just a mile up from the beach. It was great. I went through Cayucos twice every day on my commute and always said that if I ever move back to the beach, that's where I would want to be. I've flown my hang glider at Big Sur a few times too. Beautiful beach country in that whole area.
My favorite drive in all the world !! We used to tent camp Big Sur's Andrew Molera until the fires, heavy rain and mudslides closed it down.
Big Sur and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are my 2 most favorite places here in California. I never get tired of visiting them. We were in the same areas you were a year ago (November 2020) and the weather was also amazing then. Took way too many pictures of sea otters, zebras, and elephant seals, but you just can't help yourself. Thank you for sharing your beautiful adventures with all of us.
Thank you, Catherine. I enjoy your videos each Sunday. Always so well done. 👍
You are right the ocean is like a magnet. I don't know if it's the smell, sound of waves, or the blue water but it is an attraction to the human spirit. Maybe that's why I'm only 6 miles from it. Your video was excellent as always. Stay well and be safe.
I'm like you, we love the the outdoors but us socal beach folks have salt water running thru our veins
I know EXACTALY what you are saying. Island born (Key West), island raised (Hawaii), Florida boy who spent so much time in the ocean I grew gills (well, almost). Glad to see this side of you, Thanks!
I am definitely more of an ocean person but have traveled mountain areas many times. I can understand why a piece of your heart is there at the beach.
after a 14 hr night shift, just showered. and watching another stunning video. thankyou catherine xx
I'm a so cal girl raised in San Juan Capistrano, I now live in Oregon and Oregon coast is so beautiful. I know what you mean when the ocean and salty air is calling you. Thanks for a great video.
For those of us raised in California that love nature, it’s always a pull between the ocean and mountains. When I’m near one, I miss the other. I feel very grateful that I have spent so much time in both. I love all your videos.
You get it Chris. Thank you.
I love seeing the coast, so please feel free to share it all the time, most YT'rs are showing us the mountains so the coast is breath of fresh air. Awesome to see the birds and the zebra.
I grew up in upstate NY near the Adirondacks, but live in Daytona now. The mountains call me back sometimes for peace and quiet.
I rember swiming a cable swim in southern California in the 1990s. I didn't have a wet suit but I did wear a cap. When I finished the 2 mile swim I sat in my car for 30 minutes with the heat on to warm up! I have never been to California that I wasn't cold! It is a beautiful state.
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I'm 68, Traveled quite a bit in my days, lived in Ca. for 12 years or so. I stay in Florida these days. North Florida is as far North as I care to go anymore. Florida beaches are the best.
Welcome to my neck of the woods Catherine! So happy to see your footage of the central coast of California. Don’t tie yourself to a set format for your videos, it’s enjoyable to see different formats. Follow your instincts we simply enjoy seeing the world thru your lens.
I hear you about the ocean. After 35 years in Newport Beach, I just moved into the foothills in South OC. At least I can see the ocean everytime I drive the 73! Thank you for your videos. They are wonderful.
I live near the mountains in Oregon, but not far from the ocean. There is something about the ocean that renews the soul.
The Oregon Coast is beautiful!!
NICE. HARD TO BEAT THE BEACH ON SUNNY DAYS. I REMEMBER SOLVANG PASTRIES AND FUDGE MADE IT POINT TO DRIVE INLAND TO GET THERE. FOREVER WOULD BE AWESOME TO EXPLORE THIS PLANET HOME WE'VE BEEN GIVEN. THANKS FOR THE TAG-A-LONG.
If there’s any such thing as a CZcams award for best narration and videography…I’m gonna put your name in there.
As always, superb 💥
Thank you so much!
This reminds me of the vastness of Lake Michigan; there's a stretch of road where you see huge rocks that separate Lake Michigan from the sidewalk. It's such a calming intake of peace, even when I see the chopping waters as I'm walking along this stretch.
We lived in Virginia for 7yrs. It was perfect due to mountains and ocean.
Verity is the spice of life. So so what if it is a little bet different, we still loved it. I used to drive up and down all that area back in the day. Thank you.
Reach the Beach! Excellent Video!! Thank You for sharing,🙏👍😎
Right here in my backyard, didn't know the falls was reopened,
Another great video. My wife and I watch your videos every week and really enjoy them. Thank you so much. You are very talented and have a good eye for all the natural beauty that surrounds us.
Dear Cat 🍀😘, great pictures from one of our favourite places in California. If we needed to choose, we ever would prefer the Ocean Beacharea for 51% 😂😊👍thanks for sharing your impressions. Great Job! 🍾🙂Take care on you, you big Berlin 🇩🇪Fan Couple, Nicole and Hardy
Thank you so much!
Thank you, don't get out to the ocean very often. Beautiful.
I hope more people to subscribe to your channel. You bring peace to life
Loving the reconnecting with my memories from my honeymoon in California which included many of the area's visited. Solvang was always a stop of my Danish father.
As a senior in m sixties , you inspire me with your videos to also get out there and explore America in a RV , also probably a truck camper . I hope to see your adventures for many years to come .
Morro Rock is home to a nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons. Patience is required but one of the pair can often be seen from the observation bench on the seaside of the Rock. Binoculars or a spotting scope will be helpful. If one is very lucky, you might see prey being captured or the young on the nest if you are visiting during breeding season. You can tell the bird’s favorite perches on the Rock by looking for the telltale “whitewash”.
Morro Bay Area in general is a special place for Birders!
I forgot how much I miss the California coastline. Thank you for sharing. Aloha
We are from South Florida & the beach & ocean brings us peace. I (Lou) lives in Berkeley & visited Carmel, Monterey & Sausalito. The California coast is heaven on earth.
So happy for you.
Lou & Angie
Thank you so much guys! 🙏
My wife and I did that section several years ago.
It was a great flash back seeimg it again.
Natural beauty has always been in many places. The ocean is just one more
Great video
Awesome video as always the trip was fun and relaxing much needed on my end thank you for the adventures. Can’t wait until the next one.
Thavk you! It was wonderful having you and Sierra along!
That's a really cool camping setup you have Lori!
Well, you were just in my back yard, Catherine! I haven’t been to Nojoqui Falls in years, and yes, it is quite nice when there’s lots of water. I love love love Cambria, San Simeon and Ragged Point, and one of my favorite stops is the elephant seal rookery. The females will be having babies soon!
Catherine. You. Are. An inspiration to me. I have. Been. Following. Your. U-tube. Channel. For. Awhile. Now. Your. Videos. Are. Amazing. I. Am 59. Years. Old. And. I am. Saving. For my. Travel. Trailer. To. And. Hope. To. Be. Out of. My apt. By. 2022. And. Just. Living in My travel. Trailer. To start. Seeing. The
Different. Campgrounds that. Are. Available. God. Bless.
Morro Bay has no shortage of good restaurants. My favorite place for breakfast is Carla’s. Great food and decent prices. Dedicated carnivores who don’t mind a bit of a drive, will appreciate Jocko’s in the little town of Nipomo. Be prepared for a wait for a table during the dinner rush hour. It’s worth the wait. It’s not fancy but the food is great!
As always you did another video with blends of content and music selection is top notch. Thanks for being you and what you do Sunday mornings.🌺🌸🌞👍👍
I felt the same way,I packed up and headed back to my home state to be next to the ocean where I left a few yrs. ago. Two weeks was awesome.
My wife and I always look forward to your videos! We too Love the Ocean along with the mountains. If we can’t make it to both each year, we alternate years on where we spend our yearly big vacation. We would Love to see more beach videos! We ordered our truck camper about a month ago and can’t wait to be out there next year taking vacations in it! You have helped us realize it’s the best RV for us, after looking for the past 3 1/2 years. Thanks again for your videos, and DEFINITELY do some more beach videos!
Hello Catherine how are, you doing? My, mom name is Katherine be careful &be safe out there you look really good and, really beautiful from Jason, L from RimRock Az.
Hello Catherine, I'm always interested in your videos no matter where you go and I would not be disappointed with any changes you provided us. I get to see so much and always learn something new. Thank you!
Viewing creation, through the lens of your artistic touch, is never disappointing! 🙂❤️
Love how you can hear the waves crashing from the last campsite. Must have been wonderful to sleep to that sound.
It was! I loved that.
If you love the mountains and nature in general, it is highly likely you love the sea as well! I miss the smell of the salt spray from waves crashing on California's coastal rocks immensely! Thank you for sharing another lovely adventure in your cozy home on wheels. If you ever get up to my latitude, I highly recommend Westport Union Landing State Park. But as you pointed out, such places are getting increasingly pricey. Keep adventurous!
OH Catherine, that really made me miss the ocean. I lived there on the central coast in the 80’s then raised my family in Oceanside. I know exactly what you mean when you say the ocean is part of you. I know I’m where I’m suppose to be now in this season of my life, (in the desert) which I do love but th ocean is often missed. Thanks so much for sharing.
Zebra's??? Who'd a thunk it? lol Great video Catherine, awesome scenery. Stay safe.
Sometimes we just need to go home again and recharge Cat. You seemed very content to be back in SoCal and just tour around familiar places. Solvang looks like a wonderful and charming place, take care and looking forward to your next adventure.