The house you filmed first. I lived in it with my parents in 1953. My mother and all my uncles were born and raised in Jacumba. I have been down old 80 hundreds of times. Lived half my growing years in jacumba. Lots of great memories.
I grew up in the area. late 1970's. I remember all the property were owned by one person. they were all rentals. they were all painted white with red trim. there was a restaurant. Some of my friends lived there including my stepmom. Did a lot of hiking. Found a 1919 Pennie on the dirt road next to the large house or hotel. Many caves to be found.
Up until the mid 70's Hwy 80 was the only way from SD to the desert, I-8 wasn't finished, they were still building the Pine valley bridge so you took Hwy 94 which tied into 80 or 80 to go east. once I-8 was opened all the businesses and little communities along 80 started to disappear with only remnants left now.
Back in the late 60s/early 70s my grandfather had a rock and gift shop just east of Jacumba on old Hwy 80. I have scoured Google Earth trying to find where it was located, but I think it has been leveled. We made that long drive from Kearney Mesa to Jacumba more times than I can count when I was a kid.
My grandparents lived in nearby Live Oak Springs and they did a lot of work over the years with the Highlands Senior Center in Jacumba in the 80s and 90s. I would visit them every summer and I loved the area and people so much.
New sub. Got to say it's so refreshing the way you walk through without babbling it's like you're there. Back in the seventies II was stationed in San Diego and I would go camping somewhere up there have no idea where, but this reminds me of it!
I live in campo where a lot of abandoned buildings sit. If you drive from the 80 in campo out East you’ll see tons of abandoned buildings ranging from old businesses, homes, public resource buildings etc. the history out here is fascinating
That's cool to hear the stories of people that lived there or near by. It was a home that thrived with people. To others it may seem an abandon home but the stories is what's it's all about. Thumbs up
These Old Homes are located next to Mexican/American Border, only 6 miles. Anyone walking around here takes risk just by being here. Im sure most of these holes are covered by now.
@@SoCalUrbex74 what are the holes purpose? Could u see what was at the bottom of them? Do u get some sort of permission before hand to go around these areas? Just asking cuz u said there are lots of people with guns and boarder patrol around.
Califas These Old Historic Homes date back as far as late 1800s to 1940s. Regarding the Holes, they can be anything from Water to Sewage? Don’t really know. As for this property it’s private and full of Rattlesnakes. And yes, there are Border Patrol Agents, Sheriff Deputies . If I were to be stopped by any Federal Agents of Deputies I would have told them I was in the market for buying a home. Also, none of these Old Houses are abandoned, they are being sold as historic homes under a Real Estate.
If the banks own most of them now, would they be for sale ? Technology has come a long way since these were abandoned, and wondering if folks can rejuvenate the area. With solar etc. . . Just hearing your foot steps on the ground made me homesick. Grew up in SD, and traveled down that hiway a lot.
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@@SoCalUrbex74 Thank you for your advice. I definitely agree with never trashing, vandalizing or taking things. It pains me to see vandalism in videos and I highly respect those who respect the places they visit. I will be presenting as vlogs. I can't wait! I will contact you for more advice in the future =D.
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Dang someone could fall into one of those holes and get hurt. I'm surprised they're not covered up. But then again how many people does anyone expect to come around abandoned building? That certainly would be dangerous at night. It looks like all the buildings were stripped of the wiring and that's why there's no walls. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the man who owned the place oh, he probably figured he would cash in on the copper wiring and such. Because I'll come every single building looks like the walls have been torn out? And to think they were probably cute little houses at one time. People lived their lives there.
How far out of SD is this? You showed that big house across the road in the thumbnail but never went over there. What is it? I saw a truck there so it's not deserted. Can you get there off the 94? Seems I remember the 94 angling north on the edge of town and hitting the 8. Haven't been there in 10 years.
Hello, Where is this place at exactly? My son and I live exploring abandoned places and we really wan to go go here. Please message me with info. I’m alwYs down on highway 80 and i8 maybe 2/3 times a month. We’d love to check this out
stormkronic I started from downtown San Diego were the elevation is a little over sea level. It takes about one hour to reach this location were elevation is about 3,500 feet over sea level. I was basically out of breath. Also the temperature dropped do to high elevation.
618 video productions I look into this, it’s pretty dark. According to History these homes once belong to early Americans Settlers when this land was under Mexico. Most of these early settlers died in the hands of Bandits, Indians or Bears. These were the Pre-Pioneers of America, the forgotten
@@SoCalUrbex74 what did you find out about this place? I live in the old hotel across the road from where this video was made. I'm very interested. I don't have a channel or anything but would love to speak with you about this.
There’s a Indian Reservations close to this location that had a water source prior to settlers arriving. Also 30 Miles East of this location there’s is an abundance of water coming from El Centro. The first settlers from the East took over land that was owned by Mexicans who already had a water system
Tracy Pearson There was a famous actress from the early Hollywood Era that resided here. Jacumba Hot Springs was once a get away for Hollywood Movies Stars.
The house you filmed first. I lived in it with my parents in 1953. My mother and all my uncles were born and raised in Jacumba. I have been down old 80 hundreds of times. Lived half my growing years in jacumba. Lots of great memories.
I filmed these Houses for historical purposes, glad you like them
I grew up in the area. late 1970's. I remember all the property were owned by one person. they were all rentals. they were all painted white with red trim. there was a restaurant. Some of my friends lived there including my stepmom. Did a lot of hiking. Found a 1919 Pennie on the dirt road next to the large house or hotel. Many caves to be found.
Wow !
Amazing. What kind of caves?
Up until the mid 70's Hwy 80 was the only way from SD to the desert, I-8 wasn't finished, they were still building the Pine valley bridge so you took Hwy 94 which tied into 80 or 80 to go east. once I-8 was opened all the businesses and little communities along 80 started to disappear with only remnants left now.
Yes, Jacumba paid the price heavily, there still are small communities but nothing like before.
Acorn Casino has giving some life back !
Never knew this 👍🏼
Back in the late 60s/early 70s my grandfather had a rock and gift shop just east of Jacumba on old Hwy 80. I have scoured Google Earth trying to find where it was located, but I think it has been leveled. We made that long drive from Kearney Mesa to Jacumba more times than I can count when I was a kid.
Can this be it?th-cam.com/video/0-4kvfnDe5c/w-d-xo.html
My grandparents lived in nearby Live Oak Springs and they did a lot of work over the years with the Highlands Senior Center in Jacumba in the 80s and 90s. I would visit them every summer and I loved the area and people so much.
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Bankhead springs, Talulah Bankheads uncle owned this. It was for sale for years in the 80's n 90's.
New sub. Got to say it's so refreshing the way you walk through without babbling it's like you're there. Back in the seventies II was stationed in San Diego and I would go camping somewhere up there have no idea where, but this reminds me of it!
This was a random find, I was just driving through East County, got out of my car for quick film then departed.
Looks like a great place to start a cult or a hippy commune.
I live in campo where a lot of abandoned buildings sit. If you drive from the 80 in campo out East you’ll see tons of abandoned buildings ranging from old businesses, homes, public resource buildings etc. the history out here is fascinating
I haven't filmed Campo, will go in Summer !
You need to go look at the train 🚂 museum and the"Green Store" the next time you're here 🤗
@@sandystrickland9950 th-cam.com/video/b1Dbd5iKRZE/w-d-xo.html
@@sandystrickland9950 Campo is one of my future stops, will record as much as possible
Are they private property or can we explore and take pics?
Some of the houses has charm, but I don't see any in most. Thank you for the tour.
I would love a little house in the middle of nowhere
THATS BRAD Many of these homes that once belong to settlers who have died out.
I would love a big house in the middle of nowhere
No you wouldn't
I lived on Clairemont Mesa as a child, my aunt in Point Loma, and my cousins in Jamul
That's cool to hear the stories of people that lived there or near by. It was a home that thrived with people. To others it may seem an abandon home but the stories is what's it's all about. Thumbs up
I can't believe those open holes aren't covered...If someone fell in (especially at night time), it doesn't look like they'd make it out.
These Old Homes are located next to Mexican/American Border, only 6 miles. Anyone walking around here takes risk just by being here. Im sure most of these holes are covered by now.
@@SoCalUrbex74 what are the holes purpose? Could u see what was at the bottom of them? Do u get some sort of permission before hand to go around these areas? Just asking cuz u said there are lots of people with guns and boarder patrol around.
Califas These Old Historic Homes date back as far as late 1800s to 1940s. Regarding the Holes, they can be anything from Water to Sewage? Don’t really know. As for this property it’s private and full of Rattlesnakes. And yes, there are Border Patrol Agents, Sheriff Deputies . If I were to be stopped by any Federal Agents of Deputies I would have told them I was in the market for buying a home. Also, none of these Old Houses are abandoned, they are being sold as historic homes under a Real Estate.
I bought a tie-dye t-shirt out there where the sign pointed to maybe 10 years ago.
If the banks own most of them now, would they be for sale ? Technology has come a long way since these were abandoned, and wondering if folks can rejuvenate the area. With solar etc. . . Just hearing your foot steps on the ground made me homesick. Grew up in SD, and traveled down that hiway a lot.
Solar would be perfect !
Legal & conforming to local codes, yes that would be ending up as a sizable ‘INVESTMENT’ 🤔
Interesting buildings and some unusual landscape around them too. I always think it's very odd when the whole community disappears. Great find mate 😎
upalevel productions That's the mysterious to all this. All of a sudden just pack up and move on.
Yeah my dad was working on Highway 8 back in the sixties
This place is mysterious
The chimney at 12:10. Was there a room there before that was taken out leaving the fireplace? How old do you think this house is?
And, have you followed the sections of concrete road?
@@CrazyforTrouble Time was extremely limited due to the location.
Most of these house must date back from 1930s?
Wow. Great Information. Have Lived In San Diego All Of My Life Wasn't Aware Of These Places.
Same, I was traveling East from San Diego.
I'm interested in getting into urbex. Got any tips for a newbie?
GuamBaybe Yes. Respect the areas you explore and film. Never damage property nor take any items with you. Don’t trash the place. It could have serious consequences later. If you call yourself an Explorer make sure you mean it. Don’t lie to your subscribers because they will get to know you as you progress in your adventures. Most important: How are you going to present your videos? As Vlogs or Panoramic? Feel free to contact me when ever you need advice. Take Care
@@SoCalUrbex74 Thank you for your advice. I definitely agree with never trashing, vandalizing or taking things. It pains me to see vandalism in videos and I highly respect those who respect the places they visit. I will be presenting as vlogs. I can't wait! I will contact you for more advice in the future =D.
We dont have any available land where i live so there are very few abandonded houses. Neat video thanks for taking us
Edward Travels Next to the border, next to Indian Reservation, surrounded by Border Patrol Agents and locals who own guns!
That is cool!
‘FIXER’ 🤷🏻♂️ …. another dream waiting to be completed 🤩 … I’m there with just a little shade & solar 👍🏼 … thanks to those who shared their personal knowledge 🙏🏻
Nice old houses. The sink is from the 30’ or 1920’s
I would've liked to see jacumba back in the 30s- 40s in it's hey day!
Dang someone could fall into one of those holes and get hurt. I'm surprised they're not covered up. But then again how many people does anyone expect to come around abandoned building? That certainly would be dangerous at night. It looks like all the buildings were stripped of the wiring and that's why there's no walls. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the man who owned the place oh, he probably figured he would cash in on the copper wiring and such. Because I'll come every single building looks like the walls have been torn out? And to think they were probably cute little houses at one time. People lived their lives there.
Moved before i8 was built through El Cajon. I rode my horse through a lot of territory. I always wondered what they did with all the ancient graves.😂
So who owns all of these properties now?? It is really a shame that everything is rotting away
Most of this historic homes are owned by banks
wow...people write such weird things on the wall. just adds to the mystery I suppose lol
birdieberry This entire old highway is weird
the town is weird i lived there for 20+ years
@@irie6199 why did u leave he area?
My dad still lives there ill move back one day
The holes are old septic tanks most likely.
Thanks !
Cistern for rain water.
@@robertsimica6719 I'm more inclined to go with cistern too. Why would you want a septic tank right next to the house?!
11 1916 1788 96 comments making my 97 to a 2024 time minutes and seconds on highway 80 interesting
Take extreme care in this area as well as sage. They don't take kindly to strangers and don't have a problem showing you.
Cathie B I was actually looking into the real estate in the area.
Native Nfree Bankhead Springs California. It’s several miles from Jacumba Hot Springs.
How far out of SD is this?
You showed that big house across the road in the thumbnail but never went over there. What is it? I saw a truck there so it's not deserted.
Can you get there off the 94? Seems I remember the 94 angling north on the edge of town and hitting the 8. Haven't been there in 10 years.
The houses are in Bankhead springs
This is in Jacumba?
Yes, only 4-miles away, Old Highway 80
I love Jacumba. We would stop there for gas before heading off to Mexicali.
At 8:31 .... That really choked me up....
Awwww Don't say goodnight🤔
You are a brave one man!
More to explore !
Braver to research the border than to research Bigfoot caves
Hello,
Where is this place at exactly? My son and I live exploring abandoned places and we really wan to go go here. Please message me with info. I’m alwYs down on highway 80 and i8 maybe 2/3 times a month. We’d love to check this out
if your still interested this spot is in bankmin springs right across the street of the bankmin springs hotel
looks like the remains of eminent domain land,no future,your interstate highway program leftovers?
i was wondering why no birds, then you mentioned the elevation, still creepy
stormkronic I started from downtown San Diego were the elevation is a little over sea level. It takes about one hour to reach this location were elevation is about 3,500 feet over sea level. I was basically out of breath. Also the temperature dropped do to high elevation.
it was a nice find
There were chickens
Fully watched. I wonder why these houses are abondoned. Maybe they were attacked by somthing then they all fleed
A lot of it had to do with the new highways and other things.
More like the poor economy.
Really strange place to build houses..but cool at the same time
618 video productions I look into this, it’s pretty dark. According to History these homes once belong to early Americans Settlers when this land was under Mexico. Most of these early settlers died in the hands of Bandits, Indians or Bears. These were the Pre-Pioneers of America, the forgotten
SoCal Urbex some really interesting history about the place. I just uploaded my first video on to this channel..my other channel is rogue exploration
Native Nfree Yes, one my favorite areas!
@@SoCalUrbex74 what did you find out about this place? I live in the old hotel across the road from where this video was made. I'm very interested. I don't have a channel or anything but would love to speak with you about this.
@@tracypearson7272 u still live in this area?
Stupid question . Where did all the water come from to live in the desert area and how did they find so much of it for so many buildings ?
There’s a Indian Reservations close to this location that had a water source prior to settlers arriving. Also 30 Miles East of this location there’s is an abundance of water coming from El Centro. The first settlers from the East took over land that was owned by Mexicans who already had a water system
No trespassing signs means just that Lots of people can't read I guess.😵
Tell that to Google Earth
😎
Unfinished, abandoned dreams? Ghost town?
No one really knows who lived here ?
@@SoCalUrbex74 why is it that nobody knows more about the people who lived here? I live in the big house (old hotel ) across the road
Tracy Pearson There was a famous actress from the early Hollywood Era that resided here. Jacumba Hot Springs was once a get away for Hollywood Movies Stars.
Tracy Pearson I would like to film that house one day. I just came here to film history.
@@SoCalUrbex74 yes her name was Tallulah Bankhead. She was related to senator John Bankhead he was instumental in building interstate 8.
Y would you write Marlboro on a wall?
Porque esas cosas abandonadas Es qué hay muchos problemas
where are these
California Desert/Mountains next to the US/Mexican Border in San Diego East County next to Jacumba Ca
You think you're breathing hard because you're at 3500 FT above sea level? Time to hit the gym brother!
23yrs ago I was in the 10th Mountain Division, what about you ?
@@SoCalUrbex74 … 😳really