Los Angeles was a Mistake |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
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Many years ago, I used to enjoy visiting Los Angeles. So to rekindle some of the old memories, I traveled to San Monica, a beachside city in the greater Los Angeles area.
I was able to visit some of my old favorite places. Like Groundwork Coffee, Palisades Park and the Third Street Promenade. To my dismay, there have been a lot of changes to the city. And it simply wasn’t enjoyable.
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My name is Scott and in 2015, I bought a Ram ProMaster City to live in. Even though I didn’t know much about RV’s and campervans, I set about building the van out as a minivan camper. And in April of 2016, I moved into my minivan full time.
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I think it’s good to trust yourself when you feel a bad vibe in a place. I’m in the UK and I’ve felt it in London a lot. I’ve stopped going there for concerts and such. Enjoying your videos btw. Cheers.
Intuition is a gift.
It's terrible that we are losing our countries 😞
@@johnhouston9764 You are not losing your country. Unless you are referring to how multicultural London is.
@@banyana6515that is exactly what they are talking about😂
I never lived in L.A. but I lived in a sizable city with all kinds of crime and traffic. I never felt safe walking too late at night. I lived outside of town in childhood where the danger was mountain lions, rattlesnakes, etc. I now live in a town in Wisconsin that's only 9 square miles with a fairly low population. In fact, a chunk of that square mileage is under the lake so it's really even smaller. It's lovely. We aren't crime-free but it's a good place.
When I’m in Santa Monica, I park/sleep on one of the streets that run off the north end of Ocean, where there are lots of big apartment buildings. It’s super quiet at night and there are plenty of overnight spots.
They have really cleaned up the beach area of Santa Monica. Thumbs up to the City of Santa Monica.
They clean it every Monday because awful, ignorant folk trash it every weekend. 🚮
Anybody else notice the Chem trails covering the blue sky 🤷♀️
I lived the first 20 years of my life in the LA area. The next 40 in the San Diego area. I'm now way up in northern Calif and love it. I would go 150 miles out of my way to get around LA!!!!!🤮 Heck, even that is too close.
@@donalee2023 Lived there for 20+ years. Too crowded and the freeways?????? Ugh. I became a country girl seeking the road less traveled. Hummmmm, Death Valley comes to mind certain times of the year.
I lived in L.A. for 3 years but only liked the first year. Then San Fran for 7. LOVED IT. Got too expensive so i moved to FL.
100% know that feeling. I had to get out of LA. Once I did I got the sleep my body needed. Been out of there 3 months now and not planning on going back.
I was talking about SoCal, not just LA
The view of the beach and water was really nice, thank you.
Los Angeles's golden age is over. More & more of L.A. looks alarmingly like its opening cameo scene in _Blade Runner._ No joke.
I totally understand that feeling, Scott. I had the same feeling, driving those streets last Oct/Nov while caretaking my mom. It was disorientating. I love watching the seaguls from that little trail, especially just before sunset, when they do the grand dance in the sky ... but for me, it was Venice Beach where I sold crystal jewelry & artwork & danced the drum circle ... so many memories ... 😺💜
We lived there. One day they filmed Starsky and hutch in our alley.🤣
I'm drinking a can of cold brew Ground Work coffee right now! CHEERS!
Yeah I'm there with you Scott. I don't want to be anywhere near a large city. You are quickly one of my favorite TH-camrs due to how chill your videos are without any crazy music going on constantly through your videos and you keep it real. I'll be tagging you in my upcoming videos in March. Thanks for sharing your journey...oh and btw I got an iphone 11 PRO MAX due to your recommendation and am filming with it so thanks for that too! 🙂
Aww, Thanks. Oh, you got an 11Pro, nice. Good to hear you like it, too
I am not sure that I'd like to live in a large city, either, but it's nice to have one about an hour and a half away if I want to go to an interesting restaurant or museum or the lakeshore. (The Great Lakes are something to see, like inland oceans.)
Zquill is your friend, I've been taking a gulp of that for years when I need to get some sleep. Mouthful and start reading a book, you'll be gone in 20 minutes. Ear plugs, you can hear your own breathing and it's relaxing. 35 years in construction, there were days I got home and had to be asleep in an hour.
I appreciate the natural sound of your videos ….. the sound of silence, the waves, etc…
The Pandemic has had an effect on a lot of areas, as well as the violence that seems to have accelerated.
Beautiful! I've never been there and am not comfortable inlarge cities like that. Trust your gut! Thanks for sharing!
U can use ammonia in laundry - use half the laundry detergent with half ammonia. Also maybe to clean out ur "berky".
I'll have to try groundwork. Do you enjoy bluebottle? Just curious....oh and Ethiopian is the best, yum.
I took a bear in winter nap today Got new supply of melatonin yay
Oh this video brings back memories! Four years ago when I first started vanlife, Santa Monica was a place I spend a while at myself, because of the beach of course! I see they repaved that giant lot down on the beach side of the PCH just north of the pier! I actually explored the pier while I as there too.
That said I very much agree, as an introvert I tend to limit my time in crowded, noisy, peopleie places. So I can completely relate to thinking it might have been an uncomfortable choice to go there. Me I'm out in the Arizona desert right now! Nice and quiet, especially at night!
Safe travels Scott, thanks for the video!
Im static binging all day!
Scott! For some reason I felt/feel at ease during the day and not at night. Especially when living in a car or tent.
I’m sorry. Not good for getting a restful sleep
It's scary that that bottle of ammonia looks so similar to white vinegar.
Ammonia should have been in the cleaning goods aisle. Vinegar is in the aisle with oil and vinegar.
@@pokergypsy55 That's true, too.
Very scary!!!!! I hate ammonia. I would get rid of that jug (carefully!).
Hi Scott….born and raised in that area. Traffic has always been a problem but actually not as bad now as it was in the 70s, 80s & 90s. Rapid transit has made some headway but much more needs to be done. Air quality is so much better now but also needs more improvement. I left in 1979, moving to Alaska….25 years there and the last 16 in Seattle and Bremerton.
Santa Monica, along with the entire L.A. area, had measurable snow in January 1949 and a few dustings since. That four day storm did massive damage to the citrus crops. Up to a foot of snow fell in the San Fernando Valley and up to four feet in the mountains.
Oh, by the way, Scott…..would it be okay if we send one more shot of rain down your way this coming week?!😁
It actually snowed here? Wow. Thanks for that info.
It’s still winter right? I guess we can handle another sprinkle
Wow. Talk about a cliffhanger! Now I want to see where you spent the night and went to next!
Didn't know about Ground Work coffee. Looking forward to try it!
The beach there looks like a lovely place to visit during winter. I would not want to be there with the crowds of summer. Anyway, I hope you find a more comfortable place to hang out for a while. Think I will make myself some coffee now. ☕️
I love your calm vibe mate. Stay well!
Excellent video, great shots of area and beach. Really helps to gain info on areas.
If you are feeling uncomfortable, than get out of that place!
Yes, I did get out of Southern California like I wanted th-cam.com/video/exAPrzu-o5E/w-d-xo.html
los angeles is a big place and you have to pick your choices carefully . I'm in Culver city now , born and raised , should be hittin the road again in July for wherever ... I first left in 1975 , then 1995 and now 2023 .
Looks like they paved over anything and everything. “They paved paradise, put up a parking lot”
I always appreciate your thoughts on each location/city you go to! Knowing quality places to stay are valuable!
Love watching your videos
I too find it difficult to sleep in places that I am not comfortable in. I haven’t slept well in years except when I am on vacation - usually on the Oregon coast.
This is the second of your videos I now have viewed. Looked and ah!! See many more 😁
The view of Santa Monica pier takes me back to when I first watched the movie Lost Boys back in the 80s
Sudoku signs lol sooo true
So glad to hear you thoughts on the places you visit. Also, like your thoughts on the homeless - let them be.
My Dad’s restaurant (Biff’s) was on 3rd and Wilshire.😊
I lived in a big old house with two other couples and all our little kids and two renters a block away. 8 adults and 4 kids.
Everything was torn down and modern now.
I gravitate north towards Ventura and up.
You’re like the Mr. Rogers of Vanlife!😂
Lol. I remember Biff's. And The Penguin.
Come North to the Bay Area. It's beautiful up here. So much beautiful coastline, winery's, small towns redwoods.
These are my thoughts scott. When u can't sleep just close ur eyes take deep breathed holding it in and letting it go breathing through just ur nose count how many times it will relate you❤
Sadly, So many things have changed in big cities these last 3 years
True
Be very careful with ammonia, it can be quite toxic. Especially in a vehicle.
My van has very good ventilation, so no worries there
Brings back memories. I miss Cal, especially the mountains :)
The view of snow covered mountains is indescribably beautiful
I thought about visiting Santa Monica, but decided on Sacramento instead. Glad I did. Everyone there was nice to me that I talked to, and helpful.
I was born there lived my entire life in Southern California. Moved out 4 years ago. Under no circumstances will I ever step foot back in California.
2/17/23: 🙏🤣 Sudoku sign mind set. Wow, shocker from the Rural essence of WA to Santa Monica, CA-A bit nerve racking🧐😱. Coffee, mood enhancer👏
Patty Sue in MARYLAND
I live in L.A., close to Santa Monica, but I fear parking there for the well described "sudoku" like signs (sometimes they're 6-7 plates drilled in, top to bottom of the metal pole) which requires minutes of reading and re-reading to know or not know whether you've interpreted them correctly... Something you can't afford when you're in a rush to get to a hospital. Enjoying your take on things!
maybe time to head up the coast to Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo?
Ooh, Hearst Castle! That thing is fascinating.
Lived a big chunk of my life in different parts of LA County. Also lived in Orange County and San Diego so I’ve got something to compare it to. Some parts of LA are nice, some you gotta take in small doses and others you just want to avoid. The bad parts are: it’s densely packed and crowded, traffic, lots of run down sketchy areas, a fast paced/tense/unrelaxed sort of vibe, and you constantly have to watch yourself and be aware in some areas. So I think I get how you might feel. There are tons of nice areas too, but for me usually that means places and times where I can avoid the crowds
Living on ur terms , responsible fo ur well being ,no1 2 constantly critique ur every decision becuz it affect's dem as well, keep doing u breatha , m 2 steps behind da life ,alway a gud day wen u post 🤙🤸
Scott, when a community refuses to uphold standards the quality of life goes down.
The homeless have to live somewhere. What would be your solution?
@@Patrick_Ross I don't know and that is an honest answer. I do know that being permissive and not consistently enforcing rules and standards appears to have made for more homelessness.
I could tell that you really like California especially around Santa Monica and, you have a good plan for your future on what you'll do.
This is an older vlog. More recent vlogs are from the PNW where it is absolutely beautiful
You can dilute the ammonia and use it for window washer. That's what window cleaner is.
I appreciate the commentary about the homeless and just "leaving them alone".
I appreciate the sentiment also. BUT! It's not right when they take away what I pay for. If a park is full of homeless, mentally ill, drug addicts and litter to the point that I can no longer use said park, that I pay for... Then I start to take issue.
Not sure humanity can be “left alone” if there is rampant drug use snd mental illness. That is a cry for help.
No surprise so many are moving to Vegas from CA.
The parking signs remind me of Sydney Australia, where you can have a breakdown trying to decipher the crazy signs
I did have a breakdown!
The parking signs are to be read from top to bottom as they apply. If you remember that part, it gets a little easier to decipher. The top parking sign applies first.
@@Slimnbonez Well I learnt something new
Oh I get it.
🤩😍I loved seeing the Santa Monica area and recalling memories.
👍💡You’re smart and I/we don’t need to tell you to listen to your soul and feelings about that place. When my subconscious is talking to me about being some where (to stay or go) and an area is giving me an unsettling vibe and/or disturbing my peace….I leave.
😩I wish I could drink coffee like you do because I used to enjoy it. I’m hypersensitive to caffeine so I can’t handle caffeinated beverages.😩
Wishing the best peace, rest & safe travels. 💝
That's why I own way out in the country and have created a beautiful big back yard with flowers, gazebo, gardens swimming pool and gold fish pond with only peace and wild animals as neighbors. When I want people that's my choice!! Paradise!!
Linda from Missouri 👍🥰😊♥️
You never know about the weather in So Call anymore, when I visited my mom, after my dad died, we had 85 degrees and 75 mph East winds that blew off parts of her carport and the potting shed fell down, that was in December, 2020.
I an a lonely live alone do things for Barbra everyday I enjoy listening to you onyour journey 😊
I know this is an old video but I went to Main Street yesterday . Had a very tasty burrito from holy mole Guacamole . I was so excited to go in and get a cup of coffee next door at groundwork but sadly it was closed . So fun to see you in familiar places in this video.
Oh, that’s not good news about Groundwork
@@StaticCamperVan only because it was a holiday yesterday.
Oh! Thank goodness
Nice video. Pleasant & informative 😊
Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica Canyon, Rustic Canyon, Brentwood, are beautiful areas to visit… Santa Monica (City) can be crowded…. Look for the positive… you’ll feel better and have more energy… Temescal Canyon park (great place to park during the day) Point Dume Malibu has wonderful views. Michael Landon park at PCH and Malibu Cyn has day parking and it’s quite peaceful
💜 BE SAFE AND SOUND 💜GOOD SOUL
Follow your gut feeling if your uncomfortable with your surroundings... don't ignore it , always move on. 🚐☁️ ✌️
Santa monica was great back in the 80s and 90s. On 3rd St you had legends bar and who could forget the great Teasers bar. All the stores were great. The house band at the jungle room was magnificent, their covers of ac/dc and The Doors was unbelievable. Always gave the homeless there enough for them to get whatever they needed. Shame it's a shadow of its former self.
First I thougt oh, such a long video, do I have the time now? Of course I had and now I think, what, already over? That happens very often to me with your videos. Not very much happening, no drama, no "attractions" but always very interesting and relaxing to watch. Like taking a walk with a friend and talk about normal daily stuff. Thanks for sharing and have a great Sunday.
I think being there in the winter would be the way to go. I've only been there once, and that was plenty. I'm glad I got to see it, but all those parking signs. Lol
Wow brave of you to go to the city, especially that one😇 I'm glad you are ok😊
It’s much safer here than we are being led to believe
@@StaticCamperVan O I C...... I was mostly talking population, (not necessarily crime, although it does matter 😇)
I don't do a lot of people 😉
Look at all the contrails/chemtrails in the sky.
Hey Scott. You’re an introvert and I saw the “Weirdos Unite” near your stove, which made me think you should get the sticker that says “Introverts Unite!” Ha ha ha… thought you’d love the sarcasm in that sticker
Hahaha. Yes, I've actually drawn up a sticker/shirt Introverts Unite design. I need to get that design out
Sabor Mexicano stands for Mexican Flavor. Never seen that brand before, but I’m in another country, so wouldn’t expect to find it here.
Gorgeous views, very picturesque. Thanks for walking around and filming even if your gut said “iffy”.
The only thing I miss about LA is Korean Spas- $20 passes for WiSpa can be purchased at Western Comics on east side of Western just below Wilshire.
I love thé idea as coffee as a mood enhancer - made me smile.
Found your channel yesterday and subbed. Looking forward to getting to know you and learn a little about your life journey as a venture through your back catalogue of videos.
Hey Thanks. Appreciate you following along
Thx for sharing. I have a box truck. They gave a ticket for parking at the park. I called authority . They said there is no street li can park on. Oversized vehicle.
Sorry to hear that.
Great video. Thank you
Being in a place you know you don’t wish to be… that stress could definitely effect sleep patterns for me!
Thanks for the mini tour, never saw that county, drove around it to avoid the traffic. I dont know that I like it either, a bit congested. I prefer that open space youve shown us much farther north!
Is it possible you might be a HSP along with being an introvert? Congested places can overstimulate me, sometimes to the point of exhaustion
Trying to explain being an introvert is difficult. Trying to explain the energy from being around people is darn near impossible.
@@StaticCamperVan Well, it is inspiring to me that you honor it. So often it is misinterpreted
@@StaticCamperVan I just tell people about the Myers-Briggs test. I took it as an adult while going to college full-time, working as a hairdresser with 34 other stylists in a mega BUSY salon and being around hundreds of people daily plus family. I grew up in a family that celebrated every event with parties, BBQs, get togethers!
Are you exhausted reading this?😂😂😂
Test results: I was just over the line into the introvert side of the graph. It explained EVERYTHING.
Why don’t they give that test in 2nd grade??😮
Saves time - from choosing all the wrong career and life paths!
Oh no Amonia😱 you did well to heed your intuition...always safer that way👍
Once I accidentally used cleaning vinegar in a recipe and was wondering why it was so bad. Luckily it didn't have any scents in it but was MUCH stronger than regular vinegar.
Oh no!
L.A is my home. It the best place in the world. However it's good you got out of town when you did though. We got a nasty storm, worst in decades. Even had snow in the Hollywood Hills. Hope you dodged the weather.
Totally agree with you on Santa Monica.. but I might suggest Redondo Beach 🏖. More laid back and safer!
Hermosa Beach was a favorite destination for years. Used to be a cool coffee shop I liked there.
Safer? Santa Monica sure seemed safe to me
Wow alot of 🏖️ You have to walk a mile before you get to the 💦🌊
I was expecting some sort of Hitchcockian horror weirdness with this video. But alas, no platinum blondes, no domineering mothers, no climactic plot twists. The constant vehicle swooshes of traffic might be the negative energy you're feeling. I went to LA last month for a quick trip. The traffic is what gets me. So glad I don't need to be commuting on SoCal freeways.
It was the most relaxed I’ve ever seen in Santa Monica
They say if you add up hiw much you spend on coffee over a month it helps cut down. Every time you're strong and deny yourself one put the money in a tin instead. I don't know who "they" are but I did it and my hubby had to scrape me off the floor 😉🤣
Hahaha, there’s a lot of bad advice out there
Thank you for your humor. All these 1st world problems we have. For me, I am shopping for a newer van, one I can stand up in and oh boy it is frustrating! So, thank you again for making me smile. Usually I am overflowing with gratitude and I guess I am grateful for this 1st world problem, haha!
Happy shopping!
@@StaticCamperVan haha! See how Funny you are?!
I get your feelings, I hate big cities and the traffic. Thanks for sharing the palm trees, I love them, not to mention the ocean. Stay safe in your travels!
Hope your finding a spot that is more comfortable for you, the ocean is a great draw but not all that noise. I was shocked to not see you pulling out the old Yellowbird
When I moved back to S. California the air there was very different. It was not the home I remembered. I was uneasy and felt I didn’t know it anymore.
2/18/23: 🙏👍Wish you Safe Travels, take a few deep breaths, you learned something-things have changed and you don't like the Ora..Be glad you found out and set for new destination🙏 Go further South, Baja perhaps🤔. Be Safe Scott, Prayers🙏
Patty Sue in MARYLAND
Patty Sue in MARYLAND
You can clean glass with ammonia, and other things, it's a cleaner
You can use ammonia to clean your windows.
My wife reports over 800,000 have left the area. With all that is in the news I don't blame people.
news said the net was 800 loss, many more moved out, but 800k more moved out than moved in, for whole state
Hi! Just wanted to say hello. I really enjoy your videos. I'm from Europe, and watching your content allows me to virtually experience the beauty of the West Coast.
Thanks!
Milano blend at Urth Caffe on Main and Hollister- soooo good.
I used to get the four shot latte at Urth. Can’t remember the name now. Urth is an awesome cafe.
Awesome video
Enjoyed the video! Thanx! 👍😎😉😃
The problem for me is the noise of the cars, I cant stand it! Still in Arizona, heading to sweat lodge meeting on CA & AZ border. My friend lived in van at Santa Monica this past Summer and loved it.
Used to live in that bunghole. Crowds, noise, the people. Never going back & have no desire to visit. Anywho, enjoyed the video.
You only live once, sir. Enjoy that second cup of coffee. You deserve it! #YOLO 😂