california

  1. Batsy

    Looking to reconnect with James

    In summer of 2023 I met a traveler on Haight St in SF named James. He was white and had short, blond hair. Iirc he was in his early 20's. He and a bunch of travelers and I am hung out on the same two street corners for a week, until everyone left in various directions. Have went to LA and we...
  2. cowboybillybob

    Bussing to LA

    Hey, my name's cowboybillybob. Will be in la tomorrow. Wondering if there are public bath houses available for use?
  3. TheTexasRoadrunner

    Willits , California.

    Currently in willits for a couple more weeks. Weather's not bad but rails aren't as active. From my research they only do passenger trains here year round and all the freight trains from Eurika down to willits then to Sacramento has been halted the past 2 decades or more but the tracks are still...
  4. Nyakua

    Hitchhiking from PA to Cali

    Hey yall, im a very soon 22 year old looking to start fresh in cali and im looking for some folks to travel with. I can provide food along the way no questions asked, if you're near rochester and are ready to leave around this week or the next please comment below. Any questions you may need ill...
  5. Dmac

    News & Blogs California homeless camps

    Bad news for homeless camps in California.
  6. R

    New… TX to Cali Hitchhiking?

    Hi! single, non smoker, sober -non user/nondrinker (no judgement!) female soon (almost immediately) to be traveler. new to the site, and have been absorbing as much info and sites from the threads as possible! Had this a year ago before my resources and complete life savings went down the...
  7. earthtravelhippie

    Hey all, I'm Santi...looking for some advice please

    So, to keep things short, I am at a crossroads. I'm not sure what to do. I live in southern california, and I struggle badly with addiction. I have no means to leave the area officially (moving to another location with housing), and I am afraid I am going to die/end up in a really bad situation...
  8. Tobiko

    re-introduction: van dwellers in northern california

    Hi! Our names are Toast and Mag. We live in a minivan. Lately we’ve been in sacramento area, occasionally in the east bay. We travel for work around california, mostly in summer. We are usually skating at skateparks/diy spots, reading/charging devices at libraries, walking where there’s trees...
  9. Toyoder

    No luck in Southern California

    So.. little trip update for ya'll on some traveling I did this last week. So I came down to the states from Alaska for a few weeks to visit family and friends and get a break from the cold and dark -- Jan/Feb is when the winter really starts to drag on. Ended up in LA with the intention of...
  10. TequilaSunset

    Greetings from a tramp in Seattle

    Hello, I'm 24 years old and originally from Houston. I'm a fan of David Lynch, cartoons, and failed socioeconomic policies. I can't afford to live here and my lease is up. I have some friends back in Texas, so I'm inclined to head back there. I'm planning to travel down the west coast and then...
  11. F

    News & Blogs Missing from California - Cloudia Leslie Wells

    Family would just like proof of her well being. If she’s unfortunately no longer with us they would like to know so they can have peace and knowledge of what her current situation is.
  12. Tobiko

    FREE FOOD Davis, California. Mon-Fri 9 pm to 11 pm

    https://davisnightmarket.github.io/ from the site: “We recover food that would otherwise go to waste from Davis restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores, then redistribute to the community, no questions asked. We're at Central Park (4th and C) from 9 pm to 11 pm”
  13. Supposed Mocha

    California encampments with city access

    Well we all know of TAZ's like Slab City and the ones surrounding LA in the desert, but are there good camps or public areas for dispersed camping around major cities such as LA, SF, Redding, Sacramento, etc? I've debated some of the National Forest areas and desert for dispersed camping but I'm...
  14. Kjetillund

    Hitching through California

    I’m leaving Bellingham Wa for San Diego California next week, and I’ve never been to California before in my life. Growing up in Idaho it was often described as a hellscape due to the long-standing beef between Idahoans and the Californians that would move in. Any places/people I want to avoid...
  15. Jim

    California photo album

    It occurred to me that I posted a total of zero travel pics to go along with my ramblings. This is long overdue. The sign that got me over the Mississippi, first time ever hitchhiking. Home, for two weeks. The tiger shirt from Venice. Immediately my favorite shirt and still going strong...
  16. seeking existence

    cross-country drive

    Not sure if this is the most accurate place to post and hoping this post can get the most views here. I need my Prius Prime driven from Los Angeles, California to Flint, Michigan (or close by place in midwest eg Detroit Chicago we can talk about it) sometime mid February or earlier. Looking for...
  17. Astral Arlo

    My fiancee and I posted up in LA. Looking for good people or a cheap place to rent/squat. Need advice

    Hello everyone! Im new here but have had several people recommend it. Im a musician posted in LA with my fiancee. Looking for a place to rent or squat
  18. P

    From California - New here.

    Hi. I'm facing a divorce and have to leave the house. I've been trying to learn about how to survive if things get bad. It hasn't come to that. I was able to get a van and I plan on traveling a little bit before I settle down somewhere. I just want to celebrate this new phase in my life and go...
  19. Matt Derrick

    News & Blogs Homeless students at California college can now sleep in their cars in parking garage

    Homeless students at California college can now sleep in their cars in parking garage by: Jennifer McGraw, Nouran Salahieh, Mary Beth McDade, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Nov 3, 2021 / 11:59 AM PDT / Updated: Nov 3, 2021 / 11:59 AM PDT (KTLA) – California’s Long Beach City College will allow...
  20. NorthboundNoam

    Hey! I'm Noam

    im i traveler from israel. traveling the states with my car and looking for adventures and new friends. currently in new Mexico and trying to make my way to cali. i enjoy exploring weird places and things and try to stay off the usual route that people would take. i have been on the road...