go on that solo trip

A solo Southern California road trip from Los Angeles through Malibu, Santa Barbara and Ojai, surfing, exploring coastal towns, sleeping in my car, swimming in the ocean and a mountain creek, reading in cafés, and chasing sunsets across California. All the gear I use: https://amzn.to/4yhwaeV As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Solo travel has a way of slowing life down. From surfing along the Malibu coast and spending a day exploring Santa Barbara, to watching the sunset from Lizard's Mouth and waking up to a sunrise swim the next morning, this weekend became another reminder that some of the best adventures begin when you decide to go anyway. The journey continues through quiet cafés, books and the streets of Ojai, including a visit to the incredible Bart's Books, before cooling off in a local creek and making the drive back to Los Angeles. The weekend ends with one final sunset at Griffith Observatory, overlooking the Hollywood Sign and the city below. If you've ever wanted to experience a Southern California road trip, travel alone, or simply find inspiration to explore somewhere new, I hope this film encourages you to take that first step. Links: IG:   / joshuapaine   TikTok:   / joshua_paine   Substack: https://substack.com/@joshpaine Goodreads:   / joshua-paine   Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:54 the art of adventure 02:20 Santa Barbara 03:45 a day with nowhere to be 06:00 getting lost in a new town 08:05 chasing the last light 10:00 sleeping in the car 11:49 magical sunrise 14:15 exploration 16:07 homebound 17:51 you can do it too #solotravel #travelvlog #adventure