Hitchhiking from Marina
Hitchhiking to Marina
Recent reviews mentioning Marina
36.77072, -121.76487
As neat as last time, great place to head out North. They were supposed to drop me in the previous town, but they offered to go all the way to Santa Cruz, despite the traffic.Two lovely Mexican souls, with whom I shared conversation about beliefs, reincarnation, samsara, and the work in CA fields.
―Osparagus
36.68518, -121.67614
Looks like a good place, with good vision and traffic heading to Santa Cruz coming through 101 form South have to pass through.People were driving too fast and almost got hit by a car.
Victor, an important person in the art community of the area gave me a ride in his fancy car. Maybe we'll have a chance to collaborate together one day...
―Osparagus
35.64307, -120.68452
Good intersection between 101 and 46, lots of smiling and supportive people, although they didn't stop.Irene was out for a drive, told me about the crazy shit she went through in her life and how the Lord guided her and spoke to her at some time.
She took time to drop me at the best spot in Salinas to keep going.
―Osparagus
36.83077, -121.77101
As I got on the side of the road, the bus pulled over and let me in for free. I even received a day-pass from the driver.In the bus, a young dad gave me $5 and chicken wings.
Santa Cruz seems real to its reputation !
―Osparagus
36.77072, -121.76487
No point aiming at the traffic coming from the highway, plenty of people stopping at the stop when coming from Castroville.Mt driver was a young Mexican studying Diesel engineering, very enthusiastic about my travels and supportive.
Offered to buy me some snacks at the gas station.
Sign saying 'PCH'.
―Osparagus
36.58168, -121.8992
Long waiting time, but many support waving signs.Got a ride from someone who passed me a first time.
Sign saying 'PCH'.
―Osparagus
35.61499, -121.1464
As said in the previous review, astonishing waiting time for the famous PCH and such great conditions to hitch there.As I was waiting, locals told me they would give a ride the next day to Big Sur if I was still there.
Fortunately, Josiah stopped and picked me up, even if his wife "would kill him" for that. Instant bond, we had a great time, between talking photography, travels and edible plants.
Spent the night at Sand Dollar where Josiah picked me up again the next morning to keep going North and making scenic stops along the way.
Sign said 'PCH'.
―Osparagus
36.66615, -121.62814
―Anonymous
36.66615, -121.62814
Good spot. only spent about 30 minutes here before i got a ride. got harassed by some coppers, but they didn't come back to check if i was still there.―Anonymous
36.79202, -121.66641
―Sark
36.58189, -121.89899
―Sark
36.77061, -121.76443
―Anonymous
36.56982, -121.91209
Unfortunatelly I waited here more than 2 hours for a drive to Santa Cruz and I was not offered neither with shorter rides.My driver eventually told me that people living in Carmel are very rich people, so that can be the reason that they don't care about hitchhikers.
―Gbr8
36.78848, -121.6679
―Rhubarb Dwyer
36.59067, -121.88164
―NoCynics
36.79202, -121.66641
There's a gas station right on the side. I seemed to get lucky and find a ride pretty quickly.―Anonymous
36.58189, -121.89899
CA 1 Northbound. This place has good traffic albeit many are not the type to pick up hitchers. I stood right next to the sign and took no longer than 20 minutes.―Anonymous
36.56982, -121.91209
The spot seems to be perfect for the direction to north. There is enough space for drivers to stop and also they can see you in advance.―Anonymous
36.59067, -121.88164
Got a ride to Carmel in like 15 minutes.―Anonymous
36.78848, -121.6679
Southbound shoulder is super long and wide. Lots of traffic. 23 min wait―Anonymous