About Me

I’m the creator behind BayAreaBob – Forgotten California, capturing the places and stories across the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay coast that deserve to be remembered and shared. Growing up in Santa Cruz, I realized we have such an amazing place that should be shared with others. 

I document historic landmarks, hidden locations, and coastal places people pass every day without knowing their story, telling stories the way I think they should be remembered.

What started as a simple way to film the coast has grown into something more. Along the way, I’ve realized how many incredible places exist right in front of us, often overlooked but deeply connected to California’s past. Don’t get me wrong, video editing is something I have always loved with social media making it an even easier process.

I also work with local and small businesses to help bring attention to what makes each place special, combining storytelling with visual content that connects people to real locations.

There is always another piece of Forgotten California waiting to be discovered.

You made it this far? Thanks. I guess we both like finding hidden things.

I grew up poor in Santa Cruz and dreamed of a better life. Before eighteen, I was working as a dishwasher and at a gas station as I went to school focused on healthcare at night. I eventually worked in emergency medicine learning that what I enjoyed the most was helping others in tough times, savings lives, and caring about others.

I always thought it would be fun to share the hidden side of Santa Cruz and after years of waiting, decided to take the jump after hitting a new major hurdle in life that is undeniably expensive. Even if unintended, you have joined me on my journey to explore and share our amazing area as I work to create one-minute stories on the weekend for social media. Whether you’re here for history, hidden places, or just curious where the next road leads, thank you for joining me.