Posts in Beach
Garrapata Sate Park - Big Sur, CA

Today we're exploring Garrapata State Park along Cabrillo Highway in Big Sur, California. This central coast Highway 1 destination is filled with picturesque rocky shorelines, hiking trails, wildlife, and redwood trees.

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Dinosaur Caves - Pismo Beach, CA

Today we're exploring sea caves below Dinosaur Caves Park and Margo Dodd Park in Pismo Beach, California. This rugged coastline in the Shell Beach community is perfect for kayaking, snorkeling, and bird watching.

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Montaña de Oro State Park

Today we're heading out along the central coast to one of the largest state parks in California, Montana de Oro State Park. Located just 6 miles southwest of Morro Bay near San Luis Obispo, CA, this park boasts a unique habitat that covers over 8,000 acres, including 7 miles of rich shoreline with 3 unique beaches and vibrant tide pools.

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Jade Cove - Hidden Treasure in Big Sur, CA

Jade Cove is an amazing hidden gem located at the southern end of Big Sur along the California Highway 1 coastline. North of San Simeon and south of Carmel, this secluded beach is a perfect spot to avoid the crowds.

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Malibu's Magical El Matador Beach

Located inside Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, El Matador is one of Malibu's most beautiful "not so secret" hidden gems. From striking 100 foot sheer cliff-top views to towering sea stacks, this is a magical beach.

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San Carpoforo Creek Beach

Today we're exploring San Carpoforo Creek Beach in Hearst San Simeon State Park at the base of the Big Sur coastline of central California. Just a short drive from Ragged Point Inn and the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, this hidden gem features rugged cliffs, sea caves, a lagoon, and wildlife.

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Santa Cruz Island - Channel Islands NP

Santa Cruz Island is the largest of the 5 islands which make up Channel Islands National Park. Of the 9 National Parks located in California, this is the only one you can't reach by car. Join me today in exploring massive sea caves and all kinds of wildlife, including island foxes, dolphins, and bald eagles.

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Estero Bluffs State Park

I'm celebrating World Oceans Day and taking you to the edge of the Pacific where beautiful rocky shores meet wind swept bluffs at Estero Bluffs California State Park. In 2002 Estero Bluffs joined the CA State Parks system boasting over 350 acres of wetlands, steams, coastal bluffs and tide pools just north of Morro Bay and Cayucus.

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A Malibu Pier Afternoon

Join me for an afternoon on the historic Malibu Pier. This iconic Southern California landmark was originally built in 1905 and has been attracting tourists and locals alike for over a century. Enjoy a delicious farm to table meal, shop for unique gifts, or watch the famous waves that have been drawing surfers from around the world for decades.

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