See our posts about places to photograph and get inspired along the California Coast. So many places to see and photos to take!
California is one of the most beautiful places to wake up. Every morning, when the sun rises and fills the sky with pink, orange and purple hues, our landscapes could not get any more gorgeous – especially out by the coastline. Throw in some palm trees, curious seagulls, ocean waves & surfers and the scene […]
You can’t visit Yosemite without seeing beautiful waterfalls. The national park has thousands – from ones that tumble a few feet to others that drop from almost 2,500 feet high. But one stands out in particular around the last couple weeks of February every year. If the weather conditions are good, and the sun is […]
Finding sea glass, colorful pieces of glass that have tumbled naturally in the ocean surf, is one of the best rewards of beachcombing. Like finding seashells, sand dollars, agates, and driftwood, sea glass is a beautiful treasure. Knowing when and where to look for the glass is important. In addition to looking in the main […]
Fishing has always been a big coastal activity in California, long before surfing became popular in the 1960’s. During the second half of the 1800’s and in the early 1900’s many long fishing piers were installed at beaches up and down the California coastline and on San Francisco Bay. Some were installed for access to […]
Located next to the Point Fermin Lighthouse (about 9 miles SW of Long Beach and very near Rancho Palos Verdes), you’ll find one of the most intriguing places in all of California. The Sunken City of San Pedro is what remains of a devastating slow-moving landslide that began moving in 1929. Over the next couple […]
California has 21 historic Spanish missions from San Diego to Sonoma in the northern San Francisco Bay Area. Most were built during the late 1700’s, with the two northernmost being completed in the early 1800’s. These stunning sacred structures are the state’s oldest buildings. All of these California missions are now state historic monuments that […]
Rock arches are some of the most spectacular of Mother Nature’s hand-crafted artwork. The California Coast displays more of these natural pieces of art than any other state. You won’t find any rock arches in the sand of the otherwise stunning sandy beaches of Florida, Texas, or the Carolinas. States such as Oregon and Washington […]
California has a long north-south coastline with an unmatched diversity of beaches and shorelines. Along this stunning coast are many large rocks, prominent points, islands, and other shipping hazards. Over the years lighthouses have been installed in locations where shipwrecks have occurred or were feared. These majestic lighthouses and light stations have become some of California’s most photographed […]
Kids aren’t the only ones who love building sandcastles at the beach. Many professional sandcastle artists compete at annual events that allow them to show off their skills and creative talents. Amateurs and newcomers are welcomed at many of these contests to join in and challenge the pros. Attending one of these events will blow your mind if […]
California’s iconic lifeguard towers stand guard over our beaches and have been the subject of many photos by tourists and pros alike. They come in a variety of different shapes and colors, although most are painted the standard pastel blue. Some are uniquely designed like the tower that extends out over La Jolla Shores Beach. […]
