12 Cool Sea Caves in Southern California
Have you ever explored a cave? It can be both fascinating and educational, especially at the hidden sea caves of Southern California. There are quite […]
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See our posts about places to photograph and get inspired along the California Coast. So many places to see and photos to take!
California Beaches Where You Can Find Sea Glass
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 […]
Hearst Castle – A Museum You Have to See to Believe
Set in San Luis Obispo County just off of Highway 1, Hearst Castle stands as an architectural gem among the coastal hills. This national and […]
Here’s Where You Can See Beautiful Monarch Butterflies This Winter
Monarch butterflies are just lovely to see in person. They’re bright and colorful, with an easily recognizable orange, black and white pattern across their wings. […]
The Best Beaches in California, Here’s Your Bucket List
Everyone should have a list of things to do before they “kick the bucket” and visiting the best beaches in California is a great example. […]
California’s Colorful Beach Sand – Black, White, Purple & More
With almost one thousand beaches on the California Coast, it’s not surprising that they come in all sorts of colors. California has black sand beaches, […]
Beach Waterfalls in California
California has quite a few picturesque beach waterfalls and falls near beaches that are profiled below. Waterfalls that flow right onto the sand are a […]
McWay Falls, A Big Sur Landmark That Belongs On Your Bucket List
The Big Sur area is home to what is arguably the most beautiful coastline in the U.S. With majestic mountains and forest on one side […]
The Lighthouses of California & How to Visit Them
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 […]
California Sandcastle Contests and Festivals
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 […]
Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall Lights Up Each February
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 […]
La Tour, The Mysterious Tower of Laguna Beach
One of the most unique and mysterious landmarks of Southern California is the tower that stands at the base of a cliff in Laguna Beach. Here […]
The Historic Fishing Piers in California
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 […]
La Jolla Cove – The Most Photographed Place in San Diego
This view looks west across La Jolla Cove Beach, and beyond, to the north end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park. Both the park and the cove […]
The Famous Bridges of California
Bixby Bridge – See the photographs below of the famous bridges. California has some of the most iconic bridges around. Today we take most of them […]
The Missions of California
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, […]
These 8 California Beaches Are Even More Beautiful At Sunrise
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 […]
The Sunken City of San Pedro in Los Angeles – Where Geology Meets Art
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 […]
Best Rock Arches at California Beaches
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 […]
The Picturesque Lifeguard Towers of California
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 […]
California Beach Feet
Why do we love California beaches so much? What is it that draws people to the beach? While there are many answers to these questions, […]
Veterans Memorials on the California Coast
California has so many memorials dedicated to the veterans of the US Armed Forces. Most are public buildings, or simple memorials in outdoor parks. Others […]
Piers in San Diego
California has many historic fishing piers along its shoreline. For locals and tourists alike they are popular spots to rest at the end of the […]
The Piers of Los Angeles County
Imagine your ideal beach vacation. The odds are good that includes a nice walk down the pier. The beaches of Los Angeles County have eight […]
These Gorgeous Beaches In California Are Perfect For Photography
The beaches of California provide a world-class landscape for taking photos. Both professional and hobby photographers love capturing the Golden State’s crashing waves, sandy shores, […]
The 10 Most Stunning California Beaches To Watch The Sunset
Just when you think California beaches can’t get any more beautiful, the sun sets over the horizon for the night – splashing the sky with […]
Amazing Beach Art by Andres Amador
Andres Amador, a San Francisco-based artist, began “painting” beaches in 2004 while studying geometry, ancient architecture and crop circles. He was inspired by ancient ancestors that created magnificent works […]
Orange County Piers
Huntington Beach Pier There are five major piers in Orange County, California. One city is lucky enough to have not one, but two large piers […]
Locations for Photographing the Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a familiar landmark of California and one of the most photographed structures in the United States. While there are many […]
Surfing at 1,000 Frames Per Second
Check out this amazing video shot by Chris Bryan using a high speed Phantom Flex camera.
Weekend Beach Photo Contest Results
Thanks to everyone that submitted a photo to our contest. Over a 125 of you participated! While we loved every entry (including the Walking Dead […]
