Sun and Fun at the Santa Monica Pier

Apr 10, 2009 by

Millions of people from all around the world have enjoyed one of California’s most famous landmarks, the Santa Monica Pier. Although it was slated for demolition in 1973, the community rallied to save it, only [...]

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A Boy and a Wave

Apr 05, 2009 by

Ok Mr. Wave, I’m comin’ to getcha! ~Crying Loudly~ Mom, Mr. Wave knocked me over. Ok, I’m gonna to try this again. Oh yeah, this is cool!! Mom, did you see me? Did you see [...]

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Life’s a Beach

Feb 20, 2009 by

This post is a summer teaser; especially for those that live in winter climates. Hopefully you’ll think of me, not cruelly, but in the spirit of Travelin’ Local–of and about Southern California–as an invitation to [...]

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I am a Seashell

Feb 16, 2009 by

I am a seashell waiting for somebody to see me.   I am shiny and curled up like a cinnamon roll. I’m rough and sandy.   I swim with the sea and the sea with [...]

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Sea gulls in Motion

Feb 07, 2009

I’m taking a hint from a recent post I enjoyed over at SierraVisions.com which featured a great photo palette of bald eagle pictures, all of whom reside in Starved Rock State Park. Unfortunately, I don’t [...]

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The Children’s Pool at La Jolla Cove

Dec 31, 2008

Until I saw it for myself, I had no idea there was a place to view sea lions and seals in their natural habitat. However, the Children’s Pool along the beach path at La Jolla [...]

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Christmas Fun at La Jolla – Continued

Dec 29, 2008

La Jolla Cove is a very small beach, tucked between adjacent sandstone cliffs, which are just breathtaking.  I couldn’t stop taking pictures. As I stood looking out, these bird-covered cliffs were on my right, and [...]

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Christmas Morning in San Diego (A Multi-Part Series)

Dec 26, 2008

Christmas found me in San Diego, and the beauty it offers at Christmas. After breakfast, a walk on the beach is a well worn Christmas tradition in Southern California—apologies to all of my friends, far [...]

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Biking on the Beach

Dec 23, 2008

It’s amazing how relaxing an hour on my bike with my camera can make me feel. I am able to load up the bike in the backseat of my car, grab a quick cup of [...]

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