Travel Photography > Photos taken in USA and tagged as beaches
This was at the state park where we stayed the night.
This was taken from Hwy 1 as you approach the city from the south.
Hmm, I think they're trying to get our attention!
Northern CA seems much more rocky then southern CA, but I'm not sure.
This is where the Big River empties into the Pacific Ocean, just south of the town of Mendocino, CA.
Mom is still collecting sand for her friend back home. This is at Big River Beach in Mendocino, CA, on the coast.
Lots of people on the beach for Spring break. Great beach, with gentle slope and nice sand.
In general, the shoreline on the west coast seems to be much rockier and steeper then on the east coast.
These scenes are very common on the coasts, but I never seem to get tired of them.
Jenner is a very small town (Pop < 200) where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean.
This sign meets you at the edge of the parking lot at the beach. Looking at the sign and the waves today, I had no interest in testing them.
The surf my be dangerous for people, but the seals really seem to enjoy playing in it. I suspect it is also a pretty good feeding ground for them.
This is about 100 feet from where the river empties into the Pacific Ocean. The seals come up onto the beach to get warm. Two volunteers keep watch during the day to keep people far enough away so they don't disturb the seals.
The river changes course regularly. Usually it empties into the ocean farther to the left., but today it chose this route.
Sometimes it's a wonder that there are any rocks left at all, it seems as though the rough surf could have worn them all way.
This is a view of the Point Reyes Beach from the Lighthouse approach
There are some California sea lions resting on the beach below.
This is a closeup of the Sea Lions resting on the beach.
Sonoma County has a park and campground here , very nice. It is in Bodega Bay, CA.
This is a popular surfing area, we also saw some wind surfers at work here.
Stinson Beach is the first beach on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge, still close to San Francisco however.