Travel Photography > Photos tagged as scenery
This was taken from Hwy 1 as you approach the city from the south.
We've driven this highway all the way up the coast, got a few more days to go...
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.
We did not spend any time here, but the overlook was very scenic.
Hwy 1 turns inland just after Rockport and goes over some very scenic, but winding and steep coastal mountains. We could only go about 20 - 30 mph for thsi stretch.
This is a typical view from Hwy 1 between Rockport and Leggett, when you can see between the tree's that is!
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.
The rock here is slighly under water and barely visible, but the Cormorants don't seem to mind
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 the road from our campground, it is surrounded by tall redwood trees.
Not just any tree, but a very wind blown coastal tree. Lots of people were taking pictures of it.
This is looking down from the steps to the lighthouse, a very steep drop off.
There are 308 steps to the lighthouse, plus two ramps.
The apartments for the park rangers are in a rather normal looking building, but the view is something else!
This is a view of the Point Reyes Beach from the Lighthouse approach