Saturday, May 30, 2009

Coastal Central California

Here are some of the most beautiful sites along Highway 1 in Central California from Big Sur (South) to Mendocino Coast (North).

Pictures are in no particular order.

McWay Falls
There are two Julia Pefiffer parks near Big Sur. This is the one to the south.

McWay Waterfall 
McWay Falls


BigSur A view from Highway 1 – near Big Sur


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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
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Russian river meets  the Pacific Ocean ( Jenner, CA)

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Seals on the bend at Jenner, Ca

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A coastal light-house near Mendocino coast

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Sea Anemone in a Tidal Pool near Half Moon Bay

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Sunbathing Harbor Seals

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Harbor seals

(James Fitzerald Marine Preserve – Moss Beach, Ca)

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     Crossfire – on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay

The coastal fog keeps the California Coast Lush green.

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Sea Otter

(At  Moss Landing – off Highway 1, near Santa Cruz)

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Sand Dollar @ Moss Landing  State Beach

Cannery Row

Cannery Row, Monterey

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Lone Cypress tree thriving on a windy and rocky coast near Pebble beach.

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Bird Rock – a popular hang-out for Cormorants and Pelicans

17 mile drive is a scenic drive near Monterey through a private community and the Pebble Beach Gold Course.

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Seascape at Pacific Grove (near Monterey)

An evening walk/bicycle ride along the light-house road from Cannery Row to Lovers point Park hugs the scenic coastline.

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Sunset walk @ Lovers Point Park, Pacific Grove, Ca

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Cypress Tree trees @ Lovers Point Park, Pacific Grove, Ca

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Sunset at Natural Bridges State Park Beach in Santa Cruz

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