Along the California Coast

Another hot day in the desert, so another cooling trip to the coast was in order. Our destination was a spot along the coast between Laguna Beach and Newport and the Crystal Cove State Park.  Might as well enjoy the park while we can before our country, in its boundless wisdom, ends all public spending and we are all left to fend for ourselves.

From the cliffs looking south.

In the historic district.

Part of the old road down to the beach.

Debris from years gone by. One gets a odd reminder of old California. Many of the old cottages are being renovated and are available for vacation rentals.  There are some great old photographs at the Cove Alliance website.

Playing on the beach. The incoming wave took us by surprise.

A few of the old beach cottages. Quite a remarkable sight.

More Summer Travels

Sunset in North Park, San Diego

Sunset cliffs, the edge of the known world - Point Loma.

The back of the restored North park theater. 

In training. Or running to Mexico, I'm not sure which.

Summer Travels

The extremely hot summer weather has settled upon the desert, so we try and head for the coast as much as possible at this time of year. The temperature difference can be 20 or more degrees. I never tire of the beauty of the California coast. And, our dog likes it, too.

Trains still run right along the coast in places.

The beach at Del Mar can get quite crowded.

The fabled Pacific Coast Highway - or the PCH.

There are lovely places to watch the sea.

Looking north from Del Mar.

Both Amtrak and Coaster trains run along here.