Exploring “Trails” and Tidepools in Spring

Follow me on my springtime hike through the San Onofre State Beach Bluffs, a place mainly known for its surfing, not hiking. This place is called “Trails,” by surfers, due to a large number of steep trails, leading down to the beach from the parking area. It is rarely crowded here, and a place to feel like you're getting away from it all.

A Windy Day and a Big Swell in Dana Point: Killer Dana Rises Again

The swell was building, as massive waves crashed across Dana Point breakwater, a long jetty protecting the harbor. I was standing right by the Ocean Institute with the headlands towering above. I always loved this spot, for checking the waves.

Doheny TidePooling

Doheny State Beach is a popular beach in summer with surfers, since it tends to offer more favorable conditions for surfers during predominant south winds. It has fire pits, bbq areas, and volleyball nets, along with a cafe. The calm waves make it popular with families, near the north jetty in summer. It’s also a prime spot for tidepooling.

Happy 2021 and New Resolutions

We all have resolutions of things we want to accomplish, finish, do better, or just to live better, in a more healthy way.  A New Year is all about clearing the roadblocks out of our way, discarding the "I can't," attitude, and replacing it with "why not?" Whether it's getting your brain in order, or… Continue reading Happy 2021 and New Resolutions