Despite the fact that I grew up on beaches in San Diego, they don’t generally draw me in these days. I’m not that person who, when dreaming of travel, immediately pictures sand and surf.
But. When you’re in California, like I am, you have to go to the beach. It’s like not going to the French Quarter when you’re in New Orleans – it may seem too obvious, but once you’re there you’re so happy.
Here are a few different takes on the beaches in Santa Monica and, I have to admit, I had a great time hanging out there.
The day started out dark and moody.
Then it got a little brighter. (Note the stern General Seagull in the left corner. He was staking out his turf.)
Another way of staking out your turf.
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, the umbrellas! Wonderful photo!
Susi – thank you! That’s my favorite too.
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Love Santa Monica beaches too! Plan to be there for a family Christmas this year. My nephew coaches a surfing team there. You’ve seen his son Calvin on my FB posts. You got some great mood shots.
Susan – thank you! Santa Monica for Christmas sounds great, and that Calvin is the cutest. ?
Jealous.
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Susan – well get out here!?
Aargh, I so wish!!!
And by the way, I’m still not getting followup comments emailed to me no matter how many boxes I check before I post.
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When we visited Jamaica we never made it to the beach. We were in Port Antonio so there were lots of other things to do including riding the Rio Grande to the sea on a banana boat so I get what you are saying. Yet I’m so glad you went to the beach because that orange umbrella shot is awesome!!!
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Manisha – yes! You understand. But I agree, it was worth it for that umbrella shot. ?
I don’t go for “beaches” but do go for the water. Love the second shot with the seagull and surfer but then I likes the lines in the last one too. Sounds like things are going well!
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Sherry – so far so good! Leaving sequoia national park because it’s way too smoky and hot. But a gorgeous place regardless. More about that later. ?