The hike to China Beach is along the Oregon Coast Trail.
A seemingly dead and decaying forest actually is still growing.
Heading downward to the beach.
One of several switchbacks.
The first view of the beach.
First look at the beach.
The only footprints on this beach.
Driftwood shelter tucked against a cliff.
The northern section of the beach shrouded in fog.
A small stream flows through the beach.
Reflection of the cliffs in wet sand.
Fog hangs over the beach.
A long dead tree juts straight out of the cliffside.
A cormorant enjoys the beach.
Jelly washed up on the beach.
Several sharp sea stacks sit out in the ocean.
The trail that leads down to the beach.