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Basil Newburn
Photo Date: 
09/26/2015
Several guide services operate out of Moss Landing and offer whale watching kayak tours in Monterrey Bay.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date: 
09/26/2015
A group of beginner kayakers in Monterrey Bay familiarizing themselves with their boats before heading out into open water.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date: 
09/26/2015
The underwater topography of Monterey Bay funnels schools of fish and the whales and other large mammals that feed on them within a few miles of shore.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
11/28/2014
Sunrise from the dunes of Jalama Beach near Santa Barbara.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
11/28/2014
Seaweed along Jalama Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
10/19/2013
Looking east from the top of the point at El Capitan State Beach. Fog is beginning to clear.
Jake Jarrell
Photo Date: 
01/09/2015
The many stairs that lead down to the beach at Mesa Lane in Santa Barbara.
Jake Jarrell
Photo Date: 
01/09/2015
Lots of large boulders to be found along Mesa Lane in Santa Barbara.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/24/2016
Middle and West Anacapa from Inspiration Point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/24/2016
Exploring Arch Rock by kayak near Anacapa Island.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
12/03/2007
Down the line at El Capitan State Beach in Santa Barbara.
Matt Hanson
Photo Date: 
06/08/2012
The picturesque natural bridge in Santa Cruz.
Gina Teichert
Photo Date: 
04/12/2014
Redwoods at Big Basin Redwood State Park.
Gina Teichert
Photo Date: 
04/12/2014
Picnic area at Big Basin State Park.
Gina Teichert
Photo Date: 
04/12/2014
Trail cut into a fallen redwood at Big Basin State Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
03/09/2016
Harmony Headlands State Park near San Luis Obispo.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
03/09/2016
The views at Cayucos Dog Beach are expansive with Morro Rock in the distance.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
03/23/2016
One of many tiny coves to explore on the Bluff Trail Hike near San Luis Obispo.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
03/23/2016
Spectacular coastal scenery along the Bluff Trail Hike near San Luis Obispo.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
03/10/2016
Morro Bay harbor in San Luis Obispo is a great put-in spot for kayaks or boards.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
03/12/2016
Morro Strand Campground near San Luis Obispo.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date: 
03/09/2016
Looking south along Estero Bluffs State Park near San Luis Obispo.

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