This past weekend, my family and I and some friends drove to San Diego, approximately 125 miles south of Los Angeles. We explored Cabrillo National Monument and Point Loma.
This is the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, which is not just the housing of the light, but the home of the people who took care of it.
Point Loma is a four-mile peninsula, ringed in by San Diego and Mission Bays.
It was a warm day at high 70 degree weather, but the cool breeze emanating from the ocean made it a very comfortable t-shirt and short day.
A few wildflowers popping here and there.
We explored the tide pools, and here’s a preview of the how it looks at low tide. I call this scenery, a “fish eye” view.
One of the big anemones I saw, and there’s even more sea creatures photos I took.
We also went to La Jolla Cove to check out the seals, then settled in Escondido for the night.
I am linking this post to:
Our World Tuesday
Hosted by these wonderful ladies:
Sandy, Sylvia, Lady Fi, Gatina and Arija
Nick, Melbourne from Australia
March 5th, 2012
A beautiful series of shots, Ebie! The last is my fave.
Reminds me of the time we visited San Diego and di some driving around the area you describe.
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Geogypsy from Mesa, AZ, United States
March 5th, 2012
Yet another great trip to the beach. That last photo is Awesome!
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Rajesh from Bangalore, Karnātaka, India
March 5th, 2012
Beautiful shots of the place. The last shot is special.
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hannah from Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
March 5th, 2012
T-shirts and shorts.
What are they for I wonder
Lovely shots.
Sylvia Kirkwood from Tacoma, WA, United States
March 5th, 2012
Thanks for a beautiful trip to the beach! It is one of my favorite places in California! Your captures are superb as always and the last one is indeed awesome! Hope you have a great week, Ebie!
Sylvia
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FotoAnna from Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands
March 5th, 2012
What a beautiful shots, Ebie… I love it!
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Especially the one with the anemone…
Greetings from Holland,
Anna
Snap from Houston, TX, United States
March 5th, 2012
I love San Diego! Lighthouses are so romantic … for some reason! Lovely shots that make we want to head west!!!
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Eileen from Parkton, MD, United States
March 5th, 2012
Ebie, I love lighthouses they do make a pretty scene just like your photo. The fish eye view of the tidal pools is beautiful. And the anemones is so colorful and pretty, great sighting. Wonderful post and photos.
Emille from Los Angeles, CA, United States
March 5th, 2012
Ended up eating in Old Town San Diego on Sunday night:):) A great view of Point Loma -haven’t crossed the bridge for a while! Beautiful sea anemones!
Indrani from Bangalore, Karnātaka, India
March 5th, 2012
Such crisp and neat pictures. Great capture of the “sea anemone” a visual treat!
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Cher from Singapore, Singapore (general), Singapore
March 5th, 2012
goodness, that anemone is sooooooo beautiful!
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betchai from San Diego, CA, United States
March 5th, 2012
beautiful set of images Ebie, but the last one is probably the most beautiful anemone picture I have ever seen, the contrast, the form, everything in it makes it really one amazing and special image. We were busy with the Robotics Saturday but managed to take a walk at the nearby park. Hope you had a wonderful time in San Diego.
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Lady Fi from Åkersberga, Stockholms Län, Sweden
March 5th, 2012
Gorgeous shots of a lovely place.
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Kay Davies from Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
March 5th, 2012
Fabulous photos, Ebie. That big anemone, especially. We’re going to be in San Diego at the end of the month. So much to see and do there.
K
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Jenn from Sampaloc, Rizal, Philippines
March 6th, 2012
Beautiful anemone. Haven’t seen anything like that in my dives.
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Marie from Tucson, AZ, United States
March 6th, 2012
Beautiful photos! The sea creature is lovely! Like a flower! And thanks for the kind comment you made on my post!
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Joyful from Burnaby, BC, Canada
March 6th, 2012
Stunning!
Latane from Chesapeake, VA, United States
March 7th, 2012
How wonderful to see San Diego and Point Loma again. With my husband in the Navy San diego was our first home. That was over 60 years ago. What memories.
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docgelo from Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
March 7th, 2012
when my family and i went to san diego (yes, long drive to by our relatives from LA), the only place we’ve been to were shamu’s sea world and marina(something -there’s a mall/grocery)… what a beautiful and relaxing Point Loma is! thanks for sharing, ms. ebie.
i love that pic of anemone! wow!!!
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Sallie (FullTime-Life) from United States
March 7th, 2012
So totally amazing. That one anemone is a work of art!
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