Tag Archives: Beach

Travel and Discover Mykonos, Greece Endless Beaches

I would have dived straight from port to sea but I can’t. I’m with a traveling group. Nobody wants to sit next to someone dripping wet. I could have asked for the bus to stop the moment I saw a … Continue reading

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Hidden Grotto at Shark Fin Cove

When the tides are low, a hidden Grotto appears at Shark Fin Cove. I had to crawl on the sand to enter its narrow entrance. A short tunnel leads to the Sea and a World full of imagination. Two rock … Continue reading

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Summer of Hot Pink and Turquoise at Pacific Grove

Turquoise greets the first days of our Summer at Pacific Grove. The waters calm and cheerful. Children playing and chasing each other by the Beach. Their joyful laughter fills the air. Adults staring at the Ocean in deep thoughts, quiet, … Continue reading

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Carmel Beach at Sunset

“Even for a moment, to watch its Sunset will be worth the drive.” Carmel Beach is one of my top beaches in Northern California with its beautiful blue waters and fine powdery white sands. It’s so vast that everyone gets … Continue reading

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Rockaway Beach

It was the perfect early morning walk by the hills overlooking the ocean. A tinge of gold from leftover over Sunrise on everything the Sun has reached. The breeze cool, the air smells clean and fresh. People are just starting … Continue reading

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Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Took 6 years and 100 chances to finally visit Gray Whale Cove State Beach , a secluded beach between my favorite outdoor trio, Half Moon Bay, Montara and Pacifica, California. Parking is challenging at the East side of Highway 1. … Continue reading

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If Life’s A Beach

Peace, calm, solitude, tranquility, chill, no worries, no drama, no fear, no discrimination. Everyone gets a piece of joy and paradise equally. Laughter, smiley face, dancing under the Sun, Beatles and Abba, positive, motivated, inspired, euphoric, Ocean High, Heaven’s Bliss … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz, The Lost Boys and Us

Surfers Turf, Santa Cruz is not only known for its awesome Surf Breaks but also for its beautiful haunting Sun-kissed Beaches. Winter, Monarch Cove at Natural Bridges State Beach provides Haven and Sanctuary to migratory Monarch Butterflies. Thousands of flickering … Continue reading

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Birds Beach, Seals Beach, Human Beach, Any Difference?

Is there any difference between Birds Beach, Seals Beach and Human Beach? Yes, there are contrast and differences with some commonalities. Birds Beach has lots of flying, diving, tweeting, singing, pooping. Life is communal, crowded, but everyone gets along. Sharing … Continue reading

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Pismo Beach, Not Another Beach

Son making his point, “Dad, 3 hours drive just to go to a beach? A beach is a beach. We can go closer.” Hmm, what to say to convince him? True, a beach is a beach. What makes Pismo Beach … Continue reading

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Garappata Beach, Chameleon of Beaches

Today, we get to experience Summer that is truly us. For a moment nothing else matters except him, her, me and the beach we love. In my native tongue, Garappata means tick or parasite. First verbal reaction, “Eeew,” followed by … Continue reading

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4 Mile Beach of Anti-Stress

First visit was for me. Second visit was for us. Both, a beautiful thrilling Nature revelation that is special and personal. Who can ever forget their first time…in everything? Who would have taught second time is just as good and … Continue reading

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