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~Piedras Blancas~
Piedras Blancas which translates to White Rocks. This is taken in front of the two big white rocks at the Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WhiteRocks #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #ElephantSeals #ElephantSealRookery #PiedrasBlancas #PiedrasBlancasElephantSealRookery #SanSimeon #Proboscis #Bulls #MaleBulls #2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Seals #Sand #Flippers #Phocids #Molting #Sea #Proboscis
This is an anchor in front of the Moonraker Restaurant. Rockaway Beach in Pacifica, CA.
#RigsRocks #Sunset #Sun #NicksSeafoodRestaurant #Pacifica #California #MoonrakerAnchor #MoonrakerSeafoodRestraunt #RockawayBeachAnchor #Pacifica #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #RockawayBeach #LensFlare #2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
~Pismo Beach Pier~
#RigsRocks #PismoBeachPier #Pier #Black&White #Sepia #HDR #Cloudy #Sun #USA #Flag #LightPole #IsThereEnoughTagsToMakeYouSmile #Waves
#Wood #Poles #Whales #Waves #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #Seagull #GreatBlackBackedGull #Tern #Gull #PismoBeach #PismoBeachPier #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
My dinner was a disappointment at Nick's Seafood Restaurant. The sunset was the bomb — in Pacifica, California.
#RigsRocks #Sunset #Sun #NicksSeafoodRestaurant #Pacifica #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #RockawayBeach #LensFlare #TheLensFlareIsReal
~Happy 4th of July~
This bottle bush is exploding like fireworks.
Checkout the details in LARGE
#RigsRocks #Happy4thofJuly #4thofJuly
#July4th #July4th2019 #July42019 #07042019 #Fireworks #Explosion #BottleBush #RedFlowers
#PlentyEnoughTagsForTennessee
#WestCoast #IcePlant #Ice #Plant #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #Seagull # #PismoBeach #PismoBeachPier #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast #MonarchButterflyGrove
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
~Elephant Seals~
Elephant Seals at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #ElephantSeals #ElephantSealRookery #PiedrasBlancas #PiedrasBlancasElephantSealRookery #SanSimeon #Proboscis #Bulls #MaleBulls #2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Seals #Sand #Flippers #Phocids #Molting #Sea #Proboscis #Bulls #Rookery #Rock
Elephant seals are marine mammals classified under the order Pinnipedia, which in Latin, means feather or fin footed. Elephant seals are considered true seals, and fall under the family Phocidae. Phocids (true seals) are characterized by having no external ear and reduced limbs. The reduction of their limbs helps them be more streamlined and move easily in the water. However, it makes navigating on land a bit difficult because they cannot turn their hind flippers forward to walk like the Otariids. In addition, the hind flipper of elephant seals have a lot of surface area, which helps propel them in the water. Elephant seals spend the majority of their time (90%) underwater in search of food, and can cover 60 miles a day when they head out to sea. When elephant seals are born, they can weigh up to 80 pounds and reach lengths up to 4 feet. Sexual dimorphism is prominently seen in elephant seals due to the fact that male elephant seals can weigh up to 10 times more than females. Also, the large proboscis, which is considered a secondary sexual characteristic, helps males assert dominance during mating season.
Elephant seals take their name from the large proboscis of the adult male (bull), which resembles an elephant's trunk. The bull's proboscis is used in producing extraordinarily loud roaring noises, especially during the mating season. More importantly, however, the nose acts as a sort of rebreather, filled with cavities designed to reabsorb moisture from their exhalations. This is important during the mating season when the seals do not leave the beach to feed, and must conserve body moisture as there is no incoming source of water. They are colossally large in comparison with other pinnipeds, with southern elephant seal bulls typically reaching a length of 5 m (16 ft) and a weight of 3,000 kg (6,600 lb), and are much larger than the adult females (cows), with some exceptionally large males reaching up to 6 m (20 ft) in length and weighing 4,000 kg (8,800 lb); cows typically measure about 3 m (10 ft) and 900 kg (2,000 lb). Northern elephant seal bulls reach a length of 4.3 to 4.8 m (14 to 16 ft) and the heaviest weigh about 2,500 kg (5,500 lb).
The northern and southern elephant seal can be distinguished by looking at various external features. On average, the southern elephant seal tends to be larger than the northern species. Adult male elephant seals belonging to the northern species tend to have a larger proboscis, and thick chest area with a red coloration compared to the southern species. Females do not have the large proboscis and can be distinguished between species by looking at their nose characteristics.Southern females tend to have a smaller, blunt nose compared to northern females. — at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.
~Elephant Seals~
Elephant Seals at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #ElephantSeals #ElephantSealRookery #PiedrasBlancas #PiedrasBlancasElephantSealRookery #SanSimeon #Proboscis #Bulls #MaleBulls #2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Seals #Sand #Flippers #Phocids #Molting #Sea #Proboscis
Elephant seals are marine mammals classified under the order Pinnipedia, which in Latin, means feather or fin footed. Elephant seals are considered true seals, and fall under the family Phocidae. Phocids (true seals) are characterized by having no external ear and reduced limbs. The reduction of their limbs helps them be more streamlined and move easily in the water. However, it makes navigating on land a bit difficult because they cannot turn their hind flippers forward to walk like the Otariids. In addition, the hind flipper of elephant seals have a lot of surface area, which helps propel them in the water. Elephant seals spend the majority of their time (90%) underwater in search of food, and can cover 60 miles a day when they head out to sea. When elephant seals are born, they can weigh up to 80 pounds and reach lengths up to 4 feet. Sexual dimorphism is prominently seen in elephant seals due to the fact that male elephant seals can weigh up to 10 times more than females. Also, the large proboscis, which is considered a secondary sexual characteristic, helps males assert dominance during mating season.
Elephant seals take their name from the large proboscis of the adult male (bull), which resembles an elephant's trunk. The bull's proboscis is used in producing extraordinarily loud roaring noises, especially during the mating season. More importantly, however, the nose acts as a sort of rebreather, filled with cavities designed to reabsorb moisture from their exhalations. This is important during the mating season when the seals do not leave the beach to feed, and must conserve body moisture as there is no incoming source of water. They are colossally large in comparison with other pinnipeds, with southern elephant seal bulls typically reaching a length of 5 m (16 ft) and a weight of 3,000 kg (6,600 lb), and are much larger than the adult females (cows), with some exceptionally large males reaching up to 6 m (20 ft) in length and weighing 4,000 kg (8,800 lb); cows typically measure about 3 m (10 ft) and 900 kg (2,000 lb). Northern elephant seal bulls reach a length of 4.3 to 4.8 m (14 to 16 ft) and the heaviest weigh about 2,500 kg (5,500 lb).
The northern and southern elephant seal can be distinguished by looking at various external features. On average, the southern elephant seal tends to be larger than the northern species. Adult male elephant seals belonging to the northern species tend to have a larger proboscis, and thick chest area with a red coloration compared to the southern species. Females do not have the large proboscis and can be distinguished between species by looking at their nose characteristics.Southern females tend to have a smaller, blunt nose compared to northern females. — at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.
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~Ice Plant~
Iceplant is a coastal succulent shrub native to the coast of South Africa, where the climate is similar to that of coastal California. Iceplant was introduced to California in the early 1900s as an erosion stabilization tool used on railroad tracks, and later used by Caltrans on roadsides. It has been used as an ornamental for many years, and is still sold in nurseries. Unfortunately, iceplant spreads easily, and has become invasive in coastal California from north of Humboldt County to as far south as Baja California. When it establishes in a location, it forms a large, thick mat that chokes out all other native plants and alters the soil composition of the environment. Because it is a coastal invader, it competes with many endangered, threatened, and rare plants.
Iceplant is shallowly rooted, so it is possible to control it manually, and iceplant removal provides a good volunteer day for student groups. Unfortunately, it is so widespread that it is only realistic to try to control small infestations at once. It is important to follow iceplant removal with rehabilitation of the area because it is easy for iceplant to re-establish in bare soil. Although iceplant can be attractive, it is important not to plant it in areas where it may become invasive. There are many other coastal species native to California you could choose to use instead, and below is one example.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #IcePlant #Ice #Plant #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #Seagull # #PismoBeach #PismoBeachPier #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast #MonarchButterflyGrove
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady #Sand
Taken this summer from the False Creek Ferry looking at the north side.
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~Montaña de Oro State Park~
Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name "Mountain of Gold" comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.
It has 8,000 acres of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, eroded rock formations streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.
This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.
Montaña de Oro State Park has dramatic ocean bluffs and summits with sweeping views. The park covers over 8,000 acres and has 7 miles of undeveloped coastline, making it a rare treasure on the California Coast. One road leads into the park, entering from the town of Los Osos to the north, which is just west of the city of San Luis Obispo. Visitors can stay overnight at a 50-site campground at the center of the park.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast #ErodedRockFormations
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
~Eroded Rock Formations Montaña de Oro State Park~
Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name "Mountain of Gold" comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.
It has 8,000 acres (32 km²) of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot (411 m) Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.
This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.
Montaña de Oro State Park has dramatic ocean bluffs and summits with sweeping views. The park covers over 8,000 acres and has 7 miles of undeveloped coastline, making it a rare treasure on the California Coast. One road leads into the park, entering from the town of Los Osos to the north, which is just west of the city of San Luis Obispo. Visitors can stay overnight at a 50-site campground at the center of the park.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady #Sand
~California Towhee~
This is a really small bird, the zoom makes him look a lot bigger than he really is. This bird may of been really small, but he wasnt scared of me.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #Birds #CaliforniaTowhee #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #Seagull #GreatBlackBackedGull #Tern #Gull #PismoBeach #PismoBeachPier #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
~Great Black-backed Gull~
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #Seagull #GreatBlackBackedGull #Tern #Gull #PismoBeach #PismoBeachPier #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
~Montaña de Oro State Park~
Montaña de Oro AKA Mountain of Gold, the mountain is littered with these gold flowers everywhere. In the background 6 miles away, you can see Morro Rock. I placed a note on the photo where Morro Rock is at.
Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name "Mountain of Gold" comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.
It has 8,000 acres (32 km²) of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot (411 m) Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.
This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.
Montaña de Oro State Park has dramatic ocean bluffs and summits with sweeping views. The park covers over 8,000 acres and has 7 miles of undeveloped coastline, making it a rare treasure on the California Coast. One road leads into the park, entering from the town of Los Osos to the north, which is just west of the city of San Luis Obispo. Visitors can stay overnight at a 50-site campground at the center of the park.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
~Montaña de Oro State Park~
Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name "Mountain of Gold" comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.
It has 8,000 acres (32 km²) of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot (411 m) Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.
This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.
Montaña de Oro State Park has dramatic ocean bluffs and summits with sweeping views. The park covers over 8,000 acres and has 7 miles of undeveloped coastline, making it a rare treasure on the California Coast. One road leads into the park, entering from the town of Los Osos to the north, which is just west of the city of San Luis Obispo. Visitors can stay overnight at a 50-site campground at the center of the park.
#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills
#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove
#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast
#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
~Elephant Seals~
Elephant Seals at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.
#WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #ElephantSeals #ElephantSealRookery #PiedrasBlancas #PiedrasBlancasElephantSealRookery #SanSimeon #Proboscis #Bulls #MaleBulls #2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady
Elephant seals are marine mammals classified under the order Pinnipedia, which in Latin, means feather or fin footed.[6] Elephant seals are considered true seals, and fall under the family Phocidae.[7] Phocids (true seals) are characterized by having no external ear and reduced limbs.[7] The reduction of their limbs helps them be more streamlined and move easily in the water.[6] However, it makes navigating on land a bit difficult because they cannot turn their hind flippers forward to walk like the Otariids.[6] In addition, the hind flipper of elephant seals have a lot of surface area, which helps propel them in the water.[6] Elephant seals spend the majority of their time (90%) underwater in search of food, and can cover 60 miles a day when they head out to sea.[7] When elephant seals are born, they can weigh up to 80 pounds and reach lengths up to 4 feet.[7] Sexual dimorphism is prominently seen in elephant seals due to the fact that male elephant seals can weigh up to 10 times more than females.[8] Also, the large proboscis, which is considered a secondary sexual characteristic, helps males assert dominance during mating season.[7]
Elephant seals take their name from the large proboscis of the adult male (bull), which resembles an elephant's trunk.[9] The bull's proboscis is used in producing extraordinarily loud roaring noises, especially during the mating season. More importantly, however, the nose acts as a sort of rebreather, filled with cavities designed to reabsorb moisture from their exhalations.[10] This is important during the mating season when the seals do not leave the beach to feed, and must conserve body moisture as there is no incoming source of water. They are colossally large in comparison with other pinnipeds, with southern elephant seal bulls typically reaching a length of 5 m (16 ft) and a weight of 3,000 kg (6,600 lb), and are much larger than the adult females (cows), with some exceptionally large males reaching up to 6 m (20 ft) in length and weighing 4,000 kg (8,800 lb); cows typically measure about 3 m (10 ft) and 900 kg (2,000 lb). Northern elephant seal bulls reach a length of 4.3 to 4.8 m (14 to 16 ft) and the heaviest weigh about 2,500 kg (5,500 lb).
The northern and southern elephant seal can be distinguished by looking at various external features. On average, the southern elephant seal tends to be larger than the northern species. Adult male elephant seals belonging to the northern species tend to have a larger proboscis, and thick chest area with a red coloration compared to the southern species.[8] Females do not have the large proboscis and can be distinguished between species by looking at their nose characteristics.Southern females tend to have a smaller, blunt nose compared to northern females.[
1299 Haight Street stands as a quintessential example of San Francisco’s rich architectural history, particularly in the vibrant Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. This three-story building is a testament to the city’s early 20th-century architectural style, blending elements of Edwardian and Victorian design. The exterior features a mix of wood siding and stone, creating a visually striking facade that captures the eye of anyone passing by.
One of the most distinctive aspects of this building is its detailed craftsmanship. The intricate woodwork, seen in the cornices and window frames, reflects the attention to detail characteristic of the era. The building’s upper levels boast classic bay windows, which not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also provide ample natural light to the interiors. The central, arched window on the top floor adds a unique architectural flourish, contributing to the building’s historic charm.
The ground level of 1299 Haight is clad in a textured stone finish, providing a contrasting yet complementary base to the otherwise wooden structure. This combination of materials not only reinforces the building’s durability but also accentuates its architectural elegance. The entrance, framed by decorative pillars and a carved stone lintel, invites residents and visitors into a space that is as rich in history as it is in character.
Positioned on the corner of Haight and Central Avenue, this building is perfectly situated in the heart of one of San Francisco’s most iconic neighborhoods. The Haight-Ashbury district is famous for its countercultural heritage, and living here means being surrounded by a blend of historic architecture, vibrant street art, and an eclectic mix of shops and cafes.
For those seeking a home that encapsulates the essence of San Francisco’s past while being in the midst of a lively, ever-evolving community, 1299 Haight Street offers an unparalleled living experience.
Silvery water on a hazy afternoon looking past the end of the 5 km jetty and out into the Georgia Strait with the Vancouver Island looming in the background.