after IMATS wrapped up, tony and i hopped in our rental car and headed south down I-5 to la jolla, a beautiful area just north of san diego. since we didn't have a lot of time to spend here, we wanted to focus more on the beaches, wildlife and hiking, and less on the downtown attractions. so this area was perfect!
just a few minutes away from our hotel and we were walking along the shores of the pacific. i love the geology of this area. the steep and rocky shorelines. the natural caves and arches. the beautiful waves that crash along the beach. this particular stretch attracted a small group of surfers trying their luck. you can see one just on the edge of this crest!
the colors here were amazing. lush green grass with bright flowers against that beautiful dark blue/green of the ocean. we lucked out that the weather was post-card perfect for a stroll this monday morning!
the cliffs get pretty steep pretty quickly here.
this is where the surfers end and the wildlife of the area takes over. the rocks in the water make for a harsh, but gorgeous environment.
there are several of these beautiful brown pelicans along the shoreline, hoping for a tasty fish dinner.
just north of la jolla is "torrey pines state reserve". an area known for it's gorgeous views. it takes a bit of a hike to get to top of this hill, but it's worth it! there are a few trails that weave along the edges of the bluffs that overlook the beautiful ocean below.
this is the tree that is the namesake for the area. apparently the torrey pine is the rarest pine tree in north america! the unique climate and soil of this area makes it the only place you will find these trees.
a happy sunshine moment with me and my boo!
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