It's often our own private Pacific.
Treasures from our beach.
Some of our favorite neighbors. This is Shirley :>
Some of our favorite neighbors. This is Squiggy :>
The neighborhood path to the beach.
It is very often just us and the vastness of the sea. Tranquility.
Weekly wows: muscles on a kelp tree!
Weekly wows: By-the-Wind Sailor Velella Velella!
Weekly wows: Mermaid’s Purse, a tough leathery pouch that protects a developing shark or skate embryo!
There is nothing like toes in the sand to sooth the soul.
No words!
So many opportunities for Slow Food. These clams became the best Coconut Milk Clam Chowder ever!
The nearby bay is a stand-up paddle boarding and sea kayaking haven, all with the ocean in view.
Gentle, curious, friendly harbor seals often swim nearby when boarding or kayaking in the bay.
It is such fun to catch Dungeness crab from a kayak or boat!
Low tide loveliness.
Beyond tide pooling -- at extreme low tide you're steps away from walking on the bottom of the sea!
Beyond tide pooling -- at extreme low tide you're steps away from walking on the bottom of the sea!
Beyond tide pooling -- at extreme low tide you're steps away from walking on the bottom of the sea!
Migrating and resident whales are abundant along the Oregon Coast and may be seen from the shoreline as well as by boat.
Nearby adventure -- destination majesty!
Nearby adventure -- destination majesty!
Nearby adventure -- destination majesty!
The inspiring sight of birds of prey are common in the air and along the shoreline.
The coastal shoreline provides an abundant food source for gorgeous, wandering egrets and herons.
A silly looking prehistoric ham poses near the shoreline!
Trees meet sea -- glorious!
Rainforest delight.
Mushrooms disguised as little old men in hats :>
Endless opportunity for adventure.
Heading home after hours on the beautiful beach.
Breathing in the beauty - peace.
The blue sunsets are my favorites.
Breathtaking!
The beach aglow in color!
Sea and sky come together in a canvas of water and light at day's end.
Full Sturgeon Supermoon 2022
Many waterfalls to explore in the area.