California Walking Archive

September 11 & 12, 2004

Carmel River Beach

September 11: Monastery Beach to Carmel-by-the-Sea


A misty late afternoon walk north to Carmel River Beach and beyond


Pausing to enjoy the view



Looking back south to Monastery Beach


Pelicans feeding near the shore


The fog didn't dampen the spirits of children along the beach


Carmel River Beach, through large cypress


Carmel Beach from our turn around point



September 12: Point Lobos State Reserve



North end of Whaler's Cove





Many deer grazed in the morning fog, with few people on the trail to disturb them


Monastery Beach, starting point for yesterday's walk and a popular diving spot


Autumn colors on the central coast




The old cabin on Whaler's Cove


View north, with a distant view of Carmel Beach


Tall stands of native cypress improbably thrive on the rocky cliffs





The sun and blue sky finally emerge as the fog lifts


A beatiful cove near Bird Rock


Bird Rock in the distance, at the southern end of the reserve

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