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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Loreah Winlow
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    You can expect an open beach during weekdays in the off season.
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Views from Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Views from Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Many species of birds live at the preserve.
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Great white pelicans.
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    These sand dunes are incredible! Some areas are blocked off for snowy plover breeding season between March 1 through October 1, but you can still get to some great spots.
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Many fisherman setup in the mornings to catch surf-perch using sand crabs right off the beach!
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Need some fun, but hard, exercise? Hit up the beach!
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Humpback whale migration! This little guy was spotted in late September.
    Loreah Winlow
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    09/17/2018
    Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.
    Loreah Winlow
    Photo Date: 
    09/17/2018
    Snowy plovers at Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.
    Loreah Winlow
    Photo Date: 
    09/17/2018
    This little inlet provides a perfect sandbar for thousands of birds.

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