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Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
You can expect an open beach during weekdays in the off season.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
Views from Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
Views from Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
Many species of birds live at the preserve.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
Great white pelicans.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
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
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
Many fisherman setup in the mornings to catch surf-perch using sand crabs right off the beach!
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
Need some fun, but hard, exercise? Hit up the beach!
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
09/17/2018
Humpback whale migration! This little guy was spotted in late September.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
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.