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Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
The Goleta Pier from below.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
The beach is large and wide but does shrink a bit at high tide.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
A bench to enjoy the view.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
A great line of tall palm trees hugs the beach.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
To say the least, Goleta Beach gets nice sunsets.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
To say the least, Goleta Beach gets nice sunsets.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
Looking toward University of California, Santa Barbara, west of the beach.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
The pier extends 1,500 feet into the sea.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
Ridgelines form on the shore from the constant break.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
12/22/2014
A half-mile away on a paved walkway is a wetlands full of great blue herons.