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    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/13/2019
    Davenport Pier is unsigned from the road, but it can be found adjacent to where the train tracks cross Highway 1.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/13/2019
    A short path leads from the parking area to the cliffs overlooking the old pier.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/13/2019
    A sign marks the location of the steep descent to the beach.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/13/2019
    Trails cross the tops of the cliffs, leading to views of the crashing waves below.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/13/2019
    An overhead look at the remains of the pier.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/13/2019
    Scenic clifftop vista points above Davenport Pier.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/13/2019
    The bluffs overlooking the beach are a popular area for birdwatchers, owing to the different species that frequent the isolated shores and pier pilings below.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/13/2019
    Reaching the beach requires a steep 120-foot descent.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/13/2019
    The walk down is on loose-packed shale and slick dirt. Past visitors have tied ropes on to help with balance, but it is still a bit risky.
    Shaun Hunter
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    07/13/2019
    The steep descent to the beach.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/13/2019
    The main attraction here besides the isolated cove is the homemade swing suspended from the pier pilings.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/13/2019
    The abandoned Davenport Pier.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    07/13/2019
    Swinging from Davenport Pier.

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