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The trailhead for the Bluff Trail is just past Spooner's Cove.
Looking back to Spooner's Cove from the Bluff Trail.
Informational displays are scattered along the trial.
Spectacular coastal scenery.
One of many tiny coves to explore.
One of many tiny coves to explore.
The Bluff Trail offers a never-ending panorama.
Brown pelican cruising the coastline.
Lots of spots to sit and contemplate the ocean.
The coastline here is rugged and varied.
Looking south toward Diablo Canyon.
Fingers of rock jut into the sea.
Bluffs Trail.
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica).
The wide gravel trail is great for running, biking and hiking.
Poppies along the trail.
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica).
Looking north, the Morro Bay power plant and Morro Rock are visible.
Local resident.