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Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/28/2014
Sunrise from the dunes of Jalama Beach.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/28/2014
Seaweed along Jalama Beach.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/28/2014
Parts of Jalama Beach are rocky with abundant seaweed.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
Looking east from the top of the point at El Capitan State Beach. Fog is beginning to clear.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
A campsite on A Loop (1-28) at El Capitan State Beach.
Jake Jarrell
Photo Date:
01/09/2015
The many stairs that lead down to the beach at Mesa Lane.
Jake Jarrell
Photo Date:
01/09/2015
Lots of large boulders to be found along Mesa Lane.
Jake Jarrell
Photo Date:
01/09/2015
There are many birds to be seen at Mesa Lane, including the marbled godwit.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/24/2016
Whitewash and an ocean view on Anacapa Island.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/24/2016
The foghorn and light station remain in use on Anacapa Island.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/24/2016
Middle and West Anacapa from Inspiration Point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/24/2016
Exploring Arch Rock by kayak near Anacapa Island.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
A whitewashed corridor at Old Mission.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
Mission Rose Garden.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
Old Santa Barbra Mission sits perched above Santa Barbara.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
Interesting sandstone rock formations in the Santa Ynez Mountains along the Inspiration Point Trail.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
Views over Santa Barbara Channel opening up along Inspiration Point Trail.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
Looking west down the beach into the fog at El Capitan State Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/03/2007
Down the line at El Capitan State Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/02/2016
A short scenic walk with the mountains surrounding you on the way to the Red Rock Pools.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/02/2016
The 0.5-mile trail to Red Rock Pools begins behind the gate.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/02/2016
Surveying the swimming hole at Red Rock Pools.