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10/19/2013
Looking east from the top of El Capitan point on a calm and foggy morning.
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10/19/2013
Looking west down the beach into the fog.
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12/03/2007
The surf at El Capitan turns on from time to time. So do the crowds.
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12/03/2007
Down the line.
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12/03/2007
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12/03/2007
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10/19/2013
El Capitan State Beach also hosts a campground.
El Capitan Beach Store, open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 5.
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10/19/2013
Day use restrooms and showers.
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
A train bridge across El Capitan State Beach Road.
Photo Date:
10/19/2013
Leaves of three let it be. Western poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum).