Wildlife 4-8’s momma bear was in town from Wisconsin and she wanted California coast, migrating whales, and a break from snow. Mission accomplished!
Exploring the beaches near Half Moon Bay. Poplar Beach is free; it looks like there used to be metered parking but not when we were there.
Tidepooling!
Western sandpipers – new favorite bird because they chase waves like me!
Across the Golden Gate to the Marin Headlands!
Rodeo Beach to explore the sand.
Why hello there adult male elephant seal – my you’re tall. A great organization to visit and support – The Marine Mammal Center.
The view north from the trail to Point Reyes Lighthouse. Did you know Point Reyes National Seashore is a fee-free park?!
Whales ahoy! Watch for the spouts along the coast – we saw five on the trail to the lighthouse.
Elephant seals at Point Reyes’ Chimney Rock area.
All photos courtesy of Wildlife 4-8 and Trails.
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