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...Pacific Grove
along the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove offers some of the most scenic landscape in the area. The best way to experience it is either on foot or by bike, and the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail is just the ticket. Separate walking and biking lanes, it actually extends from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but my favorite part was through Pacific Grove.

Parallel to the shoreline and dotted with old Cypress trees, the view is wild and rugged, yet peaceful and calming,

Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Oyster Catcher
Pacific Grove
An oyster catcher looks for food among the rocks at Pacific Grove.
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
The beach at Lover's Point Park, Pacific Grove
Lover's Point Park (above) and its beach (right) are the perfect setting for enjoying the outdoors.
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Lover's Point Park, Pacific Grove
Lover's Point Park
Pacific Grove
harbor seal, Pacific Grove
Point Pinos Lighthouse
The Point Piños Lighthouse is the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the west coast. Built in 1855, the working parts as well as the building itself are originals. The lighthouse was not only a navigational aid, but a social hub as well. It sits on the most northern tip of the Monterey Peninsula and is still active today.
Pinos Point Light Station, Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
harbor seal
We were sure if this little guy was in the best of health. His being on the sand was unusual, and flies were gathering around his eyes. It's hard to know when to intervene and when to just let nature take its course.
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove

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