I’m starting 2013 with 4 days in Pacific Grove, a small town in one of California’s most beautiful locations, the Monterey Peninsula. I’ve been here three times before, but I never get tired of it. The California coast in general, and this peninsula in particular, have become a refuge from my normal life in Sacramento.
More to come about this special piece of land, but for now, enjoy some images of my first morning walk at Asilomar State Beach.
Asilomar State Beach
I walked a few blocks from the house we are renting down Sunset Drive. Cypress trees like these line most roads and are one of the most typical images of this area.
I don’t golf, but if I did, I would want to play here. What a view!
The thing about beaches along much of California’s coast is that they can be cold and windy. This beautiful stretch of the peninsula is no exception, especially with the changeable weather.
The light changes quickly here as clouds come in from the ocean.
Surfers brave these cold waters. Yikes.
Dogs are welcome on most beaches. Mine had a blast running through the sand and up and down the small dunes.
I wish I could take a walk like this every morning. What are your favorite walks in nature? Have you been to the Monterey Peninsula?
Stunning images, Jenna. Sometimes the things close to home get overlooked. Thanks for sharing this piece of California with me.
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Thanks, Leah! If you haven’t been to this part of CA yet, you will have to come. It is wonderful!
staying there for the first time come July!!
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Jenna,
This is my home town where I was born and raised. I still live in Pacific Grove and surf Asilomar regularly. You have captured wonderful images. Sometimes people take for granted where they are from. With images like yours it reminds me of why I love and cherish my home town.
Thank you for sharing!
You are very fortunate to live there! I absolutely love Pacific Grove and the whole area and hope to move there someday. It’s tricky because it is such an expensive place to live, but I am still hoping
So glad you stopped by and enjoyed the images.
I love Monterey! Carmel is close by, right?
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Yes! Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel are all on the same peninsula (in that order, actually, with Monterey first).
Thanks for sharing your photos and joy Jenna! We love Asilomar and love to hear how so many are inspired by this amazing place. Have you had a chance to check out the tide pools at Point Pinos by chance? They are fun to explore as well.