For this last blog post, I wanted to discuss a beach that I have visited countless times in my life and why it continues to be a favorite for recreational activities. Sycamore Cove has been the most popular location for many adventures, hikes, bonfires, and laughs with people that I love. Off of Pacific Coast Read More
Lens: recreational, self-reflection On a late Saturday afternoon, after days of Santa Ana winds and smoke from the fires, I decided it would be okay to visit the beach. I went to Silverstrand Beach in Oxnard and was relieved to see blue skies with white clouds and smell the ocean waves, rather than ash and Read More
Recreation like camping is a great way to enjoy beaches, and it seems that every beach has its own unique experience to offer.
This month I visited Oxnard Shores with a few friends and my dog. We arrived about an hour before sunset. The temperature was starting to drop and it was slightly breezy— a great day to watch the sunset and relax! There were several other groups nearby, doing the same. There was also a big group Read More
In order to touch on coastal erosion, inland migration of the shoreline, coastal armoring, and managed retreat I decided to choose Goleta Beach in Santa Barbara County to discuss these significant problems. I also chose Goleta Beach because I grew up in Goleta and I have been visiting that beach on and off for a Read More
I went to Westward Beach on a hot and sunny Friday in August. Westward beach is located in the southern half of Zuma Beach. I went to go relax on the beige and warm sand with a friend of mine since she was down from Florida. Whenever we hangout, going to the beach is our Read More
A particular beach that I love to visit and that has sentimental value to me is the Ellwood Beach located in Goleta, CA. Unlike the well known Goleta Beach which is visited by locals, tourists, and UCSB students alike for its popular fishing pier, upper scale seafood restaurant, children’s park, and bike trails. Ellwood Beach Read More
Pismo Beach is one of my favorite beaches of all time. I have visited Pismo several times over the years to partake in the opportunities only available at this beach including open beach camping, off roading, and Jet Skiing in the surf. This beach is located roughly three hours up the California coast, or at Read More
On September 19th I visited Sycamore Cove Beach in Malibu alongside the Pacific Coast Highway. Sycamore Cove Beach (also known as Sycamore Canyon Beach) is a beautiful place to visit for a nice day on the coast! This southwest-facing sandy beach has five miles of scenic ocean coastline that range from rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, to Read More
