San Diego Road Trip: Sunrise Walk in Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach Pier at Sunrise
Manhattan Beach Pier at Sunrise

The early morning sun offers amazing light if you’re shooting photography. If you’re following along, yesterday we drove from Los Gatos to Hermosa Beach California via highway 101 and some backroads.  This morning I got up at around 6am and headed off to Starbucks which is located in downtown Manhattan Beach.  That involves walking along The Strand for about 2.5 miles. I stayed on The Strand for awhile and then walked over the sand to the ocean’s edge.  The morning light was enchanting!  Here are some of the pics I shot on my walk including breakfast:

Manhattan Beach Pier at Sunrise
Manhattan Beach Pier at Sunrise
Surfer entering the water by teh Manhattan Beach Pier
Surfer entering the water by the Manhattan Beach Pier
Breakfast in Hermosa Beach
Breakfast in Hermosa Beach

Road Trip to San Diego Road Trip: Sunset in Hermosa Beach

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Fabulous day! Watching the sunset and listening to the waves. Sweet dreams everyone 😉

San Diego Road Trip: Los Olivos & Route 157

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We are on a 1200 mile round trip drive down to San Diego. We just left Morro Bay, jumped back on the 101, and then exited on an other back road to Santa Barbara. If you do this trip take route 157 toward Los Olivos. The town is fantastic! I had a grilled tri-tip sandwich from the general store. (PS, the pea soup place is Anderson’s and I changed my mind and explores Los Olivos instead 😉 Off to Santa Barbara! (The last picture is where I am right now!)

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San Diego Road Trip: Pismo Beach

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We just arrived in Pismo Beach! The last time I did this trip I found an incredible view I wanted to show you. It’s off the Price Street exit in front of the Best Western Plus hotel. I’ve never stayed here but the views from the rooms must be beautiful!

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San Diego Road Trip: Morro Bay

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I’m looking out over the sand dunes and the huge rock that marks Morro Bay. The surfers are walking over the dunes, boards in hand. Its a gorgeous day! It’s about 10:30am and I’m starving! I just cracked open a diet Pepsi (yes, I know they are bad for you ;)) out next stop will be to get the best split pea soup!

San Diego Road Trip: Backroads to Morro Bay

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If you’re just joining me, I’m blogging live on a 1200 mile round trip drive from Los Gatos to San Diego and back. I just took us off highway 101 got on the 46 which is the backroad to Morro Bay. It’s also the road that takes you to the Hearst Castle which I’ll show you on an upcoming blog. On the 46 you pass vineyards, wineries, farmland. And then you find yourself on a ribbon of road that cuts through hills that are spring green dusted with yellow and purple flowers. The trees dripping with moss. Here are some of my photos!

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