Perched on the Northern California coastline, Sonoma County, CA, showcases dramatic coastal cliffs and spectacular ocean waves. 🌊 If the winds are too much to handle, cruise to the hidden, protected beaches tucked within nearby Sonoma Coast State Park. 🏖️ Explore: https://bit.ly/40Xmnvj #VisitCalifornia #theultimateplayground #PacificOcean #Beaches | Visit California

Witness the ✨ incredible moment ✨ when a wild northern elephant seal gives birth to her pup. The Northern California coastline is home to rookeries where elephant seals come during the winter to give birth, find mates and rest. Always practice safe wildlife viewing, especially around moms and pups. 📏 Admire from ~150 feet away (= 🚌 🚌 🚌) 📷 Use a zoom lens (like this one does!) 🚫 Do not disturb marine mammals — it's illegal 📹 Dr. Cara Field Point Reyes National Seashore #WinterWildlifeWonde

California lilac (ceanothus) is all over northern part of San Diego County right now! (filmed on Friday 03/22/24) There are two trails in this video: 💜 South Discovery Lake in San Marcos (with the lake) - 2 mi loop, easy. 💜 Nighthawk Trail in Poway (with the narrow purple tunnel) - 3 mi loop, moderate, rocky. Please always remember to leave no trace: explore responsibly, pick up all waste, don't disturb nature and be considerate of others 💚 Check out my California map for more unique destinat

California lilac, or ceanothus, was all over the northern part of San Diego County last year! This was filmed on 03/22/24. I asked ChatGPT if it’s going to bloom again this year, even though we got less rain. It replied that it should bloom since ceanothus isn’t as rain-dependent as some other flowers 😄 So, I’m excited! There are two trails in this video: 💜 South Lake Park in San Marcos (with the lake) - 2 mi loop, easy. 💜 Nighthawk Trail in Poway (with the narrow purple tunnel) - 3 mi loop,