We left LA mid-morning, trying to avoid traffic as much as possible. It mostly worked. Eventually we got over to the Pacific Coast Highway - what a kick! Beautiful views, amazing homes perched on the edge of cliffs or seaside. We couldn't decide which way to look, there was so much to see!
Once we got to Santa Barbara, GyPSy directed us to take CA-154, away from the shore line. At first I didn't want to, but decided to take this shorter route. Good decision! We traveled up & over the San Rafael Mountains in Los Padres National Forest. A beautiful wild ride. We arrived in Pismo in late afternoon. The Pismo Coast Village RV Resort is right on the beach! They gave us a site that is just steps away from the beach gateway. Walk up the dune & boom! you're on the beach! There is a little river that empties into the ocean right here, & there are so many different birds using it. We saw huge numbers of pelicans, ducks, sandpipers, & a heron.
The kids loved playing in the warmer water coming out of the river as it met the cooler ocean water. The carved sand reminded us of the canyons we so recently visited. Watching the water erode the sand was like watching a very speeded up version of what happened over millions of years to the rock in Utah & Arizona by the Colorado River.
I took many photos as the kids played & the sun set. It was a perfect end to the day.
If you want to see the pictures, please go to: http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/111839/
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