Vacations

Dawn on a stretch of beach.

Is this cute or what?

Plant graffiti.

Ben, a real Laguna Beach hippy.

D&D on the patio at Las Brisas in Laguna Beach.

I love the Spanish-influenced architecture…

This gate hangs on a busy corner in Laguna Beach. I love the quote.

Laguna Beach is definitely a beach community.

Dawn snapped this “cruiser” from our car window as we passed him on PCH in downtown Laguna Beach.

D&D on the pier at the Balboa Island beach. A passer-by volunteered to take our picture.

Dawn on the pier at the Balboa Island beach.

The famous beach cottages in Crystal Cove have been renovated by the State and are available for rent. There are only 14, so they’re pretty much booked many months in advance.

Crystal Cove beach cottages.

The famous beach cottages in Crystal Cove have been photographed, painted and written about for years. There’s even a well known book published about them including photographs and history. Here, an artist creates a painting of one of the cottages…

Many believe we all came from the sea. I know that it’s where I find peace and serenity.

I think that holds true for Dawn as well.

This second spring Black-crowned Night Heron guarded our boat slip until we returned from am early dinner cruise.

Laguna Beach sunset 1.

Laguna Beach sunset 2

Laguna Beach sunset 3 with Dawn

Laguna Beach sunset 4

Laguna Beach sunset 5

Balboa Island is a whole different experience at night.

This fellow proves that bumper cars aren’t just for kids!

Corndogs are a beach staple.

Something for everyone.

A great Italian restaurant. Tony, the owner, even dished us up some “off the menu” specialties. Great!

You know you’re in Newport Beach when…

“Behind the bar” at Tommy Bahama’s restaurant (and store) in Newport Beach.