We take a lot of walks on the beach when we’re camping nearby. I am always surprised by how many activities are going on. First and foremost to me is walking on the beach.
Not on the coast but near it.
But there’s so many other things to do on the coast.
Playing at Pismo Beach.
Sand sculpture.
Fishing at the Florence Dunes, Oregon.
Clamming on a Sunday afternoon at Cape Meares, Oregon.
Sitting around, enjoying the view.
Taking a nap.
Getting married on a cold and windy day.
Listening to a unique outdoor musical concert, Inuksuit, by John Luther Adams, where the musicians are spread out over a quarter mile. Instruments include cable car bells, rope, ocean waves, wind, as well as more traditional instruments.
Looking at weird art works on the beach.
Looking at my own image at a photography show at the Presidio.
Looking at a fashion shoot.
There are more active things to do near and in the water. Like playing volleyball.
Flying kites.
Riding bicycles.
Riding horseback.
Kayaking.
And of course, surfing.
Windsurfing at the Oceano Beach. This is one of the few areas I’ve seen that allow vehicles on the beach. (I don’t approve.)
Windsurfing can be dangerous. I was on a ferry crossing the San Francisco Bay and the captain stopped the ferry to make sure this guy was okay after he was dragged off his surfboard.
Ziplining. This isn’t necessarily a coastal thing but Arcata, CA is where we went ziplining in 2013. I have no fear of heights but it was disconcerting to step off the platform high up on the redwood tree. But it was fun.
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