This past January (2018) we celebrated Ann's birthday by camping at Emma Wood State Beach, just north of Ventura, CA. The weather was pleasant, and we had a great time watching dolphins, sea lions, and birds. We rode our bikes, and relaxed around the campfire. There were some spectacular sunsets, plus the rare "Super Blue Blood Moon" event.
This the entrance to Emma Wood State Beach from the Pacific Coast Highway (a.k.a. PCH or CA Hwy 1).
The campground consists of 90 campsites at the edge of the beach, and only about 1/4th of them were occupied.
Our site #53. The sites are designated as "back-in sites," but since the adjacent sites were empty, we chose to "head-in" so that we had a nice view through our giant windshield.
Our first of many dolphin sightings.
Sun shining through a wave, with Anacapa Island in the background.
The first of many beautiful sunsets.
Perhaps a dozen trains passed by every day (primarily the Amtrak 'Surfliner'), but fortunately they don't blow their horns (or 'whistles' for you traditionalists) nearby.
The view from our dining table.
More dolphins.
Somehow these birthday cards for Ann found their way to our campsite! ;-)
Green-haired rocks at low tide.
Looking back at our coach from the low-tide line.
Blue mussels.
Nothing beats watching the sunset at the beach with a campfire.
