Crystal Cove State Park is one of my favorite “hometown” attractions with its clear blue-green surf, sandy beaches, tidepools, and its cliff-top fragrant coastal sage habitat that is a contrast to Orange County’s urban...
Welcome to the iconic neighborhood of Venice Beach, the jewel of the City of Los Angeles that has been captivating visitors from all over the world for decades. Whether you’re a local looking for...
Overnight in Oxnard Stretching our Tesla “legs” we planned a three-night trip to three Central Coast Destinations. Before finalizing our trip, we learned that a cousin was having a 21st birthday party in Oxnard Harbor...
As we talked, I couldn’t help but feel as though I was a character in Steinbeck’s “Tortilla Flats”
I was up at 5:00 and, after noting the light breeze I broke down the tent and packed the kayak. I had only made about 3 miles yesterday before the strong winds and dangerous...
The winds are most complex in the northern end of the Sea of Cortez, where they are sucked in by an almost constant low pressure, especially blowing from the west, north and northeast.
I was about one day ahead of schedule, having done about 52 miles in four days to get to my first resupply point at Puertecitos.
How far is the horizon, anyway? From my position sitting low in the kayak my horizon was only visible out to less than 2 miles!
I awoke early and was able to see a most amazing and unbelievable sunrise on the Sea of Cortez. Just as the sun rose, there was an offshore breeze far in the distance that caused...
I got up at about 5:30 AM and was happy to see the Sea of Cortez was still and calm. Mrs. Pena arrived about 8:00 and I paid her the $60.00 roe storage of my...
Desert South of Mexicali on the way to San Felipe
Two Miles to the Horizon, after 28 days in the sun, wind, and sea
340 Mile solo kayaking on the Sea of Cortez. At Punta Final, kickoff to one of Baja California’s loneliest places. It is not only remote, but dangerous.
