Santa Monica Mountains & Bay
This set of photographs begins with a view of the Santa Monica Bay from a ridge of the Santa Mountains that runs back inland to San Fernando Valley. Catalina Island is out at a distance tucked under the tip of the clouds.
This is along one of my most favorite hikes. My son and I discovered it when we were out and about exploring when he was a wee bit. We watched the community build up around there. When I was a child I could see the bikes riding along the ridge and wondered how they got there. Now I know. Wonderful place to visit and enjoy SoCal expanse. There are 360 views of the north, south, east, and west.
Then a selection of wildflowers starting with the golden California poppy and ending with a native bush whose seed flowers when soaked in water in the sun make a delicious lemon citrus flavored iced tea.
Down to the bay for amazing views back at the mountains, ocean, beaches, and beautiful white clouds.
Wonderful day trip.