Critters of Crystal Cove: Striped (“Lined”) Shore Crab
Crystal Cove’s residents scurry and float and if possible, aim for “squatter’s rights” by adhering to a bit of Middle Miocene shale or sandstone. The striped shore crab is one of the scurrying tenants....
View ArticleHummingbirds Choose the Marriott Bayview
The Marriott Bayview in Newport Beach holds all the expected perks and comforts of this hotel brand enhanced by a front row seat to Nature. Situated on the edge of the Upper Newport Bay Reserve and...
View ArticleCritters of Crystal Cove: Mossy Chiton
Crystal Cove‘s tide pools fill with surprises twice daily as the sea retreats. As the water wanes, citizens of the sea become tenants of the Cove. Some race for crevices, others adhere to rock faces,...
View ArticleCritters of Crystal Cove: Green Sea Anemone
Tucked away but hardly nondescript, the green sea anemone waits like a lovely flower. Its adhesive foot or pedal disc anchors it to rock or coral while its tentacles spread to welcome its prey....
View ArticleAn Unnatural Beauty
Its sugared foliage stood out amongst the host of plants clinging to the coastal bluffs: red crystalline cresting the tips of green fleshy leaves. Dotted with white thin-petaled blooms and sparkly...
View ArticleSoaring Above Bodega Bay
One of those moments where “what comes next” doesn’t matter at all… Originally posted: November 3, 2008 Bodega Bay Map and Visitor Information It was an ordinary sea gull doing nothing more than what...
View ArticleFeatured Photo: Lovely Invader
Featured Photo: Crystalline Iceplant (Crystal Cove State Park; Irvine, California) It’s glittery globes caught my eye as we hiked down a dune trail to Crystal Cove Beach in 2009. Decidedly not a plant...
View ArticleSuit Required, Tie Optional
The view rivals the one enjoyed from the coveted corner office. The benefits include physical fitness and an ocean breeze. The perfect summer job? Maybe. Except the hours aren't limited to warm summer...
View ArticleBlack Friday 2011
Not quite what you expected? Let me explain... My best shopping experiences generally involve selecting the tastiest tomatoes in produce or the cool tools at the hardware store (I even have a favorite...
View ArticleDown by the Bay (Upper Newport Bay, California)
When your hotel is situated on the edge of a nature preserve, it's bound to get interesting. When there's ten miles of trails winding through it? Even better. I spent a lot of time on the trails of...
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