Along the Beautiful Coast

We took the opportunity to take a drive along the coast.  We went from this town to the next one to the north.  We stopped at several interesting spots along the way.  Dinosaur and other fossils have been discovered all along this area and there are still active searches for more.  If that isn't your fancy, then walks with breathtaking views, secluded beaches and surf spots are also here.  This stretch of the coast is a preserve so there are plenty of paths, stairways to the beaches and restrooms.  On the opposite side of the road are lots of cattle.  You won't be bored along this route unless you really work at it!

plants in a tide pool

These lines have been cut into the rock by the waves.  They almost look
like they were done on purpose but we found similar spots all up and
down the coast.

The public restrooms we've encountered have all been clean and well supplied.

Around this corner are caves where some fossils were found.  Better
to come explore at low tide.

We never tire of watching the procession of waves.  You can
see the weather hitting the far coast in the background.

One of the beautiful stretch of beach.

This rock formation is visible for miles up and down the coast.

Very ingenious system of emergency management.  In case you need
immediate help, you can give the dispatcher the number of your location
along the coast.  For foreign visitors, it lists the number to call.

Plants cling precariously to the side of the cliffs.  There are signs
posted all along the area warning of crumbling rock.  For the most
part, it looks like soft sandstone.

One of the steep staircases from the parking lot to the beach. 

David is walking on the rocks.