Travel: United States
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Watch Wonderful Brown Pelicans In Pacifica, California
Watching groups and flocks of birds, especially together with a stunning coastline and crashing surf is one of my favorite things to do! So of course we love to watch wonderful brown pelicans in Pacifica, California, (click that to see many posts on this wonderful location) and have enjoyed doing so from the window of…
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Enjoy Flocks Of Stunning Seagulls In Pacifica, California
As you may well know, we just love Pacifica, California and at the very least it is the perfect place to enjoy flocks of stunning seagulls! There is nothing quite like the Northern California coast, and in Pacifica we have many opportunities to watch birds of all kinds, which is so very exciting. Previouslu I…
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Stunning Pink Amaryllis Bella Donna Blooms In Pacifica, California
Amaryllis Bella Donna blooms in Pacifica, California in August, and it was truly a stunning sight, as you can see! Two years ago I photographed Amaryllis Bella Donna In Oakland, California, and it was actually the first time I’d seen this very impressive bulb showing off its blooms. This time however, the quantity of flowers…
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How To Grow Foxtail Agave As Seen In Pacifica, CA
I’ll admit I love agave, and I would love to know how to grow foxtail agave as seen in Pacifica, CA! I know the title on the photo says “giant agave” but that might be confusing is that is actually the name of a different agave plant, that I actually shared previously. I don’t know…
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Visit The Colorful Cliffs At Mussel Rock Park In Pacifica
If you are lucky enough to be in the area and have the chance to visit the colorful cliffs at Mussel Rock Park, the maps will likely say that the park is in Daly City, as I believe it is located on the northern border of Pacifica, and access is also from Pacifica, I think,…
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Purple Statice Blooms On The Coast In Pacifica, CA
Stunning clusters of purple statice bloom on the coast in Pacifica, California in August and the sight is truly something worth sharing with you! Most of us only know statice as a flower often added to bouquets, so seeing it growing is quite interesting. I actually spotted wild statice (also called sea lavender) growing in…
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Amazing Agave Century Plant Blooms With A 3 Story Stalk
Yes, it is true, the amazing Agave century plant blooms with a 3 story stalk, that is 9 meters tall, so and very eye catching. I couldn’t help but notice this agave Americana blooming in Pacifica, California, and it is too stunning not to share with you! As you may know, I am a gardening…
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Stunning Sunsets Over The Ocean In Pacifica, CA
The sun is setting on the holiday of Succot, and right now as I type this we are celebrating Hoshanna Raba, the last day of the Jewish holiday of Succot, and a very very meaningful and prayer filled day. Many stay up all night, others, like the men in my family rise at around 2:30…
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Pink Mallow Blooms At The Beach In Pacifica, California
I love stalk flowers and especially the light pink mallow that blooms as a native in Israel, amidst dry golden weeds such that the pink blooms are especially stunning. On our recent trip to Pacifica, California I was especially surprised to see mallow ( actually part of a large family called Malvaceae) growing at the…
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A Visit To Sharp Park Beach In Pacifica, CA On A Foggy Summer Day
On our third visit to Pacifica, CA this August, the weather was indeed foggy much of the time, but knowing that to be the case we enjoyed it just the same! Take a look at my sunny photos of Sharp Park Beach or my post about Esplanade Beach, Pacifica to enjoy the stunning coast without…
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Esplanade Beach In Pacifica California
This August on my third summer visit to Pacifica, California (check out that link for all my previous posts about Pacifica) I at long last had the chance to visit Esplanade Beach, and with the sun shining (somewhat rare during our week-long stay) it was truly a treat. Because Pacifica is mostly blanketed by fog…
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10 Best Places to Hang Out in NYC for Free
New York City is expensive, and sure, you can shell out a small fortune on Broadway shows and high-end restaurants. But the city also has many free NYC hangout spots that are popular among natives but too-often overlooked by visitors. These spots provide amusement, relaxation, and a genuine New York experience without having to pay…