The Clean Pacific

I was going through the California shots looking for more material related to yesterday's post when I found this lovely picture I took of the gentle surf rolling onto a beach out in those parts.

This was taken at Leo Carillo State Beach in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, one of the most lovely parts of remaining natural southern California.  Though garbage from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch does wash ashore now and then, for the most part the beaches of southern California have absolutely lovely water that feels amazing.  The best places to go, as you would expect me to claim, are the natural beaches found in parks and preserves.  Not only do you usually get a cheaper parking option (this place is actually free if you just park alongside the Pacific Coast Highway, which puts you closer to the beach anyway), you also get to see some amazing plant and animal life and enjoy some really great natural sand.  I maintain that the same is true for most beaches on the continent.