Over the years, I've seen a fair amount of California, particularly in the southern portion of the state. I've been to Disneyland (back when I actually enjoyed roller coasters), Sea World San Diego, Palm Springs (though I remember none of it except the drive back), and several other places, including many of the region's beaches.
I last visited Laguna Beach in 2000. My brother was pretty young at the time, so we drove him out on this trip so he could (re-)experience the California coastline prior to returning to a Michigan winter.
Check it out:
The shoreline seems shorter than it did 10 years ago (and likely is, due to the El Niño Effect), but overall, nothing appears to have changed.
On our walk back to the car, we stopped in at some of the stores that line the streets. There were a lot of fun, artsy, and cutesy places, many of which my mom really liked, but I'm pretty sure I'd go broke if I routinely shopped in the area. Plus, in being somewhat of a tourist attraction, it gets more and more crowded as you get closer to the water. I like a little personal space at the beach.
But the area is definitely beautiful, and I can never resist a good photo opportunity.
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