Above Shark’s Tooth Cove

When I go to Shark’s Tooth Cove, one of my favorite beaches in California, I usually scamper down into the cove and nestle myself between the soaring cliffs and the pounding ocean. I am so in love with the keyhole tunnel and the dramatic sea stacks that I’m quite content, me, the resident ravens, the squads of patrolling pelicans and the occasion nude sunbather.

Shark's Tooth Cove - Cliff View South - Marie Cameron 2015

This time I decided to explore the highlands that surround the cove where farmers cultivate fields of brussels sprouts, and maybe cabbage. I’m glad I did!

Shark's Tooth Cove - Puddles View North - Marie Cameron 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove - Brussel Sprout Field View South- Marie Cameron 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove Brussel Sprout Field - Marie Cameron 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove Beach - Marie Cameron 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove - Bunny Ears - Marie Cameron 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove -Looking Down- Marie Cameron 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove - Pelicans - Marie Cameron 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove - Tooth View South - Marie Cameron 2015

There were some guys with a drone checking out the view from all vantage points, maybe one day I’ll enjoy that kind of footage but I would want to try it on a day when no-one else was there as it certainly breaks up the peace for other beach goers, and that’s what this place is all about peace, beauty, inspiration along the coast of Northern California!

 

 

Seaweed Inspection

Over the holidays I wanted to go tide pooling to see if I could find any of the Hopkins’ Rose Nudibranchs that had been sighted along the coast …. sadly I picked a day when the low tides were both before sunrise and after sunset. Oh well, any day at the shore is a good day!

Shark's Tooth Cove - Key Hole - Marie Cameron 2015

One of my favorite spots is Shark’s Tooth Cove, in Davenport. It’s so secluded and has dramatic vistas like this keyhole view.

Shark's Tooth Cove Splash- Marie Cameron 2015

Due to the king tides and winter storms there was more seaweed piled up in the beach than normal for this cove. I decided to take a look.

Shark's Tooth Cove - Marie Cameron Inspecting Seaweed  1 - OP 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove - Marie Cameron Inspecting Seaweed  2 - OP 2015

Shark's Tooth Cove - Seaweed  1 - Marie Cameron 2015

There was such a variety of seaweed, but it’s a lot more fun to look at when it’s suspended in small pools and undulating with the waves like a feather boa rather than lying lifeless on the beach.

Shark's Tooth Cove - Ravens in the Seaweed - Marie Cameron 2015

I wasn’t the only one pawing through the seaweed…a pair of ravens that nest in the cliffs were checking it out for any hidden snacks.

Shark's Tooth Cove - Marie Cameron with Gull - OP 2015

I decided that the seaweed not only passed inspection but exquisitely matched my lovely silk jacket that was a special Christmas gift from a very dear friend (thank you CAC)!  What a day away at the ocean can’t do for your spirit even without the nudibranchs!

Day-tripping

If you have to take a day off from the studio you’ve got to really make it count!  My idea of a great day trip usually involves the ocean and since it’s October it might call for a pumpkin patch or two!

Day-tripping  Row on Row -  Davenport - photo Marie Cameron

Day-tripping - Marie Cameron at Rodoni Farms 2014 - photo OP

Day-tripping - warning to high climbers - Rodoni farms - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping  Santa CruzDay-tripping  Shed Rodoni Farms, Davenport - photo Marie Cameron

Day-tripping  Santa Cruz  Spagetti Squash and Sea Davenport - photo Marie Cameron

Day-tripping, striped squash, ocean view- Rodoni farms 2014

Day-tripping, striped squash - Rodoni farms 2014

Day-tripping - jumping for joy - Davenport - photo Marie CameronDay-tripping  Green Pumpkin - Rodoni Farms, Davenport- photo Marie CameronDay-tripping, picking  good one - Rodoni farms - photo by OP -2014

Day-tripping - Shoes Davenport - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping Strawberry, Davenport- photo Marie Cameron 2014            Day -Tripping  Stacked Davenport - photo Marie Cameron 2014             Day-tripping Jam Tasting, Davenport- photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Barrow full - Davenport - photo OP 2014

Day-tripping Lavender, Davenport- photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Roadside Davenport - photo Marie Cameron           Day-tripping Sunflowers, Davenport- photo Marie Cameron 2014            Day-tripping  Santa Cruz sticker Davenport - photo Marie Cameron

Day-tripping Dandelion Tattoo - Whale City Bakery, Davenport- photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping Frankenpumpkin - Whaler's City Bakery, Davenport- photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping Shark's Tooth Cove, Davenport - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping Colorful Graffiti Shark's Tooth Cove, Davenport - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping Colorful Tagging Shark's Tooth Cove, Davenport - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Cave - Shark's Tooth Cove, Davenport - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Boy -Shark's Tooth Cove, Davenport - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping -The Pacific, Shark's Tooth Cove, Davenport - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day- tripping - waves - Daventport - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Kelley's Bakery, Santa Cruz - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Goose that Laid…La Sirena Antiques, Santa Cruz - photo Marie Cameron 2014      Day-tripping - Heads - La Sirena Antiques, Santa Cruz - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Canadian Goose - La Sirena Antiques, Santa Cruz - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Ribbons…La Sirena Antiques, Santa Cruz - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Tricked Out - La Sirena Antiques, Santa Cruz - photo Marie Cameron 2014

Day-tripping - Paper and Crystals…La Sirena Antiques, Santa Cruz - photo Marie Cameron 2014

So, this was the autumn version of my go to get away. Hightail it to the coast. Pick a beach from my handful of favorites (in this case Shark’s Tooth).  Hit a few farmer’s stands. (Rodoni’s Farms) Lunch at Whaler’s Bakery. Supper at Kelley’s Bakery. Browse some vintage or antique shops.  (This was La Sirena’s Antique’s.) Bring home a pretty stone, a shell, a jar of honey or if you’re really lucky a pearl and starfish necklace to remind you of you’re get away. If you’re really, really lucky you”ll bring home some peace of mind.