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Desert Flowers
Took a walk today and spotted these desert flowers near Otay Ranch, California. I have never seen these types of flowers before, so I snapped a shot. Related Posts Interesting Flowers in San Diego Flowers in Las Vegas Birds of Paradise Flowers
Ocean Beach Hippie Hostel
I was walking around Ocean Beach and saw this decked out hippie hostel. I think the only thing that was missing was a hippie van parked out front, but that is minor since there are a bunch of hippies and hippie vehicles in Ocean Beach. Related Posts Ocean Beach Hippie Van Ocean Beach Hippies Unite! …
Swastika Building in Coronado Island
Did you know that there is a swastika shaped building in Coronado Island? Well, I was looking around Coronado in Google Maps until I came across this building. Related Posts Evening View of Point Loma Coronado Bridge Sapporo Building
Photos Around Monterey, California
Here are some various photos I took while at Monterey, California. Related Posts Drive from Richmond to Sausalito, California Photos of San Diego Sights Around the Imperial Beach Pier
Monterey, California – Sea Otters
Took a trip to Monterey, California because I wanted to see some sea otters and take some photos of them. Here are some of the photos I took. Here is a short video of one of the otters eating breakfast. https://www.thekumachan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Sea_Otter_Monterey_California.mp4 Related Posts Photos Around Monterey, California Shark’s Cove Oahu, Hawaii Sea World Sea Turtles
Monterey’s Flower Burglar
This morning I was driving to the ocean in Monterey, California in hopes to take some photos of some sea otters when I noticed a movement out of the corner of my eye. When I looked over there was a young deer walking along the side of a house. I stopped my car and watched …
Bixby Bridge – Big Sur, California
As I drove up the California Highway 1 today, I decided to stop and take some photos of the Bixby Bridge. The Bixby creek bridge was opened in 1932. It is one of the tallest single-span concrete arch bridges in the world. It is located in Monterey County and is part of the California State …
Elephant Seals Near San Simeon
As I drove up California Highway 1, I stopped off at a beach near San Simeon to check out some elephant seals. Being that I’ve never seen elephant seals before, I didn’t know what to expect. First off they are very dramatic. They are always making noise and getting into fights where it looks like …
Interesting Vegetation
During my evening walk I came across this huge bushes. These things had to be at least 9 feet tall and they were big and bushy. I’ve never seen anything like it. I don’t know if these are tropical plants or desert plants or whatever they sure were interesting. Related Posts Desert Flowers Kiwano Melon …
Great Old West Black and White Photos
Here are some shots from the era of the Old West. (captions are below each photo) Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir in Yosemite. Two men most responsible for the Nation Parks we have in California. William Sydney Porter, aka O. Henry. Teller at First National Bank, Austin, 1891-1894. Man, look at that fancy woodwork done …
Ocean Beach Hippie Van
Today I was driving through Ocean Beach in San Diego, California and I saw a hippie van with a couple of hippies inside of it. I thought it was interesting enough to take a photo of. I can’t read everything, but I think the front of the van reads, “Feel the sun. Love the moon.” …
Funny Sign at the Sea Life Aquarium
I was at the Sea Life Aquarium and I saw this sign. The way the sign shows a finger pointing at a fish with a line through it and then the outside fish has a sad face, it looks like the sign is saying, “Don’t point at the fish. It hurts their self esteem.” Maybe …
Sea Life Aquarium Carlsbad, California
One of the attractions as part of Legoland in Carlsbad, California is the Sea Life Aquarium. Here are some of the photos I took while I was there. Related Posts Sea World Sea Turtles Aquarium – Osaka, Japan Photos From a Day at Legoland California
Photos From a Day at Legoland California
Enjoyed a nice spring day at Legoland in Carlsbad, California. Here are photos from my experience. Related Posts Sea Life Aquarium Carlsbad, California Photos Around Monterey, California Drive from Richmond to Sausalito, California
Ocean Beach Hippies Unite!
Only in California will you see signs to call meetings with hippies. This photo was taken at Ocean Beach in San Diego, California in front of the library. Related Posts Ocean Beach Hippie Hostel Ocean Beach Hippie Van Hollywood Sign
Extremely sharp 100+ Year Old Pictures of the United States
These photos of life in the US at the beginning of the 20th century are truly a walk back in time. The first photo below looks the same today and many of you have entered it on the way to NY. The third photo shows how trolley cars were air conditioned in the summer. The …
Capitol Records in Hollywood, California
Here is a photo of the Capitol Records building located in Hollywood, California. This must be where the magic happens. Related Posts Hollywood Sign 87th Academy Awards hosted by Neil Patrick Harris Universal Studios Sound Stages
DJ Tiesto Billboard on Hollywood Boulevard
I was walking down Hollywood Boulevard at night and looked up to see a DJ Tiesto billboard for Hakkasan in Las Vegas. Related Posts Las Vegas Billboards Charmane Star in Hawaii at Club 939 Planet Hollywood Sign in Las Vegas
Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars – 2nd Shoot
I went to Hollywood boulevard and took some more photos of the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California. Here are the photos of the different stars I took pictures of. Related Posts Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars – 1st Shoot Hollywood Sign United States Capital Building
The 88th Academy Awards the 2016 Oscars
The stage is set. The red carpet is out. It is time for the 2016 Academy Awards being hosted by Chris Rock. Here are some images of what Hollywood looks like for the stars to start showing up. I took different photos from different perspectives to give a good view of what Hollywood and Hollywood …
There’s Something You Don’t See Everyday
Today as I was driving home from work, I was stopped at a red light and I looked over and saw a dinosaur tied up in the back of a pickup truck. I thought to myself, “There’s something you don’t see everyday.” Then I took a quick photo and drove home. Related Posts Monterey’s Flower …
Imperial Beach, California
Went over to Imperial Beach, California today to check out the pier, the ocean, and the scenery. Here are some photos that I took while I was there. It gives a different point of view of San Diego and the surrounding area. In the photos you can see the Imperial Beach pier, San Diego, Coronado …
Photos at La Jolla in San Diego, California
Took a drive over La Jolla in San Diego today to check out the surf and snap a few photos. The beach wasn’t very busy. Here are some photos I took while there. Related Posts First Impressions of San Diego, California Imperial Beach, California Photos of San Diego
Point Loma Nazarene University
Drove over to Point Loma Nazarene University today in San Diego, California. Here are some of the photos that were taken around there. The thing that is so spectacular is the location. The university is overlooking the Pacific Ocean near the sunset cliffs. The views are just stunning and some of the architecture is neat …
Ocean Beach, California
Drove over to Ocean Beach in San Diego, California today. Snapped a few photos. One is of the Ocean Beach sign as you’re driving into OB. The second one is of a painting on a wall. The 3rd is a banner of an Octoberfest celebration in Ocean Beach. Related Posts Photos at La Jolla in …
Sunburst Yellow Squash
I just got back from the supermarket where I came across a funny thing I’ve never seen before. A sunburst yellow squash. Never knew it existed on this planet. Needless to say, I was the only person in the store taking photos of the produce. Here is what they look like. Related Posts Kiwano Melon …
California Hippie Van
A tell tale sign you’re in California. I was following behind this vehicle in traffic. This vehicle has hippie van written all over it. The guy who was driving it looked like he was a member of the Grateful Dead. If you can read the sticker on the back it says, “0-55 in 11 minutes.” …
Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, California
I went to Qualcomm stadium for the 1st time in my life. I tried to get photos of outside the stadium and also inside the stadium. Here are my photos from that experience. Related Posts Mile High Stadium Yonghe Lamasery Beijing, China San Diego Chargers Cheerleaders
Coronado Bridge
Here are some sights you can see while driving over the Coronado bridge in San Diego, California. Related Posts Evening View of Point Loma Arial View of San Diego Scenery Along the California Pacific Coast Highway
Torrey Pines Beach Surf
Today I drove over to Torrey Pines state park in San Diego, California and the surf looked great for body boarding. Here are some photos of the surf at roughly 8:30 A.M. Related Posts Photos at La Jolla in San Diego, California North Shore Oahu Ride the Wave: Dive into the Thrilling World of Boogie …