California Coast - My California Travels

A wide sandy beach with ocean views and a pier in the distance

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View of the pool area and ocean from our hotel room in Pacific Beach

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A bright orange and green trolley bus and a sign that reads Old Town San Diego

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A wide paved walkway at Mission Beach and Boardwalk in San Diego

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Morro Rock with a sandy beach and ocean waves in the foreground on a sunny day

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a very pink dining room with round pink booths at Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo

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Girl sitting on a bench on a creek trail at San Luis Obispo

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A tiled boardwalk in front of a beach with giant letters sign that reads Pismo Beach

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sandy Avila Beach with a rocky mountain in the background and blue ocean water

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This image shows Pier 39 in San Francisco, featuring a lively scene with colorful shops and restaurants along the pier. The foreground includes tourists walking and enjoying the attractions, while the background displays the shops

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