Today I’m starting a series called “found” where I share my adventures around Los Angeles – each place I talk about will be new to me and a reflection of my perspective as someone from not only the northwest, but who hasn’t had much opportunity for travel and adventures…until now.
One thing I’ve learned about living in L.A. is that a lot of people don’t go to the beach often. People here are career-focused and seem to spend a lot of time in their offices or cars. Of course, there are plenty of people who love the beach and no doubt the Pacific is one of the major draws of living in southern California – the beaches are always packed at any hour – but there are also people who stay inland almost as much as I did when I didn’t live near the beach at all. I’d always heard about Malibu and that going to the beach there is perfect for anyone who wants to actually enjoy the ocean as opposed to the more stereotypical socal beach attractions (which I do love + am still exploring)… but we really wanted to give Malibu a try.
Pulling off the coast highway to a brief opening in a long line of parked cars, we headed for the beach and spent the afternoon on a somewhat random patch of sand. The beach was full with people and it was a warm day even uncommon for the region (so I’ve heard) during Labor Day weekend. We had a nice, peaceful afternoon out in the sun….and I truly got a sense of how different laying on the beach at the ocean here is different from the northwest coast – and especially Puget Sound…
I would love to go there. It just sounds like such a beautiful place.
Great post, it looks like a nice place to visit.
Looking forward to seeing more of your Found series.
so beautiful! i love the beach too much. i am astounded when people who live near it aren’t there as much as possible! so excited to see all the places you explore!
nicely done
I want to go to a coast again! Great photos!
I actually started a new series recently, too. I call it “My Happy Place” – you can see my first post here: http://chestnutmocha.com/2013/08/27/my-happy-place-a-secret-picnic-spot/
Would you like to write a short story about your favorite place? I’ll feature it on my blog and link back to you, all I want from you is a photo or 2 and a story. Let me know what you think!
Katie
I like the first picture, and like to spend a day at the beach.
I live in a coastal area where the beach is the heart of the attraction, and can safely say I have never swam in the ocean the whole three years I’ve lived here! I suppose when you live so close to something you tend to take it for granted. I like your idea for your new series!
Lauren
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great photos. i love visiting malibu during the summer.
xoxo, Oleah
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