Because of the way our schedule worked out, I got to watch the sun set and rise over the ocean in the small town of Morro Bay! After we arrived in town, we ate a fancy dinner then watched the sun set (this sounds so romantic haha):
I really had no idea what was up with that big rock out there. However, it’s famous enough to have its own name: Morro Rock (so original, lol).
As I was taking pictures by the dock, I heard a really strange exhale/snort. When I looked down into the water, I discovered two sea lions swimming before me and Jiwon! One of them disappeared after we saw them, but the other seemed as curious as us and stuck around.
I’m so used to seeing animals in zoos that I forget they came from the wild. Duh? I was surprised that these sea lions were brave enough to come so near us.
It’s also a little embarassing to admit that I got lost trying to find our car in the dark when there was only so much beachfront I could walk along…the town’s only 5 square miles! But it was all good, because on my trek back, I caught a glimpse of this:
The next morning, Jiwon and I drove to a beach close to our hotel to watch the sunrise. Let me tell you people, waking up early to watch the sun rise is so, so worth it. I always get pictures that I’m most proud of during these times (like ones in this post)!
It was amusing to see a bunch of sea birds pecking around the sand during this early low tide. Then all of a sudden, a stronger wave crashed in and they took off at once:
Have you ever been to Morro Bay? Where have you seen the best sunsets/rises?
Thanks for reading!
beautiful pictures! I live in southern CA and never been to Morrow Bay, never been north of LA county, I know it’s strange. Most of my travels are international.
My favorite sunset is in El Nido, Philippines and the Amazon River for my favorite sunrise.
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Thank you! Wow, I can only imagine what those places looked like during sunrise and set. Thanks for sharing.
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OH MY! Lovely lovely lovely photos! I like this post very very very much
Have a wonderful day
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Dana
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Thanks! Glad you liked it 🙂
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This rock is so incredible, I’ve never seen something like that!
I completely agree with you, waking up early to watch the sun rise is one of my favourite pleasures in life, people who sleep can’t imagine what they are missing!
Your shots are so beautiful ♥
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Thank you very much 🙂 I don’t watch the sun rise often, but I never regret it when I do.
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Excellent collection!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful!! So glad you are having fun in wonderful California!
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It was such a great trip, and a huge thanks to you for all your tips & suggestions!
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There’s so much to see and do here it would take a long time to fit them all in! You look like you are having a great time and that’s what matters most! =)
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I believe that. Hopefully I’ll get to live in Cali one day!
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so beautiful!!!! everywhere u go is like heaven
do u use auto or manual? your photos are always amazing!
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Thank you! I use manual in these unique lighting situations to get the effect that I want.
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WOOWW! This place is beautiful
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It looks so lovely! Visited Morro Bay at night a couple of weeks ago in search for dinner. I stayed at Cayucos (which is a bit northern) during my California trip. The best sunset I’ve encountered was during our first night in Venice Beach…I’ve got a photo on my recent blog post! It was so clear and the sun literally set in the sea and got to shoot it’s last sliver!
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We also stayed in Cayucos but went to watch the sunset at Morro Bay. Ah, I wish we stayed for the sunset on Venice beach! It looks amazing!
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