Photos from Alviso Marina, where quiet salt flats stretch toward the bay, the air shimmers with light, and every reflection blurs the line between land and sky.

Photos from Sutro Baths, where ocean pools, weathered walls, and drifting fog trace the outlines of San Francisco’s lost shoreline retreat.

Photos from Land’s End — rugged cliffs and winding trails overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, Mile Rocks Lighthouse, and gulls perched on sea-worn rocks where the Pacific meets the horizon.

A walk through the Seal Cove Cypress Tree Tunnel — where twisting trunks and filtered light create a quiet, dreamlike passage to the sea.

A contemplative journey through the Land of Medicine Buddha in Santa Cruz — where forest light filters through redwoods, prayer flags breathe in the breeze, and every path invites quiet reflection.

The final set of the three part series of photos from Lick Observatory located on Mount Hamilton in San Jose, CA. This set captures the night sky.

Sunset views from Lick Observatory — the Bay Area fading into gold and haze as the last light slips behind the hills.

First of a three part series of photos from Lick Observatory located on Mount Hamilton in San Jose, CA.

A coastal homage from the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum — where ocean legends, vintage boards, and crashing waves converge atop the cliff, celebrating the timeless rhythm of California surf culture.

A shoreline portrait from Coyote Point — where sailboats cut across the bay, planes rise toward the sky, and the wind carries whispers of adventure through the eucalyptus and sea spray.

A twilight moment at Pismo Beach — where the sun sets in warm light, waves quietly touch the pier, and old neon signs light up, adding a soft glow to the calm evening.

A calm look at Morro Bay — where life around the harbor moves at an easy pace, seals rest on old docks, and sunsets fill the marina with soft colors.

A warm sunset at Oceano Dunes – the sky glowing gold and red, the wind calming down, and the sand catching the last light of the day.

A loud and dusty day at Oceano Dunes — engines rumble, tires spin through soft sand, and the beach turns into a giant playground of noise, speed, and grit.