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.

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.

Beacon is a coastal photo series featuring the Walton Lighthouse in Santa Cruz, California.