Marina Dunes Preserve, on the western side of the city of Marina, CA, was actually our first stop on this last trip to the Salinas area. By the time we got there the sun was setting, but there was enough light to photograph the dunes and their flowers.
Marina dunes vegetation, mainly Sea Figs (Ice Plants) and Verbena
Yellow Sand Verbena and pink Sea Fig.
Only a couple of fishermen were on the beach, as a seagull checked them over.
Beach at Marina Dunes Preserve.
The sun was setting, but I was still on East Coast time and could not wait for it to disappear completely. Still it allowed for some colorful shots with the surf relentlessly pounding the sand.
Setting sun at Marina Dunes Preserve beach.
Setting sun at Marina Dunes Preserve beach.
