California’s Beautiful Sonoma Coast

Our recent drive from Bodega Bay (the setting of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 thriller “The Birds”) to Jenner Headlands Preserve was an unforgettable journey along Northern California’s Sonoma Coast, unveiling some of its most breathtaking scenery. Winding Highway 1 revealed dramatic vistas at every turn: rugged cliffs plunging into the Pacific, waves crashing against rocky beaches, and sea stacks rising through the mist. This stretch of coastline embodies the raw, untamed beauty of Sonoma — a landscape that leaves a lasting impression.

Whale Watching

Music: Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes.”

Went whale watching yesterday morning off the coast of Dana Point, but didn’t see any whales. We did, however, come across a huge pod of bottlenose dolphins (probably 100+) that seemed to enjoy showing off.