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Great blue heron and brown pelicans sharing the Del Mar shoreline

Cranes Feb 5, 2025

Cranes and Pelicans

The cranes and pelicans of Del Mar share the coastline with very different fishing strategies

Sunrise over Carlsbad beach with exposed reef at extremely low tide

Carlsbad Jan 18, 2025

Early Morning Low Tide in Carlsbad

A sunrise sand dollar hunt at Carlsbad's south beach during a negative low tide

Colorful ranunculus flower fields in Carlsbad with Pacific Ocean in the background

Carlsbad Nov 3, 2024

Flower Fields to Beach Day in Carlsbad

A perfect Carlsbad day trip - from the famous Flower Fields to sand dollar hunting on the shore

Carlsbad State Beach at low tide with exposed reef and tide pools

Carlsbad Oct 12, 2024

Carlsbad State Beach Sand Dollar Hunt

Expanding our sand dollar hunting territory north to Carlsbad State Beach with great results

Great blue heron silhouetted in flight against a vibrant sunset over the Pacific Ocean

Cranes Sep 2, 2024

Crane Watching at Sunset

Watching the cranes silhouetted against a Del Mar sunset as they settle in for the evening

Great blue heron standing in shallow water at Del Mar beach at dawn

Cranes Aug 15, 2024

The Cranes of Del Mar

The elegant cranes that wade the shallows along Del Mar's coastline are one of the best reasons to walk the beach at dawn

Sand Dollars Jul 7, 2024

Sand Dollar

A beautiful sand dollar from Elbow Cay in the Bahamas

Sand Dollars Nov 1, 2021

Exuma

We parked our rental boat and walked around on this sand bar - found the most wonderful shells and sand dollars

Beach Life Oct 30, 2021

Samoa

One of my favorite spots on our cruise itinerary - beautiful beaches in the South Pacific

Sand Dollars Oct 24, 2021

At the Beach

Starfish and sand dollars found on the beach - macro photography

Golden sunlight at Jockey's Ridge State Park, OBX

Beach Life Oct 20, 2021

Jockey's Ridge State Park OBX North Carolina

Golden sunlight at Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks - reflections on photography and outdoor experiences

Million dollar beach view at Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Beach Life Oct 19, 2021

Million Dollar View

Sand, sun and sea - a million dollar view from Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Sunsets Oct 19, 2021

Sanddollar Sunset

A sand dollar silhouetted against a beautiful sunset sky

Sand Dollars Oct 14, 2021

Sanddollar

A beautiful sand dollar found on the Oregon coast

Sand Dollars Oct 6, 2021

Sand Dollar Beach

Sand Dollar Beach is the largest unbroken stretch of sand along the Big Sur coast

Tide pools with starfish and sea anemones at low tide along the Southern California coast

Del Mar Jul 22, 2021

Tide Tables

We have had the best luck finding Sand Dollars at low tide - check the tide tables before you head out

Collection of 16 sand dollars on a blue striped beach towel

Sand Dollars Jul 15, 2021

July 15, 2021 Jackpot

Found 16 sand dollars on a solo morning hunt at low tide near Dog Beach in Del Mar

Del Mar beach at golden hour with gentle waves and coastal bluffs

About Jul 12, 2021

Welcome All!

Welcome crane watchers, sand dollar enthusiasts and anyone else just stopping by to check in!