0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3.75 hrs The parking lot is open to Point Dume State Beach! The self pay stations are finicky only accepting correct cash- no change. No gray whales observed today with rough choppy seas and gusty 25 mph winds. The beach erosion from recent winter storms is drastic. Huge portions … Continue reading Parking Lot is OPEN! No Gray Whales
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No Gray Whales at Sunset: Parking lot still closed!
Gate remains closed for parking lot at Point Dume State Beach Road repairs along Westward Road. Sun set sun dog- rainbow to right of the sun No gray whales observed in calm clear viewing conditions. The road crew finished what is hopefully the last repair and the parking lot will open this weekend. A gorgeous … Continue reading No Gray Whales at Sunset: Parking lot still closed!
Clear Calm Seas, Parking Lot Remains Closed
0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3 hrs Sunny, blue skies 67 degrees, calm flat ocean with 0-3 mph winds. Entire horizon covered in yellow smog, blocking Santa Barbara Island and diminished views of Catalina. No Gray Whales seen despite perfect conditions. Dozens of Pelicans in squadrons flying north and back south over and over … Continue reading Clear Calm Seas, Parking Lot Remains Closed
No Gray Whales; Point Dume Beach Parking Lot still CLOSED!
Sunny, 64 degrees, clear skies, calm flat ocean with optimal viewing conditions. Yellow smog haze across the entire horizon and past the Channel Islands. No Gray whales observed despite perfect conditions. 150 + common dolphins one mile out, stampeding north. No updates on parking lot opening. Road in still closed to vehicles.
Clear Views and Giant Coreopsis Bloom
0 North Bound 2 South Bound 3.25 hrs 2 (?) whales Clear skies, sunny 60 degrees, no wind, calm flat ocean with views across the Santa Monica Bay. So clear words can be read on the cargo ships and the topography can be seen at the Channel Islands. The road remains closed to drive into … Continue reading Clear Views and Giant Coreopsis Bloom
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