Coronado Beach & Islas Coronado

The beach was alive with joggers this morning when I took this photo, but what I really liked was the clear view of the Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado) in the distance.  You can only see one island in this picture.

Although they appear very close to the U.S., they are actually closer to Mexico, and belong to the Mexican state of Baja California. 

The Islas Coronado are uninhabited aside from a few lighthouse keepers and a small military detachment.

Meet Cotton The Dog

I'd like to introduce you to a dog named Cotton.  Actually I just met him an hour ago myself on Orange Avenue, but his kind owner Bill allowed me to shoot Cotton's photo to share with you.

Cotton is a mature 13 years old, but he's still spry and game for his walks.  I forgot to ask, but I'm pretty sure he's a Bichon Frise.

It's almost time for the Super Bowl, and the sound of chips and salsa crunching can be heard through my house.  I'll watch sporadically, but the Super Bowl commercials are my favorite part. 

May your team win!

A Beach Bike

When you really look around Coronado, you notice beach bikes everywhere... some luxury models, some utilitarian, but all are useful and beautiful, and part our lifestyle here.

That's Point Loma you see off in the distance in this photo.

The Beach Path

Spanning the width of the beach from the Pacific Ocean to Ocean Blvd, this footpath in the sand originates next to the Hotel Del Coronado.

I shot this yesterday morning while biking along Ocean Blvd, feeling grateful to live in Coronado.

Sunrise on Orange Avenue

At 8:00 this morning it was pretty quiet on Orange Avenue, Coronado's main street.

Mr. Seagull

Seagulls are common in Coronado, like every beach town, but I thought this guy looked handsome all by himself in the morning light.

I suppose everything in nature is beautiful when you really look.

Surfer Dude

I tried running on the beach this morning in an effort to get in better shape and it was quite a workout! 

Okay, so I walked for an hour and ran a few times, but running on sand is harder than solid ground, so I'd like to think it counts for more... especially since it's Girl Scout cookie season!  ;-)

The surf was fairly high this morning, and I got these shots of a surfer getting a much better workout than mine.

There was a school of big fish jumping near the shore, but they were too fast for me to photograph.  They may have been porpoise, but I'm not sure.

Days like this I'm happy to live in California!