A visit to San Clemente and Dana Point

Just  north of Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, and just north over the county line into Orange County, are the towns of San Clemente and Dana Point. Marlene and I visited here as the first part of our end-of-the-year vacation.

San Clemente Pier, California. December 25, 2015. Greg Gillson.

We first walked out the pier at San Clemente. Then we drove up on Dana Point and walked some of the cliff-top trails. We ended the day at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. There were thousands of gulls here, evidently seeking shelter from the cold winds offshore.

Looking down on Dana Point Marina. December 25, 2015. Greg Gillson.

Red-throated Loon

Glaucous-winged Gull

Heermann's Gull

Snowy Plover

Snowy Plover

Snowy Plover

Snowy Plover

Huge gull flock