Pt. Dume state beach features some of the most beautiful scenery in LA county.
Venice Beach health food. Well, not quite.
This beach is known as possibly the best place in the world for windsurfing. It is the site of two major world-class competitions.
The boardwalk runs the full length of Belmar on the Jersey Shore. Night life keeps this town hopping in the summer with clubs, such as D'Jais, and fine dining in places such as Matisse (directly on the Boardwalk) to La Dolce Vita at the northern most end of town.
Located just to the southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, Baker Beach is apart of the area known as The Presidio. This stunning stretch of beach offers a great view of the landmark Golden Gate Bridge.
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The Giant Camera is a walk-in camera obscura, based on a 15th century design by Leonardo da Vinci.It produces 360 degrees of spectacular Live Images of the Seal Rock Area. It overlooks Ocean Beach, and is located next to the Cliff House restaurant.
Cape Kiwanda is located just outside Pacific City and is the southern most cape in the three capes scenic route. It is a popular location for surfers, wakeboarders, and beachcombers.
I Dream of Cake's cake-makers have backgrounds in the visual arts -- so it isn't surprising the shop's works of art can be seen, not eaten, by most city dwellers.
Open by appointment only (and quite pricey), I Dream of Cake is still worth a peek through the windows at fantasy cakes in shapes including Louis Vuitton handbags, Jabba The Hut and a buttercream-frosted Eiffel Tower.