Pismo Beach is on the central California coastline. There aren't any other cliffs this white on the entire west coast. Some people say they are reminded of cliffs they've seen on the Mediterranean. Pismo isn't known at all for these cliffs, in fact most tourists never see them. The main tourist area at Pismo starts about a mile south of here; a pier, sand dunes, a world class beach, camping, and a clam digger's heaven.
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That's just gorgeous.
ReplyDeletePismo Beach....I guess I should use titles!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a mighty long time since I have been to Pismo, but I have a good story about it. Maybe I will try to relate it in the future.
ReplyDeleteI don't recall any cliffs the last time I was there, I seem to remember a flat sandy beach.
Oh yeah, maybe it was Italy...
ReplyDeleteJust kidding! The cliffs start about one mile north of the PB pier!
These are really beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much..
ReplyDeletegotta get back there!
Wow, what a beautiful sight! Perfect for b&w. Love it!
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful, and I can see why people think they are similar to Mediterranean cliffs. Their sheering beauty and rugged angles remind me of the cliffs in Cyprus :)
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to know that a place this beautiful is almost unknown and isolated...there's something so restful about that.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the masses don't find and ruin it then.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and boy are the toursit missing the better show.
ReplyDeleteDarryl and Ruth : )
Wow, I'd love to walk those stairs. And to turn and see the view from them. California has always been one of my top states that I need to visit.
ReplyDeleteEnlarging them makes you feel like you're right there
ReplyDeleteThey're absolutely incredible!
Ann
Wow! The tourists are missing so much not seeing that! Stunning photos! - G
ReplyDeleteWhat did Bugs Bunny say? "Pismo Beach and all the clams you can eat".
ReplyDelete. . . and these photos want to make me visit Pismo again. I rememember from ages ago a flat beach in the fog, and that's about it. Maybe a grassy cliff. Hmmmm. I wonder if we were on the top of the white cliffs? So long ago. . . .
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your "Interests" in your profile has me pegged. You said it well, too :)
Beautiful photos...
ReplyDeletethe cliffs are something I would
admire from the beach... I'm a
klutz and would probably slip....
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. OMC you are right, your sweet Batman and I look so much alike! I am so sorry that your sweetie had to leave but I believe he is smiling down on you. Oh yea, I love your blog, the photos are stunning.
ReplyDeleteI've been up and down the coast of CA a bunch of times but have never stopped to see these cliffs. Someday.
ReplyDeleteSam - Thanks! It's a great place to visit. We're going to be driving through there next week end. Not much time to spend there though...
ReplyDeleteMargaret - California is chock full of amazing natural places...
Alex - They haven't found it yet, so I don't think they will! Or at least I hope...
Darryl & Ruth - Thanks! I agree, but I'm sure the dune buggy drivers and clam diggers won't...
Sarah - If you ever have a chance, it's well worth the time. It's big though...
Ann - thanks Ann! Next week...
Georgina - Thanks my friend! I agree.
Warren - that's right! "Ali Baba Bunny."
tapirgal - It does get foggy there sometimes...What I remember most is all the pelicans... As to the profile part, that's me A.D.D.
faye - Thanks Faye! there are a few safer ways to get down to the beach.
Brian - thanks Brian! My first ever comment from a cat...
Pat, these are just great. I am sorry I missed this area last time I was in Cali.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Pat... I've never heard of the white cliffs out there.... Of course, I've never heard of Pismo Beach either... ha (One of these days --I hope to visit CA.)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures though....Love that 2nd one. WOW!!
Betsy
Chuck - thanks Chuck! The good news is that they will still be here next time you are in the area.
ReplyDeleteBetsy - thank you! Come when you can stay for a while. California is about 800 miles long. Much to see...
Nice - though they look like theyre falling into the sea..
ReplyDeleteInevitable I guess...
Kinda like us...
Beautiful, Pat. Reminds me a bit of Dover and the area around Brighton.
ReplyDeleteA really great spot...and you really get the full effect when the pictures are enlarged.
ReplyDeleteAnthony - Thanks my friend! yup, it happens to us all in time...
ReplyDeleteTalli - thanks Talli, I'll have to take your word for it, as I've never been there. Maybe someday...
Jerry - Thanks so much! i agree about the enlarging.
Love it! I used to live in this area.
ReplyDeleteNever been there but I will add it to the list.
ReplyDeleteWow I really wanna live on these mountains!! See those houses! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely....reminds me a bit of the Sussex coast of England, where I was this weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteWe are planning a trip to Pismo probably sometime in September...because of you and your pretty pictures!!
ReplyDeleteBB - I wouldn't mind living there someday. there is still decent land for sell a little inland from there also...
ReplyDeleteRen - It's a good place to put on your list!
Sophia - It's a beautiful place.
Nat - I haven't been there, but maybe someday...
DrSoosie - I'm so happy to have inspired you. Remember, the cliffs are about a mile or so north of the pier. I'll be there next Friday. Only for breakfast though! We're going to spend the weekend in Morro Bay
Stunning!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots. You know, I've never been there? Must remedy that!
ReplyDeleteLove this post, Pat. Very well said.
ReplyDeleteSome people even compose and send text messages anytime and anywhere-even while driving.
The growing number of accidents caused while texting and driving has put to the forefront that kind of dangers.
Too scary!
Hope you're having a great Monday!
B :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos!
ReplyDeleteI really do!!
Fascinating shots!
Thanks for the beauty you share with us.
B :)
Joan - thanks!
ReplyDeleteMegan - It's just few hours up the coast...you gotta go...
Betty - thanks! thanks! thanks!
I appreciate it...thanks for commenting!
superb place!! congratulations!
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