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Rodeo Beach

by Bethany Plonski October. 03, 2019 420 views

The California coast is just full of places that I wish we had had more time to explore, and Rodeo Beach was one of them. It was a quick stop on a busy day, but whenever we get back to the Bay Area I will be sure to allow more time to visit this side of the headlands.

The pink flowers here have an interesting nickname: naked ladies. I didn’t realize that until afterwards, and I wish I’d taken more time to photograph them up close. They don’t flower until the rest of their leaves have died off, leaving tall, bare stems with a cluster of flowers sitting on top.

Cormorants in the lagoon

Cormorants in the lagoon

We only walked around the beach and lagoon, but there are several trails, a famous lighthouse, a WWII military base, and a marine mammal center all clustered around this general area. If only vacation time was unlimited. :)

If you're like me, you might be curious about how to pronounce the beach's name. Rodeo (like the cowboy competition) or RoDAYo (like fancypants Rodeo Drive)? It seems that most people use the latter.

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Jolien Dekens 1 year, 4 months ago

Beautiful photos! Such peace and quiet :)

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Jolien Dekens 1 year, 2 months ago

Thanks so much! I would love to go back there and enjoy some of that peace and quiet. smile

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Buster Bruce 1 year, 4 months ago

I could sit in #7 all day. Love these images Bethany! Thanks for sharing up.

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Buster Bruce 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you, Buster! Glad you enjoyed them. It was a great place for sitting and thinking - we saw quite a few people doing just that!

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Southbaytimes 1 year, 4 months ago

Lovely series!❤️

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Southbaytimes 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you so much! smile

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John Waco Jr 1 year, 4 months ago

Rodeo Beach your photo bring back wonderful memories.
As an avid photographer, Sausalito is a beautiful place. Personally, it is a day trip for my family. We head to Muir Woods, and stop-over in Sausalito. I used to ride my horse on this beach 40years ago, so it always fun to come back and see it from foot. I would come at LOW TIDE, as the walk to the South end of the beach opens up only then.

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Bethany Plonski Replied to John Waco Jr 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you, I'm so glad to hear it brought back good memories! That's funny, we did the same day trip you suggested - went to Muir Woods in the morning and spent the afternoon in Sausalito and the Marin Headlands! Muir Woods was just gorgeous, I loved it. I didn't realize you could get to the other end of the beach during low tide - will have to remember that for next time!

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Greg Blaney 1 year, 4 months ago

I really like this set, Bethany. You've captured the light on the cliffs beautifully and it brings out the details and contours of the cliff faces.

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Greg Blaney 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you so much! The rock formations on the coast are really fascinating, so many different textures from being worn away by water and time.

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Jay Boggess 1 year, 4 months ago

So fortunate for you to have easy access to these lovely places....smile

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Jay Boggess 1 year, 4 months ago

We were just visiting, but still feel lucky to have a friend who lives out there and gives us a good reason to visit again! smile

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Jay Boggess Replied to Bethany Plonski 1 year, 4 months ago

Such a blessing to have good friends, with whom to enjoy our lives, 
especially when it's in such lovely venues....no???+1grinning+1

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Jay Boggess 1 year, 4 months ago

Exactly! Having friends to visit makes travel so much more fun and less stressful. smile

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Jay Boggess Replied to Bethany Plonski 1 year, 4 months ago

Amen & Amen+1

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Antonio Gil 1 year, 4 months ago

I agree with you. Vacation time should be unlimited. smile Love the pictures of this very beautiful scenario

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Antonio Gil 1 year, 4 months ago

I think we'd all be a lot happier that way. smile Thank you, Antonio!

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Benny Law 1 year, 4 months ago

Quite a photogenic beach, and very well captured.

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Benny Law 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you so much! I would love to go back sometime.

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Björn Roose 1 year, 4 months ago

I would go for the stress on "de" indeed, but I was kind of expecting bulls on this beautifully photographed beach smile

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Björn Roose 1 year, 4 months ago

grinning That would have been something indeed! And thank you.

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Marsha 1 year, 4 months ago

Gorgeous area - you got lots of great looks!

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Marsha 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you! It was a whirlwind day trying to see all of the beautiful scenery in Marin Headlands. Almost too much!

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Don Baird 1 year, 4 months ago

Beautiful photos

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Bethany Plonski Replied to Don Baird 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you, Don!

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