July 3, 2012 I call this "Beach Ragweed" because it is in the same genus as the eastern ragweed. I would imagine it causes allergy problems too!
July 6, 2012 These are pretty purple wildflowers that grow on the beaches of California.
I enjoyed watching this fellow casting his line in the rough surf as the gulls landed nearby. It seemed strange to have to wear warm clothes on July 5th, but the cold breeze off the Pacific Ocean drops the air temperature drastically.
