Left Coast Tales

Calafia Beach
San Clemente



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Image above courtesy of the California Coastal Records Project.
Copyright © 2002-2003 Kenneth Adelman

December 19, 1999 - Winter Solstice


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This is my favorite beach - it's quiet, remote, and has an unprotected railroad crossing. During the summer, you can watch the Amtrak trains go by every hour travelling from San Diego to Fullerton to Los Angeles

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This is the view looking south towards San Celemente State Park.

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Some of the condos overlooking the great view.

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Winter Solstice Sunset

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Winter Solstice Sunset

June 20, 2003 - Summer Solstice


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Weathered cliffs

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Five minutes...

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Everyone on the beach loves the sunset.

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Two minutes...

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End of the longest day of the year

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Active train crossing - there are no barriers here

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Metrolink Commuter Train

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Los Angeles to Oceanside