Redondo Beach (Cellphone Photos) - Half Moon Bay, CA

On the 28th June 2026, my parents and I took a day trip to Redondo Beach in Half Moon Bay, CA. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

A scenery photo of Redondo Beach (right), Pacific Ocean (right), pelicans (top), seagulls (top), and flowers. 

The flowers in this photo include: Yellow Bush Lupine (Lupinus arboreus).

A scenery photo of Redondo Beach (left), Pacific Ocean (left), pelicans (top), seagulls (top), Pillar Point (in the distance slightly left from the center), El Granada (in the distance slightly right from the center), and flowers.

The flowers in this photo include: Yellow Bush Lupine (Lupinus arboreus).

A scenery photo of flowers, Pacific Ocean, Pillar Point (in the distance in the center), and El Granada (in the distance slightly right from the center). The photo was shot at the end of Redondo Beach Road.

The flowers in this photo include: Wild Mustard Flowers & Wild Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum).

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Mount Diablo SP Snow & Clouds - Contra Costa County, CA (Cellphone Photos)

During night of the 17th February 2026, the San Francisco Bay Area got some very rare snow on top of the mountain peaks. On the 18th of February 2026, my mom and I went to Mount Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County, CA to see the snow. Unfortunately the road to the summit was closed at Juniper Campground. While I did get to see the snow, I did not hike the remaining 2 miles to the summit due to health complications of Long COVID. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I learned the hard way how intolerant of the cold I am now with Long COVID. That was a sucky experience at Diablo Valley Overlook. I brought my winter Lake Tahoe and Yosemite clothes and gloves, and it was not enough. That amount of clothes used to be enough even in below freezing weather. This disease continues surprising me in new ways. I still stayed near the summit for close to 5 hours though, warming up in the car as needed. It snowed for around an hour while I was there, which was so fun to watch because I haven't seen snowing for years now due to this disease. I can no longer tolerate altitudes above 1500m (≈ 5000 feet).

A scenery photo of South Gate Road (left), trees, fog, clouds, mountains, and Danville (in the distance on the right).

A scenery photo of clouds, trees, mountains, and Walnut Creek & Concord (in the distance). The photo was shot from South Gate Road.

A scenery photo of clouds, fog, mountains, trees, and fog. The photo was shot from South Gate Road.

A scenery photo of picnic tables and fog. The photo was shot at Livermore Valley Overlook on Summit Road.

Next, we arrive at Diablo Valley Overlook and Juniper Campground, where Summit Road was closed due to snow. It snowed for around an hour for the 5 hours I was up there.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, Summit Road closure (left), and trees. The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, Summit Road closure (left), and trees. The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, trees, grill, picnic table (right), cars (background), car park (background). The photo taken shot at Juniper Campground.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, trees, grill (left), picnic table (right), cars (on the left in the background), car park (on the left in the background). The photo taken shot at Juniper Campground.

This photo was taken early in the day but there were still quite a lot of people there seeing the snow as well. Later in the day as people got off work, the area became even more packed.

A scenery photo of fog, cars, car park, people, trees, and Summit Road (left). The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, trees, and Summit Road closure (right). The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of clouds, fog, snow, mountains, and trees. The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, trees, and Summit Road. The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, Summit Road closure (left), trees, and people. The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of clouds, trees, mountains, snow, Danville (in the distance on the left), Alamo (in the distance in the center), Walnut Creek (in the distance on the right), San Francisco Bay (in the distance), and San Francisco (in the distance in the center). The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, trees, Tri-Valley Area (in the distance), and Summit Road (left). The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, trees, Alamo (in the distance on the right), Danville (in the distance in the center), San Ramon (in the distance on the left), San Francisco Bay (in the distance), and San Francisco (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

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Tesla Road & Beckwith Wildlife Observation Area (Cellphone Photos) - California

On the 28th January 2026, my parents and I drove to San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge near Modesto, CA via Tesla Road. I took photos with my cellphone. The photos were taken in Alameda County, CA and Stanislaus County, CA. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

A scenery photo of Tesla Road, clouds, hills, trees, and cow (right). The photo was shot at Corral Hollow Pass in Alameda County, CA.

A scenery photo of Tesla Road (right), clouds, hills, trees, and power lines. The photo was shot at Corral Hollow Pass in Alameda County, CA.

A scenery photo of trees, clouds, pasture, and farm. The photo was shot at Beckwith Wildlife Observation Area in San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge in Stanislaus County, CA.

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Año Nuevo State Park (Cellphone Photos) - San Mateo County, CA

On the 15th January 2026, my parents and I went on a guided tour in Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County, CA for a day trip. We walked along Año Nuevo Point Trail, soaking in the scenery. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

The main part of Año Nuevo State Park only has one trail, Año Nuevo Point Trail. The scenery is amazing, and there were so many birds to see walking down the trail. Please note you do have to pay for the guided tour December through March during pupping season.

A scenery photo of Año Nuevo Bay. The photo was shot on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

A scenery photo of Año Nuevo Bay and mountains. The photo was shot on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

A scenery photo of Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris), beach, and Año Nuevo Bay. The photo was shot at South Point on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

A scenery photo of Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris), beach, Año Nuevo Island (in the distance on the right), Abandoned Lighthouse Station (in the distance on the right), and Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot at South Point on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

A scenery photo of Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris), beach, Año Nuevo Island (in the distance in the center), Abandoned Lighthouse Station (in the distance in the center), and Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot at South Point on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

A scenery photo of Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris) and beach. The photo was shot at South Point on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

A scenery photo of Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris), beach, Año Nuevo Bay, and mountains. The photo was shot at South Point on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

A sunset photo of mountains and trees. The photo was shot on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

A sunset scenery photo of Año Nuevo Outpost (in the center), trees, and Año Nuevo Bay (left). The photo was shot on Año Nuevo Point Trail.

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Clouds Over Livermore, CA (Cellphone Photos)

On the 6th January 2026, my mom and I went up to Mendenhall Road in Livermore, CA to see the clouds over Livermore, we also took a short walk along East Ridge Trail in Del Valle Regional Park. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

A scenery photo of Mount Diablo (in the distance), mountains, clouds, Tri-Valley area, and trees. The photo was shot on Mendenhall Road.

A scenery photo of mountains, trees, clouds, and Mendenhall Road (left).

A scenery photo of mountains, Del Valle Road, clouds, and forest. The photo was shot on East Ridge Trail in Del Valle Regional Park.

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Napa Valley (Part 3) - Napa County, CA

On the 2nd November 2025, my parents and I took a trip to Napa Valley in Napa County, CA to see autumn foliage. I took photos with my phone, and the photos are split into 3 posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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This blog post has photos Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (north), Downtown Calistoga, Lake County Highway (SR-29), Yountville, and of our dinner at Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Bar in Napa, CA.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot near the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (north) on the side of St. Helena Highway in Napa County, CA.

We dropped by Downtown Calistoga, but there wasn't too much things to take photos of.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, trees, cars, stores, and Cedar Street. The photo was shot at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Cedar Street in Downtown Calistoga, CA.

 scenery photo of autumn foliage, trees, cars, and stores. The photo was shot at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Cedar Street in Downtown Calistoga, CA.

A scenery photo autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot on the side of Lake County Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

A scenery photo autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot on the side of Lake County Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

Next we dropped by Downtown Yountville, but it was a bit too late in the day for good photos.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage trees, autumn foliage vineyard (right), sidewalk, and cars (left). The photo was shot on Washington Street in Downtown Yountville, CA.

Once it got dark, we headed to our favourite Nepalese restaurant, Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Bar (3150 b Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94559) in Napa, CA. We have been here multiple times in the past, and maybe you have seen photos in past blog posts. The food is very good and they have quite a number of vegetarian and meat dishes. 

The different kinds of curries and food we got at Yak and Yeti.

The different kinds of curries and food we got at Yak and Yeti.

The different kinds of curries and food we got at Yak and Yeti.

The different kinds of naan we got at Yak and Yeti.

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Napa Valley (Part 2) - Napa County, CA

On the 2nd November 2025, my parents and I took a trip to Napa Valley in Napa County, CA to see autumn foliage. I took photos with my phone, and the photos are split into 3 posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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This blog post has photos from Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (south), Zinfandel Lane, and St. Helena.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot near the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (south) on the side of St. Helena Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

A photo of the Napa Valley Sign, autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, railroad tracks (right), and trees. The photo was shot at the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (south) on the side of St. Helena Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot near the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (south) on the side of St. Helena Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

A photo of the Napa Valley Sign, autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, people, and trees. The photo was shot at the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (south) on the side of St. Helena Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

My mom helped take a photo of me with the Napa Valley Sign. In the photo are autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot at the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (south) on the side of St. Helena Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

My mom helped take a photo of me with the Napa Valley Sign. In the photo are autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot at the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (south) on the side of St. Helena Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

My mom helped take a photo of me with the Napa Valley Sign. In the photo are autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot at the Welcome to Napa Valley Sign (south) on the side of St. Helena Highway (SR-29) in Napa County, CA.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage vineyard, mountains, trees, and power lines (left). The photo was shot at Zinfandel Lane in Napa County, CA.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, trees, houses, Pope Street, power lines, cars, and mountains (in the distance). The photo was shot at the Intersection of Allison Avenue and Pope Street in St. Helena, CA.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, trees, Jacob Meily Park, power lines, cars, and mountains (in the distance). The photo was shot on Pope Street in St. Helena, CA.

We stopped by Downtown St. Helena.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, trees, cars, stores, and Main Street. The photo was shot at the intersection of Main Street and Spring Street in Downtown St. Helena, CA.

A photo of aircraft propellers, trees (background), power lines (background). The photo was shot at Jodie's Designs (1132 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574) in Downtown St, Helena, CA.

A photo of aircraft propellers, trees (background), power lines (background). The photo was shot at Jodie's Designs (1132 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574) in Downtown St, Helena, CA.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, trees, cars, and stores. The photo was shot on Main Street in Downtown St. Helena, CA.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, trees, Lyman  Park, cars, buildings, and mountains (in the distance). The photo was shot on Main Street in Downtown St. Helena, CA.

I decided to get some gelato while in Downtown St. Helena. The gelato was okay.

A photo of a cup of gelato I had for lunch. The photo was taken at Roman Holiday Gelato (1336 Oak Ave Suite A, St Helena, CA 94574) in Downtown St. Helena, CA.

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Next time I will have more photos of Napa Valley, and photos from Yountville, CA, and our dinner in Napa, CA. Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

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