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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Monterey, CA Sea Lions & Scenery

On the 17th May 2025, my parents and I took a trip to Monterey, CA and Pacific Grove, CA. We visited Coast Guard Pier, Monterey State Historic Park, Presidio of Monterey, Lovers Point Park, and more. I took photos on my phone and on my Olympus mirrorless camera, and the photos are split into 2 posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

This blog post has the Olympus photos I took. The photos are from several locations in Monterey, CA. Photos are from San Carlos Beach, Coast Guard Pier, and Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.

Message from the Photographer: I know these photos are posted incredibly late, unfortunately Long COVID is now destabilizing my condition quite rapidly. I have not been feeling very good for the past month.

We parked at Presidio of Monterey and walked a loop around the coastal wharf areas. I first checked out the museum at the presidio, and also the Sloat Monument (no photos). After that we walked over to San Carlos Beach and Coast Guard Pier.

A scenery photo of San Carlos Beach, Monterey Bay (right), scuba divers, people, clouds, and buildings.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 36' 34" N 121° 53' 42" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a sea lion, rocks, and Monterey Bay shot at Coast Guard Pier at Monterey Marina.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a sea lion, rocks, and Monterey Bay shot at Coast Guard Pier at Monterey Marina.

A photo of sleeping sea lions, rocks, and Monterey Bay shot at Coast Guard Pier at Monterey Marina.

A photo of sea lions, rocks, and Monterey Bay shot at Coast Guard Pier at Monterey Marina.

A photo of sea lions, rocks, and Monterey Bay shot at Coast Guard Pier at Monterey Marina.

A photo of a sleeping sea lion and Monterey Bay shot at Boat Launch Ramp at Monterey Marina.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a sleeping sea lion and rocks shot at Boat Launch Ramp at Monterey Marina.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a sea lion and rocks shot at Boat Launch Ramp at Monterey Marina.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a sea lion, rocks, and Monterey Bay (top left) shot at Boat Launch Ramp at Monterey Marina.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of boats, yachts, clouds, Monterey Bay, and mountains. The photo was shot at Boat Launch Ramp at Monterey Marina.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 36' 33" N 121° 53' 36" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Coast Guard Pier, yachts, boats, clouds, Monterey Bay, and mountains. The photo was shot at Boat Launch Ramp at Monterey Marina.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 36' 32" N 121° 53' 36" W

Afterwards, we went for a walk along Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.

A scenery photo of Monterey Marina, yachts, boats, Coast Guard Pier, Monterey Bay, clouds, and rocks (bottom left). The photo was shot at Sister City Park.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 36' 28" N 121° 53' 39" W

A scenery photo of boats, yachts, Old Fisherman's Wharf (right), Municipal Wharf II (center), Monterey Bay, clouds, mountains, and rocks (bottom). The photo was shot on Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 36' 23" N 121° 53' 40" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

Unfortunately soon after this, the kit lens broke on my Olympus mirrorless camera, so the rest of the photos from this trip were shot on my cellphone. You can view the cellphone photos in my other blog post.

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Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

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

On the 26th September 2025, my mom and I went to Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County, CA for a day trip. We walked along Año Nuevo Point Trail, soaking in the scenery. Afterwards, we dropped by Luigi's Pizza and Pasta in Campbell, CA for dinner. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I have been having more energy recently after a cold a few weeks ago. I think it might be due to one of the pills I was on. I have no clue if this increase in my energy is temporary or permanent. The pill I was taking, Mucinex DM specifically the dextromethorphan, has helped some people's chronic fatigue syndrome.

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.

A scenery photo of Año Nuevo Point Trail (center), trees, mountains, pelican (right), and Marine Education Center & Horse Barn Theater (slightly right from center).

A scenery photo of mountains, trees, Año Nuevo Point Trail (left), and Marine Education Center & Horse Barn Theater (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot at Staging Area.

A scenery photo of Pacific Ocean (center & right), rocks, mountains, trees, birds (on the rock islands), and Marine Education Center & Horse Barn Theater (in the distance on the left).

A scenery photo of Año Nuevo Island, Abandoned Lighthouse Station, Pacific Ocean, seals (in the distance), birds (in the distance). The photo was shot at Bight Beach.

A scenery photo of hills, sand dunes, trees, Pacific Ocean (center & left), birds (in the distance), and seals (in the distance). The photo was shot at Bight Beach.

A scenery photo of beach, hills, rocks, trees, seals (in the distance), and Pacific Ocean (left). The photo was shot at North Point.

A scenery photo of Año Nuevo Island, Abandoned Lighthouse Station, rocks, Pacific Ocean, seals (in the distance), birds (in the distance). The photo was shot at North Point.

Afterwards, my mom and I dropped by Luigi's Pizza and Pasta in Campbell, CA. The pizza was great. The last time I was here was in 2015, celebrating a friend's birthday. The restaurant is at 2495 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008.

A photo inside Luigi's Pizza and Pasta in Campbell, CA.

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Moss Beach & Santa Clara Valley Vista Point (Cellphone Photos)

On the 13th July 2025, my parents and I went on a trip to Moss Beach, CA visiting Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. On the way home, we dropped by Santa Clara Valley Vista Point on Skyline Blvd in San Mateo County, CA. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: While I try to post cellphone photos in a timely manner, unfortunately Long COVID is wrecking havoc on my health and energy levels.

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, Moss Beach, CA, and the Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach, CA.

A scenery photo of Mt. Diablo (in the distance), clouds, forest, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The photo was shot at Santa Clara Valley Vista Point on Skyline Blvd in San Mateo County, CA.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods SP & Scott Creek Beach (Cellphone Photos)

On the 18th April 2025, my parents and I went for a day trip to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA and Scott Creek Beach in Santa Cruz County, CA. I had a great time seeing the giant Coast Redwood Trees (Sequoia sempervirens). While I did bring my mirrorless camera on this trip, I didn't end up using it as the scenes were super contrasted with no clouds in the sky that day (at least in Henry Cowell Redwoods SP, there were clouds at Scott Creek Beach). I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I went on a few day trips during this previous long weekend (Easter Weekend). My energy has been much less affected recently, however I think Long COVID has shifted into attacking something else. Recently, my brain has been having some issues with forming speech, along with some other weirdness.

Our first stop (our main stop) is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA. It was quite warm in the redwood forest that day.

A scenery photo of Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), ferns, and Redwood Grove Loop Trail (right). The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of an antique camera in the visitor center at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

My mom helped take a photo of me next to a Coast Redwood Tree (Sequoia sempervirens). The photo was shot on Redwood Grove Loop Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

My mom helped take a photo of me next to a Coast Redwood Tree (Sequoia sempervirens). The photo was shot on Redwood Grove Loop Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo shooting upwards from the forest floor showing multiple Coast Redwood Trees (Sequoia sempervirens), showing just how tall these trees are, and showing how thick the forest is. The photo was shot on Redwood Grove Loop Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of Redwood Grove Loop Trail (center), Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), people (center), and ferns. The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of Redwood Grove Loop Trail (right), Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), people (right), and ferns. The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of Redwood Grove Loop Trail (bottom center), Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), people (center), and ferns. The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

I took this photo just to show off how tall these Coast Redwood Trees (Sequoia sempervirens) are.

A scenery photo of the Old Train Trestle Bridge, San Lorenzo River, and forest. The photo was shot on River Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A scenery photo of Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), ferns, and River Trail (right). The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A scenery photo of Eagle Creek, rocks, Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), and ferns. The photo was shot at Cable Car Beach in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A scenery photo of Eagle Creek, rocks, Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), and ferns. The photo was shot at Cable Car Beach in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

Our last stop for the day was Scott Creek Beach in Santa Cruz County, CA. It was super cold by the beach, but I finally was able to see some clouds in the sky that day. While on the beach, an unexpected high wave came in and soaked my feet. Unfortunately for me, I was wearing hiking shoes that day.

A photo of a lagoon, wetlands, mountains, trees, cows (in the distance on the left), and clouds. The photo was shot on the side of State Route 1 (next to Scott Creek Beach) in Santa Cruz County, CA.

A scenery photo of Scott Creek Beach, Pacific Ocean (left), birds (in the distance in the center), State Route 1 (right), mountains (right), and clouds. The photo was shot in Santa Cruz County, CA.

A scenery photo of Scott Creek Beach, Pacific Ocean (right), rocks, Scott Creek Bridge (left), and clouds. The photo was shot in Santa Cruz County, CA.

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