Monterey, CA & Pacific Grove, CA (Cellphone Photos)

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!

Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

This blog post has the cellphone photos I took. The photos are from several locations in Monterey, CA and Pacific Grove, CA including places like Coast Guard Pier, Monterey State Historic Park, Presidio of Monterey, and Lovers Point Park.

Message from the Photographer: Unfortunately my Olympus mirrorless camera's lens failed half way during our day trip this time. Luckily it is just a cheap kit lens, so I have a new one on the way. It would seem the internal motor failed in the lens (camera body is fine). Probably the first message you've seen that didn't involve Long COVID (LC)! However there is a little update on my health as well. My LC doctor and I are trying different doses of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) to see which dose works the best. I am by no means back to normal as the COVID infection left me with quite a number of health problems, however the LDN is helping me with energy to a certain extent at the cost of side effects.

Since we hit Monterey, CA first, 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 photo of sea lions on rocks. The photo was shot at Coast Guard Pier in Monterey, CA.

A photo of sea lions on rocks. The photo was shot at Coast Guard Pier in Monterey, CA.

A photo of sea lions on rocks. The photo was shot at Coast Guard Pier in Monterey, CA.

Then we walked along the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, and looped over to California's First Theater in Monterey State Historic Park.

A scenery photo of the garden behind California's First Theatre in Monterey State Historic Park in Monterey, CA.

A photo California's First Theatre in Monterey State Historic Park in Monterey, CA.

Next we started walking back toward Presidio of Monterey, CA to get back to our car.

A photo of the monument at the Vizcaíno Serra Landing Site. The photo was shot on Pacific Street (near Presidio of Monterey) in Monterey, CA.

After we got back to Presidio of Monterey, I ate the burrito I bought earlier in Sand City, CA. I was starving at this point.

A photo of the Junipero Serra Monument at the Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, CA.

After my parents and I finished our lunch, we headed to the location in Pacific Grove, CA that my father wanted to visit, Lovers Point Park. Due to long COVID, I was moderately tired at this point so I mostly rested in the car, until this "friendly" seagull decided to interrupt my nap.

A photo of the seagull that pooped on our car, along with Monterey Bay Coastal Trail on the right. The photo was shot on Ocean View Blvd (near Lovers Point Beach) in Pacific Grove, CA.

A photo of the seagull that pooped on our car, along with Monterey Bay Coastal Trail on the right. The photo was shot on Ocean View Blvd (near Lovers Point Beach) in Pacific Grove, CA.

A photo of the seagull that pooped on our car, along with Monterey Bay Coastal Trail on the right. The photo was shot on Ocean View Blvd (near Lovers Point Beach) in Pacific Grove, CA.

Maybe you can guess what happened after. I was napping in the passenger seat when this thing landed on our vehicle. It quickly occurred to me that the seagull will want to poop on our vehicle. I tried to shoo it away however it didn't budge. I think the seagulls around this area are used to humans as there are way too many. Anyways, the seagull looked at me dead in the eyes and let it rip. 😑 You can see the clear streak underneath the bird in the first photo.

I didn't get much of a nap after that seagull encounter, plus I had to use the bathroom. I took a small walk around the Lovers Point Park area. The parking spaces in this area is very tight, I had to climb over to the driver's seat before I could get out, as the passenger side door is blocked in.

A photo of Monterey Bay, Pacific Grove, flowers, and clouds. The photo was shot at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove, CA.

A photo of squirrels and a seagull. The photo was shot at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove, CA.

A photo of squirrels and seagulls. The photo was shot at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove, CA.

A photo of Monterey Bay, Pacific Grove, flowers, and clouds. The photo was shot on the trail by Ocean View Blvd in Pacific Grove, CA.

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! 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.

Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

On Top Of Coit Tower (Part 3) - San Francisco, CA

On September 1st, 2019, I took a trip to San Francisco, CA. I visited Asian Art Museum (I didn't take photos at this location), Civic Center, and went to the top of Coit Tower for the first time despite living in the San Francisco Bay Area for over a decade now. The photos are split into 4 blog posts. I hope you enjoy viewing these photos.

Full Resolution Photos: If you want to see full resolution photos of any of the photos you see here, use the following links. If you wish to purchase prints of any of the photos, please contact me here. To view my best San Francisco photos taken in 2019, use this link. To view all of my photos from this trip, use this link.

Parts: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 

This is part 3 of my photos. I have more photos taken from the top of Coit Tower.

Message From The Photographer: If you've been following me on social media, you'd know I've been dealing with vision impairment and gradual vision loss since August 2018. The conditions are neurological, so my vision isn't impaired the same amount on a daily basis, but overall it seems to be going down hill. It has slowed down and made taking photos, processing photos, using computers, etc... very challenging and somewhat depressing. Some days it is impossible for me to take photos or process them. I know these photos are from a very long time ago, but I'm only just starting to get around in processing them as I'm only able to work on them at a very slow pace. I hope you can understand, and I hope you enjoy viewing these photos.

Scenery of Golden Gate Bridge (in the distance in the center) and Presidio (left).

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of Golden Gate Bridge (in the distance in the center) and Presidio (left).

Black and white process of the photo above.

In the photo are Green Street (#1 street from left), Union Street (#2 street from left), Filbert Street (#3 street from left), Greenwich Street (#4 street from left), Lombard Street (#5 street from left), Chestnut Street (#6 street from left), Francisco Street (#7 street from left), and Presidio (in the distance on the right).

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of Sutro Tower (in the distance).

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of Sutro Tower (in the distance).

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of San Francisco.

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of Transamerica Pyramid (left).

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of Transamerica Pyramid (left).

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of Sutro Tower (in the distance on the right).

Black and white process of the photo above.

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Next time I have more photos shot from the top of Coit Tower and a few photos taken near Coit Tower. Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

Parts: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 

On Top Of Coit Tower (Part 2) - San Francisco, CA

On September 1st, 2019, I took a trip to San Francisco, CA. I visited Asian Art Museum (I didn't take photos at this location), Civic Center, and went to the top of Coit Tower for the first time despite living in the San Francisco Bay Area for over a decade now. The photos are split into 4 blog posts. I hope you enjoy viewing these photos.

Full Resolution Photos: If you want to see full resolution photos of any of the photos you see here, use the following links. If you wish to purchase prints of any of the photos, please contact me here. To view my best San Francisco photos taken in 2019, use this link. To view all of my photos from this trip, use this link.

Parts: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 

This is part 2 of my photos. I have more photos taken from the top of Coit Tower.

Message From The Photographer: If you've been following me on social media, you'd know I've been dealing with vision impairment and gradual vision loss since August 2018. The conditions are neurological, so my vision isn't impaired the same amount on a daily basis, but overall it seems to be going down hill. It has slowed down and made taking photos, processing photos, using computers, etc... very challenging and somewhat depressing. Some days it is impossible for me to take photos or process them. I know these photos are from a very long time ago, but I'm only just starting to get around in processing them as I'm only able to work on them at a very slow pace. I hope you can understand, and I hope you enjoy viewing these photos.

In the foreground of this photo are the piers.

In the distance of the photo are Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (left), Richmond, CA (center and right), and Treasure Island (right).

Black and white process of the photo above.

In the foreground of this photo is Treasure Island.

Black and white process of the photo above.

 In the foreground in the photo are Fishermans Wharf (left), Pier 39 (center), and the piers (left).

In the distance of the photo are the North Bay (center and left), Alcatraz Island and Angel Island (slightly left from center), and Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (right).

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island (top left).

Black and white process of the photo above.

In the foreground of the photo is Pier 39.

In the distance of the photo are the North Bay (top center and top left), Alcatraz Island and Angel Island (slightly left from top center), and Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (top right).

Black and white process of the photo above.

Scenery of Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio (center), Lombard Street (left), and Aquatic Park and Hyde Street Pier (right).

Black and white process of the photo above.

In the foreground of the photo are Fishermans Wharf (center), and Aquatic Park and Hyde Street Pier (left).

In the distance of the photo are Golden Gate National Recreation Area (left) and Sausalito, CA (center).

Black and white process of the photo above.

In the foreground of the photo are Fishermans Wharf (center), and Aquatic Park and Hyde Street Pier (left).

In the distance of the photo are Golden Gate National Recreation Area (left) and Sausalito, CA (center).

Black and white process of the photo above.

In the photo are Filbert Street (#1 street from left), Greenwich Street (#2 street from left), Lombard Street (#3 street from left), Chestnut Street (#4 street from left), and Presidio (in the distance on the right).

Black and white process of the photo above.

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Next time I have more photos shot from the top of Coit Tower. Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

Parts: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |