Pleasant Hill & Martinez, CA (Part 2)

On the 3rd May 2025, my parents and I took a trip to Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek, CA, Dinosaur Hill Park in Pleasant Hill, CA, and John Muir National Historic Site, Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, and Martinez Marina in Martinez, CA. I took photos on my phone and on my Olympus mirrorless camera, and the photos are split into 3 posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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Parts: 1 | 2 | Cellphone Photos

This blog post is part 2 of my Olympus photos. The photos are from Dinosaur Hill Park in Pleasant Hill, CA, and John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez Marina, and Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline in Martinez, CA.

Message From The Photographer: Unfortunately this past month was just horrible for me with Long COVID, and I was bedridden for most of it. The photos were delayed due to that.

After Lindsay Wildlife Experience, we went for lunch, before heading to Dinosaur Hill Park in Pleasant Hill, CA. At Dinosaur Hill park, it was two minutes up a few steps and we were greeted with gorgeous panoramic views of Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, and Mt. Diablo.

A scenery photo of Pleasant Hill, grassland, clouds, trees, and mountains. The photo was shot at Dinosaur Hill Park in Pleasant Hill, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 56' 10" N 122° 05' 23" W

A scenery photo of a walking trail, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Mt. Diablo (right), grassland, clouds, trees, and mountains. The photo was shot at Dinosaur Hill Park in Pleasant Hill, CA.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of Mt. Diablo, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, grassland, clouds, trees, and mountains. The photo was shot at Dinosaur Hill Park in Pleasant Hill, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 56' 09" N 122° 05' 22" W

After Dinosaur Hill Park, we went to John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA (4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553).

A photo of a Windmill Well, clouds, and trees shot at John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 59' 29" N 122° 07' 56" W

A photo of the John Muir's house, trees, and clouds shot at John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

After John Muir National Historic Site, we headed for the shoreline of Martinez, CA. We visited Martinez Marina and Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline.

A scenery photo of Benicia-Martinez Bridge, ship, marshland, Carquinez Strait, and clouds. The photo was shot at Martinez Marina in Martinez, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 38° 01' 34" N 122° 08' 07" W

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers, marsh, Shell Oil Refinery, trees, and clouds. The photo was shot at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline in Martinez, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 38° 01' 33" N 122° 08' 06" W

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: 1 | 2 | Cellphone Photos

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Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore, CA (Cellphone Photos)

Yesterday, on the 30th April 2025, my mom and I went for on a walk in Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore, CA. There are a lot of flowers blooming. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

A scenery photo of trees, grassland, flowers, mountains, clouds, and power lines. The photo was shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

The flower species in this photo include: California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa), Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum).

A scenery photo of power lines, grassland, flowers, abandoned Olivina Winery Building (left), hills, and clouds. The photo was shot on Winery Loop.

The flower species in this photo include: Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa), Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), Yellow Mustard Flowers.

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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve - Moss Beach, CA

On 23 June 2023, my mom and I took a trip to Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach, CA and Mavericks Beach in El Granada, CA. I took photos with my cellphone and mirrorless camera. The photos are split into 2 blog posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

These photos were shot on my Olympus mirrorless camera. The photos were shot at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach, CA.

A scenery photo of houses, clouds, Moss Beach, and the Pacific Ocean.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 31' 28" N 122° 31' 03" W

A photo of Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina), beach, and the Pacific Ocean.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 31' 24" N 122° 31' 02" W

A scenery photo of flowers, mountains, houses, clouds, Moss Beach, and the Pacific Ocean.

The flowers in the photo are California Goldfields (Lasthenia californica), Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum), Sea Figs (Carpobrotus chilensis), Yellow Bush Lupine (Lupinus arboreus), Yellow Mustard Flowers.

Photo shot near the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of the cypress tree tunnel.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 31' 19" N 122° 30' 56" W

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Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

Sycamore Valley Regional Preserve (Cellphone Photos) - Danville, CA

On 28 May 2023, my mom and I took a hike in Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space Preserve in Danville, CA. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I have actually been struggling with a pretty nasty viral infection for the past 10 days. I don't know what it is, but it was probably the cold or the flu. 😂 I have been feeling very claustrophobic from the whole ordeal as I was mostly in bed the entire time. My energy didn't completely recover, but I had to get out of the house, hence this short hiking trip. 

A scenery photo of flowers, clouds, grass, trees, and hills. The photo was shot on Sand Hill Trail.

The flowers in the photo are Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and Yellow Mustard Flowers.

A scenery photo of flowers, clouds, grass, trees, and hills. The photo was shot on Sand Hill Trail.

The flowers in the photo are Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and Yellow Mustard Flowers.

A scenery photo of Mt. Diablo, Danville, clouds, houses, trees, and hills. The photo was shot on Short Ridge Trail.

The flowers in the photo are Yellow Mustard Flowers.

A scenery photo of Danville, clouds, and mountains. The photo was shot on Short Ridge Trail.

A scenery photo of Danville, clouds, and mountains. The photo was shot on Short Ridge Trail.

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Flowers Along State Route 1 (Pescadero, CA)

On 5 April 2023, my parents and I drove along State Route 1 in search of flower viewing opportunities. We drove from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay (the last of my photos are from Pescadero State Beach). I took photos with my cellphones and mirrorless camera. The photos are split into 2 blog posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

These photos were shot on my Olympus mirrorless camera. The photos are from Gazos Creek State Beach, Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, and Pescadero State Beach in Pescadero, CA.

A scenery photo of Pigeon Point Lighthouse (center), yellow mustard flowers, the Pacific Ocean, and clouds. The photo was shot at Gazos Creek State Beach.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 10' 00" N 122° 21' 43" W

A scenery photo of seagulls, clouds, the Pacific Ocean, and Gazos Creek State Beach.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 09' 52" N 122° 21' 47" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, green hills, trees, the Pacific Ocean (left), Gazos Creek State Beach, and yellow mustard flowers (in the distance).

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 09' 54" N 122° 21' 48" W

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers, grass, mountains, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean (right). The photo is from Pigeon Point Bluffs on the side of State Route 1.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 11' 00" N 122° 23' 05" W

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers, grass, mountains, and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Bluffs on the side of State Route 1.

Photo shot at the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of Wild Radish Flowers (Raphanus raphanistrum), yellow mustard flowers, grass, mountains, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean (right). The photo is from Pigeon Point Bluffs on the side of State Route 1.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 10' 59" N 122° 23' 06" W

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers, Wild Radish Flowers (Raphanus raphanistrum), and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 11' 04" N 122° 23' 43" W

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers, Wild Radish Flowers (Raphanus raphanistrum), and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Photo shot at the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Sea Figs (Carpobrotus chilensis), yellow mustard flowers (in the distance on the left), a beach (right), the Pacific Ocean (right), high voltage powerlines (left), and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 11' 00" N 122° 23' 41" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers, Wild Radish Flowers (Raphanus raphanistrum), and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 11' 25" N 122° 23' 49" W

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Photo shot near the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Photo shot near the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of Pigeon Point Lighthouse (center), yellow mustard flowers, Sea Figs (Carpobrotus chilensis), the Pacific Ocean (right), high voltage power lines (right), and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 11' 30" N 122° 23' 50" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Pigeon Point Lighthouse (center), yellow mustard flowers, Sea Figs (Carpobrotus chilensis), the Pacific Ocean (right), high voltage power lines (right), and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 11' 29" N 122° 23' 49" W

A scenery photo of Pigeon Point Lighthouse (center), yellow mustard flowers, Sea Figs (Carpobrotus chilensis), the Pacific Ocean (right), high voltage power lines (right), and clouds. The photo is from Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Photo shot at the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A sunset scenery photo of Pescadero Marsh, mountains, and clouds. The photo was shot on North Pond Trail (on the bridge) at Pescadero Marsh in Pescadero State Beach.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 16' 08" N 122° 24' 35" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A sunset scenery photo of a rock with a hole in it, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot at Pescadero State Beach.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 16' 01" N 122° 24' 43" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

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Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

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State Route 1 - Monterey County, CA (Cellphone Photos)

On 18 April 2023, my mom and I drove along State Route 1 in Monterey County, CA. We visited Garrapata State Park and Bixby Creek Bridge. I took photos with my cellphones and mirrorless camera. The photos are split into 3 blog posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Part 1 | Olympus Part 2

These photos were shot on my cellphones. The photos are from Garrapata State Park (Somberanes Point Trails and Calla Lily Valley), State Route 1, Notleys Landing, Bixby Creek Bridge, and Coast Road (near Bixby Creek Bridge).

The first main location we visited was Garrapata State Park along State Route 1.

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

The photo was shot near Gate 2 of Garrapata State Park.

A scenery photo of rocky cliffs, mountains, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean.

The photo was shot at Garrapata State Park Vista Point near Gate 4 in Garrapata State Park.

A scenery photo of rocky cliffs, mountains, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean.

The photo was shot on the Somberanes Point Trails in Garrapata State Park.

A scenery photo of yellow mustard flowers, the ocean, clouds, and high voltage power lines (left).

The photo was shot on the Somberanes Point Trails in Garrapata State Park.

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Next we arrive at Calla Lily Valley which is also in Garrapata State Park.

A scenery photo of Calla Lily flowers (Zantedeschia aethiopica), hills, clouds, and high voltage power lines.

The photo was shot at Calla Lily Valley in Garrapata State Park.

Calla Lily Flowers (Zantedeschia aethiopica)

The photo was shot at Calla Lily Valley in Garrapata State Park.

A scenery photo of Calla Lily flowers (Zantedeschia aethiopica), Garrapata Beach, the Pacific Ocean, and the sun.

The photo was shot at Calla Lily Valley in Garrapata State Park.

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Next we started driving towards Bixby Creek Bridge.

A scenery photo of Rocky Creek Bridge (in the distance), rocky cliffs, mountains, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean.

The photo was shot at Notleys Landing Vista Point.

Next we arrive at Bixby Creek Bridge.

A scenery photo of Bixby Creek Bridge (part of State Route 1), hills, and clouds.

The photo was shot on the side of State Route 1.

A scenery photo of rocky cliffs, mountains, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean.

The photo was shot on the side of State Route 1 near Bixby Creek Bridge.

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Next, I look a walk along part of Coast Road near Bixby Creek Bridge. My mom was too cold so she stayed in the car here. We ended up communicating over the Midland GXT1050 Radio which worked flawlessly over the short distance. The max distance apart was approximately 1720 ft, with no obstruction (except for our car). There is only patchy cellphone service along State Route 1, and my mom and I had no AT&T signal around Bixby Creek Bridge. I recommend you bring radios if you are traveling in a group so you can communicate with each other.

Also please note Coast Road was closed on the day I went, and I did walk into the closed area. There was a small, but constant flow of sand, small pebbles, and small rocks coming down on parts of the rock face. This is risky, and the road is closed for a reason. If you walk onto the road, please assess the risks yourself before walking into a closed area. You access closed areas at your own risk. You could become trapped under a rockslide or your return path could be blocked off by a rockslide. You could die!

A scenery photo of Pride of Madeira flowers (Echium candicans), Coast Road, and mountains.

A photo of Pride of Madeira flowers (Echium candicans) growing on a rockface.

The photo was shot on Coast Road.

A scenery photo of the valley behind Bixby Creek Bridge, and clouds. If you look closely, you'll see several houses in the photo along with some high voltage powerlines.

The photo was shot on Coast Road.

A scenery photo of Bixby Creek Bridge, high voltage powerlines, Coast Road (right), and the Pacific Ocean.

The photo was shot at Bixby Creek Bridge Vista Point on Coast Road.

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 Part 1 | Olympus Part 2