I will be up the California Coast for much of next week. I anticipate an evening stop along Rodeo Beach to photograph the seascape. I would like to photograph the rock formations that Galen Rowell made famous, can anyone provide directions to this area (see links) as related to Rodeo Beach (i.e 1 mile south, 50 yrds off the road, whatever; how do I get there once I arrive at Rodeo Beach) so I can plan accordingly.
Here is a link or two that might jog some memories:
Posted by Richard Wong on March 5, 2007 at 2:16 PM
copied and pasted from the bay area hiker website: "From northbound US 101 in San Francisco County, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and exit at Alexander (the first exit past the view point turnoff). After about 0.3 mile, turn left onto Bunker Road. There is a one-way tunnel which cuts under 101, and you may need to wait up to 5 minutes for your turn to travel through it (this is a great opportunity to put on sunscreen). From the other side of the tunnel, drive about 3 miles on Bunker Drive to the trailhead at the end of the road."
Once you see the lagoon, it's just past that. the beach is overrated IMHO though Rowell did take a nice picture of the stacks.
It would take a pretty high tide, but it could be mid-calf. not too bad. there are also some rocks you can scramble around. Chances are you won't have any problems.
If you really want to swim while photographing coastal rocks/stones, you need to visit the spots I frequent along the San Mateo Coast. Standing in waist deep water is usual for me and getting completely drenched by the big one is not uncommon too. Many of my friends complain that I smell like seaweed these days.
So when you are all done with Marin County and want to have some real fun along the coast, give me a holler.
Anil,
What is the distance from Marin County to San Mateo. I have actually toyed with the idea of getting down that way, I have looked at some great pictures from San Mateo and have considered it...
Its around 35 - 40 miles from Marin County to Half-Moon Bay - the largest town along the San Mateo Coast. You'll have to drive over the Golden Gate Bridge and then some parts of San Francisco, which can take time specially if the traffic is bad. Under normal conditions, if you come down I-280 and then take Hwy 92 this distance is doable in 1 hr. On the other hand if you want to hug the coast, you can pick up Hwy 1 from I-280 near Pacifica. The latter is a much more enjoyable drive but this will take an extra 30 minutes. From Half-Moon Bay you can continue south on Hwy 1 all the way to Santa Cruz.
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7 repliesHere is a link or two that might jog some memories:
http://www.mountainlight.com/gallery.coastal/images.html
http://www.indexstock.com/store/Chubby.asp?ImageNumber=845475
http://www.indexstock.com/store/Chubby.asp?ImageNumber=845474
Once you see the lagoon, it's just past that. the beach is overrated IMHO though Rowell did take a nice picture of the stacks.
Dem Rocks - Albiet a really old scan.
If you really want to swim while photographing coastal rocks/stones, you need to visit the spots I frequent along the San Mateo Coast. Standing in waist deep water is usual for me and getting completely drenched by the big one is not uncommon too. Many of my friends complain that I smell like seaweed these days.
So when you are all done with Marin County and want to have some real fun along the coast, give me a holler.
What is the distance from Marin County to San Mateo. I have actually toyed with the idea of getting down that way, I have looked at some great pictures from San Mateo and have considered it...
Its around 35 - 40 miles from Marin County to Half-Moon Bay - the largest town along the San Mateo Coast. You'll have to drive over the Golden Gate Bridge and then some parts of San Francisco, which can take time specially if the traffic is bad. Under normal conditions, if you come down I-280 and then take Hwy 92 this distance is doable in 1 hr. On the other hand if you want to hug the coast, you can pick up Hwy 1 from I-280 near Pacifica. The latter is a much more enjoyable drive but this will take an extra 30 minutes. From Half-Moon Bay you can continue south on Hwy 1 all the way to Santa Cruz.