Sunday, October 07, 2012

Point Dume

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Point Dume State Beach, Malibu, CA
We went here after our hike at Solstice Canyon Deer Valley Loop Trail, for lunch at The Sunset Restaurant which is an ocean front restaurant outside of Point Dume State Park. While waiting for our lunch, we were entertained by several dolphins playing in the surf. After lunch, my cousin and I took a relaxing stroll to the top of Point Dume. The complete Point Dume hike is 4 miles round trip, 400 ft change in elevation. Here are some more pictures of our after lunch stroll :)
some sand verbena in the middle of summer.....
rock climbers scaling the face of Point Dume
Point Dume State Beach
now on top of Point Dume, the brown plants are dried coreopsis ( tree sunflowers), I could just imagine how pretty this was during spring.
looking @ the beach below
a visit is not complete without a self-photo :)
I am so glad we took this short hike for truth is, though this may be a short hike, but the reward for me is so much better than the reward at the much longer trail at Solstice Canyon. Here, there is so much beauty to take in. But maybe, I came to hike at Solstice Canyon late summer when it was too dry where the scenery there did not impress much. Whereas, Point Dume remains beautiful even if the vegetation already was too dry. I do not snob short hikes, if it is as beautiful as Point Dume. :) I actually plan to go back here spring time, since I can imagine how beautiful this would be when the wildflowers would bloom since I saw so many dried coreopsis ( tree sunflowers). 
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27 comments:

  1. it surely would look heavenly with wildflowers of Spring wonderwoman! I so love your portraits here!!!!! make them my most recent favorite photo of yours! :D gee sigh....all the blue is making me feel at peace and jubilant too!!! love yah...Point Dume...another place added to my bucket list of places to one sweet day visit :)

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  2. you do live in paradise! so jealous here.

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  3. I wish I can visit that place too, I'm envious ;(...your pics really looked very nice.

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  4. hi there Betchai, here again via FBF :-) and viewing your blue-awesome photos of a beautiful place which makes me jealous too like sistah Ruthi!!! weeee

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  5. my kind of hike Beth. short but full of wonders! everything is just sooooo bluetiful! love your portraits too, you always look great!

    enjoy your week ahead. trying to catch up from the busyness of real life. :)

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  6. I would love to stand atop the hill and looking down the beach to see beautiful view like you! Gorgeous photos..

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  7. Hi Betchai! You are living such a full life with all these beautiful escapades. I am so green with envy. How I wish I can get to visit one of the breathtaking places you've been to. Anyhow, I feel happy and satisfied you were able to take me there through your blog. Thanks as always for the lovely share.

    I wonder where can I be taken the next time out? ;-)

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  8. Love the view from where you stood and sat : )

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  9. What a beautiful beach! I think I've seen that particular area where you are sitting near a cliff in "She's All That" movie in the 90's. I wish to visit that place on our next California visit. Too bad, we didn't have time to explore much of California's coastal areas. But looking at the beautiful pictures of Malibu makes me feel like I have been there :)

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  10. I wish I live there! I love the beach and the views! It's almost like paradise. I love it, Betchai! Thank you so much. :-)

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  11. sis, this is really fantastic, two things you can do on this place, swim or sunbath in that blue beach, or you want to be more athletic and climb that huge rock, glad to see you have a great view and time....before winter hits...

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  12. wow, beautiful pictures...and you're so lucky to be in places like this. :)

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  13. That is such a beautiful beach. It sounds like a wonderful hike.

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  14. At first glance akala ko Sea of Galilee ang place. Ganda ng site, as if haven for lovers.. Hayz, kailan ko kaya mapupuntahan ang place na tio.

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  15. superb,Betchai, all places you share here makes my feet so itchy to travel.sigh ;)

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  16. ganda nang model...:) beautiful photos as always!

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  17. Look at those majestic shots! I can tell, simply taking in your surroundings was well worth the time and effort you spent to get there. And hiking! I haven't tried hiking yet. And are those rock climbers? Jeez, I'm missing a lot on life.

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  18. I am so glad you allow us to take these beautiful nature treks with you.

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  19. Such a lovely view to look at while dining...making the lunch more appetizing.

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  20. you've got the most stunning captures of every location you've gone to. i personally am a fan po.

    cheers! keep it all up! :)

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  21. I think I would have hiked first and then ate. It is hard to exercise after eating a big meal. Your pictures are amazing as always.

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  22. Wow such a beautiful place to be with. I like to walk in that sand...

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  23. That is how you keep in such great shape. Your photos are cute Betchai. Malibu beach looks like a great place to visit and hike!

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  24. Beautiful view Betchai. You look very cool with that hat an back pack on.

    Inggit na inggit ako sa iyo. LOL

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  25. wow! another virtual tour. AMAZING & BREATHTAKING scenes.

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  26. are the one climbing the rock?
    great shots anyways :)

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