BIG SUR | MCWAY FALLS, JULIA PFEIFFER BURNS STATE PARK For one of the most picturesque views in the state, you can count on the Big Sur coastline on the California State Highway 1. This road trip is about the journey, not the destination. There are no “blink and-you'll-miss-it” moments as the drive has plenty of opportunities to pull over and take a photo of the bright blue ocean. However, if off-the-beaten-path is more your style, visit the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, hike the half-mile Overlook Trail and be rewarded with a magnificent view of the McWay Falls (pictured on the cover) . This jaw-dropping, 80-foot waterfall, is one of the few cascades in California that drops directly into the ocean. You may be tempted to take a stroll down to the beach in the cove below the waterfall, but don't take the bait; this area is off-limits to preserve the cove's splendor.
VENTURA | OJAI VALLEY’S “PINK MOMENT” SUNSETS Ojai Valley means “Valley of the Moon” in the Native American Chumash language. Located 12 miles inland from Ventura County, Ojai is a small town tucked between an east-west mountain range that produces a one-of-a-kind sunset. Affectionately known as the “Pink Moment” because of how the sunset reflects off the Pacific Ocean, it creates a peachy-red glow that blankets the whole valley to the peaks of the Topa Topa Mountains. It's definitely a must-see natural wonder and almost worth planning a entire visit around. After the sun sets, the moon follows suit and illuminates the expansive valley. From the Los Padres National Forest that’s home to condors, bald eagles and bighorn sheep to the soothing streams at Matilija Creek, Ojai is a location known for plenty of natural beauty.
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IN YOUR CORNER ISSUE 5 | 2020
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