Four days in California... total awesomeness. Having lived in San Fran for a while, I'm kind of partial to Northern California, but SoCal, when done right, can be pretty amazing as well. Day 1 - Magic Mountain. I hadn't been on a roller coaster in years and years, and these roller coasters are no joke. Upside down, getting whipped around, feet dangling... insane. But in that fun kind of way. Day 2 - A chill day exploring in the 'burbs and then dinner with my old roommate from San Fran in Manhattan Beach, which is simply gorgeous. Day 3 - Venice Beach (a.k.a. Muscle Beach) and then Santa Monica Pier and the Ferris Wheel. Day 4 - Horseback riding followed by a big plate of authentic Mexican food. Doesn't get much better.
I decided to practice taking people pictures at Venice Beach because it's known for its craziness there. It seemed like a pretty quiet day, but there was still a lot for the eye to see. What's amazing is the number of "pot doctors" along the strip. Go in and give them any reason why you need a prescription and they'll make it happen, "free gift" and all. Crazy. Muscle Beach itself was pretty slow, but we did find a big skate park which lent itself to some good shots, and of course the usual interesting street performers.
Roller-blading guitar-playing man. All day long...
I wish the skater were in focus, but I like how the arc of his hair frames the people in the background.
I just loved this guy's look.
Cute little skater kid who kept getting stuck in the pit and had to ask for help to get out. He will be awesome one day.
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