Happy New Year!

The first day of 2018 was gloriously beautiful in Trinidad! The sun shone, and it was good…

Here’s to an excellent year ahead! Happy new year everyone!

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California
This shot looks like an ad for a car, and it made me wish I could get a shot of my own car in this spot? Maybe someday…

Trinidad, California

New Years Eve in Humboldt County

A crowded beach day in Humboldt County...
A crowded beach day in Humboldt County…

Moonstone Beach
Moonstone Beach

Moonstone Beach
Moonstone Beach

Moonstone Beach
Moonstone Beach

Moonstone Beach
Moonstone Beach

Luffenholtz Beach County Park
Luffenholtz Beach County Park

Luffenholtz Beach County Park
Luffenholtz Beach County Park

Trinidad, California
Trinidad, California

Trinidad, California
Trinidad, California

A Rainy Day in Trinidad, California

Looking south...If you come to Trinidad, just know that you’re more than likely going to encounter some wet grey days.

When the sun does come out, it’s glorious!

But you aren’t guaranteed sun every day, or even every other day.

Some days it’s just grey, and wet, and a little dreary…

And if I can find some beauty on those days? Then I know I’m doing something right!
Looking south from Houda Point
Looking south from Houda Point, towards Arcata and Eureka, California.

Ferns and Moss
Ferns and moss on the black rock this part of the California Coastline is known for.

Luffenholtz Creek access to the beach
Trinidad Head is almost completely obstructed by fog–you can just make out the base of it, in the distance. This was shot from the Luffenholtz Creek access to the beach below.

Luffenholtz Beach County Park
Above Luffenholtz Creek access to the beach.

Raindrops on Wildflowers
Raindrops on one of the few remaining wildflowers, even though it’s the middle of winter here.

There are still a few wildflowers left, even in December.
There are still a few wildflowers left, even in December.

Luffenholtz Beach County Park
Luffenholtz Beach County Park

Trinidad, California
Another shot with Trinidad Head almost completely hidden by fog, taken from the south.

Trinidad, California
I think this may be known as Camel Rock…

Trinidad California, Before the Storm

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts

Trinidad Head, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Trinidad Head, California.

Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse

Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse // Photo: Cheryl Spelts

Don't Park on the Beach // Photo: Cheryl SpeltsLittle Head, Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Probably the best plan is to just not park on the beach!

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl SpeltsTrinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Little Head is the miniature cousin to Trinidad Head.

Must Love Fishing // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
These guys must love fishing to brave the wind and cold, and later the rain…

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
The pier in Trinidad juts out between Little Head on the left, and Trinidad Head on the right.

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Beside the pier, between Trinidad Head and Little Head is the tiniest sliver of beach…

Windansea // Photo: Cheryl Spelts

Ocean Cottage // Photo: Cheryl Spelts

Holy Trinity Church // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Holy Trinity Church

Trinidad Eatery and Gallery // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Trinidad Eatery and Gallery

Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast Hotel // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast Hotel

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Looking north, toward Pewetole Island, in Trinidad, California.

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
A very old boat, in Trinidad, California.

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts

Trinidad, California // Photo: Cheryl Spelts
Little Head from the pier, looking toward the bay.

December Wildflowers // Photo: Cheryl Spelts