It is a 1 mi/1.6 km long, breathtaking, public beach with a beautiful lagoon formed by the Carmel River. Carmel River State Beach merges with San Jose Creek State Beach (Monastery Beach). The park was established in 1953. In the lagoon immigrate a large number of migratory birds. Winter and fall are the best seasons for bird watching.
Carmel River State Beach at the section of Central Coast Birding Trail is believed to be one of the most dangerous places for swimming, because of the steep drop – off from shore creating turbulent waves that are incorrectly shown as calm sea and the strong currents. Surfing is a very popular sport in Carmel river state beach.
The wave quality is regional classic. Surfers should be pros or kamikaze. The type of the wave is sand – bar and the direction is both right and left. Rocks and sand are found at the bottom of the sea. Power of the waves is hollow, fast and powerful and their normal length is short (164 ft/50 m), being the same also on good days.
Good swell direction and good wind direction is northwest / west and swells size starts at 1 m – 1.5 m / 3 ft – 5 ft and holds up to 3 m+ / 10 ft+. Best tide position is mid tide and best tide movement is falling tide. Surfers should watch out for rips / undertow and rocks.
Kahului is located in Maui Island on Hawaii and is the largest city of the Island. It is considered to be a shopping destination because there are several major stores and malls.
Sintra is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. The spot combines the mystery of mountain with the magic of seam making it a major tourist destination center, visited by people from all around the world. It is the right place for a romantic getaway.
Virginia Beach is an independent city, located in Hampton Roads in the metropolitan area of Virginia. Not only is Virginia Beach the most popular city in the States, but it is also the 39th largest city in the United States.
Mossel Bay is a beautiful coast, located in between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, at 400 km/248 mi of distance both ways. It is surrounded by the sunbathed peninsula and the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. It offers a mild climate all year round, making it a perfect winter break destination.The weather is influenced by the Aghulas current of the Indian Ocean and by the presence of the Outeniqua mountains.
Mona Vale is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 28 km/17 mi north of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Mona Vale beach streches about 1km between the broad rock platform that divides it from the Basin, on the north side and from the Warriewood beach, on the south side. This spot provides good facilities and a picnic area.
A great choice for your favorite water sport activity. Although the Scottish weather can be challenging some times, you will definitely find the proper conditions for surfing!
Yosemite National Park is located near Mariposa, California, USA.
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Peniche is a seaside township in Portugal. It has a large harbor and it is well known as a fishing town. One of the diamonds of Peniche is the baroque Misericordia Church in the main square, where you can admire the fantastic painted ceiling with scenes from the new testament. If you want to see an old prison, then you should visit the impressive 16th century fortress. It had been used as a prison by the secret police of dictator Salazar, where political opponents were jailed.
Praia da Areia Branca is a beautiful vibrant small village, located in the Portuguese west coast, just a few miles north of Lisbon. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and with an amazing sandy coastline that stretches up to 12 km/7.4 mi long, this place is considered to be the European surfing mecca, having hosted many national and international surfing competitions.
Sugar Bowl ski resort is a ski area in northern Placer County, near Norden, along Donner Pass of Sierra Nevada, at about 46 mi/74 km from Reno on Interstate 80, California, USA. The resort was opened on the 15th of December, 1939.
