Before I leave Southern California for good, I made a last visit to the Pacific Ocean. In my case, it was almost a first visit too;-) I am not a beach person, I've been there just about 5 times in one year and a half! Never posted picture of the beach. So here you go in Santa Monica.

One thing I like about Santa Monica is the bike trail is actually on the beach, not between the parking lot or the street and the beach like at other places, it makes biking or skating much more enjoyable.

It's too bad I already packed my rollerblades, I would have liked to skate here one last time...

The notorious "Santa Monica Peer":

The pacific ocean:

One other good thing about Santa Monica is that smoking is forbiden on the beach there, so you will not find any cigarette butt in the sand.

Every 500feet, a lifeguard cabin. Where is Pamela Anderson dressed with her red swimming suit???

Malibu on the other side of the bay:

Well normally you could see Malibu in front of the mountain in the background, today it is hidden by the haze. Yes, 6 months a year, smog is always here to remind you that no matter what you are still in LA.....