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Rock Sculptures at Cardiff State Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California

My stone sculpture at Cardiff State Beach

Sometimes art can be found in the most unexpected places. Mother Nature has her own way of creative artistry at the beach in the sand, waves, driftwood, shells and vegetation.

Sometimes humans intervene and create their own artistic works in unique places.

Cardiff State beach along the coast road/Route 101 in Cardiff is one such venue.

Unknown "artists" for years have created stone sculptures along the coast road here, using the smooth and jagged stones dumped there to help with erosion. These sculptures appear without notice, at various times during the year, in groups or sometime as solitary testaments to a passing human's creativity. You rarely see them being created, but just come upon them while driving by or walking the somewhat deserted part of the beach. You may not see them for many weeks, but then suddenly one or more will appear.

The rock sculptures sit sometimes for days, or perhaps for only short periods, until they are disrupted by the winds, a child's hand, or an errant seagull seeking a perch to watch for prey on the sands below. One has to wonder...who was the creator? What inspired them? Were they pleased by what they saw? Who else sees these creations and wonders?

I, too, was inspired, and created my own "masterpiece." ([photo at top of page] I wonder - how long will it sit there undisturbed? Perhaps I will check back in a few days.

Enjoy a relaxing moment with these sculptures and music.

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Posted Tuesday Dec 02
( 12/02/08 05:44PM ) — Julie Staradumsky CREN

Thanks, Jeff.............ah tranquility of the ocean............Happy Holidays

( 12/02/08 06:27PM ) — Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Interesting artwork, Jeff. Here in Florida we're more inclined to building sand castles. Whenever I visit my older son in California, we go to the beach and look for agates.

( 12/02/08 06:34PM ) — Tom Braatz, Waukesha County Real Estate,WI

Jeff


Nice formation. I could sure enjoy that beach after 8 inches of snow, and it being 14 degrees this morning.


All my best!


Tom Braatz

( 12/02/08 07:39PM ) — George Souto

Jeff can't improve on mother nature no matter how hard we try.  I enjoyed the video.

( 12/02/08 08:33PM ) — Kelly Sibilsky

Love it! :)

( 12/02/08 09:05PM ) — Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate)

Stop making my beaches look bad! It's not fair =( *sniff*

( 12/02/08 10:20PM ) — Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360

Thanks, Julie. There is nothing as peaceful as sitting by or walking along the ocean


Sharon - well your beaches ARE a bit different but beautiful as well.


Tom - keep that cold and snow right where it is, buddy. I feel sorry for you.


Thanks, George. I thought the sculptures were pretty neat even though Mother Nature did not create them


Kelly - glad you enjoyed them. It was fun to take photos on this gray, gloomy day.


Lisa - LOL. I think the FLorida beaches are wonderful.


Jeff

( 12/02/08 11:10PM ) — Rita Burke ~303.955.4220 ~ Greenwood Village CO Real Estate

Jeff - That looks so cool. And of course I love the water - no water here (much) unless you count the snow that is melting. lol ~Rita

( 12/02/08 11:19PM ) — San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson

Wow Jeff, A sculpture as well. That one was very nice and really liked it. It was actually inspiring. I need to get to the beach more, I used to take my day off and spend it at the beach. Now, I was not creating, mostly vegging and playing in the waves but having seen your creation and others, I find it a challenge to leave something wonderful behind.

( 12/03/08 01:00AM ) — Endre Barath,Jr.

Jeff a long ways from Massachussetts:))) Diane and I came from the South End of Boston twelve years ago, now we live 300 yards from the Ocean in Marina Del Rey. We have sand no rocks:))

( 12/03/08 09:49AM ) — Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360

Rita - LOL. At least it is melting! I could not live far from the ocean, I have been near by on both coasts for too long.


William - it was fun to create something myself. I did not go with that intent, only to photograph the others I saw when driving by the other day.


Endre - I am from Cambridge (most recently). These rocks were put there, and are not naturally occurring as you would find on the Maine coast. We have a bunch of the same kind of river stones that were used in some landscaping in our yard.


Jeff

( 12/03/08 02:26PM ) — Bryant Payden

Jeff-


Very cool, as an art appreciator, in all it's forms, thanks for sharing this beautiful spot with us! I'm marking this post as a Featured Post in Things to Do/Places to Visit, Great Job!

( 12/04/08 09:33AM ) — Lisa Heindel, New Orleans West Bank Real Estate

Beautiful, Jeff!  You know that your neck of the woods is one of my favorite places, so it just makes me want to jump on a plane and get there today :)

( 12/05/08 08:07AM ) — Pamela Williamson Team Clayton, Missouri Real Estate

Hi Jeff. I adore the ebach...always have. I am definiteyl retiring somewhere near it and art is also one of my favorite hobbies.....combining the two?! Heaven. Looks fun! :)

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