Capitola-By-The-Sea - An August Afternoon at the Beach

Yesterday, my dog and I took a favorite walk along Soquel Creek, where it empties into the Ocean at Capitola Beach. It was a beautiful day - the tourists were out in full force, frolicking on the beach, eating ice cream, moseying around. You can forget all of your cares in a moment when you smell the saltwater. There's nothing like the beach. It is so beautiful and relaxing.

Those of us who live in Santa Cruz County are lucky to have this amazing resource to enjoy. I am fortunate to live not a mile from this beach. It just changes your perspective to get out in nature where you can get in touch with the thrill of just being alive.