Doheny State Beach

We took the opportunity of a warm (and completely free) Saturday to head to the beach today. We made sure to get there early so we could beat the crowds.... of which there were none.

We really like Doheny State Beach- I think it will be added to the list of favorite beaches. There was plenty of parking, close bathrooms, lots of sand, beautiful water, cool birds (pelicans!), and just enough interesting people to watch but not too many to be annoying.

Having spent many a day last summer at the beach, we are now pros at packing and getting out of the house in a timely manner.

And beach set-up 2011 is vastly superior to beach set-up 2010. We have an obnoxious new shade tent! I see many a beach day in our future...