Cove Arch Sunset

Shell Beach, California

California › Central Coast (Winter/Spring)

Cove of wonders...

This quickly became one of my favorite spots on the Central Coast. Jessie and I were on a date, and I found a trail on a map that went under a bridge down to a small cove. On the rock-strewn beach we found unique shells, beautiful tide pools, and this magnificent arch.

Turns out you can only see the full arch like this at very low tide. So I watched the charts and went down on just the right night with just the tides with just the right sky. It’s truly a cove of wonders.

Also see sibling photo: Cove Arch Twilight

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Landscape photography by Paul Minassian

Paul currently lives at California’s Central Coast with his amazing wife and two precious daughters. He finds most of his photography inspiration backpacking, hiking in the wilderness, and exploring the spectacular shores of San Luis Obispo County.

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