Report Details

This is the first official mile report from the South Coast Unitarian-Universalists since we gave up mile 128 and switched to mile 120. On mile 128, we were able to walk the entire one mile on the beach easily. Mile 120, at Sunset Bay has many portions not readily accessible, so some of our reports will rely on observations made from nearby trails, rather than at the actual tide line. This mile has at least one plant of the special status, Western Lily [Lilium occidentalis],(north of the Norton Gulch camping area).

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 20. Sitting: 2. Fishing: 2.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 20.

Notable Wildlife

Many Gulls. Harbor Seal. Washed up algae included Postelsia, Laminaria, Nereocystis, (and the "feather boa").

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass.

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

none

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All Mile 120 Reports

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Mile 120

November 25, 2022

In addition to the 6 kayaks in the water, 5 other boats and 4 surfboards on cars in the (3) lots.

mgiles@wavecrestdiscoveries.com

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Mile 120

September 4, 2022

Very busy "day at the beach"--not surprising for Sunday of Labor Day Weekend; what did surprise me was the relatively low number of out-of-state license plates.

mgiles@wavecrestdiscoveries.com

Mile 120

June 17, 2022

mgiles@wavecrestdiscoveries.com

Mile 120

January 11, 2020

Sunset Bay was overwhelmed by visitors presumably drawn by the "High Surf" warnings on their weather apps or, I suspect, by awareness of the "King Tide" phenomenon.

alaingamerica

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Mile 120

October 6, 2018

A lot of people have a good time on the beach.

ronnijenni22

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Mile 120

August 4, 2018

ronnijenni22

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Mile 120

May 20, 2018

A nice day at the beach.

ronnijenni22

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Mile 120

January 21, 2017

This area appeared to me to have been somewhat laid to waste by high waves along with rain which flooded the parking lots and, of course, the beach.

JohnnyCN