Shelter Cove has a lighthouse and we decided to visit it on our way out. This lighthouse used to be stationed at Cape Mendocino, but the cliff was eroding, and no one was maintaining the lighthouse. It was in disrepair. 35 years ago, it was transferred to Shelter Cove and refurbished. It is not a big one, but it used to sit on a very high cliff, and did the job it was built for.
These are turkey vultures. They are common in the area…
The gentleman in the blue jacket was an attendant for the lighthouse and shared with us the history…
We noticed that the tide was out a bit and decided to explore the tidepools. We were in for a wonderful treat!! I was raised spending alot of time poking around tidepools. These tidepools were the most healthy, vibrant, active pools I have ever witnessed. Look at who else we ran into…
SEALS! The cove was full of them!
David discovered what he describes as a “brain”. It is the size of two adult fists. I am guessing it is a chiton of some sort…
This was a special trip, with special memories that will last a lifetime!