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It's perfectly fitting and extra special when a family chooses a location for their session that is personal to them. A place they are vacationing, their favorite family hang-out spot, their home or family beach house. However, sometimes it's helpful to have recommendations. These are a few of my favorite spots here on the Central Coast.
One of my favorite spots on the Central Coast. On the North side of the beach is a mixture of white sandstone cliffs, gorgeous rocks sticking out of the sand, and hidden caverns. Scheduling when the ocean tides are right, this spot can be forever magical.
An alternative to Pismo Beach, Avila is a little quieter and shows off more views of the pier and surrounding hills. The waves are more suttle and if the tides are right, we can escape to the rocks on the east side of the beach.
Located on the Southside of Pismo Beach is the Monarch Grove. It's about a 10-minute walk from the parking area to where this magical spot is located. Fallen eucalyptus trees, a boardwalk, sandy dunes—this area is one of the best spots to see the hills that nuzzle up to the ocean behind Pismo.
An unassumed turnoff on your way to Avila hides a gem of a location here on the Central Coast. Depending on how adventurous you feel, along with our allotted time together, will determine where all we go.
Hidden along James Way in Arroyo Grande, this trail is absolutely beautiful when you want some golden glow but prefer to stay away from the beach. Tree canopy, open spaces, it's a magical spot when the sun begins to set.
Beginning at the trailhead at the end of Brittany Circle, we can hike along the trail for 20 minutes, photographing in gorgeous spots along the way. Through a magical sycamore forest first, to open space dotted with Oaks, and even further up to a grand view of the SLO valley—this place never disappoints.
Known as the foot dunes to locals, this area of the Oceano Dunes has been blocked off from any motor vehicles. Dunes big enough to sled down, we explore and play in the sand, capturing am ambiance of clean and minimal, but breathtakingly beautiful.
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