Sentences with phrase «from coastal cliffs»

Many opportunities are available for viewing gray whales from coastal cliffs and headlands or from whalewatching boats.

With an island style uniquely its own, Poipu Shores vacation suites overlook the ocean from a coastal cliff perch near the Spouting Horn.

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Journeying down the Pacific Northwest coast, tracing the ragged line of the continent's western edge, you encounter some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the U.S.. From the forested shores of Washington, to Oregon's rugged coastal mountains, to the cliff - lined coves of northern California, there's a whole world of untamed beauty here.

And the conundrum for coastal engineers is that sediment can only come in large quantities from the processes of erosion — especially from fast - eroding cliff faces.

The highway first takes us southwest towards the city of Rosarito and then runs down the coast, eventually cutting through the coastal cliffs that separated us from our destination near the southern portion of the route.

I see it, plain as day — a little piece of sandstone - colored paper on which an Italian coastal town is drawn from a perspective high above the ground, so high that no treetop, no cliff, no man - made promontory could have served as Leonardo's point of view.

This coastal Italian road trip is a narrow pass that overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea from cliff tops, offering spectacular views.

Batteries to Bluffs Trail >> This dramatic 3,600 - foot pedestrian trail traverses the wild, coastal bluffs of the Presidio and takes sure - footed hikers from the cliffs down to the rocky shore.

World - class golf courses, sensational beaches, dramatically rugged coastal cliffs and delicious seafood are the main reasons thousands flock to the Algarve every year, and Faro provides the perfect base from which to do so.

There is also a paved nature walk along the coastal cliff top nearby and military artifacts to explore, including old gun turrets from World War II.

Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the stairwell from the Landing Cove, they will be rewarded with a campground perched on the bluffs with magnificent coastal views.

The ride from Nice Airport is a pleasant tootle along the twisty N8 coastal road to the the tiny town of Théoule - sur - Mer, an area with lovely red rock inlets and where they say, the water quality around its cliffs is the best in Europe.

The natural wonders of the towering Na Pali coastal cliffs, the reefs, and marine life are easily accessed from the Spirit of Kauai or the Akialoa, two... Read More

Once upon a time Skogafoss was located right on the southern Icelandic coast, but this former sea cliff is now five kilometres from the shore, serving as a dramatic boundary between Iceland's highlands and its coastal lowlands.

Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the steep trail from the Landing Cove, they will be rewarded with a campground perched on the bluffs with magnificent coastal views.

Set high above the cliffs at Mawgan Porth overlooking a golden beach, five miles from Newquay and a twisty 20 - minute coastal drive from Padstow, two generations of one family have created something of a holiday haven for families.

The coastal views from the crest of the cliffs are breathtaking,... Read More

In general, sites begin on a beach, rock - covered shore or low coastal cliff, where near - shore shallows from 10 to 50 yards in width lead to the upper end of a sloping reef at depths of 25 to 30 feet.

Hiking these trails will give you a chance to experience pristine coastal forests, seasonal wildflowers and spectacular ocean vistas from atop the rugged cliffs and headlands.

There is also a coastal walk around the island with incredible views from the cliffs to the crystal clear water below.

Freezing temperatures yield a fresh take on other familiar — and relatively unfamiliar — park landscapes, from ice - coated coastal cliffs in Maine's Acadia National Park to the snow - covered forests of Sequoia & Kings Canyon in California.

Reached via the flight of steps that lead up the cliff from the town and then a scenic walk along the headland, the lighthouse's position offers spectacular coastal views.

More... Hiking Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the steep trail from the Landing Cove, they will find just over five miles of trails that meander over gentle slopes and low mountain tops to dramatic overlooks and magnificent coastal views.

Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the stairway from the landing cove, they will find a figure eight - shaped trail system that meanders over gentle slopes to dramatic overlooks, magnificent coastal views, and the last permanent lighthouse built on the west coast.

This afternoon, you may wish to stroll to the dramatic coastal viewpoint or ascend by bus to the pretty village of Anacapri, isolated from the world atop Capri's huge cliffs.

Popular stops include Bells Beach for impressive swells from the ocean crashing against towering cliffs and Split Point Lighthouse on Aireys Inlet for gorgeous coastal views.

Even when inclement weather makes sunbathing less than ideal, the famed South West Coast Path offers all sorts of walks trails around Newquay from short beachside ambles to more strenuous cliff and coastal path rambles.

Twisting 72.3 miles from the Monterey County line in the south to Carmel River in the north, the drive is a destination unto itself and passes soaring coastal cliffs, pine - filled canyons and fields bedecked with wildflowers.

Located approximately 70 miles south of the U.S. Mexico International border, Ensenada is an easy 90 - minute drive from San Diego along a scenic toll highway, noted for its breathtaking ocean vistas, coastal cliffs and viewpoints.

Service: The Buceo Anilao is built into the coastal cliff and not reachable from the road, so our first contact was the friendly boat crew that would shuttle us in an outrigger boat to the resort.

These boulders are grey - coloured concretions which have been exposed through shoreline erosion from black mud stone coastal cliffs that back the beach.

At Faldo, the terrain cascades down towards the sea from a high plateau, incorporating elements of both cliff - top and coastal design into the course.

Relax and enjoy panoramic coastal views from a cliff top cottage on the seafront at Cape Jervis.

For the more adventurous holidaymakers there are quite a number of scenic walking / hiking trails in Protaras, coastal paths offering uninterrupted views from the cliffs of sea caves and ancient Roman ruins.

Towering sandstone coastal cliffs guard eucalypt and rainforests from the awesome might of the ocean, tranquil waterways are a short walk through coastal heath from surfing beaches.

From Devils Kitchen you will follow a track that hugs the coastal cliffs towards Princetown and the Twelve Apostles.

They offer 3 day to 8 day guided walking tours from Classic to Luxury, trekking through cool - climate rainforests, untouched beaches and coastal cliff tops.

The coastal scenery is superb, with whales seen from the cliff tops from June to October.

Tulum has stunning and idyllic white sand beaches where you can find modern and chic hotels and high - end resorts in addition to cute and locally owned bed and breakfasts, beach cabanas and guesthouses (most of which come with a hefty price - tag) and expensive but adorable cafes, smoothie and juice bars, and upscale restaurants serving a variety of authentic Mexican and international cuisine; the unique and picturesque Mayan Ruins of Tulum perched atop a rocky cliff - side overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico; and the friendly, less touristy and small and charming coastal town with a laid - back, quiet and hippie - bohemian vibe and peaceful atmosphere and slow pace of life where you can find budget - friendly & unique accommodations (like hostels and bed and breakfasts in local neighbourhoods), the main avenue is lined with an assortment of souvenir shops selling colourful Mexican handicrafts, there are an abundance of fresh produce markets, and a range of local restaurants and eateries serving everything from inexpensive authentic Mexican cuisine (like 7 peso tacos) to fresh and locally caught seafood to a variety of moderately priced international cuisines.

Hike from Princetown along cliff tops through coastal scrubland and low heath to Glenample and be rewarded with spectacular views of the 12 Apostles.

Holidays to Villasimius have everything you could want from some relaxing time off in the sun; long white sandy beaches, hidden creeks, cliffs, breath taking views from the panoramic coastal road, ancient towers and unpolluted isles.

Located in the Los Angele port neighborhood of San Pedro, overlooking the Korean Friendship Bell and the coastal cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this hostel in an old Army barracks is not too far from the LA Cruise Terminal, harbor tours and other harbor attractions, but remote and inconvenient to most tourist areas of LA.

What about earthquake - induced elevation change, coastal erosion change following a cliff fall, temperature and precipitation change from variation in ocean currents, effects of ENSO, PDO and AMO, etc..?