Sentences with phrase «headlands north»

Late Afternoon / Evening Golden Gate Bridge with the city skyline in the background from Marin headlands north of bridge; take Alexander Avenue turnoff and follow Golden Gate National Recreation Area signs leading under Hwy.

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The call coincides with the announcement by the trust of a new acquisition in north Wales — a lovely piece of wildlife and archaeology - rich land on the Great Orme headland, home to rare butterflies, unique plants and nimble Kashmiri goats.

The numerous islands, bays, headlands, shoals, and reefs that constitute the coast of Labrador mercifully obstruct the passage of many icebergs and prevent them from reaching the waters of the North Atlantic.

The headlands of Great Orme and Little Orme in North Wales create a protected swathe of coastline that's as breathtaking as any in Britain.

Independence Beach is roughly a kilometre and a half long and runs from the north end of the headland that separates it from Sokha Beach to the forest - clad outcrop which houses the Independence Hotel.

● Dorm - style housing is provided in The Marin Headlands, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge (no animals allowed in dorms, with the exception of trained service animals)

You can see the largest migration of raptors in western North America in the Marin Headlands, find spotted owls in Muir Woods, or see shorebirds at Lands End (to name just a few).

Indeed, Muir Woods and the Kent gift are regarded as inspirations for the citizen - led creation of the Golden Gate National Parks — a spectacular 75,000 - acre greenbelt north and south of the Golden Gate that includes the Marin Headlands, Alcatraz, the Presidio, and other sites.

The North Wales Path skirts the headland of the dramatic Great Orme rock.

Long - reaching headlands to the north and south keep the water calm and clear, with a shallow drop off that makes it ideal for families.

Led by more than 320 volunteer scientists from across the country, thousands of amateur explorers, families, and students on school field trips conducted a comprehensive inventory of the plants, insects, mammals, birds, and other species that inhabit national park sites north and south of the Golden Gate, including Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument, the Marin Headlands, the Presidio of San Francisco, Mori Point, and Rancho Corral de Tierra.

Nestled beneath the rolling green Burleigh headland, studded with its distinctive pines and pandanus palms, this gently curving beach is protected and offers magical views north to Surfers Paradise.

Traveling north on Highway 1 towards Fort Bragg, the Victorian village of Mendocino is a definite stop, with historic architecture, shopping, dining and amazing photo ops both in town and along the headlands on the west end of town.

Ecola Park Road in the north end of Cannon Beach winds through old growth rainforest before emerging at one of the Oregon Coast's most famous views, overlooking numerous rock formations and the capes and headlands miles to the south.

The park is perched on the commanding rainforest - covered headland that frames the north end of Cannon Beach.

Explore the wonders of nature in the Marin Headlands just north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

[3] Notable seaside beaches can be found at Marin Headlands and Point Reyes National Seashore in the south, with innumerable examples of remote or less used beaches north of the San Francisco Bay area.

Just north of San Francisco, HI Marin Headlands is a National Park retreat where beaches, meadows, and hillsides meet along dramatic coastal bluffs.

Superbly located Caloundra Holiday Apartments on Caloundra Headland with stunning views north to Point Cartwright and south over Kings Beach, the Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island, the Glasshouse Mountains and Brisbane's busy shipping channel.

The headland known simply as «the Bluff» — a thick green belt that has a strong attraction for those who steer clear of the built - up beachside areas of Durban, Amanzimtoti and even Umhlanga Rocks - is a collection of suburbs that cover the stretch from the military base in the north of the Bluff to Treasure Beach in the south.

Korora Bay just north of Coffs Harbour is one of Australia's most spectacular pieces of coastline with its headland covered by coastal rainforest.

The Lanai Resort anchors the south end of Pantai Tengah, which then runs north to a rocky headland dividing Pantai Tengah from Pantai Cenang and hosting the small Sunset Beach Resort.

Tour Options: The Marine Mammal Center is nestled in the Marin Headlands in the beautiful Golden Gate National Recreation Area, just minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Nestled along the north facing beach of Agnes Water and protected by a natural headland, the beachfront Sandcastles 1770 Motel and Resort will soon

Backed by steep sand dunes and overlooked by the Headland Hotel, the beach is the venue for major international surfing competitions and a competition suite for judges and competitors has been built at North Fistral along with a surf museum.

The wide bay has been the focal point for the development of the island's tourism industry and the majestic five - kilometre - long crescent is bordered by rocky headlands on either end, with an offshore reef and the tiny island of Koh Matlam to the north.

Lennox Head, Guide Situated at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach on the north side of the Lennox Headland.

Only a short drive north of Brisbane, Schoolies accommodation choices are plenty across Noosa, Coolum, Caloundra, Alexandra Headlands and Mooloolaba.

At Point Lookout, get a bit of a workout by following the North Gorge walk that traces up, down and around the rocky headlands, showcasing a spectacular narrow gorge.

Woolgoolga headland offers expansive views of the Solitary Islands Marine Park both north and south as well as the opportunity to view whales during the migration season without leaving your car.

Nestled in rice fields and with over 100m of private beach frontage, it has the ultimate sunset panorama with views over to the Jimbaran Bukit headland in the South, across to the Java coastline in the West and the cloudy peaks of Gunung Agung to the North.

The bed - and - breakfast inn tops the headlands at the north end of the tiny town of Depoe...

Family owned Thala Beach Nature Reserve, a five star eco resort south of Port Douglas in North Queensland Australia, sits spectacularly atop a headland with breathtaking views of untouched coastline and the Coral Sea, and provides the perfect location to explore the world - famous Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

Separated only by a headland, Hon Chong is just north of Tran Phu Beach in Nha Trang.

Bellagio by the Sea Collaroy is nestled between the well known surfing break at Narrabeen to the north and Long Reef Headland in the beautiful and exclusive Northern Beaches.

Tall rocky headlands to the north and south of the bay make Garza Beach a natural harbor.

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Along the state's North Coast, consider tying the knot on an oceanfront bluff at Mendocino Headlands State Park — then head to one of Mendocino's romantic B&B s or lodges, like Stanford Inn by the Sea, for a cosy reception and even cosier wedding night.

The village is clustered in a small area at the foot of the headland, looking out to the north and unashamedly worshipping the ocean.

Further north in the heart of the Sunshine Coast there are even more destinations to consider — ever - popular Mooloolaba, with its sheltered beaches perfect for little ones; Alexandra Headland and its famous surf break; Maroochydore, the Coast's riverside hub fronting the calm waters of the Maroochy River; and of course Coolum, a beach and golf lovers paradise.

Bradleys Head is a headland protruding from the north shore of Sydney Harbour with magnificent views looking west over the city of Sydney.

The name comes from the shape of the headland to the North which resembles the profile of a crocodile.

Spots such as Wine Cove below the north east headland leading to Porth can offer good waves to surf on spring tides.

The park is nestled into the Bonny Hills headland and provides spectacular panoramic views of the ocean north to Port Macquarie and south to the Camden Haven.

Point Lookout at North Stradbroke Island and the headlands at Point Arkwright near Coolum on the Sunshine Coast are excellent spots for land - based watching.

Drake Bay is a headland found north of the Osa Peninsula.

Enjoy a fun filled beach holiday with Mooloolaba's north facing beach protected by the headland and offering some of the safest and best swimming conditions on the Sunshine Coast, ideal for kids and families.

Just 15 minutes north from the Cairns International Airport you'll find Trinity Beach conveniently nestled between two headlands - providing an ideal bay area in which to enjoy the popular activities on offer.

From Cape Leewin in the south to Cape Naturaliste in the north, the track offers diverse trekking, tall Karri (eucalypt) forests, long sandy beaches, rugged limestone and rounded granite headlands.

Keep heading north towards Carmel Head along the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path with the mist rolling in over the sea and across headlands and you'll know what I mean.