Sentences with phrase «of coastal bluff»

For a more detailed geology read a 2007 USGS report Processes of coastal bluff erosion in weakly lithified sands, Pacifica, California, USA.

Various phases of coastal bluff scrub constitute the next largest category.

The island's stands of giant coreopsis, as well as all the other plants of its coastal bluff community, were devastated by sheep grazing in the late 1800s and early 1900s, rabbit browsing in 1910 - 1950s, and by large - scale destruction of native vegetation associated with facility and road development by the U.S. Coast Guard during construction and manning of the Anacapa Light Station.

Seven miles of coastal bluffs and rolling hills are the backdrop for Dana Point's stunning beaches, some of the most beautiful shorelines in California.

Not exact matches

The study suggests the southern half of the city and the coastal bluffs, many of which are developed, would be hardest hit.

That prevents the natural erosion of bluffs and stops the beach from moving landward as the shoreline crumbles, said Madeline Cavalieri, coastal planner at the California Coastal Commission.

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 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 bluffs of the Presidio and takes sure - footed hikers from the cliffs down to the rocky shore.

With its dramatic ocean - bluff setting overlooking a steel - blue sea, this coastal hamlet is an obvious magnet for artists, romantics, and lovers of...

The magazine Bay Nature covers the remarkable restoration work at Mori Point, which features a profusion of spring wildflowers; habitat for rare, threatened, and endangered species; breathtaking vistas from coastal bluffs; and an astonishing community stewardship effort led by the Parks Conservancy.

From the redwood forests of Muir Woods, to the historic fortifications on the Presidio Bluffs, to the coastal bluffs of Mori Point, the Golden Gate National Parks support a vast array of landscapes and Bluffs, to the coastal bluffs of Mori Point, the Golden Gate National Parks support a vast array of landscapes and bluffs of Mori Point, the Golden Gate National Parks support a vast array of landscapes and sites.

For hundreds of thousands of years, the coastal bluffs at Fort Funston have faced off against the Pacific Ocean, prevailing winds cleaving off inches of sandstone each winter.

With its dramatic ocean - bluff setting overlooking to a steel - blue sea, this coastal hamlet is an obvious magnet for artists, romantics, and lovers of anything wild and...

Presidio Bluffs >> Habitat restoration on the Presidio coastal bluffs includes the removal of invasive trees and plants, as well as reforestation and management of native tree species, such as toyon, madrone, and manzBluffs >> Habitat restoration on the Presidio coastal bluffs includes the removal of invasive trees and plants, as well as reforestation and management of native tree species, such as toyon, madrone, and manzbluffs includes the removal of invasive trees and plants, as well as reforestation and management of native tree species, such as toyon, madrone, and manzanita.

This viewing area off the Batteries to Bluffs Trail is «where the hills of the Headlands, the grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the facades of quintessential San Franciscan houses meet the vast Pacific Ocean — and the coastal wildflowers and red - tailed hawks dance to the rhythm of the waves,» according to Yakuta Poonawalla, a Park Stewardship community program manager.

On any given weekend, hiking clubs head out of town to explore tropical forests, climb hillsides, wander through cane fields and farms, scramble through boulder - choked gullies and follow coastal trails that lead over surf - washed bluffs to white - sand beaches.

The Ritz - Carlton, Half Moon Bay — perched atop a dramatic ocean bluff overlooking 50 miles of beautiful Northern California coastline — is elevating the iconic coastal drive experience with its new «Ritz - Carlton and Rolls - Royce Coastside Experience.»

The nearby villages of Barwon Heads and Ocean grove are just the beginning of local delights and not to be missed are the Lake Connewarre Reserve, the iconic Great Ocean Road, the surf capital of the world at Torquay and innumerable lookouts, bluffs and beautiful coastal drives.

A gem of an airplane hotel lies nestled in the lush coastal rainforest bluff, Costa Verde.

The term feeder bluff has been applied to certain coastal cliffs or headlands that provide sediment to down - current beaches as the result of wave action on the bluff.

Ecola State Park features picnic areas, restrooms and 10 miles of hiking trails along coastal bluffs and through dense rainforest.

1) Sea Cave and Ocean Kayaking — With amazing coastal bluffs and some of the largest sea caves in the world, the Channel Islands are a great place to go kayaking.

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

Located on top of the beautiful coastal bluffs of La Jolla sits the world renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course.

The Presidio Bluffs habitat restoration includes invasive tree and plant removal throughout the coastal bluffs, as well as reforestation and management of native tree species, such as toyon, madrone, and manzBluffs habitat restoration includes invasive tree and plant removal throughout the coastal bluffs, as well as reforestation and management of native tree species, such as toyon, madrone, and manzbluffs, as well as reforestation and management of native tree species, such as toyon, madrone, and manzanita.

With its dramatic ocean - bluff setting overlooking a steel - blue sea, this coastal hamlet is an obvious magnet for artists, romantics, and lovers of anything wild and untamed.

With its dramatic ocean - bluff setting overlooking to a steel - blue sea, this coastal hamlet is an obvious magnet for artists, romantics, and lovers of anything wild and untamed.

Along the North Coast, Mendocino, with wisps of fog above coastal bluffs dotted with charming cottages, is a wedding favourite.

This longish 9 mile loop of trails is notable for spectacular coastal bluff views, and access to several remote beaches.

Montage Laguna Beach is set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California.

The Ritz - Carlton, Half Moon Bay — perched atop a dramatic ocean bluff overlooking 50 miles of beautiful Northern California coastline — is elevating the iconic coastal drive experience with its new «Ritz - Carlton and Rolls - Royce Coastside Experience» overnight package in partnership with the world's leading luxury motor car brand, Rolls - Royce Motor Cars.

Four different plant communities filled with a wide variety of plant species can be found on Point Loma: southern coastal bluff scrub, maritime succulent scrub, Diegan coastal sage scrub, and southern maritime chaparral.

And, on the Garden Isle of Kauai, Ritz - Carlton Residences and fractional, Ritz - Carlton Club residences are being constructed on a coastal bluff at the picturesque Kauai Lagoons resort.

This family - friendly, laid - back coastal town is home to an array of fun activities and attractions, including top - notch surf spots, scenic bluffs and coves, championship golf courses and a 1,200 - foot pier.

Santa Barbara is a sun - drenched ribbon of beautiful estates, terraced vineyards, mountain canyons and shell - white sand beaches formed by coastal bluffs.

Beneath the beautiful, tangled mane of Merida, players hack, slash, shoot, and jump through a variety of mysterious Scottish locales — creepy caves, coastal bluffs, cobble - stoned castles — besting any mythical beasts that dare cross their path.

With the late - summer ice edge located farther north than it used to be, storms produce larger waves and more coastal erosion.5 An additional contributing factor is that coastal bluffs that were «cemented» by ice - rich permafrost are beginning to thaw in response to warmer air and ocean waters, and are therefore more vulnerable to erosion.22 Standard defensive adaptation strategies to protect coastal communities from erosion, such as use of rock walls, sandbags, and riprap, have been largely unsuccessful.23 Several coastal communities are seeking to relocate to escape erosion that threatens infrastructure and services but, because of high costs and policy constraints on use of federal funds for community relocation, only one Alaskan village has begun to relocate (see also Ch.

There is new information that lack of sea ice causes storms to produce larger waves and more coastal erosion.5 An additional contributing factor is that coastal bluffs that were «cemented» by permafrost are beginning to thaw in response to warmer air and ocean waters, and are therefore more vulnerable to erosion.22 Standard defensive adaptation strategies to protect coastal communities from erosion such as use of rock walls, sandbags, and riprap have been largely unsuccessful.23 There remains considerable uncertainty, however, about the spatial patterns of future coastal erosion.