Camping in the OC


Last weekend we joined our San Diego friends half-way along the coast for one-night of camping at San Onofre State Beach at San Mateo Campground.  The campsite was located 1.5 mile hike from the ocean.  Tatum enjoyed being carried to the beach on her dada's back as we marveled at the ocean views and open sky.  San Mateo is a cool site because of it's world class surfing at nearby Trestles State Beach. 

On Sunday morning when the entire campsite seemed to be asleep, we were up with Tatum and took advantage of the morning night to hike to the beach.  By the time we got there the sun was up and by no means were we alone.  There were already two dozen or more surfers enjoying the morning waves after a luminous full moon night.  Also, to our wonder and joy, was a school of dolphins catching waves right beside the surfers.  Dude, it was awesome!