Jelly Bowl Beach, Carpinteria

A mom with a newborn in a stroller looks out at the oil rigs and the horizon from the bluffs at the end of Calle Ocho.

A log bench to sit and take in the view, plus wooden stairs leading down to the sand.

Two guys surfing on a beautiful day at Jelly Bowl Beach.

Helicopter, squirrel, and picnic bench right next to the RV camping at Carpinteria State Beach.

Calle Ocho home with an awesome deck and the stunning mountains behind.

Trail along the bluffs.

Catching some rides.

Sun-dappled forest on the bluffs behind Jelly Bowl Beach.

Tarry rock formations.

Fishing trap amongst the foam. Venoco pier is in the background.

Distinctive lone cypress at Jelly Bowl Beach.

The crashing surf adds to the romantic ambience.

A perfect shell on the beach.

Venoco pier, surfer paddling out, cypress tree on the bluffs.

The rocks make for a bit of a hair-raising surf.

Rocks stuck in a huge clump of tar.

Wooden stairs that lead down to Jelly Bowl Beach. What a beautiful blue sky!

The interesting shapes and contours of the landscape at Jelly Bowl Beach.