Watch The Sunrise At Lovers Point Park, A Unique East-Facing Beach In Northern California
East Coast gets its sunrises, and West Coast gets its sunsets. We think it’s a pretty even tradeoff – although, we might admit that we think we get the better half of it! There are few things as lovely in life as ending the day by watching the sunset over the ocean. However, there is one spot in Northern California where you can watch the sunrise over the water instead. The east-facing beach at Lovers Point Park is a unique destination in Pacific Grove where you can start the morning with a sunrise. Take a look:
Northern California has several inland beaches that look and feel like the ocean and are so worth seeing. Have you ever been to Lovers Point? Drop your photos and share your experiences with us in the comments below!
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