They're hard to see, but we found a row of crabs just beneath the sand around this rock:
There were some creepy sea anemones and starfish galore, lining almost every rock touching the water.
With no one else on the secret beach, we were amazed by this untouched ecosystem. California is a very beautiful place, but finding something so naturally preserved seemed so rare in such an advanced and developed world. The California State Parks are in dire need of money and support right now. With several popular parks already closing down and too many more threatened, it's crucial that we do our part to pay the park fees, clean up any trash we may see, and make sure that the parks will remain preserved.
We left the beach and had dinner at the Bay View Restaurant in Bodega Bay. I had the salmon, and the rest of my family had the steak and mashed potatoes. It was a wonderful meal with great views of the harbor. Quite an eventful day!
