Rockaway beach near Pacifica South of San Francisco is a popular destination due to the combination of great coastal views, fine dining, surfing, and hiking. In 2016, the town had its first annual Dog Surfing Championship. The modern history of this place is connected to its geological features. There used to be a limestone quarry supplying materials to paint buildings in San Francisco and for making the track bed of the railroad. The railroad made this area easily accessible from San Francisco at the beginning of twentieth century. However, at one point the railroad went bankrupt and stopped functioning but the access was eventually restored via highway number 1 in the nineteen thirties. The boulders along the shores in front of the parking lot are meant to protect the nearby buildings from erosion. There are trails on the cliffs surrounding the beach and birds of prey are often observed. Beautiful views for those who made it to the top After storms you can spot some strange creatures washed out on the beach. These yellow blobs are the colonies of coral-like animals called bryozoans. The name literally means “moss animals”. Thanks for watching!
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28 дек 2016
