Andrew Trundlewagon's photos with the keyword: La Jolla

This is, I think, Abronia maritima , or red sand verbena, a low lying creeper that grows in sand dunes in Southern California. It was found at Black’s Beach, North Torrey Pines State Park, La Jolla. It grows close to the ocean, within reach of the sea spray, but away from the surf. It is considered rare, although it was growing profusely on this patch of beach. I took the photo with a cell phone and regret now not taking more effort with it. Despite their name they are not related to the classic verbena family en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abronia_maritima

Surfers at the end of the day, silhouettes leaving the beach, palm trees in the distance.

Surfers at sunset, foot prints in the sand, Black's Beach, La Jolla near San Diego.

Northern stretch of Black’s beach in La Jolla near San Diego in November, almost deserted. The northern beach is popular for surfers and nudists.

Northern stretch of Black’s beach in La Jolla near San Diego in November, almost deserted. The northern beach is popular for surfers and nudists.

Sunset, Southern stretch of Black’s beach in La Jolla near San Diego in November, almost deserted.

Sunset, Southern stretch of Black’s beach in La Jolla near San Diego in November, almost deserted.

The South part of Black's beach near San Diego as the sun set, with balloons.