Driftwood Photographs of the California Coast

by taketheclassroomoutside · June 18, 2022

Driftwood photograph California coast. Black and white photograph of the roots of a driftwood tree. — Waddell Beach, Big Basin State Park

Driftwood photograph California coast. Close-up photograph of a sun bleached pece of driftwood. — *Marina Dunes State Beach and Pescadero State Beach*

Driftwood photograph California coast. A large piece of driftwood sits on sand surrounded by dune grass. — *Marina Dunes State Beach and Pescadero State Beach*

A large piece of driftwood lies on a beach. Cliffs and waves breaking on shore are in the background.
Driftwood photograph California coast. — Younger Lagoon Beach

A succulent plant grows on a piece of driftwood. Photograph on the California coast. — *Coast dudleya and common sunburst lichen growing on driftwood. Younger Lagoon Beach*

Bright yellow lichen grows on a sun bleached piece of driftwood. — *Coast dudleya and common sunburst lichen growing on driftwood. Younger Lagoon Beach*

Photograph of a large driftwood tree trunk on a sandy beach on the California coast. — Salinas River State Beach

Close-up color photograph of a piece of driftwood surrounded by a sand dune. — *Large driftwood tree embedded in sand dune. Salinas River State Beach*

Close-up black and white photograph of a piece of driftwood surrounded by a sand dune.
Driftwood photograph California coast. — *Large driftwood tree embedded in sand dune. Salinas River State Beach*

Driftwood photograph California coast. Many pieces of drfitwood of various sizes on a sandy beach. Waves barely visible in the background. — Pescadero State Beach

Driftwood photograph California coast. Medium to large pieces of driftwood on a small sandy beach. A samll lagoon, green shrubs, and grey buildings are visible in the background. — *UCSC Coastal Campus buildings and Younger Lagoon in background. Younger Lagoon Beach*

A driftwood tree trunk on a sandy beach. A small hill with green vegetation is visible in the background.
Driftwood photograph California coast. — *Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge and Waddell Beach, Big Basin State Park*

A large piece of driftwood on a sandy beach with waves breaking behind the log. Tree rings are clearly visible on the end of the log. — *Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge and Waddell Beach, Big Basin State Park*

Visit These Places!

Are you near the Monterey Bay? Want to get outside? These beaches are perfect for a class field trip for any age group, a family picnic, or a day exploring the wonders of the Pacific coast! If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of going outside, check out my previous post.

One note: Access to Younger Lagoon Beach is by guided tours only. Reservation information can be found via the link below.

Marina Dunes State Beach

Pescadero State Beach

Salinas River State Beach

Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge

Waddell Beach, Big Basin State Park

Younger Lagoon Reserve