Carlsbad Art and Culture

Hello Summer 2009 part 11 of 11

Hello Summer 2009 is a collection of carlsbadcrawl.com’s favorite explorations and hangouts, each laden with childhood memories, hopeful preservations and stories of growing up in paradise. Each one was visited and documented on June 21st, the first day of summer. Luckily it was the longest day of the year! We bounced from one spot to another, reliving some of our most cherished memories. Many spots will be around for a long time, but others are threatened by surging development, disrespectful visitors and the recently termed “Anti-Fun-Committee”. Hello Summer 2009 was our way of preserving and sharing the memories that make our village and beach community so special. From our eyes to yours… hope you enjoyed!

Long sandy stairs descend along a weathered rail. A paint chipped fence is dressed with overgrown green and salty puddles still remain from the shorts of many ocean dunks. Waterlogged families drag coolers and boogie boards up the stairs and the sleepy sun yawns. The white sand glows orange from the day’s farewell and mirrors reflecting an overhead spectacle dangle from the sky. The sun winks at the gathering crowd, and sinks its toes into the cool water. With one last wink, it dips behind the ocean curtain and the first day of Summer ends. The best way to end Summer’s beginning is with an ocean dunk during sunset at your favorite beach. The view down the stairs towards the Beech Street sand is one that we have seen many times, but one that never fails to amaze… don’t forget to say hello to Same ‘Ol!

What Carlsbad Beach is your favorite?

Thanks for all your comments, emails and roadside conversations. We have had a great time reminiscing about each spot. Now get out there are experience each one first hand! If you do, snap some photos and send them our way!

Links to each Hello Summer 2009 Part:

part1