Crystal Cove

We went exploring the beach again this weekend to find relief from the 100+ degree weather we're still having. Just south of Newport is a tide pool area called Crystal Cove. It's a funky little beach and very pretty. The undertow is really strong though, so we just played at the edge of the water.

And although there is no collecting allowed, there's nothing posted about no decorating sandcastles with shells (and lobster carapaces!) that wash up in the surf...