Our first stop was the Santa Monica Pier. Brandon hadn't seen the ocean since he left Reunion five years ago. He was so happy to be able to see, hear, smell, and --most importantly-- touch the ocean.
I liked looking at the pylons under the pier. 
After Santa Monica we drove through LA. Were were able to drive right by the LA airport or LAX as it is known. Most people avoid this airport, but not Brandon. Of course we had to go drive around it. The highway even goes under one of the runways. 
We stopped for lunch at some over look point. I made a little advertisement for Pacific Cooler Capri Sun. 
We were able to walk down to this rocky beach. I joked that it was like walking in a Macro Shot. 
Around 6:00 PM we finally made it to San Elijo State Beach which is North of San Diego. We set up our tent and changed into our swimming suits. Everyone else that we could see in the water were wearing wet suits. We were worried the water would be cold. But we were determined to swim in the ocean. Brandon had spent most of his mission on an island, but had never been allowed to swim in the ocean. So we didn't care how cold the water was. We were going to get in. We walked out into the ocean prepared for cold water. Instead it was actually really warm. I'm certain it was warmer than Bear Lake ever gets. We played around in the water and had a wonderful time watching the sun set. 
Our campsite was great. It was right on the edge of the bluff that over looked the ocean. We slept with our tent door open. We were able to hear the waves all night long.
About six in the morning we woke up and walked on the beach. We found some shells and watched sand craps run around.
It was so beautiful. It only cost us $35 to camp here. This was one of the most magical things I have ever done. 
Here is the view out of our tent door. That is the ocean out there. 
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