After Death Valley, we were hoping for a slightly more enjoyable road trip and we certainly got it. Travelling to the coast near Morro Bay, we made our way up the Californian coast to Santa Cruz and then up to San Francisco.

On the way we were pleasantly surprised to find a beach full of elephant seals! Strike yet another animal on the list of things to see.

Elephant seals on the beach

The coastal road

Arf arf!