Crown of the Sea

That's the translation of Corona Del Mar, one of our favorite indulgences here in California.

 This charming cove, nicknamed "Little Corona," is home to a marine preserve.

 It is protected land, so although there are tons of cool things to see, you aren't supposed to touch or take anything from this area.

Darren took the kids exploring & they found some cool caves & rocks to climb.

{Doesn't that rock out there look so pirate-y?}

 The kids saw crabs, sea anemone, barnacles, sea urchins, snails & such in the tide pools.

 Courtney was in hea-ven!  She told Darren, I wish we could live this day over and over!

 My boy's hair is getting a little sun bleached:)

 Little Corona is a little rocky for boogie boarding, so after a few hours, we headed up the road to Newport so the boys could catch a few waves.

 We LOVE LOVE LOVE this beautiful lady!

Real men sparkle.  Seriously, they do.  How HOT is that?!?