Pelicans at La Jolla Cove

A pelican hanging out at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California, in September 2025. - photo by Joe Alexander
A pelican hanging out at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California, in September 2025. – photo by Joe Alexander
There were plenty of sea birds hanging around La Jolla Cove on this sunny afternoon in September.

You can’t miss the pelicans with their large bodies, long beaks and huge wingspans.

According to Google, La Jolla Cove in San Diego is a regular hangout for California Brown Pelicans. At one time these were endangered, but not anymore.

National Park Service: California Brown Pelican

Pelicans congregating at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California, in September 2025. - photo by Joe Alexander
Pelicans congregating at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California, in September 2025. – photo by Joe Alexander

Seals and sea lions of La Jolla Cove in San Diego

I stopped by La Jolla Cove on what felt like a perfect day to work on a tan. - photo by Joe Alexander
I stopped by La Jolla Cove on what felt like a perfect day to work on a tan. – photo by Joe Alexander
The rocky stretch of beach at La Jolla Cove provided an ideal spot for seals and sea lions to enjoy the sun on this sunny September afternoon.

Seals or sea lions? LaJolla.com

To help out: sealconservancy.org

These two images are from the same photo. The closeup is cropped down to give you a better look at what this animal is dealing with. What I planned as a fun stop on my trip served as a reminder of the real impact of pollution. - photo by Joe Alexander
These two images are from the same photo. The closeup is cropped down to give you a better look at what this animal is dealing with. What I planned as a fun stop on my trip served as a reminder of the real impact of pollution. – photo by Joe Alexander

These two images are from the same photo. The closeup is cropped down to give you a better look at what this animal is dealing with. What I planned as a fun stop on my trip served as a reminder of the real impact of pollution. - photo by Joe Alexander

La Jolla Cove in San Diego

La Jolla Cove in San Diego on a sunny afternoon in September. - photo by Joe Alexander
Birds and sea lions take advantage of a sunny afternoon in September at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander
La Jolla Cove is at the northern tip of the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California.

The cove itself includes a small sandy beach, a larger rocky beach front and a cave. It is part of a marine reserve.

The cove area is a popular hangout for sea lions, aquatic birds and tourists.

Landing in San Diego, California

Landing at San Diego International Airport. - photo by Joe Alexander
Landing at San Diego International Airport. – photo by Joe Alexander
The main runway at the San Diego International Airport runs roughly east and west. The airport itself is just off Interstate 5 and northwest of downtown.

Moments before landing from the east, I got a good look at downtown, San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge, a number of naval ships and we came in right over Interstate 5.

Flying west into southern California

View towards the U.S.-Mexico border while flying into southern California. - photo by Joe Alexander
View towards the U.S.-Mexico border while flying into southern California. – photo by Joe Alexander
Coming in to southern California from the east, I figured the last stretch of my flight was probably about parallel to the U.S.-Mexico border.

I was sitting on the left side of the plane. That gave me a good view of the south toward Mexico.

Not long before landing, I could see the desert, some mountains in the direction of Mexico and a couple of reservoirs that I wasn’t able to identify.

I’m guessing the dry looking areas I saw were part of the Sonoran Desert including the Colorado Desert. I might have even seen a little bit of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Fredericksburg Brewing Company still serving it up

Fredericksburg Brewing Company on Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander
Fredericksburg Brewing Company on Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. – photo by Joe Alexander
I made a drive through part of the Texas Hill Country up to Fredericksburg for lunch on Tuesday.

I stopped in at the Fredericksburg Brewing Company, the oldest operating brew pub in Texas.

You know you’re in Fredericksburg when the restaurant not only makes its own beer, but also made from scratch peach cobbler.

“Hier Wird mit Liebe Gekocht” means “cooking with love here”.

Fredericksburg Brewing Company on Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander
You can see where the beer comes from as you drink and dine at Fredericksburg Brewing Company.
Fredericksburg Brewing Company on Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander
Fredericksburg is known for its peaches – so you can count on the peach cobbler at Fredericksburg Brewing Company.

New Selena mural by Optek_Art

Selena mural by Optek_Art in San Antonio.
Selena mural by Optek_Art in San Antonio.
The legend of Selena has long been a part of San Antonio’s music culture.

There is a new tribute to the Queen of Tejano Music on the western edge of downtown San Antonio. The mural is the work of Roland Alvarez – also known as Optek_Art.

This is at the corner of West Houston and North Leona about two blocks north of UTSA Downtown and a block east of Frio Street.

Optek_Art on Instagram: instagram.com/optek_art/

Mural by Angela Fox near Broadway and McCollough next to KLRN

One of three cats in this Angela Fox mural located north of the main downtown San Antonio tourist area.
One of three cats in this Angela Fox mural located north of the main downtown San Antonio tourist area.
This is another long mural behind the KLRN building on the corner of Broadway and McCullough – on the northwest corner of the building. The mural faces Avenue B and the parking lot of the CPS Headquarters.

This mural is courtesy of Angela Fox and San Antonio Street Art.

Cruising cat mural by Connie Chapa off Broadway near downtown San Antonio

Mural by Connie Chapa near downtown San Antonio.
Cruising cats are part of a mural by Connie Chapa near downtown San Antonio.
Another mural right off Broadway just a little north of downtown San Antonio’s main tourist area.

This is behind the KLRN building on the corner of Broadway and McCullough. The mural faces Avenue B and the parking lot of the CPS Headquarters.

This long mural is courtesy of Connie Chapa and San Antonio Street Art.

Connie Chapa on Instagram: @arte_de_coco

San Antonio Street Art: sanantoniostreetart.org

Mural by Jenkins2d in San Antonio near Broadway and McCollough next to KLRN

Mural by Jenkins2D just north of downtown San Antonio facing McCullough near the corner with Broadway.
Mural by Jenkins2D just north of downtown San Antonio facing McCullough near the corner with Broadway.
This very wide mural is right by the corner of Broadway and McCollough. It’s within walking distance of Alamo Plaza and the San Antonio Riverwalk.

The KLRN building is right on the corner. There is a parking lot in front of the mural that I believe used to be the home of one of the city’s horse-drawn carriage companies.

It looks like this art is courtesy of:
Jenkins2d 2021
Pabst Blue Ribbon
San Antonio Street Art Initiative

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