This was my first time leaving the East coast. I had seen places like Florida and the Bahamas, but nothing like this. California was a whole new world. This trip opened my eyes up to what else was out there. I wanted to see more, experience it all. This trip gave me the first clue to what the world is like and sparked my love for travel.

Flying over the Rocky Mountains was surreal in itself. Never had I seen mountains like these. Crossing them was kind of symbolic of the trip that was about to begin. When I arrived there was nothing but rolling green hills, palm trees, and the great Pacific. On top of these amazing views,  the people there had such a laid back lifestyle compared to the hustle and bustle in the northeast. They were so welcoming.

In my time there I experienced the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean, exotic sea life, and Catalina Island and all its wonders. These things left me in an everlasting state of awe.

The photos were taken throughout Southern California in places such as Laguna Beach, Los Angels, Catalina Island, La Jolla, and Venice Beach.