For years, the beach near my home has been my solace and inspiration. In order to give something back, I volunteered to be a Docent at Seacliff State Beach. Our beach is located in the curve of Monterey Bay, the waves are usually gentle, shelterd from the open sea. I've enjoyed working in the small museum and gift shop. We have a model of the 'grand canyon' just off shore, a place of mystery and discovery.
Visitors usually have questions about the cement ship sunk off shore.
It was brought in as an entertainment center is the 1920's, but was doomed by the depression. The state parks bought it for one dollar and built a pier out to connect. Every August we have a Ship Festival to re-live the era with flappers, games, music and dancing. The rest of year fishermen use it daily. Inside the museum we have a small tide pool tank.