big sur coast with little sur river estuary near carmel, california

along america american beach beautiful blue cabrillo california californias carmel climate coast coastal coastline cove drive dry environment erosion estuary floodplain frame green headland highway hills hwy landscape little marine natural nature near north ocean one outdoor outdoors pacific panorama peaceful remote river road rocks rolling rugged sand sandy sea seastacks serene shore shoreline sky slopes solitude south states travel united us usa vegetation verdant water waves west western