Long Beach | Island Diary 📷

The world is truly magical. The same place, visited at different times, offers entirely different experiences—as if falling into another timeline. After my last visit, where I encountered whales over a dozen times 🐋, I thought they were common here. Turns out, they’re not. I even wondered if my memory was playing tricks on me. This time, the whales didn’t show up 🐳, but instead, we stumbled upon a large pod of dolphins 🐬. It gifted us with a breathtaking scene: sunlight draping the leaping dolphins and the shimmering sea in a golden glow 🌅. Observing people onshore was equally fascinating. Unlike the lively vibe of Santa Monica, the extreme romance of Laguna, or the laid-back charm of Salt Creek, Long Beach carries a retro cinematic feel 🎞️. At the lighthouse park, people strolled, chatted, and wandered. Newlyweds smiled radiantly, surrounded by blessings 👰🤵. Couples dressed in stylish, matching outfits—some trendy, some passionate—added to the scene. Colorful cars zoomed past, vanishing from the frame in a flash 🚗💨. In that moment, two words echoed in my mind: “California.” #ShareYourOcean #Dolphins #California #LongBeach #WhaleWatching #IslandDiary #LA #Ricoh #RicohGR3x