A beach with the words ‘Happy Birthday Andrea’ written in the sand. The Santa Cruz pier and water from Monterey Bay are in the background.

Look at what I just found outside our hotel room 😊 Hubby surprised me 🥰 HBD to me!

#BillLewis #DreamInn #SantaCruz #BirthdayExtravaganza #Surprise #Photography #WestCoast #California #MontereyBay

This image shows a busy beach scene on an overcast day. The beach has light-colored sand and is populated with numerous beachgoers who have set up with blankets, umbrellas, and various beach equipment scattered across the area. People can be seen walking around, sitting, and enjoying typical beach activities. In the background, there’s an amusement pier extending into the water common at many coastal destinations. The ocean is calm with a grayish-blue color that matches the cloudy sky above. The sky is heavily overcast with thick, gray clouds, giving the entire scene a muted, soft lighting typical of a foggy or marine layer day at the beach. Despite the cloudy conditions, there are plenty of people enjoying the beach, suggesting it’s still a pleasant day for outdoor activities. The perspective appears to be taken from an elevated position looking down at the beach and out toward the water, giving a good overview of the beach activity and the coastal infrastructure.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

the view from here

#DreamInn

As I walked toward Beach St, the #DreamInn came into view. One reason I love #SantaCruz so much is three of my novels have been set in my fictional version of this town. The Dream Inn is one of those places, but I called it “The Breakers” in my story. Remember that…