Posted on May 11, 2009
Tags : boats, europe, harbor, la condamine, monaco, ocean

The harbor of La Condamine, the second oldest district in Monaco, can be seen here with its yachts of the rich and famous.

  

Monaco, population 33,000, is located in southwest Europe, bordered by France and the Mediterranean Sea. The area of Monaco measures in at 0.76 square miles, making it the second smallest country in the world, after Vatican City. The average person can walk across the country in 50 to 60 minutes.

Posted on May 7, 2009
Tags : avalon, beach, boats, california, catalina, island, ocean, united states

A view of the pier, beach, and hills of Avalon, located on Santa Catalina Island, twenty six miles off the coast of Southern California.

This popular tourist destination is home to about 3,500 residents. Most of the million tourists that visit the island each year arrive by ship, ferry, or plane. The Carnival Elation cruise ship can be seen docked in the background. Wildlife such as American bison and the endangered island fox can be found roaming the island.

Posted on May 6, 2009
Tags : beach, caribbean, cozumel, island, mexico, ocean

A beautiful sunrise can be seen off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico.

The 300 square mile island is located in the Caribbean Sea just off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and about 25 miles south of Cancun. Cozumel is generally flat, with a maximum elevation of about 50 feet. The majority of income for the island comes from fishing, diving, and tourism as cruise ships can be seen docking almost daily. While food and supplies need to be shipped to the island, over 100 restaurants, two universities, and a saltwater treatment plant can be found directly on the island.

Posted on February 10, 2009
Tags : hawaii, landmark, oahu, ocean, united states, waikiki

This view of Honolulu, Hawaii and the Pacific is taken from 762 foot Diamond Head.

Its English name was given by British sailors in the 19th century, who mistook calcite crystals for diamonds. The age of this volcanic crater is thought to be about 200,000 years. Waikiki can be seen in the center along with its resorts and beaches. Kapiolani Park can be seen in the foreground.

Posted on February 5, 2009
Tags : bridge, california, landmark, ocean, san francisco, united states

Connecting the city of San Francisco to Marin County is the world famous Golden Gate Bridge.

Completed in 1937, it was once the longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge measures in at 10,981 feet long, 90 feet wide, and up to 746 feet high. Alcatraz can be seen on the left side of the bay, the city of San Francisco on the right, and in the background the Bay Bridge, Oakland, and Berkeley. This view is from the Marin Headlands.