West Cliff Drive – Santa Cruz

West Cliff Drive

West Cliff Drive is a gorgeous drive in the city of Santa Cruz.  Located just north of the Boardwalk, it is roughly a 4 mile roundtrip trail highlighted by the beautiful sunsets and cliffs. 

The shot above was taken around late 2004 probably in November or December.

I used to come to West Cliff at least once a month a few years ago.  Time was spent either reading, walking, taking pictures, and sometimes even taking a nap before the long drive back home.  But my most memorable moment was last year, when I chose this location to propose to my wife.  I had thought long and hard about places where I’d want to propose to when I found the right one.  For me, a special person requires a special moment, one that each of them will always remember.  For me, this image will always remind me of the beauty of the world, and my beautiful wife who has my heart.

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