Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Half Moon Bay, CA
This 4,711-acre preserve contains towering old-growth and second-growth redwood groves along Purisima Creek. Ferns, sorrel, and moss blanket the forest floor creating rich green compositions. The creek provides foreground elements and reflections beneath the dense canopy.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- widedetaillandscape
- Best Seasons
- springwinter
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