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Catalina Island, California is home to the city of Avalon and Avalon Harbor. In summer the harbor is full of boats from all over the world. Avalon is home to the famous casino that has held performances by many of the great dance bands and singers.
Sunset near Kapalua on the west end of Maui, in the Hawaiian Islands. The boat is a twin hull catamaran.
Sunset near Kanaapali on the west end of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands.
Sunset over San Francisco, looking east from Twin Peaks. You can see the Bay Bridge, downtown, the east bay, and most of San Francisco Bay.
Beautiful sunset over the harbor at Dana Point, located in Orange County, California.
Dana Point Harbor is located in southern Orange County, California. The harbor was constructed in the late 1960's so that boat owners in Orange County could have a place to moor their boats. Other harbors in Orange County are in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe borders both California and Nevada and is a very popular tourist destination. This photograph was taken at sunrise looking east.
Lighthouses are very popular subjects for photographers. The Gay Head Light is located on Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts. In the summer, Martha's Vineyard is a very popular destination for tourists.
Honolulu is the capital of the state of Hawaii. This view is from the entrance to the National Cemetery of the Pacific. Many of the victims of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor are buried here.
The Huntington Beach pier is the landmark of "Surf City". The best sunsets in Southern California happen in the fall.
This photograph of Huntington Beach Pier was taken during one of the most spectacular sunsets ever seen in the area. This is "Fire in the Sky". Huntington Beach is famous for its surf and is also known as "Surf City, USA".
Sunsets along the eastern shore of the United States are spectacular. This one was on the island of Martha's Vineyard, at Menemsha Harbor.
Sunsets in Hawaii are legendary. This sunset was photographed taken near Kanaapali, on the island of Maui, looking west toward the island of Molokai.
The geologic formation of Monument Valley forms the backdrop of many Hollywood movies. Monument Valley is located in the northeast corner of Arizona
Newport Beach, California has one of the most popular beaches in Southern California. The Newport Pier is located on the peninsula near the many attractions that make Newport a popular destination for locals as well as tourists.
The Queen Mary has been moored in Long Beach Harbor for 40 years and has become a landmark for the city of Long Beach, California.
The San Clemente Pier is located in Orange County, California's southern most city. A very popular beach for locals as well as tourists, it is also a favorite location for year-round surfing.
This sunset photography was taken in San Diego, California, looking southwest toward Coronado Island.
The San Diego Convention Center was the site of the 1996 Republican National Convention. Several major hotels are part of the Convention Center.
A sunset view of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge from Treasure Island.
San Francisco has some of the most beautiful views anyone can ask for. These homes are located in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco and overlook the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge.
For years the amusement park at the Santa Monica Pier was a favorite fun zone for kids of all ages in the Los Angeles area. The ferris wheel is still the main attraction of the pier, which sits at the western end of the legendary Route 66.
The Sydney Opera House is world famous for its design and beauty. Both the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge are prominent in this spectacular view.
Vineyard Haven is located in Massachusetts, on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Vineyard Haven is the main port city on the island. Ferry boats from Woods Hole and Hyannis come to the island each day. This view is looking east from the harbor.
Menemsha is a small boat harbor on Martha's Vineyard. It has been the site of many movie productions and is home to the local Coast Guard Station.
The skyline of Waikiki, Hawaii is famous for its tall buildings and for Diamond Head, the ancient volcano. The lights of the hotels and other buildings are most spectacular in the early evening.