Experience Southern California with a new set of eyes through these haunting yet magical images. Whether the landscape is draped in a heavy fog or the moon hovers in the distance in a menacing sky, our state is always so beautiful. Enjoy!

  1. Huntington Beach Pier coming to life after a heavy rain.

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  1. A coastal marine layer casts a magical spell over Los Angeles.

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  1. The California Tower at Balboa Park in San Diego lights up a menacing sky.

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  1. A flash of lightning crackles in the sky over Carlsbad.

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  1. La Jolla draped in heavy cloud cover from a rare rainstorm.

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  1. A fiery sky smolders in the distance at Santa Monica pier.

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  1. Manhattan Beach Pier covered in a layer of fog.

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  1. A glowing moon in Malibu hangs in the sky watching over the cliffs.

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  1. Birds fly in the night over a towering cross in Presidio Park in Old Town San Diego.

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  1. Imperial Beach in San Diego looks magical as the setting sun glows through the thick cloud-covered sky.

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If you love seeing different sides of Southern California, take a moment to look at the collection of sunsets and sunrises that have graced our region. The images are magnificent and serve as a great reminder of what a wondrous place we live in.

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