over the water

And for us, those quiet moments — watching bears stalk the shallows or eagles swoop low over the water — made it all more than worth it.

The Dreadnaught was — well, you’ve eaten there, or someplace like it: a big, old, ramshackle driftwood pile, built out over the water on ancient wooden pylons.

The end of the Cayucos Pier in San Luis Obispo County has been closed to the public since it was damaged in a February 2024 storm that took out several pilings and left 15 feet of decking and railing hanging over the water without supports.

Additionally, winds over the water may reach gale force at times creating dangerous boating conditions.

As night falls over the water, Alpine newts begin their silent hunt.