2021 California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest Winners

1st Prize: “Great Blue Heron in Surfgrass” by Susan Cook, Sands Beach, Santa Barbara, CA

2nd Prize: “Moss Landing Sunrise”, by Mark Bickerstaff

3rd Prize: Bull Whip Kelp #8, by Michael Shea, Bowling Ball Beach, Mendocino County

Viewers Choice Winner: “Low Tide” by Dianne Gowder, Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro

Honorable Mention: “Pinnacle Gulch Beach On A Birdy Day” by Paula Park

Honorable Mention: “Humpback Whale’s Tail at Avila Bay, CA” by Ronnie Goyette

Honorable Mention: “The Eyes Have It!” by Mary Rose, Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego

Honorable Mention: “On The Move (Egret)” by Leslie Abbott, Cowell’s Beach, Santa Cruz

Honorable Mention: “Slide” by Joe Kearns, Santa Barbara

Honorable Mention: “Breeching Humpback Whale” by Ronnie Goyette, Avila Bay

Honorable Mention: “Least terns are showing their love” by Vincent Nguyen, Huntington Beach

Honorable Mention: “Shadows” by John Rice, Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Honorable Mention: “Back to Light” by Fabio Piacenza, Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur, Monterey County

Honorable Mention: “Dolphin Dreaming” by Ben Steele, Newport

Honorable Mention: “Liquid Gold” by Susan Perez, Scripps Beach

Honorable Mention: “Resting Monarchs” by Brian Weis, Lighthouse Field State Beach, Santa Cruz

Honorable Mention: “Crystal Cove Curl” by Ryan Chadwick, Crystal Cove State Beach