Im home from a week-long road trip. Had a great time, got to swim on Santa Monica Beach with a curious sea lion (that was kinda scary, they're huge up close lol and he just came right up to us like HELLO THERE!!!) It seemed like he wanted to vibe to the guy on the pier nearby who was busking with his bass and a drum machine, playing chill, mellow music and everyone on the beach there was just kind of vibing to it, including this sea lion. I gave him some space, and I'd say we all had a nice afternoon.

The ocean water was this beautiful shade of green-blue.

Oh and I recommend Coppertone sport waterproof spf 50 sunscreen, I didn't get burned all day at the beach and I reapplied every half-hour. It worked.