As our paddles cut into the calm waters of Huntington Harbour, the sight of sand and the possibility for a few minutes break sent a jolt of energy to my exhausted arms.
My friend Cindy and I had been paddling around for about 45 minutes, at times lost in the maze of beautiful homes with boats docked in their front yards.
The excitement of a potential rest came to a screeching halt as we inched forward and saw the sign sticking out of the water: Private Property No Trespassing on Beach.
Ok, don’t tell anyone who lives there, but we stopped anyhow to pull the kayak onto the beach and take a quick dip in the refreshing salt water on the sweltering hot day. I know, I feel horrible about it, which is why I’m writing my confession here. Sorry to whoever lives there.
Cindy just moved back here from Central California, and has a newfound appreciation for all the outdoor playgrounds we have at our disposal here in Orange County.
So when I mentioned on a random hot Wednesday we go kayaking, she didn’t hesitate. Kayaking is one of those things that seems great to do while on vacation, but I completely forget that we can do it right here on so many spots along the coast.
