The Seaside City of Capitola, CA

If you've been looking for a place to retire, and can afford it, I think you should give this city a look. Beachfront access, beachfront hotels, beach access, plus fun shops, bars and restaurants. I'm not sure what else you'd need to while away your silver years. That's not giving it full credit either - it's a great spot for any age and is easily one of my favorite places so far in CA.

Don't believe me? Have a look...

  

Come, sneak onto the beach with me...

Let me know when you'd like me to take you there, tours available.

What could top off a day in Capitola better than ice cream? Nothing. Two scoops please...

Windsurfing at Olbrich Beach, Madison, WI

I ventured out to my local beach, or should I say "break", on a relatively cold and windy day recently, only to be surprised to find a small cadre of windsurfers using the conditions Mother Nature provided to have one heck of an afternoon. It was too windy and cold for me to stay too long, but the windsurfers did comment that it was warmer in the water than out. Who knew this was happening right outside my door?

Tools of the trade:

From the looks of it, this must be an expensive hobby/sport.

And a couple videos of the folks in action: