Pathway view of Shark Fin Cove

This photograph was taken from a pathway near Shark Fin Cove. It’s located nearly a mile south of the town of Davenport off Highway 1. The parking area has a lot of spaces in the dirt, but there are no signs. I recommend turning "satellite" imagery on your Maps to see the shark fin-shaped rock in the imagery. Once you've parked the car, take the path away from the road and down to the train tracks. From there you can either view the cove from above, or go down the small, but steep, path to the beach.

All months of the year are great to visit Shark Fin Cove. Although, the summer months will bring more warmth along the coast.

You’re able to capture the best light as the sun sets to the west.

Bring a jacket, as it quickly gets windy and cold along the coast.

The shark fin shape of the rock is best seen from above at the overlooks.

I composed this photograph to incorporate the colors of the sky, the shark fin rock formation, and the motion of the waves as it crashed on the sand.