Oceanside Harbor is dredged every year as late in spring as possible to prevent dangerous conditions at the mouth of the harbor. The dredging operation for 2008 is nearing completion and pipe removal should begin today.
The sand that is removed from the harbor is moved to Oceanside's south beaches.
For those who only visit in the summer: many of California's beaches undergo dramatic changes in the winter. Our winter storms remove much of our sand, in some cases creating shore front cliffs, and in others depositing rocks and seaweed in what most know as pristine sandy beaches in the summer. Oceanside, and the beach in front of North Coast Village is no exception. During my last storm visit, I walked out the gate of NCV to the sea wall to be struck with a stiff breeze, white caps, and a spectacular array of kelp and rocks and not beach to speak of. I LOVE storms at the beach as much as I love warm sunny days there! That said, we wage a constant battle of man and machine vs nature here in California so you will find bull dozers, back hoes, dredging equipment, beach rakers, and so much more are needed to not only keep our beaches sandy and full, but also to keep our harbor safe.
Enjoy, and rest assured the noise and disruption are nearing completion - just in time for the beach soccer tournament in May!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Oceanside Historical Society to begin History Walks : North County Times - Californian
Oceanside Historical Society to begin History Walks : North County Times - Californian: "It's time for the Oceanside Historical Society's annual meeting and to kick off the return of the group's popular Downtown History Walks.
The annual meeting will be at 10 a.m. April 19 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea School, 515 Wisconsin St.
The Downtown History Walks are at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month through September. This event is free and participants meet in front of the Oceanside Public Library in the Civic Center, 300 N. Coast Highway.
The walks are usually led by noted historian John Daley, or another member may fill in, including Society President Kristi Hawthorne. For information call the Historical Society at (760) 722-4786 or e-mail: info@OceansideHistoricalSociety.org."
I had no idea these historical walks existed, but I cannot wait to go on one of these. I'm fortunate enough to have met John Daley (Cafe 101) through the Oceanside Tourism Council where he presented on the history of rail travel in Oceanside with a vision for the future. He is a treasure trove of information and great old photos. There's a lot more to Oceanside than the beach - ask me about our newest publication: "102 Things to Do in Oceanside"!
The annual meeting will be at 10 a.m. April 19 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea School, 515 Wisconsin St.
The Downtown History Walks are at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month through September. This event is free and participants meet in front of the Oceanside Public Library in the Civic Center, 300 N. Coast Highway.
The walks are usually led by noted historian John Daley, or another member may fill in, including Society President Kristi Hawthorne. For information call the Historical Society at (760) 722-4786 or e-mail: info@OceansideHistoricalSociety.org."
I had no idea these historical walks existed, but I cannot wait to go on one of these. I'm fortunate enough to have met John Daley (Cafe 101) through the Oceanside Tourism Council where he presented on the history of rail travel in Oceanside with a vision for the future. He is a treasure trove of information and great old photos. There's a lot more to Oceanside than the beach - ask me about our newest publication: "102 Things to Do in Oceanside"!
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