We went to Venice Beach in Santa Monica today to the pier. Jim had heard that there are lots of unusual people there but not today. Maybe they come out at night. We had lunch and watched some fishermen. We saw a small boat with what appeared to be a dog on board that they wanted off-it wasn't a dog it was a seal-a friendly one I guess.

We spent time on the beach again today. They had a surfing contest. It was fun to watch. Saw lots more starfish in lots of colors.