Carpentier Parkway in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Plan: Walk on the beach before the storm hit.

Meeting place: Parking lot across the street from VG's (a popular donut shop and bakery).

Which is how I discovered this charming path while waiting for my friend to arrive.

What was once a vacant lot has been turned into a beautiful trail.

If you live locally, there will be a Spring Fling in May to celebrate this community effort.