The Little Nuthatch — washington oaks

I discovered Washington Oaks Beach back in February and was amazed by it. Especially because I never knew about it before then even though I've driven that part of A1A multiple times. I was anxious to back and explore more. I went a few weeks ago at high tide, the day after Tropical Storm Colin. It was a cloudy morning and the waves were rough. I love beach days like that. With high tide the waves were up to the rocks and crashing against them. Now with high tide there were no tidal pools to explore and I couldn't stop thinking...

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is beautiful, with big mossy oaks and views of the Matanzas River. But for me, the real amazing part was the beachside. It's a unique beach in Florida because of the coquina rocks that create tidal pools full of barnacles, anemone, and other treasure. There are little streams of running water, and waves crashing against the rocks in the water- peaceful and exciting at the same time.