Author Archives: junemorrall

Photo: Michael Wong, Spring Mountain Gallery

Distinguishing Characters: Ranges in size up to seven inches, but most individuals are three to five. Shell oval, long and narrow, considerably flattened. Exhibits less variation in shell form than other species. Color dark brick red with occasional mottlings of … Continue reading →

Here’s the true story by Coastside Photographer Michael Wong, Spring Mountain Gallery In the year 1959, my family moved to Pacifica, CA., from San Francisco. All of a sudden, I was in peaceful Westview School. Up until then I had … Continue reading →

Friends have told me that they spotted some very rich, beautiful looking “hippies” staying at the Oceano Hotel in Princeton-by-the-Sea. I got excited and asked: What does a rich hippie look like? What were they wearing? What did their hair … Continue reading →

(Image: The Michael Powers homestead in Miramar Beach, with the huge redwood log in front. Photo by Michael Powers.) In the late 1970s, Princeton shipbuilder Manuel Senteio, arrived at Miramar Beach, driving his crane to move a 20-foot-long, 3000 pound … Continue reading →

Distinguishing Characters: Shell oval, moderately thin, arched. Attains a length of six inches but most are small than four. Surface fairly regular with prominent, broad spiral ribs interspaced by several low, narrow ribs or ridges. Four to six holes open, … Continue reading →

There are many of us on the Coastside who wish to see Princeton continue to be a “place,” with it’s name on an official sign, as in the classic photo at the top of my blog. “Princeton,” the sign reads, … Continue reading →

Haliotis sorenseni Bartsch 1940 Distinguishing Characteristics: Shell thin and light, oval, highly arched, reddish brown color exteriorly. Surface sculpture regular, with low spiral ribs, usually covered by lush marine growth, especially tube dwelling mollusks. The holes are highly elevated and … Continue reading →