Cliffs of South Ponto Beach, Carlsbad, CA

Interstate 5 to Cannon St exit; drive west 1 mile. Turn left on the Pacific Coast Highway; go south and park anywhere.

The cliffs are always interesting during sunset. the glow can match Utah for saturation. But in the winter the tides are higher and lower around the full moon. This creates nice pools to reflect as well as keeping the sand just wet enough to also reflect.