In Southern California what distinguishes a north facing beach from a south facing beach?

Annonymous

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The south-facing beaches are primarily Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Oxnard. The current is different, the water is colder, and they are sheltered from the bigger waves of the Pacific because of the Channel Islands (except Rincon).

North-facing beaches are small, northerly extensions that don't amount to much.

West-facing beaches (San Diego, those lower than Ventura County) have more wave action and warmer water. They're much more comfortable for casual surfing.

Comparing and Contrasting the South & North Shore of Jones Beach?

John

Comparing and Contrasting
Facts about South and North Shore of Jones Beach
The Similarities of South Shore and North Shore
Any facts that a 4rth Grader can use in an essay

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In it's pre Robert Moses natural state Jones Beach is what called a barrier beach
The south side faces open ocean and that ecosystem and the north side is a sheltered shallow bay that is a vastly different ecosystem then that of the open ocean
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrier_Islands

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what are some cultural issues you are facing where you live?

SAMiAM

what is the situation and how you wish it be taken care of?
also, why do you think this situation is popular or if it isn't, why do you think it is being neglected?

please the more you write and tell me from your honest point of view the better!!

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The illegal alien population (specifically Hispanic) is a big issue here (central Florida), as is our homeless population, and crack cocaine. The illegal aliens are totally out of control; we had three originally move in next door and now there are about fifteen who rotate in and out of there. The homeless are truly pitiful. Most of the ones I encounter are Caucasian, a few blacks; most of the ones I encounter are actually from my town, not transients from up north. There are not enough shelters to take them all in even IF the person was willing to stay sober for the privilege of staying in the shelter. And crack... Well the crack cocaine situation is so bad that the police don't even respond to telephone complaints. I was told to not call the police on the weekend because there are only three officers on duty. So, when you see all those ads enticing you to visit The World's Most Famous Beach, a family vacation place, I hope you realize that when you arrive, your motel maid will be an illegal from Guatemala or Mexico; the panhandler on the beach does not need money to buy gas to get to the hospital to see his sick wife, but needs the money to buy crack; and the nice ladies taking a walk are either hookers or police officers involved in a sting.

Why do English perenniel gardens do so well in drab weather?

travel6188

I have a north facing backyard. I live at the beach in Southern California. Can't figure out why the perenniel gardens in England are so beautiful but get so little sun and are invariably damp from the rain. I would love an English perenniel garden back yard, but most everything dies. Any thoughts?

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Primarily due to the moist,cool weather we enjoy here in the UK.Suggestions for your north border,
1.Anemone hupehensis.Pink,red and white flowers,grow well in partial shade.
2.Astilbe (Spirea).The arendsii hybrids suit any moist position.
3.Dicentra spectabilis.Requires moisture at roots,shade from strong sunshine.
4.Helleborus.Christmas rose.For a sheltered position in partial shade.
5.Hosta.Useful for north borders.
6.Phlox.Likes rich soil and shade from strong sun.
7.Primula.In variety.Growing as Phlox.
8.Ranunculus.aconitifolius flor-pleno,for a moist shady border.
9.Solidago.golden rod.
Hydrangeas and hardy fuchsia are others which may suit.Good luck,send me some oranges,please!

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Why do English perenniel gardens do so well in drab weather?

travel6188

I have a north facing backyard. I live at the beach in Southern California. Can't figure out why the perenniel gardens in England are so beautiful but get so little sun and are invariably damp from the rain. I would love an English perenniel garden back yard, but most everything dies. Any thoughts?

Answer
Primarily due to the moist,cool weather we enjoy here in the UK.Suggestions for your north border,
1.Anemone hupehensis.Pink,red and white flowers,grow well in partial shade.
2.Astilbe (Spirea).The arendsii hybrids suit any moist position.
3.Dicentra spectabilis.Requires moisture at roots,shade from strong sunshine.
4.Helleborus.Christmas rose.For a sheltered position in partial shade.
5.Hosta.Useful for north borders.
6.Phlox.Likes rich soil and shade from strong sun.
7.Primula.In variety.Growing as Phlox.
8.Ranunculus.aconitifolius flor-pleno,for a moist shady border.
9.Solidago.golden rod.
Hydrangeas and hardy fuchsia are others which may suit.Good luck,send me some oranges,please!

Im planning to visit "Panormo Crete" in Greece. Is this place good for Windsurfing?

Tzortzis S

As you saw in the title, im planning to visit Panormo Crete in Greece. Im wondering if this place is good for windsurfing, i mean it has air? Is it safe for windsurfing? I would also like to know if there are big waves. Big waves arent good for windsurfing because i like speed. That was my questions, Thanks!!

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Panormo is a village on a small bay just to the east of the sprawling Rethymnon conurbation , the bay faces north and there is generally an on-shore breeze as the cooler air off the sea comes in to replace the hotter air rising over the land .

I am not a windsurfer ( believing you can either go swimming , or you can go sailing , but doing them both at the same time means you get a lousy sail and an uncomfortable swim ) but I would say the location is not the best , as you really want a bigger bay , much more shallow sand beaches to fringe it , and a gentle OFFSHORE wind to keep the wave size down .

Panormo is also a quiet seaside resort for families , so expect paddling family groups and kids swimming in the shallows to be in your way .

Rethymnon just to the west offers a 4 mile long strip of gold sand beach , as does Georgiopoli 20 miles west . Lots more room on those , but still north facing and exposed to wind .

Falasarna on the far west coast faces west , much less busy with tourism , and good long golden sand beach .
Vai on the far east coast the same .
Elafonissi on the southwest tip has a complicated set of shallow sandy lagoons , but a fair few tourists .
Plakias Bay , on the South coast 20 miles due south of Rethymnon has the big beach , sheltered bay and often an offshore breeze .

Nearly all of those places have lots of pics on Google earth , and Vids on You-Tube , you need to do some research .

" Time spent on Reconnaisance is never wasted "

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