Sue-meg State Park, formerly known as Patrick's Point, is found in Humboldt County, California. There one can find many tidal pools to explore.
Pisaster ochraceus, generally known as the purple sea star, ochre sea star, or ochre starfish, is a commonly found along the Pacific Coast. While most individuals are purple, they can be orange, orange-ochre, yellow, reddish, or brown.
Silvetia is a genus of brown algae commonly known as rockweed. It is frequently found in the intertidal zone of rocky seashores of the Pacific Ocean. Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.