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This picture is taken by a camera located on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, the camera is mounted on a automatic pan/tilt head that provides a 180 degree view. The Wharf ("Don't call me a pier!") is a 3000 foot, dog leg right that has stood, in one incarnation or another, for 80 years. The wharf supports a variety of businesses and restaurants as well as a healthy population of California Sea Lions ("Don't call us seals!"). Between the camera and the wharf is one of the best spots to learn to surf this side of Waikiki. The low-tide surf at Cowells is soft and forgiving on all but the biggest swells and rides can be long and fun if you don't mind a crowd. If Cowells is too slow for you, the pace gets a little more hectic just around the corner at Steamer Lane. Nature lovers note: Once a month, on an evening right around the full moon, you can watch the moonrise directly over the pier...er, wharf. You have to be quick though, it only happens on one day and it only stays in frame for about 20 minutes. Something for everyone, just like Santa Cruz.


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This camera in located on Cape Hatteras in North Carolina at the REAL Watersports facility. The Cape is internationally recognized as one of the best places to kiteboard in the world as well as a premier East Coast surf destination. The camera faces southwest and shows both the staging area and the sound, where you can see the kites and SUP'ers in action. REAL operates a full-service kite, surf and stand-up center that offers both gear and coaches to provide you with the best "on the water" experience. If you're interested in learning, or just heading down for some action, these are the guys to see, be sure to stop by their site and get all the details on their operation. Thanks to Trip and the guys at REAL for hosting the cam.

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This cam has been tasked with showing the wonders of my backyard here in Santa Cruz, CA. My house is located on Pleasure Point, about 2 blocks from the ocean. What is "Pleasure Point"? Well, perhaps a bit of history is in order: Pleasure Point, located on the north side of Monterey Bay, is a world renowned surf location and a prime example of California surf culture (photos). Originally settled by the Costanoan (Ohlone) Indians, the point has had a rich and interesting history. The camera, meanwhile, just sits patiently and shows the wonders of my backyard. The grass grows, Taxi goes out and sniffs, pees and poops and there are occasional BBQ's on the weekends. Fun stuff, if you got nothing better to do.


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This is another view of the West Coast. This camera, located 37,000 miles above California is run by another Walker, John Walker, who works at the Fourmilab in Switzerland. John writes all kinds of cool software, most of which is way beyond my comprehension. Although he is a genius, and I am simply...well, simple, we share a love for nature and the universe that surrounds us. John and the F-LAB folks have been nice enough to allow requests to Formulab's server. The result of those requests are these images, a real-time view from above. If you have the inclination, stop by the Fourmilab site and download their super cool screen saver, or any of the other fun stuff they have available. John, if you are reading this, I'd like to say thanks for the view!


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Welcome to the Live Camera Page! This webpage is the electronic descendant of the somewhat famous WalkCam Page that has graced this space for nearly 15 years. The current incarnation of the webpage uses StarDot's webcams to allow virtual tourists to check the action without fighting for a parking spot. Currently, the cameras are located in Santa Cruz, CA (my current home) and on the Outer Banks of North Carolina (at the REAL Kiteboarding facility). If you are curious and want to learn more, please start with the F.A.Q., a virtual clearinghouse of information about the cameras and the WalkNet site. In the F.A.Q., you will find everything you would ever want to know about the author and the history of the other cameras that were part of the original WalkCam Page. In the Archives, you will find pictures that have been taken by those cameras. If you would like to make your visit more permanent, please take a minute to sign the brand-new Guestbook. If you have any other reason to contact me (old girlfriends, pending litagation, unclaimed money, etc), please drop me a spam-free email here. In any case, thanks for visiting and enjoy the views.







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