One of the best inspirational gift books of 2013. Writer and photographer, Laura Wrede, takes you on a mindful journey along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. This travel portal spans the Pacific Ocean from the beaches in Southern California, up to Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Over 300 full-color, full-spread ocean and beach photos in this inspiring book complete with facts, and inspirational quotes, quotes about life, beach quotes, and award-winning travel photography of the ocean and its shore life. Breathtaking scenes of ocean travel, each photo of the beach offers close up details of shore life, as well as expansive vistas. Set in a journal style, you will come away feeling as if you had made the journey with the author. It is perfect for wedding gifts, unique gifts that inspire, or anyone looking for gifts with meaning. Makes thoughtful gifts of beach pictures and ocean inspiration for anyone who loves the ocean. As an ocean advocate, author Laura Wrede is a strong supporter of protecting our ocean habitats. As such, a portion of proceeds will go to support different groups whose mission it is to save the oceans: National Geographic, Save the Dolphins, Marine Conservation Foundation, One World One Ocean, the Monterey Bay Research Center, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, etc.