Located far from busy roads, the marina was quiet and peaceful that Friday morning in October.

Kayaks lay stacked and piled alongside the dock. As the day progressed people would arrive to rent and paddle the kayaks on the quiet harbor.

A can labeled "Dog Treats" was set out for those walking dogs. The sign above the can read:

CHEF RED
Doggie Bowls
Beef, Chicken or Fish

A hotel lay just across the harbor from the marina. And just walking distance beyond the hotel was an ocean beach.

A fishing boat, the Nicholas Michael, was among several fishing boats docked in the marina.

A hoist was available to raise rental boats for transfer into and out of the water.

A sign indicated that the Sea Fresh Channel Islands restaurant was open. The sign read:

Seafresh C.I
Break Fast
Until 11:30 AM

A man walked his dog out the short path surrounding the commercial area of the harbor shore. To the right (off camera) were restaurants and boat rental store fronts.

Palm trees and flat land could fool one into wrongly thinking this marina was in Florida.

Inside this building were located businesses such as a spa, a diner, law offices, insurance, and boat trips.

The Latitude 34 Deli opened at 7 a.m. seven days a week. It featured "Sandwiches," "Beer & Wine," and "Great Burgers."

CI Kayak stood for Channel Island Kayak, a kayak sales and rental store, and provider of kayak trips to the Channel Islands.

Scarlett Belle Paddlewheel Boat hosted parties, weddings, and special events.

The red and white stern Paddlewheel of the Scarlett Belle Paddle Wheel Boat.

The marina part of the harbor featured modern floating docks.

A scenic mix of sailing and motor craft.

The larger boats were docked at the ends of each dock.

A small fishing boat motored out to sea.

A small motor boat followed the larger tour boat out of the harbor.

A modest, powered rental boat was touring the harbor.

One of the kayaks that was rented was being rowed alongside the docks.