This image presents an elevated panoramic view of Santa Monica State Beach in Santa Monica, California, United States, under a clear, bright sky

This image presents an elevated panoramic view of Santa Monica State Beach in Santa Monica, California, United States, under a clear, bright sky. In the foreground, a dense collection of tall palm trees with visible trunks and green fronds partially obscures the scene. Below these trees and extending across the lower portion of the image is a large, asphalt parking lot filled with numerous parked automobiles of various makes and colors. Scattered small figures, presumably people, are visible near the edge of the parking lot and beach. The mid-ground features a wide expanse of light-colored sand comprising the beach. Scattered across the sand are indistinct small figures, several light poles, and a white lifeguard tower positioned near the waterline on the left. Distinct tire tracks or patterns are discernible in the sand towards the right side of the beach. A blue sign is also visible on the sand. Beyond the beach, the Pacific Ocean extends horizontally, characterized by a blue-green hue and small visible waves near the shore. The background consists of a hazy, distant coastline with discernible structures, culminating in a range of blue-grey mountains that stretch across the horizon. The sky is a clear, light blue, with some faint, wispy clouds visible above the distant mountains. Three dark birds are captured in flight on the far left of the frame, near the top of one of the tall palm trees.