1001 Steps Upgraded

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I've never counted them but the decades-old stairs named 1001 Steps in the Ocean Park area were recently upgraded from wooden to metal.
   
Over the years I've walked down and back up, many times puffing for breath.
At the bottom there is a narrow path alongside a railway that leads to a small graffiti laden tunnel beneath the track to the rocky beach.
The stones make walking along the shore a bit unstable and it's more fun to just sit on one of the larger rocks and soak in the seaside atmosphere and muse about life.
The original signage and steps inspired a Penelope art card that says, "You can if you think you can." Whether challenged by steps or stones, a belief in one's own capabilities helps achieve success.  
The photo of me (below) was taken several years ago at the same location. Like the stairs, I could probably use an upgrade.
Wish I could say I am as agile as I was then ... but I guess I am, if I think I am?
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Comments

  1. Spare Parts and PicsJune 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM

    Looks like a pretty area. The 1001 steps must be quite a workout!!

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  2. LisaJune 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM

    Nice steps, now they need to weed that path and make that tunnel look less sketchy! Looks like a lovely place once you arrive.

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  3. Susannah AndersonJune 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM

    I counted them once. I can't remember how many there were, but less than the 1,001, anyhow. But still, too much for me to do in one go. Once, walking up, some young guy came running down, then returned, then went back down again, then up ... And I was still plodding along, watching my step, holding the rail. Grrr!
    That view; the rocks down the beach; it's amazing how just that placement of rocks, just that water, and I knew instantly where you were standing. Feels like home!

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    1. Penelope NotesJune 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM

      It's so nice to know you and I have walked the same steps though at different times. :)

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪June 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM

    I love local things like that. What an adventure getting up and down those steps.

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  5. Shiju SugunanJune 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM

    Great memories by those steps!

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  6. Rose PJune 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM

    Good to see the maintenance and upgrade of the 1001 steps. The graffiti art looks fabulous!

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  7. TomJune 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM

    ...I'd be huffing and puffing for sure. Often graffiti is out of place, these add a bright spot!

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  8. carol l mckennaJune 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM

    Lovely post and photos ~ amazing stairway ~ fun yet challenging too ~ hugs,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores ~ clm,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  9. DeniseinVAJune 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM


    Impressive to go up and down all those steps! Very nice of them to add the bench. It would be nice to sit and have a rest :) That’s a rock I could sit on and spend a couple of hours looking out at the ocean. Love the Penelope art card quote too. Very true on that quote, we can do so much if we are determined to do it. And how lovely to see you! Happy July!

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  10. JoyfulJune 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM

    It's a beautiful stairwell and pathway to the rocky beach. I always love a beach scene.

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  11. Light and VoicesJune 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM

    Wowza! I would love to be there and do what you are doing. The stairwell, the pathway, the rocky beach, enjoying even the graffiti. I collect rocks. This is like paradise.

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  12. stardustJune 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM

    The winding jungle-gym-like set of steps and the small graffiti laden tunnel stirs up the child-like excitement in me. I like it when I leave the tunnel, I find myself at the rocky beach. It reminds me of the first sentence of a famous novel Snow Country; “The train came out of the long tunnel into the snow country.” I also warped into the past through the link. 13 years! Where has the time gone? I’m happy to have built up friendship with you, Maria.
    Yoko

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    1. Penelope NotesJune 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM

      Didn't time fly! We share many similar sensibilities, Yoko, and it's fun seeing your part of the world through your eyes. Ours is a consistent friendship I truly appreciate!

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  13. David M. Gascoigne,July 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM

    Graffiti drives me mildly crazy! I must say that you were looking good and any upgrade would only serve to accentuate your natural beauty and enthusiasm for life. Bravo!

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  14. Sharon WagnerJuly 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM

    I'd rather do 101, but the ocean is worth it!

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  15. ShammickiteJuly 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM

    What an interesting area, I'd love to run up and down those steps, but I don't think I would be able to manage any running, more like puffing and panting and staggering. And the tunnel is so neat, I don't mind the graffiti, I think it's very creative.

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  16. Hena TayebJuly 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM

    Great pictures. I agree.. if you keep on at it.. keep thinking you can then surely you can.

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