Swimming with a Baby Seal | Snorkeling Wipeout Adventure
What started as a calm snorkeling day at Little Corona turned into one of the most unforgettable moments we’ve ever had underwater.
This video is part chaos, part beauty, and all heart. We even captured some of the clearest underwater shots we’ve ever filmed — including close-ups of our new seal friend.
Catch it tonight at 5:30 PM PST on Hikebytes 💙
🎥 Adventure above and below — always real, always wild.
#Hikebytes #SealEncounter #LittleCorona #SnorkelingAdventure #OceanWildlife #LagunaBeach #UnderwaterMagic
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🌊 Adventure Time with Hike Bytes! 🌊
We took the boards out for a glide through Newport Beach Harbor and found our way into some secret coves — calm water, bright skies, and the perfect conditions to explore. Along the way, we hopped in to snorkel and stumbled across something really special…
👉 Can you guess what I’m holding in this photo? 👀
(Hint: you can find them hiding in the sand under shallow water… 🌞)
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🌊🐠 An Island Aquarium? 🐟🌴
We just explored one of the most surreal snorkeling spots — the water was so full of life it felt like swimming in a giant aquarium. Can you guess where we are? 👀
Find out in today’s new upload — dropping at 5 PM!
Adventure, marine life, and that wild “only here” kind of beauty.
#Snorkeling #Hikebytes #IslandAquarium
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🌊🐠 Attention snorkelers and adventurers!
Just dropped a brand-new video — we went snorkeling from Shaws Cove to Fisherman’s Cove in Laguna Beach, and wow… this reef is on another level. It’s protected on both sides, so even when the rest of SoCal is rough and murky, this spot stays calm, clear, and absolutely packed with marine life.
We swam with stingrays playing hide and seek, watched leopard sharks dance like they owned the beat, and even found a reef canyon full of Garibaldi “condos” stacked at capacity (but don’t worry — one big fish and a few vacancies always open up 😂). Even the sea grass joined in, swaying like it had a choreographed routine.
This is one of my favorite snorkel spots in Laguna Beach — fun, safe, and full of life. Check it out if you’re looking for your next underwater adventure.
👉 New video is live now! Watch it from our channel.
#SnorkelingLagunaBeach #ShawsCove #FishermansCove #HikeBytes
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🌊✨ New Video Drops Tonight at 5:30 PM!
Ever wondered where the best beginner snorkel spot in SoCal is? 🐠 If it’s your first time, you’ll love this one — we’re sharing essential beginner snorkeler tips, gear you actually need, safety advice, and the perfect first spot to try it out: Pirates Cove in Corona Del Mar, California.
This place is pure magic — calm, clear, shallow waters with almost no risk, so you can actually relax and enjoy the experience. We walk you through everything from choosing the right mask and snorkel to the easiest techniques for breathing and staying comfortable in the water.
Pirates Cove has been a personal favorite of ours for years, and it’s the kind of place that makes a first snorkel experience unforgettable. 🏝️
👉 Tune in at 5:30 tonight, and let’s get you ready for your first underwater adventure!
#Snorkeling #CoronaDelMar #PiratesCove #BeginnerSnorkeling #SoCalAdventures
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🌊 NEW VIDEO DROPPING TODAY at 3 PM
Get ready to dive in with me for an epic snorkeling adventure at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach! 🐟🐠 I’ve got some stunning underwater shots, cliffs towering above El Moro Beach, beautiful shell bottom ocean floor near Abalone point, and marine life that will blow your mind.
The ocean was alive, the views were unreal, and I can’t wait to share it all with you. 🌊📸
👉 Don’t miss it—available to watch today on HIKBYTES YouTube at 11!
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Check out geological wonders forged by Fire and Water in Beautiful central Oregon. We dropped 2 Videos this month using paddle boards to expand your view on nature, it expanded our perspective and allowed us to explore deeper with ease. Hope our new videos give you ideas for more exploration.
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🌊💥 NEW VIDEO TONIGHT @ 5:00 PM — Part 2 of our Park and Swim series is here!
We’re back exploring the hidden rock pools of Matilla Creek, and this time, we’re revealing a seriously underrated summer escape spot — complete with boulder jumping, chill pools, and a unique backstory.
We nicknamed it “Slab Rock” — and here’s why:
Tucked into the creek is a concrete slab, a leftover relic now serving as the perfect launch pad for jumping into deep, refreshing pool below. Nature meets history meets epic summer fun.
✨ In this video, you’ll get:
✅ Easy directions to park and access the creek
✅ A visual walk-through of the rock pool network
✅ Highlights of mini pools to claim your own private swim zone
✅ The best angle for jumping from the slab safely
📍Beat the heat, skip the crowds, and cool off in one of SoCal’s most underrated creek gems.
🕠 Premieres tonight at 5:00 PM — Set your reminder now.
#HikeBYTES | Matilla Creek | Park and Swim Series | Slab Rock | Summer Escapes | Rock Pools | N Fork Matilija Creek | Los Padres Mountains | Ojai CA HWY 33 | Swim Holes | Boulder Jumping | Adventure | Hiking | Off Trail | Secret Spots
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💦 Hidden gems don’t stay hidden for long… but this one? Still flying under the radar.
This morning at 11:30, we’re dropping a full visual guide to a lesser-known swimming hole and rock pool paradise, tucked deep in the wild—and it’s less than an hour from LA.
Crystal-clear water, rock slabs for sunbathing, natural plunge pools carved by time… and barely a soul in sight.
Easy access and just park off the road and your there.
🚫 We’re not dropping the location here. You’ll have to catch the premiere to unlock this oasis.
🎥 Set a reminder — see you at 11:30 AM on Hikebytes.
#Hikebytes #HiddenCalifornia #WildSwim #RockPools #SwimmingHoleAdventure #LAOutdoors #SecretSpots #TravelBitesAdventures
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NEW ADVENTURE JUST DROPPED!🚨
We went way off-trail deep into the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu… and uncovered a hidden cave system tucked behind Tri-Peaks! 🧗♂️🌄
Dark tunnels, tight crawls, rock scrambles, and ceiling escapes leading to INSANE 360° views—this is coastal caving like you’ve never seen.
We followed a rumor and a hunch… and it turned into one of the wildest hikes we’ve ever done.
🎥 Watch the full video now on Hikebytes
🗺️ Plus, we included a custom AllTrails map so you can explore it too—if you’re brave enough 😏
Would YOU hike here? Or does crawling through tight, dark caves sound like your nightmare?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!
#MalibuHikes #SantaMonicaMountains #HiddenCaves #OffTrailAdventure #HikeBites #TriPeaks #CoastalCaving #ExploreMore #AllTrails #HikingVlog #SoCalHiking
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Welcome to our channel Hikebytes!
We are Shawn and Heidi, a Southern California travel adventure couple married for 34 years now with a passion for exploring the outdoors! We love sharing our discoveries with you and show YOU how to get there, know before you go, with a little entertainment and humor along the way!
Explore, discover and play outdoors with us to find
“Your next adventure”
“One BYTE at a time”
Key adventures include:
swimming in waterfalls and rock pools , hiking and backpacking through canyons, climbing mountain peaks, paddle boarding through lakes and oceans, snorkeling,and diving and last but not least Off-Trail exploration..
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