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Cayucos

Downtown at night, after a day at the beach and shops.

Collected Curiosities
A lit storefront in downtown Cayucos at night, with orange door trim, blue window frames, and a warm cream facade

Downtown after dark

I took this walking through downtown Cayucos at night, after a beautiful day at the beach and shops. It was nice to see everything lit up like this. One of my favorite shots from the vacation.

Warm light, deep shadows

Four colors from the scene: burnt orange for a small accent, two deep blues for contrast, and warm ivory. A palette that feels equally at home on a counter menu or a set of individual menu cards.

Syne

Typography & pairing

Display

One more stop.

Syne Bold · 48px / 48px
Emphasis

Good food. No rush.

Atkinson Hyperlegible Bold · 22px / 30px
Body & interface

Pick a burger, take a seat, and stay a little longer.

Atkinson Hyperlegible Regular · 16px / 26px

From palette to menu

A full counter menu and a featured burger, using the same four colors. Browse the menu, make it yours, and try a sample order. Names, prices, and orders are examples.

The Late Window

The Night Shift

Two smashed patties with sharp cheddar and a slow-cooked onion jam on a toasted bun. The one the night crew orders.