Al Jardine.

Al Jardine playing acoustic guitar on his Big Sur property.

Photos by Weekly staff photographer Nic Coury.

A few weeks ago, my cameras got a unique opportunity to visit the home and studio of Al Jardine, one of the original members of the Beach Boys.

Read Stuart Thornton's story on Jardine's new record.

He lives on a great, 80-acre property in Big Sur where he has Red Barn Studios and records various artists. He is also preparing for one of his only public Big Sur shows this Friday to release his new record, A Postcard From California.

Read Adam Joseph's piece on the Red Barn Studio.

Below, Jardine messes around on guitar as he prepares for the show at Henry Miller Library.

Jardine jamming.

The main room inside Red Barn Studios.

Strummin'.

Jardine taking a moment to reflect.

Red Barn Studio from the outside.