A bloom of bioluminescent algae off the coast of California has turned Pacific Ocean surf an eerie shade of neon blue.<br /><br />This stunning time-lapse was captured on Friday at South Ponto Beach in Calrsbad.<br /><br />Thousands of people have been heading to the coast at night in the hope of witnessing the natural phenomenon.<br /><br />Also known as a red tide, the algal boom was observed all week lighting up the waves along a 15-mile stretch of coastline.<br /><br />++CLIENTS PLEASE NOTE: THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN LOOPED++
