Experience the California Coast: A Guide to Beaches and Parks in Northern California
by California Coastal Commission
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Author: California Coastal CommissionEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-11-11
ISBN: 0520245407
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: University of California Press
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Book Review: Experience the California Coast
Summary: 4 Stars
Experience the California Coast is a guide to the beaches and parks along the northern Californian coast. This book is divided into five parts according to county: Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Marin. Each of these sections includes a coloured topography map labelled with all of the major roadways as well as all of the national parks in that particular region. Each chapter then goes on to detail various parks, trails, and recreational areas including their location and a little about what is found in this location. All options are also summarized in an easy to view chart for convenience.
Interspersed amongst the chapters are several very attractive features. Colour pictures of various natural sites, animals, and plants are found in every chapter. Moreover, some of these photographs are accompanied by blurbs giving some description of the location or a little background on the species. There are also textboxes discussing the history or historic significance of various locations.
Summary of Experience the California Coast: A Guide to Beaches and Parks in Northern California
The shoreline between California's Golden Gate and the Oregon border offers an endless variety of coastal attractions: soft white sand and coarse pebble beaches, forests of Sitka spruce and fields of California poppies, redwood glades and crashing surf, lighthouses and whales. This easy-to-use, up-to-date, comprehensive guidebook, packed with information on every page, tells you where to go in coastal northern California, how to get there, what facilities to expect, and what you can do at each location. The guide's gorgeous color photographs, topographical maps, and abundant information on natural history and the environment make it the perfect guide to pack along on any excursion to the coast of northern California for hikers, picnickers, campers, surfers, divers, wheelchair users, birders, boaters, kayakers, anglers, and travelers.* Includes a comprehensive list of more than 300 beaches, parks on or near the coast, and paths to the shoreline
* Features more than 300 full-color photographs, 49 detailed maps, and charts that provide information on facilities, attractions, coastal environments, access for the disabled, and more
* Lists recreational outfitters, including fishing boat services, kayak and surfboard rentals, and riding stables
* Gives information on hostels; campgrounds in national, state, and local parks; and private campground facilities
* Introduces the coast's major environments, including beaches, rocky shoreline, and the redwood forest, and highlights the plants, animals, and birds that can be seen in each
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