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Experience the California Coast A Guide to Beaches and Parks in Northern California - Experience the California Coast Author: California Coastal Commission 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 in...  more »formation 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  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780520245402 ISBN-10: 0520245407 Publication Date: 11/11/2005 Pages: 320 Rating: Currently 5/5 Stars.  1 5 stars, based on 1 rating Publisher: University of California Press Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 1 Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

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