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Day Hikes on the California Southern Coast
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Product Description
The southern California coast has some of the most diverse and scenic geography in the state. This guide includes 100 great day hikes along 238 miles of coastline, from Ventura County to the U.S.--Mexico border. Discover hundreds of miles of trails in scenic and undeveloped land, despite the expansive urban areas. Highlights include wide sandy beaches, marine terraces, rocky headlands, tidal estuaries that are ideal for exploring, bay-side coves and caves, sandstone cliffs, great locations for viewing wildlife, lighthouses, expansive dunes, forested canyons, waterfalls, thousands of acres of undeveloped public lands, and panoramic ocean-front overlooks.
Each hike includes the following:
*Detailed map
*Accurate driving and hiking directions
*Distance/time/elevation statistics
*List of relevant maps
*Summaries to help hikers find a trail appropriate to their ability and desire
Companion hiking guides, also by Stone, include Day Hikes Around Los Angeles (an Los Angeles Times Bestseller), Day Hikes Around Ventura County, and Day Hikes On the California Central Coast.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #310293 in Books
- Published on: 2004-03-01
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 224 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Readers like the concise directions to the trailheads, clear hike descriptions and comprehensive selection of hikes."
--Bill Becher, Los Angeles Daily News
Review
"Readers like the concise directions to the trailheads, clear hike descriptions and comprehensive selection of hikes."
--Bill Becher, Los Angeles Daily News
From the Back Cover
Day Hikes on the California Southern Coast is a collection of 100 of the best day hikes along 238 miles of coastline, from Ventura County to Los Angeles to the U.S.¿Mexico border. This comprehensive guide provides access to some of California¿s best scenery. Stroll along quiet bay-side coves or trek up to panoramic ocean-front overlooks. Hundreds of miles of trails are included, accommodating all levels of hiking experience.
