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Books on traveling the California Coast, SF to SD
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Frommer's Irreverent Guide to San FranciscoFrommer's Irreverent Guide to San Francisco by Liz Barrett
Buy new: $11.04 / Used from: $0.01
Excellent guide book from a highly recommended series
National Geographic Destination Map San FranciscoNational Geographic Destination Map San Francisco by National Geographic Society
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.95
PhotoSecrets San Francisco & Northern California: The Best Sights and How to Photograph Them (Photosecrets (Series).)PhotoSecrets San Francisco & Northern California: The Best Sights and How to Photograph Them (Photosecrets (Series).) by Andrew Hudson
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $2.00
Fun!
Historic Walks in San Francisco: 18 Trails Through the City's PastHistoric Walks in San Francisco: 18 Trails Through the City's Past by Rand Richards
Buy new: $17.05 / Used from: $7.95
The Underground Guide to San Francisco 2 EdThe Underground Guide to San Francisco 2 Ed
Buy used from: $0.01
The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide (Uc Press/Monterey Bay Aquarium Series in Marine Conservation)The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide (Uc Press/Monterey Bay Aquarium Series in Marine Conservation) by Jerry Emory
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $1.53
Excellent guide to keep in the front seat in & around Monterey Bay
Monterey Trail Runner's GuideMonterey Trail Runner's Guide by Jeffrey Van Middlebrook
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $1.42
A Natural History of the Monterey Bay National Marine SanctuaryA Natural History of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Buy used from: $10.73
Another excellent resource
Big Sur to Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central CoastBig Sur to Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast by Pamela Verduin
Buy used from: $0.97
The Santa Cruz Mountains Trail BookThe Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Book by Tom Taber
Buy used from: $1.99
There's so much to experience off the beaten path
Lonely Planet Road Trip California Highway 1 (Road Trip Guides)Lonely Planet Road Trip California Highway 1 (Road Trip Guides) by Paige Penland
Buy used from: $31.65
Driving the Pacific Coast California, 5th: Scenic Driving Tours along Coastal HighwaysDriving the Pacific Coast California, 5th: Scenic Driving Tours along Coastal Highways
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Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country HouseHearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House by Victoria Kastner
Buy new: $33.75 / Used from: $21.99
Recommendation: stay in nearby Cambria & spend the day at Hearst Castle!
The California Missions: A Complete Pictorial History and Visitor's Guide (Sunset Pictorial)The California Missions: A Complete Pictorial History and Visitor's Guide (Sunset Pictorial) by Editors of Sunset Books
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $0.67
The National Geographic Traveler: San DiegoThe National Geographic Traveler: San Diego by Marael Johnson
Buy used from: $0.01
Excellent guide book with nice pictures
California Wildlife Viewing Guide (Wildlife Viewing Guides Series)California Wildlife Viewing Guide (Wildlife Viewing Guides Series) by Jeanne L. Clark
Buy used from: $1.35
It's amazing what you can find if you know what to look for
National Audubon Society Field Guide to CaliforniaNational Audubon Society Field Guide to California by Peter Alden
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $6.53
Hidden San Francisco and Northern California 10 Ed: Including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Yosemite, and Lake TahoeHidden San Francisco and Northern California 10 Ed: Including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe by Ray Riegert
Buy used from: $0.38
Nice series
Hidden Coast of California: Including San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Francisco, and MendocinoHidden Coast of California: Including San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Francisco, and Mendocino by Ray Riegert
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A Natural History of California (California Natural History Guides)A Natural History of California (California Natural History Guides) by Allan A. Schoenherr
Buy new: $23.84 / Used from: $7.25
A good base
Frommer's Portable California Wine CountryFrommer's Portable California Wine Country by Erika Lenkert
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An Island Called California: An Ecological Introduction to Its Natural Communities, Second edition, Revised and ExpandedAn Island Called California: An Ecological Introduction to Its Natural Communities, Second edition, Revised and Expanded by Elna Bakker
Buy new: $20.65 / Used from: $0.10
A personal favorite