California Coastal Access Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (905 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0520240987 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Very nice book Joan G. Zakrzewski Lets you know where you can go to swim and what the currents are. A must for people not familar with California. This book tells you about the coast and its condition. Where you can get to it and the terrain. Worth the money I spent on it.. Coastal Camper Helper B. Johnson Good reference for the camper. We love to camp on the state beaches and this is a very helpful ref.. Outstanding reference to the entire coast of California - obviously a labor of love Jill Florio This gorgeous book really excited me when I found a copy at the San Diego REI store. The California Coastal Guide, by the California Coastal Commission, is a delicious menu of beaches, cliffs, boardwalks, marshy estuaries, tide pools and baysides. For under 25 dollars, this makes a great gift for anyone planning to move to or travel along the long, endlessly changing California coastline.From San Diego, my plan was to drive along the coast to Seattle, camping and hiking enroute. This book showed me t
If a book could ever be considered a great emancipator, the California Coastal Access Guide would surely qualify. "An incredible publication--nothing short of a bible. It is that valuable."--Pete Ottesen, The Record -- Review. For people who want to day-hike, explore, camp, fish, dig for clams, or simply kick back, this guide provides the insight and knowledge to enjoy the treasured coastline
One of the Commission's principal goals is to maintain public access and public recreational opportunities along the coast in a way consistent with environmental preservation. The California coast, from the majestic redwoods and rocky shores in the north to the palm trees and wide, sandy beaches in the south, is an area of unsurpassed beauty and diversity. Later, the California Coastal Act of 1976 established the Commission as a permanent state agency with a mission to protect, maintain, and enhance the quality of the coastal environment. Feature articles cover a broad range of topics, including natural history, marine and coastal wildlife, environmental issues, and sports and recreation.Over thirty years ago California voters approved an initiative that led to the creation of the California Coastal Commission. This revised and expanded sixth edition of the California Coastal Access Guide is an essential handbook for both new and seasoned visitors exploring California's majestic 1,100-mile shoreline. With up-to-date maps and information, it is a valuable guide for all beachgoers—hikers, campers, swimmers, divers, wheelchair users, joggers, and boate