Download or read book Walking California s Central Coast written by John McKinney and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Top Trails California Central Coast written by Brian Milne and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers trails in Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Provides clear, concise directions to the trailhead; detailed 2-color route maps; trail milestones; and commentary.

Download or read book Day Hikes on the California Central Coast written by Robert Stone and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This day hiking guide is the perfect companion for travelers along the well-known stretch of California coastline between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It includes how and where to access coastal beaches, tidepools, lighthouses, off-shore rock formations, and wildlife sites; panoramic overlooks along the adjacent mountain ranges; and urban strolls through several communities. Spectacular scenery and a range of hikes for every level of experience.

Download or read book 50 Best Short Hikes in California s Central Coast written by John Krist and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide takes you into the little-known wilds of three central coast counties: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Each trip lists mileage, difficulty, elevation gain, and a "child rating," and has a route map.

Download or read book Walking the California Coast written by John McKinney and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Day Hikes in San Luis Obispo County California written by Robert Stone and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sojourns 100 Trails of Enlightenment Inspired by the California Central Coast written by Jill Thayer and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is nothing more exhilarating than a walk in the forest. Hiking the trails is a daily ritual for many on the California Central Coast, and for Jill Thayer, each path is a new adventure that inspires and renews her appreciation of the natural environment. In Sojourns, Jill shares her favorite trails from Big Sur to Oceano Dunes and regions in between with resources on how to find them, and why they are her go-to places for balance, reflection, and a bit of exercise. A photographic essay captures the rich experiences from walks and hikes up and down rugged hills; across lush green meadows and fields of wildflowers; along winding forest paths of centuries-old oak, cypress, and eucalyptus trees; over chiseled sand dunes and windswept beaches; and atop dramatic cliffs that cascade down to the Pacific. Interspersed with favorite quotes that reveal the essence of the journey, the imagery takes you on a visual narrative of discovery through exquisite trails of the region, and beckons to the wanderlust of your imagination. Make time to immerse yourself in the healing power of nature. Sojourns seeks to inspire you to get out, connect with our natural environment, and embrace the conservation of our land and Pacific coastline. Take a deep breath and fill your senses with wonder and solace from a hurried world.

Download or read book Alta California written by Nick Neely and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This national bestseller chronicles one man’s 650–mile trek on foot from San Diego to San Francisco—sure to appeal to readers of naturalist works like Edward Abbey’s Desert Solitaire, Paul Thoreau’s On the Plain of Snakes, and Mark Kenyon’s That Wild Country. In 1769, an expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá sketched a route that would become, in part, the famous El Camino Real. It laid the foundation for the Golden State we know today, a place that remains as mythical and captivating as any in the world. Despite having grown up in California, Nick Neely realized how little he knew about its history. So he set off to learn it bodily, with just a backpack and a tent, trekking through stretches of California both lonely and urban. For twelve weeks, following the journal of expedition missionary Father Juan Crespí, Neely kept pace with the ghosts of the Portolá expedition—nearly 250 years later. Weaving natural and human history, Alta California relives Neely’s adventure, while telling a story of Native cultures and the Spanish missions that soon devastated them, and exploring the evolution of California and its landscape. The result is a collage of historical and contemporary California, of lyricism and pedestrian serendipity, and of the biggest issues facing California today—water, agriculture, oil and gas, immigration, and development—all of it one step at a time. “Rich in little–known history . . . Up the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county coasts, then inland into the Salinas Valley to Monterey Bay. Somewhere along here, the owl moons and woodpeckers do something you might not have thought possible in 2019: they make you fall, or refall, in love with California, ungrudgingly, wildfires and insane housing prices and all . . . What a journey, you think. What a state." —San Francisco Chronicle

Download or read book Coast Walks written by John McKinney and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lonely Planet Best Day Walks California written by Amy C Balfour and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2022-07 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite National Park, marvel at redwoods, and hike through Gold Country. Inside Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Special features - on California’s highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to take Best for... section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interests Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what’s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Northern Coast & Redwoods, Marin County & the Bay Area, California’s Central Coast, SoCal Coast, Southern Deserts, Kings Canyon, Sequoia & the Southern Sierras, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe & Gold Country, Northern Mountains Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 60 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California, our most comprehensive guide to walking in California, is perfect for those planning to explore California on foot. Looking for more information on California? Check out Lonely Planet’s California guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Download or read book California Trails Central Mountains Region written by Peter Massey and published by Adler Publishing. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is comprised of painstaking detail and descriptions for 52 trails located near the towns of Big Sur, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Mojave, and Maricopa. NEW, full COLOR addition to our Trails series! These handy 6x9? books include scenic drives plus a whole lot more! Including some of America's best mountain biking, hiking, camping and fishing areas! Ghost towns galore? Step back into the past while wandering through abandoned mining areas, old buildings, and even entire towns. INCLUDES GPS coordinates throughout each book.

Download or read book Hiking the California Coastal Trail Monterey to Mexico written by Bob Lorentzen and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 100 Hikes in California s Central Sierra Coast Range written by Tom KirKendall and published by 100 Hikes In. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From hot springs hikes to journeys among the mighty Sequoias, there's something here for everyone! Routes range from short day hikes to overnight backpacking trips, with difficulty levels (moderate to challenging) clearly labeled. Book jacket.

Download or read book Best Hikes with Dogs Central California written by Linda Mullally and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2008-03-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download a free hike from Best Hikes with Dogs Central California * Guidebook to 55 dog-friendly hikes in California's Central Coast, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, and the Sierra Nevada * Tips on trail etiquette, trip preparations, finding appropriate routes for your dog, reducing environmental impacts, and more * Most up-to-date info on leash laws and regulations Central California has it all -- gorgeous coastal parkland, mountainous wilderness areas, and everything in between. Hiking with your dog in Central California has never been easier for residents and visitors alike. This guide includes dog-friendly trails between Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo, stretching across the Central Valley eastward to Lee Vining and southward to Lone Pine. These trails are not only legal for canine hikers, but also welcoming and safe. Additionally, this guide presents information on hiking responsibly with your dog: what to do when you encounter other hikers, tips on minimizing negative impacts, and skills for preparing your dog for a hike in the varied terrain of Central California.

Download or read book Walkabout Northern California written by Tom Courtney and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Europe is renowned for romantic inn-to-inn vacation opportunities on paths worn by centuries of travelers. Modern-day trekkers can hike the Alps or Southern France, explore the British Isles at three miles an hour, or pilgrimage through Northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela, stopping each night at a hostel or inn. Now adventurers in California are creating a new tradition of multi-day treks from inn to inn in the U.S. Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inndescribes twelve walks (or “walkabouts”) along the wild Pacific Coast, through the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the Cascades and through the parklands around the San Francisco Bay. Each walkabout, organized by individual chapters, contains all the information to create a memorable and invigorating vacation, with a sketch map, recommendations for optional maps, mile-by-mile details of the route, and logistical tips on places to stay and eat. Many trips contain variations for different lengths of time and budgets. With a light daypack and a few reservations, hikers can travel for days on California's breathtaking coastline or in mountain ranges. Each day on a walkabout ends with a comfortable bed, a glass of wine, a good meal and maybe even a hot tub. Some of the hikes can take a week, but many can be enjoyed in a weekend. Some are challenging, but the majority are perfect for the casual hiker. The accommodations for the walkabouts include a B&B perched on the cliffs above the Pacific, a resort on the shore of a Sierra lake, a historic hotel in a coastal village, a hostel in a national park, and a retreat center that soothes the soul.

Download or read book Santa Barbara and the Central Coast written by Kathleen Thompson Hill and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through detailed walking and driving tours, this book covers the stretch of California's central coast from San Simeon to Ventura, as well as all the significant beaches and parks along Highways 1 and 101.

Download or read book Day Hikes on the California Southern Coast written by Robert Stone and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is a collection of 100 coastal hikes in southern California.