The best way to appreciate the richness of the desert landscape is on foot, and this book covers the best of the dayhikes in and around these three desert parks. The hikes range from easy nature trails to more challenging routes suitable for a long dayhike. All the routes are depicted on maps compiled for this book. This guide covers hikes in the central coast counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.
Hikes range from easy strolls to strenuous all-day treks with complete route descriptions.
The second book in our Adventure Kayaking series has 52 individual trips along the California coast from Big Sur to San Diego, plus trips in the best paddling lakes and rivers in southern California. Explore the best kayak spots and find out why California is a kayaking mecca for paddlers the world over. Written for all age groups and all levels of skill, this book includes information on kayak outfitters, dealers, and clubs. Each trip has a separate description and a map. The hiking trips are organized into specific areas, with an accurate map of each area.