Author: John J. Osborn, Jr.
Publisher: W.W. NORTON & COMPANY, Apr 2003
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 0-88150-549-8
Synopsis
Complete traveler's guide to the 1,100 mile coastline of CA includes recommendations on where to find: beach access from OR to Mexico; romantic inns & B&Bs; hiking & camping; the best surfing; nature preserves & redwoods; museums & missions; & more. Lodging Index. 75 B&W photos, 23 maps; 6x9 inches, 400 pgs
More Information
The spectacular California coastline is a culturally and geographically complex and diverse place. With exclusive private areas in the south and steep cliffs in the north, beach access can be an intimidating journey. The aim of this guide is simple: to lead travelers to every inch of the coast worth exploring, and to provide savvy, honest information on beaches, nature preserves, outdoor recreation, museums and attractions, lodging, and restaurants.
Handy icons throughout the book alert readers to the best places to take a family; find solitude or a romantic inn; to surf or hike; to visit museums and historic sites; to shop in an urban area; and to go bird-watching or tide-pooling. Throughout, interviews and profiles of people who live and work along the coast--writers, surfers, coast guard patrollers--provide insight and humor.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
John J. Osborn, Jr., a California native, is a graduate of harvard Law School and the author of 2 award-winning novels: The Paper Chase & The Associates. He lives in San Francisco.
