Surfer
Magazine's Guide to Northern and Central California Surf Spots
by Surfer Magazine (COL)
Paperback from Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811849988
Surfer Magazine offers the ultimate guide to catching the best
waves from the redwood shores of the Oregon-California border to the wind-
blasted coastal plains of San Luis Obispo County. For more than 250 spots,
this sturdy manual sporting a water-resistant covers delivers a clear assessment
of wave quality, prime wave conditions, and local hazards (both natural
and manmade). Informative text answers the burning questions that surfers
often pose: What tide? What wind? What swell? How are the locals? Are they
worse than the sharksor the traffic? With helpful maps, photos, and directions,
this Surfer's Guide is sure to become the gold standard for anyone
looking to score the perfect wave. |
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Surfer
Magazine's Guide to Southern California Surf Spots
by The Editors of Chronicle Books Surfer Magazine
Paperback from Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811850005
Surfer Magazine offers the ultimate guide to catching the best
waves from the pristine points of Santa Barbara to the sunny beaches of
San Diego. For more than 250 spots, this sturdy manual sporting a water-resistant
cover delivers a clear assessment of wave quality, prime wave conditions,
and local hazards (both natural and manmade). Informative text answers
the burning questions that surfers often pose: What tide? What wind? What
swell? How are the locals? Are they worse than the sharksor the traffic?
With helpful maps, photos, and directions, this Surfer's Guide is
sure to become the gold standard for anyone looking to score the perfect
wave. |
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Moon
California Hiking (Moon Handbooks)
by Tom Stienstra, Ann Marie Brown
Paperback from Avalon Travel Publishing
ISBN: 1566918324
Best-selling outdoors authors
Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown know the best hiking trails in the Golden
State, from breathtaking coastal walks north of Los Angeles to challenging
backcountry treks in the Sierra Nevada. Drawing from the knowledge and
experience of both authors, Moon California Hiking leads beginner
and expert hikers alike to the best trails the state has to offer. The
eighth edition of this classic guidebook includes 21 new hikes and unique
lists of Bests" like Best Hikes to Waterfalls and Best Hikes to See Wildlife.
Complete with helpful icons which rate the difficulty and quality of each
hike, detailed regional maps, and hiking tips, Moon California Hiking
provides hikers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools
to head outdoors. |
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Southern
California, A Day Hiker's Guide
by John McKinney
Paperback from Olympus Press / The Trailmaster
ISBN: 0978657527
The Best Day Hikes in Southern California! Enjoy a full range of outstanding
hikes in SoCal's parks, preserves and special places. In this new book,
longtime Los Angeles Times hiking columnist John McKinney, a.k.a. The Trailmaster,
details 150 hikes and reveals how you can get the most out of your time
on the trail. Author of The Hiker's Way, Hike Smart, Live, Well, Go Green,"The
Joy of Hiking, the native Southern Californian delights in sharing his
favorite respites from city life: quiet canyons, peaceful forests, mountaintop
retreats and lovely beaches. Enjoy a full range of outstanding hikes on
classic trails and brand-new pathway. Find gentle family hikes, moderate
jaunts and all-day adventures. Featuring: San Gabriel Mountains, Orange
County parks, Palm Springs Canyons, Channel Island National Park, San Bernardino
Mountains, Sant Monica Mountains, Catalina Island, San Jactinto Mountains,
Ventura County parks, and much more! Safely discoverthe region's most compelling
parks, preserves and special places with easy-to-follow maps and clear
diretions. Hit the trail to improved health as you share a fun and uplifting
activity in the natural world with your friends and family. Save time and
money and reduce your fuel costs by learning about the wide range of hiking
experiences available so surprisingly close to home. The author's colorful
stories and proven trails accounts will help you select--and take--a quality
hike you're guranteed to like. |
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Hiking
Northern California
by Ron Adkison
Paperback from Falcon
ISBN: 156044701X
Detailed descriptions of more
than 600 miles of trails, up-to-date trail maps, and information for planning
adventures in the backcountry from the Oregon border to the Southern Sierras. |
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Moon
California Fishing: The Complete Guide to Fishing on Lakes, Streams, Rivers,
and the Coast (Moon Handbooks)
by Tom Stienstra
Paperback from Avalon Travel Publishing
ISBN: 1566918405
Acclaimed outdoors author and
expert angler Tom Stienstra knows the best fishing spots in the Golden
State, from the crystal-clear lakes dotting the Sierra Nevada to the abundant
waters just off the coast of San Francisco. Moon California Fishing
leads both beginner and expert anglers to the best lakes, rivers, and coasts
that the state has to offer. The eighth edition of this classic guidebook
offers detailed descriptions of over 2,000 fishing locations and includes
over 70 pages of fishing tips and advice. Complete with detailed regional
maps as well as directions and ratings for each location, Moon California
Fishing provides anglers with first-rate expert advice and all the
necessary tools to head outdoors. |
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Frommer's
Best Hiking Trips in Northern California (Frommer's Best Hiking Trips:
Northern California)
by John McKinney
Paperback from Frommers
ISBN: 047015991X
All you need for every step of the trip
Do more than explore the outdoors. This guide goes beyond the trails
to let you discover the best of Northern California's incredible natural
beauty. It leads you to nearby attractions, comfortable places to stay,
and satisfying places to eat so you can enjoy the best of Northern California--indoors
and out.
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60 of the best hikes for every ability level, with planning information
for everything from hour-long escapes to week-long itineraries
Maps and step-by-step instructions for every route, including detailed
directions and GPS coordinates to the trail heads
A full-color wildlife viewing guide to help identify what you'll see
on the route along the way
Accommodation and dining recommendations located close to the trail
Written by local experts who tell you what's worth your time and why
Find great deals, the latest travel news, trip ideas, and more at Frommers.com |
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Alpine
Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Pack, Paddle, Fish in the Alpine
Sierra from Yosemite to Tahoe
by Jerry Sprout, Janine Sprout
Paperback from Diamond Valley Company
Adventure
Kayaking- Trips from Big Sur to San Diego: Includes the Channel Islands
by Robert Mohle
Paperback from Wilderness Press
The
Anza-Borrego Desert Region: A Guide to the State Park and Adjacent Areas
of the Western Colorado Desert With Map
by Lowell Lindsay, Diana Lindsay
Paperback from Wilderness Press
The
Blue Edge
by Carlos Eyles, David Michael Smith
Paperback from Aqua Quest Pubn
The
Beautiful Game : Sixteen Girls and the Soccer Season That Changed Everything
by Jonathan Littman
Paperback from Perennial
California
Ghost Town Trails
by Russ Leadabrand, Mickey Broman
Paperback from Gem Guides Book Co
Day
Hikes San Luis Obispo County California
by Robert Stone
Paperback from Day Hike Books
Caught
Inside: A Surfer's Year on the California Coast
by Daniel Duane
Paperback from North Point Press
Day
Hiker's Guide to Southern California
by John McKinney
Paperback from Olympus Press
Fly-Fishing California's Great Waters
by Dan Blanton
Listed under Fishing California
Golden
Gate Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Stroll, Bike, Jog, Roll in San Francisco
and Marin
by Jerry Sprout, Janine, Janine Sprout, Jerry
Paperback from Diamond Valley Company
The Definitive Guide to Fishing Central California
by Chris Shaffer
Listed under Fishing California
Rock
Climbing Joshua Tree, 2nd
by Randy Vogel
Paperback from Falcon
Climbing
California's High Sierra, 2nd: The Classic Climbs on Rock and Ice
by John Moynier, Claude Fiddler
Paperback from Falcon
Maverick's:
The Story of Big-Wave Surfing
by Matt Warshaw, Daniel Duane
Hardcover from Chronicle Books
The
Cruising Guide to Central and Southern California: Golden Gate to Ensenada,
Mexico, Including the Offshore Islands
by Brian M. Fagan
Paperback from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Southern
California Bouldering, 2nd
by Craig Fry
Paperback from Falcon
Hiking
Marin: 133 Great Hikes in Marin County
by Don Martin, Kay Martin, Bob Johnson
Paperback from Martin Press
Sonoma
County Bike Trails (3rd Edition)
by Phyllis L. Neumann, Mary H. Dicke
Paperback from Penngrove Publications
28 September, 1999
Surfing
San Onofre to Point Dume: 1936-1942
by Don James, Donald H. James
Hardcover from Chronicle Books
Yosemite
Climbs: Free Climbs: Free Climbs
by Don Reid
Paperback from Falcon
1994
Shasta's
Headwaters: An Angler's Guide to the Upper Sacramento and McCloud Rivers
by Craig Ballenger
Paperback from Frank Amato Pubns
Snowshoe
Trails of Tahoe
by Michael C. White
Paperback from Wilderness Press
Foghorn
Outdoors: California Recreational Lakes and Rivers
by Tom Stienstra
Paperback from Avalon Travel Publishing
Foghorn
Outdoors: Easy Hiking in Northern California
by Ann Marie Brown
Paperback from Avalon Travel Publishing
Runs,
Hits, and an Era: The Pacific Coast League, 1903-58
by Paul J. Zingg, Mark D. Medeiros
Paperback from Univ of Illinois Pr (Trd)
1994
Sierra
South: 100 Backcountry Trips in California's Sierra Nevada
by Thomas Winnett, Jason Winnett, Kathy Morey, Lyn Haber
Paperback from Wilderness Press
Lonely
Planet Diving & Snorkeling Baja California
by Walt Peterson
Paperback from Pisces Books
Mountain
Biking Southern California
by Mark A. Ross
Paperback from Falcon
Walking
San Francisco
by Liz Gans
Paperback from Falcon
Riata
Ranch Cowboy Girls: Life Lessons Learned on the Back of a Horse
by Tom Maier, Rebekah Ferran Witter, William Shepley, Larry Mahan
Hardcover from Storey Books
Mount
Whitney: The Complete Trailhead-To-Summit Hiking Guide
by Paul Richins Jr.
Paperback from Mountaineers Books
Ecstatic
Trails: The 52 Best Day Hikes and Nature Walks In and Around Los Angeles
by Rob Campbell
Paperback from St. Martin's Press
Walking
San Diego: Where to Go to Get Away from It All
by Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, Barbara Coffin Moore
Paperback from Mountaineers Books
Snowshoe
Trails of Yosemite
by Michael C. White
Paperback from Wilderness Press
100
Hikes in Yosemite National Park (100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park, 1st
Ed)
by Marc J. Soares
Paperback from Mountaineers Books
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