Exploring Southern California Beaches [Paperback]

David Crowell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Exploring Series | Publication Date: February 1, 2000

In-depth guide to outdoor recreation and historic exploration opportunities on 170 separate beaches.

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From the bustle of the Mexican border to the isolated beauty of Point Conception, sit back and enjoy the ride as veteran writer and beach bum David Crowell takes you on Safari in Exploring Southern California Beaches. Discover the diversity of life in a rocky tide pool; unwind with a game of beach volleyball, either as a spectator or a participant; soak up some rays; or catch a wave--the full range of beach fun awaits in this introduction to California's premier natural attractions. Complete information on services and concessions complements Crowell's concise, thorough, and often wry look at California's beach culture. Conveniently divided into 19 clearly mapped regions, the 170 different beaches described here grace the coast with an unmatched variety of fun and discovery. So grab a towel and your shades--the day's a-wasting and the surf's up somewhere along the sunny coast of Southern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560446323
• ISBN-13: 978-1560446323
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,574,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a Guide, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Exploring Southern California Beaches (Paperback)

From the Mexican border to Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo county, this book delivers the goods on 170 beaches.

The directions are extremely clear, which is very important in both the chaos of LA and the unsigned rural coast of central Californa.

This book explores more than just beaches. If it's near the water or even under the water, it's in this book. Web addresses and phone numbers acompany the detailed info and descriptions.

But, the true beauty of this book are the essays. Extremely well-written insights into things like California weather, Sand, Kites, Surfing, SCUBA, Sailing, Tidal Pool, and more.

There's even an appendix with the average water temperatures in each of the book's 19 regions!

My only complaint is that they could have used some more indents and bold characters.

Well worth the price. I'm sure to need another copy after I wear this one out.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As seen on TV!!, January 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Exploring Southern California Beaches (Paperback)

I got this book after seeing it on the Travel Channel. It is a fun book and extremely informative! I'd write more.. but it has me stoked to hit the beach!

Later Dude!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guid, July 4, 2009

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This review is from: Exploring Southern California Beaches (Exploring Series) (Paperback)

I was looking specifically for a book that would tell me where the good body-surfing is. This book has all kinds of good information, including that kind. The authors are not afraid to state their opinions. We'll see how reliable they are. But I am impressed.