Exploring Southern California Beaches (Paperback)

by David Crowell (Author)

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Product Description
Whether you're in search of the perfect wave or a secluded tide pool, this comprehensive guidebook will help to identify your choices. The author has organized the 170 separate beach descriptions into 19 regions. From the Baja California border in the south to the San Luis Obispo County line in the north, the Southern California coast has something for everyone.

From the Back Cover
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 <b><i>Exploring Southern California Beaches.</i></b> 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #831,865 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As seen on TV!!, January 29, 2002

By A Customer

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!

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

By	Richard Wirtz "Dick" (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.