Beaches and Parks in Southern California: Counties Included: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego Volume 3

by California Coastal Commission

Stretching from Malibu to the Mexican border, Southern California's coast is justifiably famous, yet, as this essential guide reveals, it offers more to see and do than even its greatest fans may realize. Easy-to-use, up-to-date, and comprehensive, Beaches and Parks in Southern California is the perfect companion for all visitors--sightseers, hikers, swimmers, surfers, campers, birders, boaters, and anglers--who want to explore this magnificent shoreline...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520258525
• ISBN13: 9780520258525
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

At last I can find that beach in Malibu....

If there's anything the gorgeous California coast could use more of, it's information on how to get to ALL the beaches and other public lands--and the Coastal Commission's SoCal installment in its guide series does the job brilliantly, with all the info anyone needs to find and hang out at the most hidden and the most well-known places alike. The sidebars on history and natural history make a fabulous summer read, too, while you're soaking up the sun on that empty beach you sort of knew was there but could never find before.

Best Guide Book for Exploring the CA Coast

This is a great guide! I was born and raised in Southern CA where I spent countless hours at the beaches as a young person and adult. I received this book as a gift and have been thrilled. The book contains detailed and accurate maps of the entire southern California coastline, together with web sites and phone numbers of parks and other area resources. It has given us a chance to go to beaches we would not have otherwise, and lists numerous beach access points we did not even know existed. (It appears to contain a list of every single public access point along this stretch of the coast.) A huge bonus is that the book provides a ton of useful and interesting coastal information that will help me teach my girls about the natural coastal environment as we enjoy the beach. It is packed with information beyond your standard travel guide (and it is accurate!). Additionally, I love all the great coastal pictures. Unlike many travel guides, I plan to keep this one to use for many years to come and will definitely buy the book as gifts for my friends and family.

Outstanding California coastal guide book series!

These well researched California coastal guide books are outstanding! Published by the California Coastal Commission, these guides are an update of the old California Coastal Access Guide. They contain the most accurate and up-to-date maps and directions for coastal access and beaches, as well as a good amount of natural history. The guides also contain beautiful photos and illustrations. Local attractions with contact phone numbers are also included. The books are compact and rugged and easy to pack around. I would highly recommend these guides to anyone wishing to explore the California coast!Beaches and Parks in Southern California (Experience the California Coast)Experience the California Coast: A Guide to Beaches and Parks in Northern CaliforniaBeaches and Parks from Monterey to Ventura (Experience the California Coast)

All you need!

This book is great. I am taking a road trip to Southern California next month and was able to do all my planning with this book. It includes excellent maps, details on where to access all the beaches, and interesting tid bits on the environment and what to do in each locale. Don't leave home without it!