Experience the California Coast
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 19,10 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Beaches
ISBN :
Backroads of the California Coast
Author : Karen Misuraca
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 20,27 MB
Release : 2009-07-12
Category : Photography
ISBN :
Book Description
Glorious photographs and detailed descriptions offer journeys through exquisite coastal landscapes, from sleepy fishing villages to historic landmarks, fabulous fishing streams to pristine beaches.
Bruised Passports
Author : Savi Munjal
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 44,58 MB
Release : 2022-02-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9354894062
Book Description
As young kids, SAVI and VID, as they are popularly known to their followers, dreamt of travelling the world together. In 2013, they turned this dream into reality with the launch of their travel blog, BRUISED PASSPORTS. And now, countless flights, dreamy destinations and beautiful pictures later, the OG couple of travel has decided to reveal the secret of their carefree and footloose life. But this isn't just a book filled with dreamy stories of travel, people and culture; in these pages, Savi and Vid share their insights on how you, too, can live a life full of memories, adventure and the excitement of discovering a new place. With tips, plans and advice inspired by the hurdles and successes they have faced, Savi and Vid tell you how to be successful digital nomads in a post-pandemic world. From financial planning to, risk analysis, to taking that leap of faith, to how to create a brand of your own, BRUISED PASSPORTS promises to be a treasure trove for anyone who wants to take the plunge and set off on a journey to live life on their own terms.
A Coast to Explore
Author : Miles O. Hayes
Publisher : Pandion Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 25,48 MB
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0981661815
Book Description
From wave-cut rock cliffs and sea caves to gravel beaches and coastal dunes, California’s coastline has enthralled visitors from around the world. A Coast to Explore describes the origins of these coastal features and unravels the wonderful mystery of how the birth of the San Andreas Fault system created what we see today. Miles O. Hayes and Jacqueline Michel have been mapping the coast of California since the 1980s as part of a larger initiative to protect coastlines around the world from hazardous oil spills. A Coast to Explore is the culmination of their work. Through a delightful narrative, it details the geological evolution of central California’s coast from Bodega Bay to Point Conception, including the effects of erosion during El Niños, the impacts of tsunamis, and the formation of spectacular raised marine terraces. Key ecological resources are described for each of the major subdivisions of the coast. Through richly illustrated diagrams, full-color photographs, and satellite images, A Coast to Explore takes readers on a fascinating journey of discovery so they can better understand why the Central California coast is so remarkable.
Beaches and Parks from San Francisco to Monterey
Author : California Coastal Commission
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,5 MB
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0520271572
Book Description
Many of California’s most alluring attractions are found along the coast from San Francisco Bay to Monterey Bay: Alcatraz Island, San Francisco’s waterfront, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Point Lobos. This easy-to-use, up-to-date, comprehensive guidebook is the essential companion for visitors—sightseers, hikers, swimmers, surfers, campers, birders, boaters, and anglers—who want to explore California’s fabulous shoreline. The book describes some 350 shoreline destinations, including every known publicly accessible beach along the coast of Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties. It also lists wildlife reserves, marinas, and public parks, and includes descriptions of plants and animals, places where dogs are welcome, nature centers, aquariums, and much more. The guide features: • 53 color maps that show topography, roads, trails, bicycle routes, and other features • 299 color illustrations • Sidebars on shipwrecks, railroads, aviation, and other aspects of California history • Descriptions of geologic formations, wildflowers, tidepools, and beaches • Information on recreational outfitters, whale-watching trips, surf shops, and more
Coastal California
Author : Jake Rajs
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 21,38 MB
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0847861090
Book Description
An unprecedented book showcasing the California coast via the Pacific Coast Highway and beyond. As America stands to the rest of the world, so stands California to America—a shining promise of endless possibility. California is both dream and reality. Coastal California is for anyone who has felt the lure of a Pacific sunset. From the physical beauty of Monterey to the grandeur of Southern California, photographer Jake Rajs displays his skillful command of capturing the coastline and Pacific Ocean in every season and the land that is affected by it. Including such locations as Redwood National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Sausalito, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, and Pacific Palisades, Coastal California is sure to be the gift book of the year for those who feel the rush of the Pacific Coast Highway and those who just dream of it.
Introduction to California's Beaches and Coast
Author : Gary B. Griggs
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,25 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Coast changes
ISBN : 9780520262904
Book Description
Discusses why California's Pacific Coast looks and works the way it does, offering discussions of tectonics, the formation of waves, rain and wind, changing climates and sea levels, human impacts, and coastal erosion, with color photographs, diagrams, and maps.
Caught Inside
Author : Daniel Duane
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 34,65 MB
Release : 1997-04-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780865475090
Book Description
Duane's account of a year spent surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Interspersed with the narrative of days passed on the water are good-humored explanations of the physics of wave dynamics, the art of surfboard design, dexcriptions of the flora and fauna
GARDENING ON CALIFORNINAS COAS
Author : Julie Monson
Publisher :
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 14,42 MB
Release : 2016-10-22
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780997916232
Book Description
The author's goal has been to provide practical information in an interesting format with an emphasis on gardening as a satisfying creative endeavor. The nine chapters cover landscaping with trees, shrubs, flowers, food and ground covers; pruning and maintenance; ending with a chapter on the positive links between gardens and health.
Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast
Author : Rich Stallcup
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,37 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 9780520276178
Book Description
The Northern California coast--from Monterey County to the Oregon border--is home to some of the richest avian habitats on the North American continent. Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast provides a comprehensive ecological overview of this extensive and diverse region. It features detailed discussions of the area's most common waterbirds, raptors, and landbirds and highlights the most productive birding sites in each Northern California coastal county. Accessibly written and user-friendly, this guide contains nearly 250 species accounts that focus on seasonal rhythms and behavioral characteristics of each species. More than 130 color photographs and hand-drawn sketches depict the birds in context, and maps and occurrence charts indicate when readers might spot each species.
