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

Zusatztext "The ideal guide for your coastal adventuring. . . . Keep this book in your car and you'll never be at a loss about where to go." Informationen zum Autor The California Coastal Commission was created by the voters of California! who adopted an initiative measure in 1972 that formed the Commission and gave it broad powers to plan and protect the coast. Later! the California Coastal Act of 1976 established the Commission as a permanent state agency with a mission to protect! maintain! and enhance the quality of the coastal environment. One of the Commission's principal goals is to maintain public access and public recreational opportunities along the coast! in a manner consistent with environmental preservation. Klappentext "An outstanding guidebook for anyone who wants to explore Southern California's beaches! coastal parks! museums! and aquariums. It's packed with useful information to help you plan trips to experience this region's rich and varied coastal offerings. Brief vignettes of coastal habitats and ecosystems! information on coastal plants and animal! and suggestions for caring for our coast are an added bonus."-Jerry R. Schubel! President! Aquarium of the Pacific! Long Beach "Whether you're a casual beachcomber or a serious coast watcher! this guidebook offers insightful writing! detailed maps! and a wealth of local knowledge. It's packed with well-researched information on coastal science! history! and beach culture."-Terry Rodgers! former writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune Zusammenfassung Stretching from Malibu to the Mexican border, Southern California's coast is justifiably famous. This guide features well-known beaches of soft, golden sand. It describes rocky shores and tide pools, hidden pocket beaches, historic lighthouses, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and much more.

Product details

• Authors: California Coastal Commis, California Coastal Commission, California Ccc
• Assisted by: Erin Caughman (Editor), California Coastal Commission (Editor), Steve Scholl (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.05.2009
• EAN: 9780520258525
• ISBN: 978-0-520-25852-5
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: Experience the California Coas; Experience the California Coast; Experience the California Coast
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Travel > Travel guides > World, Arctic, Antarctic; NATURE / General, NATURE / Ecology, Applied ecology, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Earth Sciences