Books and maps tagged “California Coast”

An Eclectic History of Mendocino County
Being 150 Years of Facts, Anecdotes, Sorrow and Triumphs’ Who Did What, When, Where and How

Katy M. Tahja

This history of the County covers all the basic facts but allows for exploring topics like tobacco production during the Civil War, worthy roadside attractions, local authors, and stagecoach robbers.

Geology Hikes of Northern California
Over 100 Walks and Hikes with a Geologic Point of View

Robin C. Johnson & Dot Lofstrom

Whether or not geology is your passion, this book will open your eyes to the natural world around you. Covers the Klamath Mountains, North Coast, Cascades, Modoc Plateau, the Coast Ranges, the Great Valley, and the Sierra Nevada.

Hiking the California Coastal Trail Volume Two: Monterey to Mexico
The Guide to Walking the Golden State's Beaches and Bluffs from Border to Border

Bob Lorentzen and Richard Nichols

This southern volume of the series describes more than 600 miles of California's now official Coastal Trail (CCT), America's most diverse long distance trail.

Volume Two covers from Monterey to the Mexico in 83 accessible sections.

California Plants
A Guide to Our Iconic Flora

Matt Ritter

This guide for exploring California’s great diversity of plants includes species descriptions, color photos and range maps,natural history stories, tree ID flow charts, wildflower color guide, and more.

Tidepools of the California Coast

Text & Illustrations by 
Val Kells

Illustrations and descriptions of the plants, invertebrates, fishes, and birds found in tidepools from the Oregon border south to Santa Barbara.

California Wine Country
South Central Coast

Photography by William G. Hartshorn

California's South Central Coast, from San Miguel to Santa Barbara, boasts more than 200 wineries and vineyards. This book is filled with lush color photography of them, as well as the tasting rooms, towns, and attractions in this area.

Living with the Changing California Coast

Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch & Lauret Savoy

This authoritative and easy-to-use book, a geological profile of the California coast, describes the landforms and processes that shape the coastline and beaches, documents how erosion has affected development, and discusses the options available for dealing with coastal hazards and geologic instability.

California & Hawaii Lighthouses
Illustrated Map & Guide

Includes Lake Havasu & Lake Tahoe

Bella Terra

Covers all the lighthouses in California and Hawaii located on five detailed maps, including Lake Tahoe and Lake Havasu. Includes history, description, and directions to each light or the best viewing spots.