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BACKROADS of the CALIFORNIA COAST
Your Guide to Scenic Getaways & Adventures

Photography by Gary Crabbe
Text by Karen Misuraca

From sprawling beaches to dramatic cliffs, the landscapes carved out by the mighty Pacific Ocean have been a destination for adventure and discovery since the earliest Spanish explorers arrived in the 1600s. While here and there the coastal wilderness has given way to California’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities, the backroads and mountain lanes afford countless opportunities to experience the quiet of nature or explore the history of centuries-old communities. Visit sleepy fishing villages and historic landmarks of the Old West; hike through lush wilderness and fish in clear mountain streams; or catch some waves at one of the many pristine beaches along California’s glorious coastline.

With glorious color photography and detailed descriptions, maps, and directions, Backroads of the California Coast offers two dozen fascinating and scenic journeys through some of the nation's most glorious landscapes.

Experience the wild California coast as the earliest Spanish explorers found it. Explore the history of centuries-old communities, and discover the wonders of nature. With glorious color photography and detailed descriptions, maps, and directions, Backroads of the California Coast takes you on two dozen fascinating and scenic journeys through some of the nation's most glorious landscapes, from sleepy fishing villages to historic landmarks, from the fabulous fishing in clear mountain streams to the incomparable waves that lap the pristine beaches along California’s glorious coastline.