California Coastal Access Guide, Seventh Edition

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 maximize public access and public recreational opportunities along the coast in a manner consistent with environmental preservation. The California Coastal Access Guide, which was created with the objectives in mind, will prove indispensable to anyone with a desire to explore the magnificent diversity of California's beaches.

Introduction Using This Guide Map Legend Del Norte County Humboldt County Mendocino County Sonoma County Marin County San Francisco County San Mateo County Santa Cruz County Monterey County San Luis Obispo County Santa Barbara County Ventura County Los Angeles County Orange County San Diego County Afterword Acknowledgments Index Features: Explore the California Coastal Trail Fishing (for Beginners) Join a Beach Cleanup Discover the Coast after Dark Visit a Lighthouse Board a Historic Ship Look for Wildlife Visit a Seaside Amusement Park Go Horseback Riding Enjoy Recreation on the Water Get Away to an Island Explore Your Watershed Visit the Coast with Small Children Camp Near the Shore