Beaches and Parks from Monterey to Ventura

Between Monterey Bay and Ventura County's Santa Monica Mountains lie some of California's most spectacular coastal destinations. This easy-to-use, up-to-date, comprehensive guidebook is the essential companion for all visitors—sightseers, hikers, swimmers, surfers, campers, birders, boaters, and anglers—who want to explore California's fabulous shoreline.

The California Coastal Commission was created by the voters of California, who adopted an initiative measure in 1972 that form…