Day Hikes on the California Central Coast provides access to 71 of the coast's best day hikes. This comprehensive guide includes coastline hikes in the scenic counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara. Emphasis is placed on outstanding views and the incredible diversity of scenery along this section of the Califonia coast. The trails meander across rocky promontories to cool canyons and waterfalls, from white sand beaches to redwood forests, and from tidepools to panoramic mountain peaks. Each hike includes a summary of its highlights, a trail map, and concise driving and hiking directions. Additional county maps identify major access roads and the location of hikes in the overall area. Both visitors and residents will benefit from this guide's clear directions to the area's best day hikes. Easy to moderate hikes accommodate every level of experience. Day Hikes on the California Central Coast is a concise guide to 71 of the most picturesque and rewarding day hikes in the coastal counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. All of these great day hikes are on or adjacent to the Pacific coastline and include oceanfront cliffs, promontories, tidepools, canyons, waterfalls, panoramic overlooks and mountain peaks. The hikes are easy to moderately strenuous, accommodating every level of experience. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 160 pages, maps) Robert Stone grew up hiking and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. As a boy he learned and practiced the basics of wilderness survival and low impact camping. Robert has lived in the Rocky Mountains of Montana since the late 1970s. When he is not traveling, he continues to horsepack and hike extensively throughout Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and the Beartooth Mountains. His love of travel and deep interest in the outdoors led Robert to work on hiking guides year-round as a writer, photographer, and publisher. He has hiked every trail in every Day Hikes book. Used Book in Good Condition