Hike The South Bay

Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes in the South Bay and along the Peninsula. Discover natural treasures located close to Silicon Valley, but a world apart. Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more. Complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, clear maps and directions.

Best Easy Day Hikes South Bay L.A. includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for eighteen easy-to-follow hikes in and around southwestern Los Angeles, California, locally known as Southland. From the coast to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, explore a lovely lagoon and solitary beach, South Coast Botanic Garden with its bird-watching and Children’s Garden, a historic lighthouse, and more. Look inside for: • Thirty-minute strolls to three-hour adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • GPS coordinates

Best Easy Day Hikes South Bay L.A. includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for eighteen easy-to-follow hikes in and around southwestern Los Angeles, California, locally known as Southland. From the coast to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, explore a lovely lagoon and solitary beach, South Coast Botanic Garden with its bird-watching and Children’s Garden, a historic lighthouse, and more. Look inside for: • Thirty-minute strolls to three-hour adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • GPS coordinates

Bay Area parks and preserves offer a dramatic variety of landscapes, from rugged redwood-forested canyons to breezy coastal bluffs, grassy rolling hills to sunny chaparral-coated hillsides. Well-known destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and many other more obscure jewels of the Bay Area park system are just a short drive from the heart of San Francisco. Completely updated and including several new hikes and a complete new map set, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Francisco guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the nine counties surrounding one of the world's most beautiful cities. Whether hikers crave a quick and easy get-out-of-town stroll or a challenging day-long trek through wilderness, this book is the perfect trailblazer, for city natives and first-time visitors alike.

Written for families, newcomers, and anybody looking for easy access to an outdoor experience. Each book describes in clear graphic scenic hikes of less than two hours.

Join hikers, runners, bicyclists, and equestrians on some of the Bay Area's finest trails, from Mount Diablo through the Santa Clara Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Coast. This expanded third edition provides updated maps and information on park facilities, fees, and regulations. Discover favorite spots while learning about the region's geology, natural history, and wildlife from three of the area's dedicated naturalists and classic Wilderness Press authors.

Moon Travel Guides: Your Adventure Starts Here Whether you're trekking through the wildflowers of the South Bay or the redwood forests of Marin, get a breath of fresh air with Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area. Flexible Hiking Options: Hikes range from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more ambitious hikers, with options to extend or shorten many routes Explore the Trails: All hikes are marked with difficulty ratings, features (such as dog-friendly or wheelchair-accessible) and highlights like waterfalls, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, and wildflowers Maps and Directions: Follow easy-to-use maps and point-by-point navigation for each trail, including driving directions to trailheads, GPS coordinates, and public transit options when available Top Hikes: Strategic lists like " Waterfalls," "Short Backpacking Trips," "Peak Vistas," and more will help you choose the right hike for you in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, the East Bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the South Bay Trusted Advice: Ann Marie Brown shares the experience and knowledge she's gained from hiking, biking, and camping in and around the Bay Area more than 150 days a year Tips and Tools: Find essentials like health and safety information, trail etiquette, background on the landscape and history of the trails, and volunteer opportunities so you can help keep the trails as beautiful as you found them Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's practical tips and comprehensive coverage will have you ready to lace up your boots and hit the trails. Looking for hikes beyond the Bay? Try Moon Northern California Hiking or Moon California Hiking. Ready for an overnight adventure? Check out Moon Northern California Camping or Moon California Camping.