Publisher's Synopsis
The west coast stretches from Canada down to Mexico, incorporating the states of Washington, Oregon and California. The author's guide to this coastal area aims to reveal the beauty of the scenery to be found, and the many activities available for the visitor to indulge in, such as mountaineering, walking, surfing, shopping, eating and sunbathing. First tracing their history, the author then describes each state in detail, offering many unusual facts, along with the not-to-be missed tourist sites. The states of Washington and Oregon are presented as mountainous and forested, with many parks and excellent coastlines. Northern California follows, with its redwoods and its viticulture. The book goes on to look at San Francisco and the Bay Area, Santa Barbara, Carmel, Los Angeles, Orange County, the Mojave desert, the Colorado desert, and the remaining coastline stretching from San Diego to Mexico.
