Weekend Adventure Getaways: Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, Santa Cruz (Weekend Adventure Getaways) (Ulysses Weekend Adventure Getaways): Travel Info and Outdoor Fun - Softcover

Harris, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569753857 ISBN 13: 9781569753859

Publisher: Ulysses Press, 2004

Synopsis

Ulysses Press's Weekend Adventure Getaways guides break the mold of traditional travel guides to meet the needs of today's active travelers. Combining descriptive ideas for both traditional travel and outdoor recreation, these guides allow modern-day adventurers to incorporate the elements they want into the ultimate personalized getaway. Weekend Adventure Getaways Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, Santa Cruz features complete camping details of 17 campgrounds with descriptions of setting and services, and recommends hotels, motels, resorts, and bed-and-breakfasts for every budget, from funky waterfront surfer motels and historic beach resorts to upscale retreat centers and intimate coastal inns. The book details the area's top attractions for those with and without children and highlights popular activities, including 86 hiking trails, 20 biking paths, 17 golf courses, and 14 surfing spots. Author Richard Harris also tells when, where, and how to enjoy the area's outdoor adventures, with specific details on best locations, difficulty of the activity, and local outfitters that rent necessary equipment. Also featured are 50 dining choices and over 150 photographs that capture everything from beaches and wilderness landscapes to historic sites and charming inns.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Harris is the author of over two dozen travel and outdoor guides. He lives in Santa Fe, NM.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ulysses Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1569753857
• ISBN 13: 9781569753859
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240