Lace up your boots and sample fifty-two of the Redwood Coast’s most fascinating hikes, featuring a dazzling geographic, historical, biological, and cultural diversity that makes this region unique. From the towering majesty of Redwood National Park to the sea caves and blowholes of Mendocino’s shores and the wildflower meadows of Big Sur, the Redwood Coast offers abundant opportunities to experience nature at its best. Whether you want to whale watch from rugged coastal bluffs, delve deep into ancient forests, or comb beaches for Neptune’s treasures, let veteran hiker and local guide Dan Brett lead you through this land of stark contrasts, stirring history, and incomparable beauty.

Inside you’ll find:
• descriptive trail information
• accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails
• difficulty ratings for each hike
• detailed trail maps
• an index of hikes by category

Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you’ll find trails suited to every ability and interest along California’s beautiful coast.