This guide book covers the area from Montery south all the way to San Diego.
This website has several indexes to help you find things - click here to see them.
Paddling is a great way to experience the California coast. We hope you have a pleasant and safe paddle so please be aware of your own knowledge, physical health and experience.
The Pacific Ocean along with it's bays and estuaries have constantly changing conditions which at times can be extremely dangerous. A guidebook cannot substitute for your own good judgement, knowledge, and common sense. Hazards may be present that aren't mentioned in this book/website. Wind, tide, temperature, surf, and currents change throughout the day and from day to day. We don't guarantee your safety.
A newer updated version of this kayaking and SUP guide book has just been published as an eBook - Here is the link - Paddle The California Coast Guide Book - Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board - SUP, Canoe
You can still read the Free Older Version right here - read my entire book free at this link. The book is organized from North to South. I also have several indexes for the book. The book also has links to my web pages and maps for the trips. I have hand drawn maps I created of many areas and google map links. Many of my web pages have links to tide and weather forecast information.