An illustrated guide to California's most popular and iconic nature getaways.

150 Nature Hot Spots in California showcases the legendary diversity and beauty of California's landscape and wildlife - famous deserts, iconic badlands, lush forests and beautiful beaches.

The book is organised by region. Each entry includes at-a-glance information on activities, addresses and contact information; a feature on the location's characteristics, history and best hiking paths; and photography illustrating the geography and prominent wildlife and flora of the region.

The destinations and sites include:

• Waterfalls and giant sequoias of Yosemite National Park 
• The cinder cone of Amboy Crater 
• Below-sea-level salt flats of Death Valley National Park 
• Elephant seals at A-o Nuevo State Park
• The palm oasis at Coachella Valley Preserve
• Tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument 
• The wind-sculpted badlands of Alabama Hills 
• Hydrothermal features of Lassen Volcanic National Park 
• Tule elk and whales at Point Reyes National Seashore. 
• California is one of America's most popular travel destinations. According to Visit California, the state is the No. 1 tourism destination in the U.S. Of the 268 million tourists that visited in 2016, roughly 75 percent were Californians, 18 percent were from other states and 7 percent were from outside the country.

This guidebook will appeal to all travelers: families, hikers, campers, photographers and other nature enthusiasts; those who'd want to spend a week in the wilderness; and those who simply want to take a day trip. The book is a must-have for libraries, tourism offices, travel agents and bookstores.