Beer Hiking Southern California: The Tastiest Way to Discover Socal's Beaches, Mountains, and Deserts - Paperback

by Johanna Flashman (Author)

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 40 South California hikes are for you!

Explore Southern California one hike and one craft beer at a time. This guide features 40 carefully selected hikes through coastal beaches, high peaks, waterfalls, desert landscapes, and national forests, each ending near a local brewery or brewpub.Includes:

• Detailed trail descriptions with access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and highlights
• Beer recommendations at each hike's end, with tasting notes on aroma, flavor, and appearance
• Full-color photography showcasing beaches, mountains, deserts, and waterfalls
• Profiles of local brewers and their craft traditions

Perfect for hikers, beer lovers, and day-trippers, Beer Hiking Southern California is the essential companion for exploring the region's trails, breweries, and scenic beauty.

Part of the Beer Hiking book collection--bestsellers around the globe.

"Over the past several years, both the hiking and the beer scene in Southern California have improved and expanded. It's great to have a guide that combines them both and spotlights lots of local favorites!"

- Casey Schreiner, author of Day Hiking Los Angeles and Discovering Griffith Park and founder and editor-in-chief of Modern Hiker

They say hiking is about the journey, not the destination--but sometimes the promise of a cold beer at the end of the day makes the journey even better. With Johanna Flashman's charming new trail-to-tavern guide in hand, you'll find your own perfect pairing between Southern California's natural beauty and its beloved breweries.

- Cameron Walker, author of National Monuments of the U.S.A

Author Biography

Johanna Flashman is the founder and editor of The Freelance Outdoorswoman, a platform showcasing women freelancers in the outdoors industry. Her own writing has appeared in prominent outdoor magazines including Outside, National Geographic, and Climbing. To create this book, she lived in a Sprinter van for eight months while hiking and tasting her way through Southern California.