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Earth Bound

The ULTIMATE guide to swimming in California

The ULTIMATE guide to swimming in California

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Free with every printed guide: 12 months of the Earth Bound Explorer app

FREE WITH EVERY PRINTED GUIDE

12 months of Earth Bound Explorer, included

Every printed guide, paperback or hardcover, comes with 12 months of the Earth Bound Explorer app at no extra cost. Read every Earth Bound guide on your phone and find every spot on one map, with access notes and safety tips.

  • Your login link is emailed as soon as your order is paid. No password needed.
  • Stays signed in on your phone, and works on any device.

Included with paperback and hardcover editions. The E-Guide (digital) edition doesn't include the app.

Swim California is your ultimate guide to the best swimming spots across the Sunshine State, with over 60 locations including alpine lakes, hidden creeks, ocean pools, and rooftop escapes.

Skip crowded beaches and tourist traps this summer—this travel guide takes you to places with character, local favorites, and swimming spots that feel worth the trip.

Each spot comes with detailed maps, seasonal tips, and local insights to help you plan the perfect swim. Grab the guide, pick a spot, and get out into nature!

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Format & Quality

Pocket Guide

A compact, travel-friendly edition printed on trade paper with a perfect-bound spine and a matte finish. Lightweight and easy to pack, it’s made for people on the move.

Photo Book

A premium hardcover edition printed on high-quality photo paper for rich color and sharp detail. Designed to last, this version is perfect for the coffee table, gifting, or those who appreciate a beautifully made book.

E-Guide

A digital PDF version delivered straight to your inbox. Ideal for reading on your phone or tablet while you travel, or for those who prefer to go paperless.

Printing & Fulfilment

All guides are proudly printed in the USA through our trusted partner, Lulu. Lulu’s US-based facilities are located across the country, with major printing and distribution centres in North Carolina, Indiana, and Nevada, helping ensure fast and reliable shipping nationwide.

By printing locally, we’re able to support American workers and reduce excess shipping emissions — so your guide arrives with a lighter footprint.

About Earth Bound

Earth Bound started over ten years ago as a small creative project — a way to document unique places through illustration, photography, and storytelling. It’s grown into a series of beautifully crafted travel guides made for people who want to slow down, explore deeper, and find meaning in the landscapes around them.

Each guide is independently written, designed, and published by me, Jack Hammon, from my home base in Australia. I research every spot myself and create these guides with care — not to sell you a fantasy, but to help you find the real places worth swimming in, walking through, and remembering.

Thanks for supporting something small, thoughtful, and made with purpose.