This document provides information about groundcover plants native to the northern and central California coast. It begins with an overview of the climate and plant communities of the central and northern maritime chaparral zones. It then describes a road trip along Highway 1, highlighting plant species and conditions at various locations including Point Sal, Hearst Castle, the Arroyo de la Cruz region. Several manzanita species native to the region are discussed in depth, including their growth habits, cultivation needs, and variability. The document emphasizes how plants from nearby coastal areas are well-suited for gardens due to similarities in climate and soil conditions.