Driving the Pacific Coast California, 5th: Scenic Driving Tours along Coastal Highways [Paperback]

Donna Peck (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Driving the Pacific Coast California | Publication Date: March 1, 2003

This is the perfect tote-along companion for uncovering California coast's many treasures. Conveniently organized, easy-to-follow, and packed with information on 37 communities, this book has everything from a relaxing one-day breather to a month-long tour of the entire 1,100-mile coast.

Editorial Reviews

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"One of the most useful guides of its kind."
--Statesman-Journal, Salem, Oregon
(praise for a previous edition)

From the Back Cover

This guide is your ticket to the many treasures of California's 1,100-mile coast. Packed with information about thirty-five charming seaside communities, this book will help you pick and choose from one-day jaunts to a monthlong tour of the entire coastline.
This guide includes information on top notch accommodations, oceanside camping, unique shopping opportunities, recommended restaurants, museums and cultural attractions, picturesque beaches, excellent water sports, fun side trips and tour options, challenging golf courses, annual festivals and events.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 5th edition (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762724919
• ISBN-13: 978-0762724918
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,638,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars California's Coastal Communities: Coronado to Crescent City, June 30, 2007

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Fritz R. Ward "dayhiker" (Crestline, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Driving the Pacific Coast California, 5th: Scenic Driving Tours along Coastal Highways (Paperback)

Although the book has the word "driving" in the title, it really is not a road guide to California's Pacific Coast. Instead, this nice little travel book covers smaller coastal communities where one can visit for a weekend and take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. Of the many towns listed, only San Diego is a large metropolitan area. For the most part, readers are treated to towns such as San Clemente, Laguna Beach, Pismo Beach, Monterey, and numerous smaller communities like Shelter Cove, Bodega Head, and Trinidad.

On the whole, this is a decent little guidebook. Each destination is given a page or two describing the area, a list of lodging and campgrounds, diners and fine restaurants, and descriptions of nearby beaches and parks. Local activities and festivals are also listed for each location and rough price guides are given to help budget for the trip. I would like to have seen more attention given to state parks and beaches, and a little more natural history and photographs. But this guide does what it sets out to do and I will use it as a resource on my next trip along the coast.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not informative enough, March 24, 2009

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E. Carlson "Critical View" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This book just doesn't have enough info to make a purchase worthwhile. Very generic info - very limited suggestions for activities - restaurants - places to stay etc. I would not bother to buy it - just not worth it.