Best Places Central California Coast: Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Paperback)

~ Judith Babcock Wylie (Editor) "Located in a charmed zone between the redwoods and the sea, the Santa Cruz coast defines the term mellow..." (more)
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With near-perfect weather all year, the stunning coastline between Los Angeles and San Francisco features rolling hills, sweeping coastal views, and almost 300 scenic and historic miles with something for every interest, budget, or taste. From Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara -- and including the Channel Islands -- this new Best Places guide leads travelers and locals to the region’s finest spots. Readers will find details on such main attractions as Hearst’s Castle, the Monterey Aquarium, and Big Sur, as well as insider tips on little-known gems such as where to go foraging in tide pools, or see elephant seals living in the wild. A foldout map is included.

About the Author

Judith Babcock Wylie is a travel writer with articles in Travel & Leisure and the Sacramento Bee, among others. Based in Santa Cruz, California, she edited the anthology Travelers' Tales: Love and Romance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books (March 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570613249
• ISBN-13: 978-1570613241
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #737,549 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Selective, not comprehensive, June 20, 2003

By	klavierspiel "klavierspiel" (TX, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This guide is for the experienced traveler. Judith Wylie is a good writer and she makes the places and attractions she describes come alive. On a recent trip to the West Coast I bought this book and found its recommendations which I followed to be accurate.

However, the Best Places series' emphasis on selectivity means an awful lot of choices as far as lodging and dining are concerned are left out. For someone beginning to explore an area a more inclusive guidebook might be a better choice. Also this book has no illustrations or photographs (save for the cover), which lessens both its attractiveness and usefulness.