Santa Monica Bay: Paradise by the Sea : A Pictorial History of Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Ocean Part, Pacific Palisades, Topanga & Malibu [Hardcover]

Fred E. Basten (Author), Carolyn See (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2001

Wide beaches curve out into the Pacific, mountains frame the palm-studded views, fascinatingly diverse communities line the littoral: it is no wonder that many do consider Santa Monica Bay a paradise on earth. SANTA MONICA BAY is a sweeping illustrated history of the region. With hundreds of archival illustrations and contemporary photographs, Fred Basten captures the allure of exclusive Malibu, funky Venice, bustling Santa Monica that drew the varied folk who have made this Eden along the California coast their home. This is a must for local historians as well as anyone else interested in the reality of the California Dream.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Hennessey & Ingalls (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940512300
• ISBN-13: 978-0940512306
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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