Driving the Pacific Coast California, 5th: Scenic Driving Tours along Coastal Highways (Paperback)

~ Donna Peck (Editor)

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

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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: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #799,201 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 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

By	Fritz R. Ward "dayhiker" (Crestline, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tour guide review, Pacific Coast Highway., June 7, 2008

By	William P Hassler - See all my reviews

This review is from: Driving the Pacific Coast California: Scenic Driving Tours along Coastal Highways (Paperback)

This book was very helpful during my week long trip. I probably would have missed many key stops. This road-trip via Ford Mustang convertible was one that I hope to repeat. Book arrived even earlier then Amazon had indicated. A positive experience with Amazon.com.

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

By	E. Carlson "Critical View" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.