In Coastal California Handbook, one of America's most legendary drives finally has a guidebook equal to its wonders. Golden State travel maven Kim Weir dives beneath the eye-catching scenery to chart the multifaceted, multicultural terrain of America's Gold Coast. From the north's blue-collar-meets-New-Age redwood country to San Francisco's gleaming Marina district and the surfing scene along San Diego's white-sand beaches, the author captures the essence of each community in lively, thoughtful prose.Perfect for roadtrippers along the famed Pacific Coast Highway and Highway 101, Coastal California Handbook also provides detailed coverage of attractions famous and obscure, from San Francisco's North Beach to the wooden sidewalks of Victorian Mendocino, from Hearst Castle to the human-sized chess board at Morro Bay. This engaging guidebook also recommends memorable hikes, campgrounds, lodging, and restaurants along the way -- all the practical information travelers need to explore this most famous strip of the Pacific Rim. Authors: Kim Weir Binding: Paperback Label: Avalon Travel Publishing Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing Publication Date: 2000-10 Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing Studio: Avalon Travel Publishing