The California Coast: The Most Spectacular Sights & Destinations

The California Coast: The Most Spectacular Sights & Destinati...

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Editorial Reviews

From a rugged, mountainous northern shore fringed with redwood forests to the inviting beaches of southern California; from the world-famous cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles to the historic Spanish towns of Santa Barbara and Monterey; from the wild Big Sur to the quaint fishermans villages of Mendocino and Eureka, The California Coast describes the look and local color of this 1,200 mile strip of the Pacific Rim. Visitors and residents alike will treasure this tribute to the breathtakingly beautiful California coastline. Karen Misuraca is a travel journalist, book publicist, and author of several books on the Golden State. Gary Crabbe is an internationally published, award-winning freelance photographer.

Customer Reviews

wonderful way to spend an afternoon

Reviewed by Raquel R. Lopez, 2009-10-19

My husband and I have been touring the coast of California for a couple of years and I was sure we had missed a few beautiful spots, I saw this book in the waiting room of my dentist recently and had to have it. This book has given my husband and I many places to visit and enjoy. It is full of wonderful pictures and great discriptions of the coastal towns California has to offer. I would encourage everyone to get a copy of it. Even if you are not planning on visiting these areas it is a wonderful book for you coffee table your friends and family will enjoy it.

Beautiful book

Reviewed by JK, 2009-01-19

I purchased a copy of this book to present to a German friend who helped me locate my long-lost family. At one time, this friend had spent a month traveling up and down the California coast and he said this book brought back all those beautiful memories. The photography is beautiful and the photos are presented in a lovely format. (In fact, I'd love to have a copy for myself ... )

Awesome Guide

Reviewed by Marinella, 2008-11-02

Detailed guide, excellent narratives with good historical and contemporary information, great pictures. I am planning my trip to California based on the information presented in this book. Good work! Just an idea: it can be a exciting present for all sun and ocean loving people..

Coastal California

Reviewed by R. Singh, 2008-01-27

This is a book we repeatedly buy, since we give this to our house guests as a keepsake of their trip to the Bay area. Since it also mentions the town we live in - Half Moon Bay - it is especially meaningful. Wonderful pictures!

More a coffee table book than a guide

Reviewed by P. Brady, 2006-10-19

I bought this booking thinking it would be a good guide to the hidden gems on the West Coast but found that it was more a coffee table book or souvenir book. If you are looking for something with detailed information on the coastal drive, e.g., highlights, directions, tips, etc. this isn't it. If you want a nice momento of the California Coast, then it's a beautiful book.