Driving the Pacific Coast by Kenn Oberrecht

Here is a year-round guide to the spectacular California coast from south to north, where 93 communities offer both 20th-century razzle-dazzle and 19th-century charm. The format makes it easy to plan a two-day trip or a two-month odyssey along the entire coast, with information on restaurants, places to stay, parks and campgrounds, shops, museums, beaches and more. 26 photographs; map.