Big Sur & Monterey Bay

Description

★ Cruising Highway 1 from San Simeon to Santa Cruz ★

A Guide to the Best of the California Coast, from San Simeon to Santa Cruz

Cruise along legendary Highway 1 with this essential guide to lead the way. From San Simeon in the south all the way to Monterey and around the bay to Santa Cruz, it gives you the lowdown on more than 110 top destinations and hidden gems from an insider’s perspective. Along with the major towns and attractions, it includes beaches, parks and pit stops along the road, plus 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach and charming villages like Carmel-by-the-Sea and Capitola.

Use this simple but powerful beacon to illuminate the path as you follow the footsteps of famous artists and writers who escaped (and still escape) to this incredible region. Commune with the wildlife, connect with the redwoods, and travel back to the very beginnings of California history — this guide helps you make the most of your time at the stunning edge of the continent. And if you’re lucky enough to live in this amazing place, use it as a handy one-stop reference and to discover new places to explore.

Features include:

• Concise, original text by a native Californian
• Entries filtered by useful criteria like Child-Friendly, Reliable Eats, Transportation, Historical, Don’t Miss and more
• Prices, hours, maps/directions and more than 700 photos included
• One-click web and telephone interface
• Offline content that you can access anytime without an internet connection
• Accurate, up-to-date content, with new reviews and photos added all the time


★ About the Author ★

Cheryl Crabtree grew up on the shores of Monterey Bay, surfing the waves, combing the beaches, walking the streets, checking out the wildlife and backpacking in the redwoods. An award-winning travel writer, she has penned many a word for regional and national travel guides, including Fodor's California and Fodor's The Complete Guide to National Parks of the West. She co-authored the California Directory of Fine Wineries, Central Coast and other books covering the Central Coast, which she has explored from end to end, from piers to peaks, for decades.


★ About Sutro Media ★

This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!

If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you - letusknow@sutromedia.com