Moon Santa Barbara & the Central Coast (2nd ed) (Moon Handbooks)

California resident Stuart Thornton covers the world-class vineyards, exceptional restaurants, and diverse outdoor activities of this idyllic California hotspot

Travel writer Stuart Thornton introduces you to the best of Santa Barbara and California's Central Coast, from Santa Barbara's stunning Spanish architecture to Ventura's treasure-filled thrift shops. A longtime resident of the Central Coast, Thornton has plenty of unique trip strategies to offer, as well as helpful tips on the best beaches, cheap eats, campgrounds, and more. Complete with inside information on enjoying the California Avocado Festival, sipping wine at the 16 wine tasting rooms on the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, and catching some rays on Pismo Beach, Moon Santa Barbara & the Central Coast gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.