Synopses & Reviews
Explore the West Coast as only a native can with these witty and fact-filled guides. Readers get an intimate view of the joys and pleasures offered in each region as Kathleen and Gerald Hill describe the scenic countryside, the ins and outs of town centers, and the too little-known destinations. Through detailed walking and driving tours, they tell travelers all the insider secrets: local hangouts, great diners and exquisite restaurants, festivals, unusual boutiques and shops, and delightful accommodations, with special emphasis on wineries small and large. Also features recipes from the area's top chefs. This food and wine lover's travel guide takes readers up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants, wineries, shops, and lodgings in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. Through detailed walking and driving tours, this book covers the stretch of California's central coast from San Simeon to Ventura, as well as all the significant beaches and parks along Highways 1 and 101. Included are recipes from the region's most renowned chefs.
Review
"The book is noted on the cover as a 'food and wine lover's guide' and it delivers. The tone is personal but informative, and the authors recommend specific wines to try and menu items to order." --
Daily Herald (Chicago)
Synopsis
This food and wine lover's travel guide takes readers up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants, wineries, shops, and lodgings in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. Through detailed walking and driving tours, this book covers the stretch of California's central coast from San Simeon to Ventura, as well as all the significant beaches and parks along Highways 1 and 101. Included are recipes from the region's most renowned chefs.
Synopsis
This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most intriguing shops and lodgings in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast, including Santa Ynez. You'll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. You'll also meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this area of rich culinary tradition.
Find inside: vineyards both large and small; recipes from the kitchens of some of the best regional chefs; fine dining for every pocket; little-known hangouts; fun and unusual boutiques; annual events and festivals.
Synopsis
Through detailed walking and driving tours, this book covers the stretch of California's central coast from San Simeon to Ventura, as well as all the significant beaches and parks along Highways 1 and 101.
About the Author
Kathleen and
Gerald Hill are native Californians who have lived in the Sonoma Valley for more than two decades. Kathleen has written widely on the culinary arts and was a collaborator and friend of the late M.F.K. Fisher. Gerald is a historian and a lawyer who writes about travel and history.
Table of Contents
(1) Introduction (2) Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria, and Goleta (3) Santa Barbara Itself (4) Santa Ynez Valley Towns (5) Touring Santa Barbara County Wineries (6) San Luis Obispo County: The Interior (7) San Luis Obispo County: The Coast (8) Touring San Luis Obispo County Wineries (9) History of California's Central Coast (10) List of Lists (11) Index