California Highways 1 and 101 traverse a dramatic, scenic coastline punctuated by narrow beaches and seaside villages. This title gives brief histories of 26 communities from Baja in the south to the cliffs overlooking the Oregon border."The best way to see the panoramic Pacific Coast is to drive, and the best way to drive is with these books beside you. These two books are an encyclopedia of destinations of the coastal communities, both large and small". The Longview News Journal