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

Stuart Thornton

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.>

Stuart Thornton

Stuart Thornton fell in love with California while working the Big Sur Ranger Station after college. At work he provided visitors with all sorts of information about the region from the best places to camp to the best meal in the area. On his days off he took his own advice and regularly sought out the top spots for hiking backpacking surfing and snorkeling along that striking coastal region.

Stuart later moved to nearby Monterey to become a staff writer for the Monterey County Weekly where he is still a contributor. He is the proud author of Moon Coastal California Moon Santa Barbara & the Central Coast and Moon California Road Trip. In addition Stuart has contributed to National Geographic Education and Relix Magazine.

Stuart spends his time off searching for the next secluded beach uncrowded wave or mountaintop vista. Learn more about his adventures and projects by visiting stuartthornton.com.

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

Stuart Thornton

Stuart Thornton

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