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by Ian Anderson (Author), Moon Travel Guides (Author)
1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Local author Ian Anderson guides travelers on an epic journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you'll find:
- Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire three-week route or follow suggestions for shorter regional getaways in Washington, Oregon, and California
- Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best beaches, views, seafood restaurants, and more, you'll cruise by sky-scraping redwoods, misty rainforests, and the black sands of the Lost Coast. Slurp fresh-caught oysters, order up authentic street tacos, or kick back with a craft beer. Hike among the tallest trees on Earth, go whale-watching, tour Seattle's underground old city, and winery-hop in scenic Santa Barbara
- Maps and driving tools: 44 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout
- Local expertise: Californian Ian Anderson shares his love of the open road
- Planning your trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for seniors, travelers with disabilities, and road trippers with kids
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Author Biography
Born in Oregon and based in California, Ian Anderson has been road-tripping up and down the West Coast since before he could see over the steering wheel. Over the past two decades, he's lived in Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, logging more than ten thousand miles on coastal highways, mostly looking for great food, beautiful beaches, and fun surf.
Ian is currently based in San Diego, covering "America's Finest City" as a reporter, beer writer, and restaurant critic for the San Diego Reader. He's written for websites, magazines, and books on topics ranging from music to preserving the environment, but for the most part, Ian's expertise matches his interests-chief among them exploring sights, sounds, and flavors of the west coast-and bringing these experiences to life for readers.
Number of Pages: 448
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: November 25, 2025
