From towering coast redwoods in foggy Northern California to the perfectly sun-kissed surf beaches of Southern California, these 1100 miles of Pacific Coast are a knock-out beauty. Sara Benson, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book… 7 authors 56 seafood restaurants 71 maps 75+ beaches Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Pacific Coast Highway Feature In-depth background Easy-to-read layout At-a-glance practical info