Moon Southern California Road Trip (First Edition): Drives along the Beaches, Mountains, and Deserts with the Best Stops along t

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Catch a wave, hike to the Hollywood sign, or soak up some desert sun: the possibilities are endless with MOON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP. Inside you'll find: Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best beaches, hikes, wineries and more, you can tour back lots in Los Angeles, feel like a kid again at Disneyland and feast on tacos and craft beer in San Diego. Climb Joshua Tree's rock formations to stunning sunset views, ski and surf in the same day, and get a taste of the laid back lifestyle in Santa Barbara and Palm Springs. Flexible Itineraries: Drive the entire two-week road trip or explore SoCal on shorter getaways to Hearst Castle, Death Valley, Ojai and more. Maps and Driving Tools: Easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions, and full-colour photos throughout. Local Expertise: San Diego native, brew enthusiast, and avid surfer Ian Anderson shares his tips on where to stop and what to see. How to Plan Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas and how to avoid traffic, plus tips for driving in different road conditions and suggestions for LGBTQ travellers, seniors and road-trippers with kids Coverage of Los Angeles, Disneyland, beaches from Malibu to La Jolla, San Diego, Anza Borrego State Park, Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, Route 66, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Hearst Castle, plus Las Vegas. With flexible itineraries for weekend getaways and practical tips for driving the full loop, MOON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP gets you ready to fill up the tank and hit the road.

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. He 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 flavours of the west coast - and bringing these experiences to life for readers.