>Best Places<
Central California Coast

From Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara including the Channel Islands - this new >Best Places< guide leads travelers and locals to the region's finest spots. Readers will find details on main attractions such as Hearst Castle, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Big Sur, as well as insider tips on little-known gems. With easy-to-use reference symbols for all kinds of activities, this 200-page book has something for evrery budget.
ISBN 1-57061-324-9

Monterey County

Monterey celebrates its Quadricentennial (that 400th) year throughout 2002 with a variety of history-related and special events. This month the Ecuadorian tall ship Guayas sails into Monterey harbor, July 4th is Living History Day and July 6th will feature events and activities relating to the founding of Monterey by the Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino. Additional events will take place through December.
www.montereyinfo.org