Given the confluence of beautiful landscapes, colorful characters, and wines that compete globally in quality while overdelivering in affordability, you really can’t say enough about the Central Coast these days.
When photographer, magazine publisher, and airplane pilot Michael Higgins realized this, the lifelong Southern Californian decided to showcase this area in the latest edition of his Exploring Wine Regions series, which previously touched on Bordeaux and Argentina. Just released in October, the 431-page, full-color The Central Coast of California: Discovering Great Wines, Phenomenal Foods and Amazing Tourism is a personal tour through the tasting rooms, restaurants, and hotels of Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties.
“Throughout my life, I've always mixed art and business in every endeavor,” said Higgins, who’s proud of having traveled to 33 countries so far. “I am someone who loves trying and doing everything, and I try to engage in as many activities as I can at home as well as when I'm traveling.”