Hometown Santa Monica: The Bay Cities Book

Written by locals for locals, with a foreword by acclaimed crime novelist April Smith, author of North of Montana, Hometown Santa Monica is the book Santa Monica and her neighbors have been waiting for. Its 256 color-charged pages celebrate the savvy, the friendly, the smart, the fashionable, the beachy, the fun and the historic in Santa Monica, Venice, the Palisades, the Marina, Malibu, Topanga and Brentwood. It's a friend who tells you about a great restaurant and introduces you to some amazing people. It's an educated resource showcasing the region's world-class art, architecture, natural beauty, culture and fun stuff to do. And it's a great gift. Includes hundreds of color photos, detailed maps, engaging feature and Q&As with such local notables as Mary Steenburgen, Bobby Shriver and Luciana Souza.