Virginie Boone, Special to USA TODAY
Driving around California’s vast Central Coast is a visual treat even if you don’t know where you’re going, so imagine the breadth and depth you’ll cover with a guide to provide the lay of the land, point out highlights, ponder the geographical and cultural history and serve as designated driver.
The meat of the region is Monterey County, a relatively cool swath of fertile farmland and coastal beauty in the middle of California, accented by substantial pockets of national forest.
