A Visitor's Guide: Where to tour, taste, dine and stay in California's South Central Coast

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Issue: May 15, 1996

May 15, 1996 A Visitor's Guide Where to tour, taste, dine and stay in California's South Central Coast By Jeff Morgan The thought of visiting California wine country can sometimes be daunting. With 900 wineries in the state--some 230 in Napa Valley alone--where does one begin? The South Central Coast, whose southern edge lies about 120 miles north of Los Angeles, is a region that offers excellent prospects to those hungry for good wine, great views and a manageable itinerary.

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