Pacific Coasting: A Guide to the Ultimate Road Trip, from Southern California to the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Coasting is the ultimate illustrated guide to road-tripping the historic Pacific coastline—spanning Southern California to Washington State to Vancouver Island—and the must-visit stops along the way, by artist Danielle Kroll.

“Your illustrated guide to the perfect West Coast road trip.”

—C magazine

An inspiration to visit, this beautiful and practical travel guide is an illustrated keepsake, and a celebration of the wild, lush, larger-than-life 2,000 miles that run along the edge of the West Coast, through California, Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver Island. Here you’ll find stunning vistas, alluring beaches, ancient forests, botanical gardens, charming villages, and a handful of great cities along the way.

From La Jolla to Big Sur to Cannon Beach to Olympic National Park, Pacific Coasting, created by artist and inveterate road-tripper Danielle Kroll, offers adventure and something new to discover every hour of every day.

About the Author

Danielle Kroll is an artist and designer known for her whimsical paintings inspired by travel, nature, and her ever-growing collection of vintage memorabilia. Kroll studied at the Tyler School of Art and majored in Graphic and Interactive Design. In 2009, she started her career in Anthropologie's art department, and in 2013, she went out on her own, with clients such as Anthropologie, Kate Spade New York, One King's Lane, Papyrus, Hallmark, Land of Nod, and Figo. Her current work includes commissioned illustrations, personal paintings, ceramics, textiles, and greeting cards. Kroll lives in upstate New York but is drawn to California. She has driven the Pacific Coast Highway many times and backpacked the 220 miles of the John Muir Trail in California. She shares her artwork and adventures with her 40,000 followers on Instagram @daniellekroll.