California Healthy Park Place Publications Category:  Travel Publisher: At Home on the Road, Imprint of Park Place Publications Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 384 Copyright: September 2007 ISBN-13: 9781877809439 A series of organic, delicious and local food sources for healthy dining, having fun (festivals and events) and staying fit (indoor and outdoor walking opportunities). The largest collection of whole, organic, vegetarian, vegan and raw establishments in print. Color photos, maps, recipes, indexes. "Californians have always been innovators and forerunners of trends. Now, Patricia Hamilton, a California native, has a pulse on the future direction of travel guidebooks. "California Healthy" is for conscious, sustainable-living-aware individuals. Whether you live in California or are planning a holiday in this state, which is like a country unto itself, you will find plenty to set any healthy adventurer's heart aflutter. Enjoy a meal from quick foods to elegant organic restaurants. Or find a recipe in the book and shop for all of the natural ingredients at one of the plethora of statewide farmers markets, and prepare it yourself. Afterwards, find a great place for a walk. Whether your interests lean towards something historical, nature wild, or artsy, you can keep your body and senses moving and top it off with a great place to stop for a coffee, tea, or something sweet! You will also find a great reference guide of the annual events in each town, listed by month. Every community's healthful treasures are unveiled in this fabulous Southern California Edition. We look forward to the Central and Northern California Editions (2008) which will complete green tours of the country known as the state of CALIFORNIA!" -- Ixchel Leigh, author, named a leading Complementary Therapist by British Vogue, www.vibrational.com

Dr. David L. Katz, Yale University
"I believe we should find health in the pursuit of pleasure, and pleasure in the pursuit of health. Well, the authors of 'California Healthy' have turned that philosophy into a "how-to" book! Loaded with practical, detailed, and wonderfully intimate information on how to eat well, be active, and enjoy the rich offerings of numerous locales, the book is one part health guide, one part travel guide. What a wonderful resource! I live in Connecticut...can you help me out, too? in the meantime, I certainly know what book I'm packing whenever I visit California!"
~ David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP
Director, Prevention Research Center, Yale University School of Medicine

Midwest Book Review
"California Healthy: The Adventurer's Guide to Local Delicacies, Fine Wine, Great Walks, and the Good Life is a guide for California residents as well as vacationers. What distinguishes California Healthy is its close attention to the healthy food and fitness-promoting activities. County-by-county listings give the address, telephone number, and open times of everything from restaurants with healthful cuisine to parks ideal for walks to art galleries, botanical gardens, artisan's markets, colleges, special holiday celebrations, and much more. Full-color maps and photographs on almost every page add a splendid visual touch to this high quality guide for everyone in the Southern California area seeking to stay in shape."
~ Michael J. Carson, Reviewer, The Midwest Book Review

Travel and health = cozy partners
"Traditionally, travel and health haven't always been cozy partners. But, California Healthy shows that they certainly can be. This remarkably comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to food, fitness, and the Golden State gives a whole new meaning to "eat and run"."
~ Brad Herzog, author of "States of Mind" and "Small World"