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BIG SUR & HWY 1

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    Wildsam – Big Sur & Hwy 1

    A field guide to Big Sur & Highway 1: sea creatures and legendary poets, redwood forests and winding roads, secret beaches and famed retreats.

    Inside this guide, you’ll discover California’s most storied coastline—from the ultimate Highway 1 itinerary to local insights on food, art, architecture, geology, ocean science, lighthouses and wellness traditions. Explore the history and future of marine research, step into the world of Steinbeck and Kerouac, and meet the visionaries of Esalen. The guide also includes interviews with foragers, restaurant owners and community leaders, plus curated recommendations for iconic coastal experiences.

    "South of Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea, Highway 1 is a pilgrimage, an epiphany, a panorama, an achievement. It's also a path into an inscrutable and wondrous spot on our map."

    Highlights

    • The definitive Highway 1 itinerary

    • Local intel on art, food, nature and architecture

    • Redwood forests, ocean viewpoints and hidden beaches

    • Interviews with coastal artisans and community voices

    • Archival finds and authentic Big Sur recommendations

    Perfect For

    • Road-trippers exploring California’s coast

    • Readers drawn to nature, literature and coastal history

    • Travelers seeking curated, local-driven insights

    • Collectors of Wildsam’s regional field guides

    Details

    128 pages, printed in the U.S.A.
    Back-pocket size, 4 x 6.5 inches
    Featuring more than two dozen local experts

    Founder & Editor in Chief Taylor Bruce
    Editors Zach Dundas, Hannah Hayes
    Illustrations Bijou Karman
    Contributing Writers Rebecca Jacobson, Charley Locke
    Featuring Jedidiah Jenkins, Leslie Williamson, Magnus Torén, Kirk Gafill, Bree Harlan, Anne Fougeron, Martín Palafox

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    Authorized Retailer Statement

    My American Goods is an authorized retailer of WILDSAM through Shopify Collective. All products are authentic and shipped directly from WILDSAM's official inventory. Learn More.

    BIG SUR & HWY 1
    BIG SUR & HWY 1
    BIG SUR & HWY 1
    BIG SUR & HWY 1
    • Made in America

    • Fuled by Real & Rooted Things

    • Reduced Carbon Footprint

    • Highest Quality Print

    • Community Driven

    What makes Wildsam Special To Us

    At My American Goods, we’re excited to include Wildsam because they merge storytelling, craft and American authenticity in a meaningful way. Everything they produce carries the spirit of place—from road-trip lore to regional insight—and celebrates makers who value depth, context and purpose. Wildsam reads like an adventure, delivers like design, and belongs in the hand of the shopper who wants more than just a product.

    The Details That Matter

    What kind of products does Wildsam offer?

    Wildsam produces travel-field guides, lifestyle goods and apparel inspired by American places, road trips and the spirit of exploration. Their collection is rooted in design, story and place.

    When was Wildsam founded and what’s its mission?

    Founded in 2012, Wildsam’s mission is to “tell true stories of place,” seeking out the real, the rooted and the meaningful in American destinations and culture.

    Where are Wildsam’s products designed or made?

    Wildsam is an American-based brand (with design and operations in the USA). While products are about American place and travel, the brand emphasises U.S. storytelling and craft.

    Who is Wildsam for — what type of customer?

    Their goods appeal to curious travelers, regional explorers, and those who appreciate design and storytelling tied to place. Whether you’re a seasoned road-tripper or someone wanting thoughtful home/lifestyle goods, Wildsam delivers.

    Are the travel guides actionable? What will I get from them?

    Yes — Wildsam field guides deliver expert local knowledge, hand-drawn maps, essays, interviews and curated lists of places you wouldn’t find in typical travel books. They are built for deep engagement and real experience.