“When it comes to beats, writer Michael Cervin covers all the appealing angles.” - Matt Kettmann, Santa Barbara Independent
“Michael knows Santa Barbara….It’s fun, you have all kinds of hidden gems, undiscovered wonders.” - Big Blend Radio
“Santa Barbara Know-it-All… seems to have it all: Take-away tidbits for both tourists and locals alike, plus readable, well-researched histories for Santa Barbara and several other cities and towns….And the book is written with Cervin’s wry and witty sense of humor, which makes it fun to read.” - Laurie Jervis, NoozHawk
Michael Cervin has authored five travel books focusing on Santa Barbara. He is the former restaurant critic, and travel writer for the Santa Barbara News-Press, and has contributed to nearly every publication in Santa Barbara. He continues to write for Forbes Travel Guides, The Hollywood Reporter, and Robb Report, among others. He is also a professional wine and spirits writer and judge, and writes about international water issues.