On Saturday, May 5, at 4:00pm author Carina Monica Montoya will present “California’s Pacific Coast Highway” as part of the Lighthouse Lecture Series and to introduce her latest book, Pacific Coast Highway in California.  She will discuss the early vision of the coast highway, those instrumental in making the vision a reality, years of trials, tribulations and obstacles in construction of the highway. Montoya will tell us how obstacles were overcome, opening date of the highway along the Monterey coast and Pacific Coast Highway today.  A true modern marvel, this unique and extraordinary highway allows access to some of the country’s most famous and historical places and picturesque sights.  This book is part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series, which includes Point Arena Lighthouse written by the lighthouse’s own Merita Whatley. Author Carina Monica Montoya is a native Californian and has written four books for Arcadia Publishing. The vintage images used span almost 100 years and showcase many of California’s beautiful coastal sights and places. After the lecture, Carina will be offering her book Pacific Coast Highway in California for sale and will be signing.