Amazon.com description: Product Description: West Coast Scoops celebrates the region’s ice cream tradition like never before, offering readers the straight…well scoop!...on where to find the best ice cream and gelato. From quintessential turn-of-the-century ice cream parlors to hip, modern gelaterias, Scoops highlights both landmarks and undiscovered gems, each of which can turn even seasoned epicures into wide-eyed kids. Packed full of luscious photographs and illustrations, little-known ice cream folklore and factoids, and unique suggestions for enjoying America’s favorite icy treat, this stylish guide is a necessity for any traveler with a sweet tooth.