The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-28

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its associations with Ramona" with
Joaquin Miller, Bret Hare, Mark Twain
and other giants of literature and verse,
its extensive coast line and its reputation
for holding untold gold in the secret re-
cesses of its mountain chains-these land
the list might be extended indefinitely are
what California" means 10 great Dor
ton of the moDeyed, cultured people in
other parts of the world.
California has an inestimable romantic
value" which makes 1t favorite destina-
ton of tourists. The tourists bring money
to the State and spend it here. They re-
turn home and widely advertise the glores
of the State. Some of them afterward re-
turn here to settle permanently or pur-
chase lots with an idea of spending the
sunset of their lives here. In any case,
either as free advertisers, expenders of
money or prospective settlers. the tourist
class is of Increasing Importance and de-
serves special encouragement
Nor indeed is the interest attached to
California by the Eastern visitor to be
wondered at From Siskiyou to San Diego
tue country is replete with specific charms.
some OF these may be mentioned alpha
betically:
Calaveras-The Calaveras Big Trees, al
tltude 400 feet. are well worthy the tour
lists attention.
contra Costa-A trip to Mount Diablo
VIII amply repay the tourist. From its
summit can be enjoyed a view of unsur-
passed beauty, including a panorama of
plains and hills, land and ocean, of an
area scarcely less than the State of New
York. Hot Springs. near Byron, furnish
hot and cold. salt and sulphur, mineral
and mud baths from its natural mineral
springs.
Ell Dorado-The numerous beautiful
| lakes in the mountains afford delightful
summer resort for health. rest and recrea-
ton. Trout and game abound. The IA
nous Lake Tahoe. 6247 feet above sea
level. Noted pleasure resort with fine
hotels, steamers and sail and row boats,
lies partly in this county.
Lake-There are at least fifteen health
resorts in Lake County, mostly owing
their existence TO renowned mineral
springs, such as iron. sulphur soda,
magnesia, arsenic, in many instances in
close proximity; among them are Bart
letts. Aliens. Zegler's, Harbn's and a
number of others. These springs are
reached either by way of Cloverdale or
Ukiah and stage from the south or from
stage from Sites, in Colusa County, from
the east. There arc excellent hotel accommo-
dations at all these places of resort, where
you may get hotel fare or hire cottage or
camp out, as many do. Clear Lake is a
beautiful sheet of water, fed by several
streams; both lake and streams are alive
with trout, salmon, perch, carp and many
other varieties of fish.
Los Angees-The tourist and lover of
] fI1ro NAV Er.a
in Los Angeles County, both seaside and
mountain. Santa Monica, RedOndo and
Long Beach afford fine bathing facilities
all the year around. Santa Monica, large
and romantic island, twenty miles from
shore, is much frequented in the summer.
In the mountains are cool canyons and
shady hooks among the pines. a railroad
is being built up the Sierra Madre behind
Pasadena. There mineral springs at
several points. Good hotels abound and
charges are rea sonable.
Marin-This county of water frontage
abouncs in features of interest. San
Rafael, the county seat, is noted place
of residence for San Francis business
men. and its hotels are a favorte resort
| for tourists. Its private buildings are
| elegant and its drives most beautiful
and romantic. The road to the summit
of Mount Tamalpais, at an elevation
of 2508 feet, is ntinuous and easy grade.
| Sausalito is also a favorte place of resi-
| dence for San Francisco business men,
pcs sessing features similar to San Rafael.
Other places of note are Mill Valley, with
its large virgin grove of redwoOds; Camp
| Taylor. noted resort for campers; To-
males. Belvidere and Larkspur. BoIinas is
delightful watering place. on Bolinas
Bay, reached by stage from San Rafael or
nearer points on the North Pacific Coast
Railroad. at San Quentin. twelve miles
north of San Francisco. is located the
largest of the two California State prisons.
Maripo sat is needless TO mention the
Yosemite Valley, world renowned, and the
Mariposa Big Trees. The mountain
streams abound in trout, the forests in
game, and the resinous air of the pine-clad
hills gives rem ewed health and delight in
living.
observation-disclosures are numerous min
eral springs, among which may be selected
as best known the Duncan Springs. near
Sanel Valley: Orr's hot Springs, over the
divide between Russian and Big rivers.
fourteen miles from Ukiah. with hot
sulphur waters; Vichy Springs, three miles
from Ukiah. temperature SIS deg, much
teresting Indian reservation in Round Val
ley.
Monterey-Del Monte, built to accommo-
date 1000 guests, and Pacific Grove are two
well-known watering places. Monterey
Bay contains about one hundred and fifty
species of food fish.
Napa-Napa City is favorite for resi-
deuce with San Francisco business men.
and many elegant homes are fonnd there.
The hotels are first class both here and at
st. Helena and Calistoga. Near the latter
place are hot springs. The baImy air,
genial and healthful climate and beautiful
scenery make sojourn in Napa Valley
very delightful.
Placer-Auburn. with its well-appointed
| hotels, it's balmy air and Its beautiful
scenery, is a noted place of resort for
health and pleasure seekers. Lake Tahoe
has a national reputation. 1t is we'll SIM
piled with hotels. bathing and fishing con-