Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-09

| railroads and two electric lines. 1t Is
twenty five miles from Los Angeles.
All four roads make q round trip rate
of 90 cents. From San Pedro ply
coastwise steamers and schooners,
mostly in the lumber trade. There are
several passenger lines which make
San Pedro port Of call. Hundreds
of persons go to San Francisco, Port
land and Seattle by boat on account
of the pleasant sea trip. San Pedro
is also the place where one takes the
| boats for Catalina.
FAMOUS SANTA CATALINA
Santa Catalina island Is twenty-seven
miles from the mainland. 1t is a gem
OF the Pacific and has drawn fishermen
there from all parts Of the globe.
There are fine hotels at Avalon, a de-
lightful little retreat in sheltered bay
on the landward side. For those Who
prefer camp life there are hundreds of
furnished tents and cottages erected
on shaded lanes which can be rented
by the day, week or month. There is
fine saltwater bathing, safe boating
and wonderful fishing. The trip on
the two boats which make regular
daily runs to the island is almost al
ways smooth In the early fall months
the weather Is ideal. The fare is $2.75
for the round trip from Los Angeles
There Is a special weekend excursion
for $3.50. Passengers for Catalina can
take the regular flyer from the Pacific
Electric station, Sixth and South Main
streets; the Southern Pacific train at
the Arcade station, Central avenue and
Fifth street, or the Salt Lake station
on East First street, just across the
bridge over the Los Angeles river
Street cars are plainly marked, so one
will have no trouble In boarding a
depot car.
PAsADENA's WEALTH AND BEAUTY
Pasadena, we'll named the Grown
of the Valley" is located nine miles
from Los Angeles, in the western part
of the beautiful San Gabriel valley The
city is a progressive one, and it's citi-
zens are much interested in the growth
and prosperity of the town. In the win
ter many wealthy easterners come
there to escape the rigors Of the wealth
er in the middle west and east. They
have built costly homes, which are
beautifully kept up, with stately trees
and green, velvety lawns. Out a little
way from Pasadena one can find or
ange groves and fruit ranches The
whole country is noted for it's fertility.
The canyons are filled with wild flow
ers during the spring months, and
there are beautiful drives up to the
foothills. There are frequent electric
Sixth and Main streets. The round
trip fare is % cents.
Mt. Lowe is reached from the Pacific
Electric station by special cars which
pass through Pasadena to q cable in
cline. After reaching the top of this
incline the passengers are transferred
to another electric line which winds in
and out along the mountainside. 1t
reaches a picturesque inn, which is
much frequented by parties from the
city. The ride takes all day and costs
$3.50 for the round trip. The mountain
is nearly twenty-five miles from Los
Angeles.
Another mountain trip may be taken
by going to iSerra Madre on the Pa
cifc Electric interurban line and from
that point walking or riding to the top
of Mt. Wilson, another peak within
easy access of this city. Many young
folks walk the whole way to the sum-
NIT of the peak, but others prefer to
ride on burros or horses. The round
trip fare to Sierra Madre is so cents.
About a mile from the point where the
car stops Is a pretty canyon which has
a camp for the accommodation of the
public. 1t is quite we'll patronized dur
ing the summer months.
A very enjoyable ride may be taken
through the citrus belt The Southern