Bisbee daily review., 1922-04-23

tourist opinion, an orthodox traultlOn one might say. to hold that there eX- ists no scenic rival to that strip of French and Italian shore line known as the Riviera. This conviction owes it's prevalence to human interest of long standing. and to their bliadmg effect on minds lacking independence of vision. Some day it win be real ized that it is no provincial boast to set on a footing of entire equality the California coast around Del Monte.
 The strip of coast Is one of natures unique gifts. Here are rugged head lands against which the blue Pacific waters are breaking in neverending fantasies of white spray; sheltered pools and lagoons between cliffs where almost iridescent hues of rocks and sea life; tree mantled hills that follow the shore, now withdrawing from the sea behind idyllic stretches of level greensward, now advancing to the very brinks of the cliffs. This forest is composed in largo part of two trees. whAh are unique to this spot-the Monterey Cypress and the Monterey Pine. From the hillside for est commanding Pebble Beach and Carmel Bay one Overlooks a view equal to any of those famous foreign ones which have become parts of the tourist tradition.
 Center of Romance
 Del Monte is the center of history and romance. Practically everything in California started on the Monterey Peninsula. It was here that the Spaniards landed in 1902, to be re- placed by the Mexicans and later talk tr constitution of California was written at lColton Hall, which still stands in Monterey. Relics of the old Spanish and Mexican regimes, along with countless points of historic and TO- mantle interest, still remain to be viewed by the sightseer. Travellers come from all parts of the world at all seasons of the year to see the seen ic beauties, learn of the interest and enjoy the wonderful climate, which varies for an average Of only ten de grees. summer and winter.
 The development at Del Monte makes it a veritable paradise of pleas tire and recreation, in addition to the natural beauties Snd advantages. The hotel Del Monte is truly one of the great resorts in the world. It offers 1S,000 acres for the pleasure of it's guests. The facilities include two IS hole golf courses, where the state championships are played every fall two regulation polo fields, where tour namentS will be held this year from January 2S to February ,, and March % to April g; mile race track, where the speed of thorougbbreds is wit messed; a Roman open-air plunge and inclosed beach bathhouse; six tennis courts, trapshooting grounds fishing clubs and hunting reserves marine gardens and in fact every thing worth while for healthy exer else in the great out doors.
 Then there is the Del Monte Lodge one of the finest and most pictur esque hotel clubhouses in the country It is located at Pebble Beach, and area being developed with beautiful homes. The San Clemente Dam, the Del Monte sand plant and the fishing industry are among the other devel opments of interest.
 Many Events Planned
 Del Monte is located only 125 miles south of San Francisco and 370 miles north of Los Angeles on the Califor mia coast It is a pleasant four houI ride by train or for the trans-PacifiC travellers arriving through the Golden Gate. Del Monte, which is one of the sport centers of the west, has map ped out one of the most varied ana complete programs of events for the summer that has ever been carded It includes practically every out-or door competition, and will attract en tries from all sections of the country Many of the contests will go in fo1 national interest.
 Del Monte, with it's facilities oi two eighteen hole championship golf courses, two regulation polo fields, a mile race track. up to date trap shoot ing grounds, six tennis courts, open air and inclosed swimming pools, mod ern fishing club, with launches, motor boats, and sail boats, hunting reserv es, offers advantage to the sportsman
 The outstanding feature will be the California amateur championships on September to 10. The girls swim ming championship and other events will provide much interest, and some