Look Up, California! - Doug Gelbert - Bog

California has towns that were founded by the Spanish, towns that were founded by the Mexicans, towns that were founded by gold-seeking prospectors. California has towns that were built on a great ocean, towns that were built on great rivers, towns that were built on historic railroads. California has towns that were built on vegetables, towns that were built on cattle, towns that were built on oil, towns that were built on great ports. There is no better way to see California towns than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a self-guided walking tour available in LOOK UP, CALIFORNIA! 20 WALKING TOURS IN THE GOLDEN STATE.A walking tour can be many things. Interested in heritage tourism? Looking for an educational day trip for the kids? Need a fun exercise plan? Want to find subjects to take great pictures? Whether you are visiting a new town or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a Texas walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are.Each of the 20 walking tours in LOOK UP, CALIFORNIA! describes a mix of historical, architectural, cultural and ecclesiastical landmarks. Street addresses and step-by-step directions lead the way. A quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on California streets is included.So look twice before crossing the street and get out and look up, CALIFORNIA!Tours Included: Long BeachLos Angeles - Civic CenterLos Angeles - DowntownLos Angeles - Financial DistrictLos Angeles - HollywoodLos Angeles - Theater DistrictOaklandSacramentoSan Diego - Balboa ParkSan Diego - DowntownSan Diego - Old TownSan Francisco - ChinatownSan Francisco - Civic CenterSan Francisco - Financial DistrictSan Francisco - Fisherman's WharfSan Francisco - Nob HillSan Francisco - Telegraph HillSan Francisco - Union SquareSan JoseTrucke