San Diego's Sunset Cliffs Park: A History

San Diego's Sunset Cliffs Park: A History
Author: Kathy Blavatt
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467142964

Sunset Cliffs Park meanders along a mile and a half of San Diego's coastline, beckoning tourists and locals alike. These stunning cliffs inspired Albert Spalding, sportsman and visionary, to create a park in 1915 for all to enjoy. In the century since, many have left their mark, including the powerful Pacific Ocean. John Mills, an enterprising land baron, restored the original park, only to have it fall into neglect during the Depression and World War II. It became a popular spot for pioneering surfers and divers in the postwar boom, and the park's colorful landscape attracted artists and children. Join author Kathy Blavatt as she relates the many transformations of this beloved park and looks to its future.

Abandoned San Diego

Abandoned San Diego
Author: Jessica D. Johnson
Publisher: America Through Time
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781634991049

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Sea Cliffs, Beaches, and Coastal Valleys of San Diego County

Sea Cliffs, Beaches, and Coastal Valleys of San Diego County
Author: Gerald G. Kuhn
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780520074330

00 California's coastal zones are areas of extreme vulnerability, subject to the vicissitudes of weather and prone to erosion, landslides, and flooding. Gerald Kuhn and Francis Shepard examine and analyze these threats to coastal stability in a thought-provoking and detailed study of the coastal area of San Diego County from the nineteenth century to the present. An invaluable resource for oceanographers, geologists, meteorologists, coastal engineers, property owners, developers, and planning and regulatory agencies. California's coastal zones are areas of extreme vulnerability, subject to the vicissitudes of weather and prone to erosion, landslides, and flooding. Gerald Kuhn and Francis Shepard examine and analyze these threats to coastal stability in a thought-provoking and detailed study of the coastal area of San Diego County from the nineteenth century to the present. An invaluable resource for oceanographers, geologists, meteorologists, coastal engineers, property owners, developers, and planning and regulatory agencies.

San Diego Yesterday

San Diego Yesterday
Author: Richard W. Crawford
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2013-05-28
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1625840446

San Diego today is a vibrant and bustling coastal city, but it wasn't always so. The city's transformation from a rough-hewn border town and frontier port to a vital military center was marked by growing pains and political clashes. Civic highs and criminal lows have defined San Diego's rise through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries into a preeminent Sun Belt city. Historian Richard W. Crawford recalls the significant events and one-of-a-kind characters like benefactor Frank "Booze" Beyer, baseball hero Albert Spalding and novelist Scott O'Dell. Join Crawford for a collection that recounts how San Diego yesterday laid the foundation for the city's bright future.

Lighthouses of San Diego

Lighthouses of San Diego
Author: Kim Fahlen
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738558417

As his ship rounded the high point off Point Loma, San Diego, in 1859, Richard Henry Dana wrote, "We were greeted by the cheering presence of a light-house." In reality, beams from San Diego's first lighthouse were repeatedly lost in cloud and fog, and all too soon came agitation for a more effective light at a lower elevation. By 1891, two new lighthouses were constructed to achieve what one could not--a major light on the low tip of Point Loma and a secondary light at Ballast Point. Although abandonment of the first lighthouse structure was nearly catastrophic, it still survives today to charm millions of visitors. Now, and long overdue, are new glimpses of the famous and lesser-known lighthouses of San Diego thanks to the memories and photographs belonging to families of the men who kept the lights burning.

Moon Coastal California

Moon Coastal California
Author: Stuart Thornton
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 1102
Release: 2016-07-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1631213261

From jagged cliffs and towering redwoods, to mysterious sea caves and legendary surf breaks, explore the best of California's golden coast with Moon Coastal California. Travel writer and longtime California resident Stuart Thornton covers the best of coastal California, from hiking through redwoods in Big Sur to surfing the waves at Black's Beach in San Diego. Moon Coastal California is the perfect tour guide, offering unique trip ideas for a wide variety of travelers, whether you're craving a romantic getaway or embarking on a Pacific Coast Road Trip. Packed with expert advice on everything from choosing the best beaches, to whale-watching, to planning a fun side trip to Disneyland, Moon Coastal California gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. Coverage includes: San Francisco and the Bay Area Wine Country North Coast Monterey Bay Big Sur and the Central Coast Santa Barbara and Ventura Los Angeles and Orange County San Diego

DK Eyewitness Back Roads California

DK Eyewitness Back Roads California
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0744044367

Take to the open road with DK Eyewitness Back Roads California and discover 24 leisurely drives through the state's idyllic hamlets, gorgeous beaches, and sprawling vineyards. Tour the Pacific Coast Highway, explore the vineyards of the Napa Valley, or drive through Yosemite National Park. Includes insider tips and information, this easy-to-use e-guide reveals incredible sights, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can be discovered only by road. Inside DK Eyewitness Back Roads California: - 24 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days - Guided walks take you through California's pretty villages, historic towns, and national parks - Experts suggest the best off-road activities in each area, from wine tours to water sports - Contains essential travel tips, including our pick of where to stay, eat, and shop, plus useful travel, visa, and health information - Covers all the US rules of the road - Includes zip codes for use with GPS, plus information on road conditions and parking tips - Covers San Francisco, Sacramento Delta, Marin County, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, Redwood National and State Parks, Cascade Mountains, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Parks, Owens Valley, Death Valley National Park, Mojave Desert, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, Rim of the World Scenic Byway, San Diego, and more Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive e-guide to California? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California.