Historic Walks in San Francisco

Historic Walks in San Francisco
Author: Rand Richards
Publisher: Heritage House Publishers
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781879367036
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Eighteen self-guided walking tours down city streets that will take you back in time, with colorful stories about the buildings along the way and the people associated with them. Brimming with insight and the odd fact, laced with humor and drama, this unique guidebook sheds new light on the history of one of America's renowned cities. Easy-to-follow maps, and dozens of historic photographs.

Redwood City

Redwood City
Author: Nicholas A. Veronico
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738580388
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Located midway on the San Francisco Peninsula, Redwood City's outstanding weather begat the motto, "Climate Best by Government Test." Once a Mexican rancho, Redwood City became the port for exporting timber from the coastal mountains and later the San Mateo County seat. Through a series of contrasting vintage and modern images, this book shows the city's amazing transformation.

Peninsula Trails

Peninsula Trails
Author: Jean Rusmore
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899975658
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Choose from more than 150 trips on over 500 miles of trails with this comprehensive guide to every park and preserve on the San Francisco Peninsula. From Fort Funston and San Bruno Mountain south to Saratoga Gap, and from the Bay west to the Pacific Ocean, the peninsula offers something for everyone. This edition includes 18 new trips covering newly acquired public lands. Also includes maps and a trips-by-theme appendix.