Tourism In California

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TOURISM IN CALIFORNIATOURISM IN CALIFORNIA

Two different examples . . .

Two different destinations . . .

SAN FRANCISCOSAN FRANCISCO YOSEMITEYOSEMITE


CALIFORNIA STATECALIFORNIA STATE

CALIFORNIA

HISTORY• Part of Spain until 1821.

• Part of Mexico until 1848.• 185031st State of the Union

(USA)

ETHIMOLOGY

• “California” comes from thename of a Queen in a SpanishXVI c. Novel called “Calafia” .

THE GOLD RUSH

• The most important event inCalifornia. James Marshall found

Gold in 1849 in the AmericanRiver the steadily growing up

of population till today.



1st

2 nd

3 rd

4 th

EXTENSION1.1. Alaska.Alaska.

2.2. Texas.Texas.

3.3. California.California.

4.4. Montana.Montana.

SIMILAR TO SPAIN

410,858 Km2

35,000,000 citizens

(9 million foreign-born)

IMPORTANT CITIESSan Francisco

Los Angeles

Sacramento

San Diego

NICKNAME: The Golden State BIRD: Valley Quail

MOTTO: Eureka TREE: California Redwood

CAPITAL: Sacramento ANIMAL: Grizzly Bear

FLOWER: Golden Poppy FISH: Golden Trout



Amazing DIVERSITY

Redwood National Park Sacramento Valley The Mojave Dessert

Breathtaking Coast Line(+1,500 Km.)

Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada Ski Resorts


SAN FRANCISCOSAN FRANCISCO

POPULATION800,000 citizens

DISTANCE to:Sacramento: 144 Km.Los Angeles: 619 Km.San Diego: 822 Km.Yosemite: 325 Km.

The city of the 7 HillsNob Hill

Russian Hill

Telegraph Hill

Twin Peaks

Rincon Hill

Mount Davidson

Lone Mountain

SAN FRANCISCO



The city of the 7 HillsNOB HILLNOB HILL RUSSIAN HILLRUSSIAN HILL

Shows you the Bay and the Bay Bridge.

Shows you the Financial District.

Shows you the Pagoda roofs of China Town.

Named by Russians soldiers that are buried there.The Russians moved down from Alaska in the early

1800s.Spectacular view of the GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE.



The city of the 7 HillsTELEGRAPH HILLTELEGRAPH HILL TWIN PEAKSTWIN PEAKS

The name comes from a light that used to announce the ships that came through the Golden Gate.

From here you can see the famous Coit Tower.

Before it was considered the “Art Colony”.

A 210 foot Observation Platform to visit.

The center of the city where you can get a 360 degree view of the Bay Area.


SAN FRANCISCO is famous SAN FRANCISCO is famous

for . . .for . . .

Since 1873

A national landmark

SAVE THE CABLE CARS !

THE CABLE CARSTHE CABLE CARS

A Tourist Attraction


SAN FRANCISCO is famous SAN FRANCISCO is famous for . . .for . . .

THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGETHE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

Opened in 1936 during the Depression defying hard times and promising a better future.

A suspension bridge able to sway in strong winds 21 feet (6.50 m.) in either direction.

It connects San Francisco with Marin County.



ALCATRAZALCATRAZ

36 men in 14 separate escape attempts 23 caught; 6 shot & killed; 2 drowned; and 5 never found (They are officially listed as “missing and presumed drowned”.

“Alcatraz” from the Spanish name “Alcatraces”.

1850-1933: US Military Reservation to protect The San Francisco Bay.

1934-1963: “THE ROCK”A maximum-security, minimum-privilege Federal Penitentiary.

Al Capone, George “Machine-Gun” Kelly, Alvin Karpis (the first ‘Public Enemy No. 1’), and Arthur “Doc” Barker.



THE EARTHQUAKETHE EARTHQUAKE

The Great Earthquake and Fire was on 18th April 1906.

It was very hard: 8.25 RICHTER SCALE.

It lasted 48 seconds.


More TO SEE in San Francisco . . .More TO SEE in San Francisco . . .

Fisherman’s Wharf Ghirardelli Square The Marina

Mission Street Nob Hill Wells Fargo History Museum


More TO SEE in San Francisco . . .More TO SEE in San Francisco . . .

Typical Western Spectacles

Gold Rush Museum

Famous Stairs in Rincon Hill

Coit Tower


YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

CREATION

18901890

LOCATIONNorth-east of California.North-east of California.

A spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada.A spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada.

PURE NATURE WILDERNESS WaterfallsWaterfalls Meadows Forests High Cliffs Meadows Forests High Cliffs

Mountain Peaks Unusual Rock Formations Wild Animals Mountain Peaks Unusual Rock Formations Wild Animals

Impressive Wildflowers Giant SequoiasImpressive Wildflowers Giant Sequoias


YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

YOSEMITE VALLEYYOSEMITE VALLEYWorld famous for its impressive WATERFALLS, and for its landmark ROCK FORMATIONS

About 3,000 ft. deep (915 m.) and just 1- 2 mile wide.


Yosemite National Park: Yosemite National Park: AREAS TO VISITAREAS TO VISIT..

MARIPOSA GROVE of GIANT SEQUOIASMARIPOSA GROVE of GIANT SEQUOIAS

The largest stand of giant sequoias in Yosemite. SEQUOIA: The world’s largest living thing in our planet.

The road to MARIPOSA GROVE is often closed from November to March.



WAWONAWAWONA

The home to the historic WAWONA HOTEL (XIX c.). Accesible by car all year round.

The Pioneer Yosemite Historic Center: A collection of historic buildings.



GLACIER POINT & BADGER PASSGLACIER POINT & BADGER PASS

GLACIER POINT: An overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half dome and The High Sierra.

The Road is closed from November to May-June.

BADGER PASS: A famous cross-country skiing area from December to April.



CRANE FLATCRANE FLAT

A pleasant forest and meadow area located 16 miles from Yosemite Valley.

Accesible by car all year.

Near the TUOLUMNE and MERCED GROVES of Giant Sequoias.



TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWSMEADOWS

A 39 mile scenic drive through

forests and past meadows, lakes,

and granite domes.

Many broad and beautiful vistas.


Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park WATERFALLSWATERFALLS

YOSEMITE FALLS

740 m.

The world’s 5th tallest waterfall.

It doesn't flow in Summer.

UPPER YOSEMITE FALL (436 m.)

THE MIDDLE CASCADE (206 m.)

LOWER YOSEMITE FALL (98 m.)


Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park WATERFALLSWATERFALLS

OTHER FALLS . . .

Most of them only flows during 3-4 months a year.

BRIDALVEIL FALL (189 m.)

VERNAL FALL (97 m.)

NEVADA FALL (98 m.)

RIBBON FALL (491 m.)

HORSETAIL FALL (305 m.)

STAIRCASE FALL (396 m.)


Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park

ROCK FORMATIONSROCK FORMATIONS

HALF DOMEPerhaps the most recognized symbol in Yosemite.

1,220 mabove the valley floor


EL CAPITAN The favorite plane and highest wall for experienced rock climbers.

The largest monolith of granite in the World.

915 mabove the valley floor






Other impressive rock formations CATHEDRAL ROCKS




Other impressive rock formations SENTINEL ROCK




Other impressive rock formations THE THREE BROTHERS

Eagle Peak (Uppermost Brother)

Middle Brother

Lower Brother


Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park WILD LIFEWILD LIFE

ANIMALSANIMALS

Bears

Deer Coyotes

Birds


Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park WILD LIFEWILD LIFE

FLOWERSFLOWERS

A great variety of unique wild flowers.

A real paradise for Botanic experts.


andand THE MOST IMPORTANT THE MOST IMPORTANT thing . . .thing . . .

Thank you very much for your attention!

It’s been a pleasure !

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Tourism In California