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The Presidio is currently undergoing major changes so that it may pay for its upkeep. For schedules, maps, and general information about ongoing developments at the Presidio, the best source is the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Headquarters at Fort Mason, Building 102, San Francisco, CA 94123 (& 415/561-4700). For additional information, call the Presidio Visitor Center at & 415/561-4323. Take the no. 28, 45, 76, or 82X bus.

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7 The Best Architectural Landmarks The Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco): More tomato red than golden, the famous bridge remains a stunning visual for the San Francisco skyline. It s also an excellent expanse to walk. See Exploring the City in chapter 4. The Carson Mansion (Eureka): This house is a flamboyant Victorian and one of the state s most photographed Queen Anne style structures. It was built in 1885. See Eureka & Environs in chapter 7. California State Capitol (Sacramento): Built in 1869 and renovated in 1976, the dazzling white capitol has the original statuary restored along its eaves, historical rooms furnished with antiques from the original offices, a strangely interesting collection of portraits of California governors (don t miss Jerry Brown s), and a dome that from the inside looks like a Faberge egg. See Sacramento in chapter 10. Mission San Carlos Borromeo del R o Carmelo (Carmel): The second mission founded in California in 1770 by Father Jun pero Serra is perhaps the most beautiful. Its stone church and tower dome have been restored, and a garden of poppies adjoins the church. See Carmel-by-the-Sea in chapter 11. Hearst Castle (San Simeon): This 165-room estate of publishing magnate sounders schedule William Randolph Hearst is one of the last great estates of America s Gilded Age. It s an astounding, over-the-top monument to wealth and power. See San Simeon: Hearst Castle in chapter sounders schedule 12.