Tournament of Roses, Pasadena. A spectacular parade down Colorado Boulevard, with lavish floats, music, and equestrian entries, followed by the Rose Bowl Game. Call & 626/449-4100 or visit www. tournamentofroses.com for details, or watch it on TV (you ll have a better view). January 1.
340 Stockton St. (between Post and Sutter sts.), San Francisco, CA 94108. & 800/235-4300 or 415/781-5555. Fax 415/955-5536. www.camptonplace.com. 110 units. $345 $475 double; $550 $2,000 suite. American breakfast $17. AE, DC, MC, V. Valet parking $35. Cable car: Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason lines (1 block west). Bus: 2, 3, 4, 30, or 45. Amenities: Restaurant; health club; concierge; courtesy car; secretarial services; 24-hr. room service; southwest phone number laundry service; same-day dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV w/pay movies, dataport, minibar, hair dryer, iron, safe, T1 line.
Another site worth visiting is Oakland s Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway (& 510/893-2300; www.paramounttheatre.com), an outstanding example of Art Deco architecture and decor. Built in 1931 and restored in 1973, it functions as the city s main performing-arts center, featuring talent like Alicia Keys as well as gospel southwest phone number music, symphony orchestras, and classic movies. Guided tours of the 3,000-seat theater are given the first and third Saturdays of each month, excluding holidays. Reservations are not necessary; just show up at 10am at the box-office entrance on 21st Street at Broadway. Cameras are allowed, and admission is $1.
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