| Page Views: 69 Last Visit to Martinez: September, 2008 | Industry in the Bay Area by SteveOSF - last update: Sep 17, 2008 |
Contra Costa County Seat | A Martinez Refinery on the Carquinez Straight |
Martinez, located on the shore of the Carquinez Straight, is best known for the oil refineries that line Highway 680. However, Martinez is the County Seat of Costa County, one of the San Francisco Bay Area Counties. The downtown contains some historic buildings and is home to several antique shops and many restaurants. |
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| Pros: | "Has a real downtown." | | Cons: | "Very industrial." | | In A Nutshell: | "Laid back town in the East Bay." |
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Tips: 2 - Photos: 8 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
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atufft Tue Feb 24, 2009 04:35 UTC
Martinez is also the chosen hometown for John Muir. I believe his mansion is there somewhere? | Ewingjr98 Thu Oct 9, 2008 01:35 UTC
You provide lots of detail and great photos as usual! | Maria250 Mon Oct 6, 2008 10:57 UTC
That's a GREAT Mothball Fleet Tour tip!! Contains awesome backround informations! Thanks for sharing! |
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