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John Muir National Historical Site, 4202 Alhambra Ave. (Located just north of highway 4 on Alhambra Ave.), ☎ +1 925 228-8860 (fax: +1 925 228-8192), . This site includes a mansion, woodland, and grassland once belonging to John Muir and his family. Muir was known as an early environmentalist who founded the Sierra Club. Activities include a tour of the house and hiking. There is also an interesting adobe structure on site. $3 entry fee. Children 15 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. �
Martinez Museum, 1005 Escobar Street, ☎ (925) 228-8160, . Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 - 3:00; First four Sundays 1:00 - 4:00. Includes exhibits on John Muir, Don Ignacio Martinez, Joe Di Maggio (another Martinez native), the Port Chicago disaster, and general history of the town, as well as a gift shop and information on tours, including a cemetery tour ! �
Martinez Beavers, Near the Corner of Castro St. & Escobar St., . In the fall of 2006, two beavers made their way up Alhambra Creek in downtown Martinez and decided to call it home, proceeding to produce 4 kits over the course of the summer. The beaver have transformed Alhambra Creek from a trickle into multiple dams and beaver ponds, which in turn, lead to the return of steelhead trout and river otter in 2008, and mink in 2009. Best viewing at the Marina, Escobar, and Amtrak footbridges. Beavers are nocturnal, so look in the early morning and late evening. Free. �
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