The California Tower and the dome of the California Building in Balboa Park are both decorated in inlaid blue, green, gold, black, and white ceramic tiles. The tower is part of the San Diego Museum of Man. The design of the facade of the California Building is taken from that of the Cathedral of Mexico in Mexico City. The California Tower rises 200 feet. At its top is a weather vane in the shape of a Spanish ship similar to Cabrillo's. Inside the tower, a 100-bell symphonic carillon plays the standard Westminster chimes every quarter hour and a five minute recital at noon. The bells are operated from two keyboards on the third floor of the California Building. Usually they are played automatically with reels similar to those of a player piano. Occasionally, however, a carillonneur presents a live recital.
A free red trolley tram circuits the park every ten minutes.
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