Santa Monica, California
Georgian Hotel
One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.
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Santa Monica, California
One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.
Santa Monica, California
This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.
Santa Monica, California
Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.
Santa Monica, California
A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.
Santa Monica, California
On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.
Santa Monica, California
An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.
Santa Monica, California
Legendary prop shop filled with one man's collection of scientific curiosities.
Santa Monica, California
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
Oxnard, California
Abandoned in 2009, this once popular resort destination now stands frozen in time.
Oxnard, California
French prisoners carved these boats from the bones of their meat rations.
Oxnard, California
Rusty pieces of metal jutting out of a breakwater are all that's visible of the 12,500-ton ocean liner that capsized just off the beach.
Ojai, California
Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."
Santa Barbara, California
The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.
Santa Barbara, California
One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.
Santa Barbara, California
For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.
Santa Barbara, California
The home of one of California's most important horticulturalists wilts amidst a lovely park.
Santa Barbara, California
Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.
Santa Barbara, California
Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.
Santa Barbara, California
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
Santa Barbara, California
Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.
Los Alamos, California
This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.
Solvang, California
Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.
Solvang, California
Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.