Must-see attractions in Southern California

  • Kahn Building

    San Diego

    Historic building with kitsch ornate plaster work of fruits at its top. It was recently transformed into 'The Hive,' housing a collection of different…

  • Charles Greene's Former Private Residence

    Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley

    This is the former home of one of Pasadena's great architects, whose works include the Gamble House, designed with his brother Henry.

  • Leimert Park Plaza

    Los Angeles

    This park sits at the southern end of Leimert Park, though its appeal is diminished by the constant swirl of traffic on busy Crenshaw Blvd to the west.

  • Pasadena City Hall

    Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley

    Pasadena's 1927 city hall is on the National Register of Historic Places and a prime example of California Mediterranean-style architecture.

  • Oasis Date Gardens

    Greater Palm Springs

    En route to the Salton Sea, this certified-organic date garden is handy for picking up gift boxes and yummy date shakes.

  • Green Hills Memorial Park

    Long Beach & San Pedro

    Among the 'residents' of this cemetery is Charles Bukowski, buried in plot number 875 of the Ocean View section.

  • Ocean Beach County Park

    Santa Barbara County

    The closest beach option to Lompoc, but closed for half the year to protect nesting Snowy Plovers.

  • St James Episcopal Church

    La Jolla

    Classic architecture, a nice place to stop for a photo on a historic walking tour of La Jolla.

  • Academy Museum

    West Hollywood & Mid-City

    The future home of the museum of the Oscars is scheduled to open in late 2019.

  • Veterans Park

    South Bay Beaches

    Come here for the weekly farmers market, Thursdays 8am to 1pm.