California Historic buildings + Lighthouse pictures

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Enjoy a picturesque slice of Southern California with its history and heritage, culture and cuisine, great surfing and some of the oldest amusement parks in America.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

This huge city-centre park is home to a range of fantastic cultural institutions, and it’s also a lovely place for a walk.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

Learn the story behind these beehive-shaped stonemasonry structures, which have been beautifully preserved in the Wildrose Canyon since the 1870s.

Home of the Summer of Love, flower power and the Grateful Dead in the ’60s, this neighborhood is still a San Francisco landmark rich with history. 

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Farmers markets, a multicultural culinary scene, stunning art deco architecture and an exciting zoo make Oakland a must-visit location for Bay area visitors. 

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Spend an afternoon wandering around this historic ethnic neighborhood, which is home to diverse restaurants, a thriving art scene and quirky grocery stores.

From a vintage theater to a bustling downtown scene, discover the varied treasures of this city on the San Francisco Peninsula. 

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

A photo opportunity with a difference awaits you at this landmark building with a fascinating past.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.