California history

Some things are different, others are shockingly similar.

The oldest place in Northern California is a little-known gem that you'll definitely want to visit.

Here's what Los Angeles looked like before the stars came.

“Let’s go for a nice, long Sunday drive down to Long Beach,” they said. “We’ll get out of the city and take in some of that fresh sea air,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” they said. They lied. (Long Beach, California, circa 1935)

12. Ontario, 1900-1910. The beautiful citrus groves of Ontario as they looked over one hundred years ago.

The hippie movement helped usher in a cultural renaissance in California during the '60s and '70s.

Pasadena, California is a charming city filled with history and culture. Visit the iconic Pasadena City Hall or take a stroll through the historic Old Town, filled with boutique shops and restaurants. Check out the local art scene at the Norton Simon Museum. Pasadena also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Pasadena Chalk Festival. Experience the beauty and charm of Pasadena. #Fun #Travel #Pasadena #California #Tips

Searchable history of the Santa Clarita Valley (Los Angeles County) in pictures and text.

Our first interstate highway system once linked Southern California to the nation with concrete pavement and black-and-white shields.

1981 vs. 2022 - View looking south from Buena Vista Hill in Elysian Park towards downtown Los Angeles. The old Southern Pacific Railroad Yard, now the...

The eucalyptus, or gum tree, is an invader from an alien botanical world. It arrived from Australia in the 1850s.

Looking north along Los Angeles' Main Street in 1882. (LAPL 00014010) Bizarre Los Angeles

Interested in visiting the 21 California missions? Check out this guide that shows you how to visit them all in 7 days and what to expect while at each one. It is a fantastic road trip along El Camino Real. #california #travel #photography #hiking #bucketlist #food #roadtrip #travelblog #adventure

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County protects over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years. NHM tracks the Earth's biodiversity, because knowing what is out there is the first step to conservation. The Museum is an authority on the "big picture" of the planet, the natural and the cultural world. NHM is home to some of the first, best and only specimens, exhibits and experiences of their kind. Located in Exposition Park just minutes from L.A. Live in the heart of…

Glimpse the history of Los Angeles, California, through old pictures, vintage photos, and archive film. #history #localhistory #vintagephotography #USA

The Palace of Fine Arts is a special and unique place that you will want to visit when you are traveling to San Francisco. It is free to walk around and explore the area, and it is located at 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123. This spot is open daily from 5 a.m.

Q&A with historian Jared Farmer, author of "Trees in Paradise: A California History."

Here is link to the old paramount track.... http://www.tamsoldracecarsite.net/ParamountRanchToday.html

Malibu 1938- Decaying Hollywood Mansions