California Historical pictures

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Leave your heart here in a fascinating hilly city, over a golden bridge, under towering trees and within the fog of the Pacific Coast.

Completed in the early 20th century, this building houses the mayor’s office and meeting chambers of the Los Angeles City Council.

Marvel at the untouched beauty of this island off the coast of Southern California, where stunning natural scenery is the biggest draw.  

Take the kids for a swim in the ocean, pet sharks at the aquarium and explore museums and galleries in this laid-back beach city on California’s Pacific Coast.

See the dome and cupola of this town hall from across the city center. People come here for the rose garden and fountain at the top of the steps.

See how California’s early governors lived in this opulent Victorian mansion, complete with original furnishings.

Tours of this historic working television and film production studio give a behind-the-scenes look at how movie magic gets made.

Take a tour of the America’s best-known wine-growing region for some delicious wine tasting and to buy a bottle or two.

Marvel at the untouched beauty of this island off the coast of Southern California, where stunning natural scenery is the biggest draw.  

Surrounded by evergreens and towering rock formations, this church has a storybook feel. Step inside and discover how a young girl climber is remembered.

This multi-storey complex comprehensively recounts the story of Los Altos\' journey from pioneer settlement to tech nirvana.

Surrounded by evergreens and towering rock formations, this church has a storybook feel. Step inside and discover how a young girl climber is remembered.

Leave your heart here in a fascinating hilly city, over a golden bridge, under towering trees and within the fog of the Pacific Coast.

Leave your heart here in a fascinating hilly city, over a golden bridge, under towering trees and within the fog of the Pacific Coast.