Place Archive

California

California’s diverse landscapes and urban centers are documented through photographs capturing coastal cities, deserts, and inland regions. The archive includes images from Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, and San Diego, illustrating varied cultural and environmental settings across the state.

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Photos from California

The Grafton on Sunset hotel in Hollywood, California, features two beds with zebra-print comforters and large artistic prints on the walls.
A hotel room at the Grafton on Sunset in Hollywood, California, features two beds with zebra-print…
Abandoned bear enclosures at the original Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles, which operated from 1912 to 1965.
These abandoned bear enclosures are part of the original Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles, which…
Abandoned enclosures at the Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles, built in the 1930s and closed in 1965.
The Griffith Park Zoo, established in 1912, served as Los Angeles' primary zoological facility until its…
Abandoned concrete stairs descend into a dark tunnel at the former Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles, closed in 1965.
Operating from 1912 to 1965, the Los Angeles Zoo once held bears, lions, monkeys, macaws, goats,…
Overlook at Abandoned Old Los Angeles Zoo
Operating from 1912 to 1965, the Los Angeles Zoo once held bears, lions, monkeys, macaws, goats,…
The Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory are landmarks in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. The sign is a global symbol of the film industry, and the observatory offers panoramic city views and astronomical education.
The Hollywood Sign, originally erected in 1923 as "HOLLYWOODLAND" to advertise a real estate development, has…
Sunrise over the Los Angeles basin from Mulholland Drive overlook, with the downtown skyline visible in the distance.
Sunrise over the Los Angeles basin, viewed from Mulholland Drive. This scenic overlook provides a vantage…
Sunrise over Downtown Los Angeles in November 2011, showing the city's central business district.
A sunrise over Downtown Los Angeles in November 2011. The city's central business district, a hub…
Ruby's Diner restaurant at the end of the Huntington Beach Pier, California, at sunset.
The Ruby's Diner restaurant sits at the end of the Huntington Beach Pier, a structure that…
Sunset over the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach, California, with surfers and cargo ships visible on the horizon.
Sunset over the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach, California. Known for its surf culture, the beach…
The Huntington Beach Pier, a 1,850-foot structure completed in 1914, extends into the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, seen here at sunset with palm trees in silhouette.
The Huntington Beach Pier, completed in 1914, extends 1,850 feet into the Pacific Ocean and is…
Black's Beach cliffs and the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, California, a popular coastal area known for its geological features and surfing.
Black's Beach, located in San Diego, California, is a popular stretch of coastline known for its…
The coastline of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in San Diego, California, features cliffs overlooking Black's Beach and the Torrey Pines Gliderport.
The coastline of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in San Diego, California, features dramatic cliffs overlooking…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in San Diego, California, features sandstone cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a popular beach.
The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in San Diego, California, features dramatic coastal cliffs overlooking the…
The San Diego Zoo parking lot, surrounded by palm trees, provides essential visitor access to the zoological park in California.
The San Diego Zoo parking lot, seen here with numerous vehicles, serves as essential infrastructure for…
A giant panda rests in its habitat at the San Diego Zoo, California. The exhibit is designed to replicate the animal's natural environment with climbing structures and bamboo.
A giant panda rests within its habitat at the San Diego Zoo in California. The zoo,…
Asian elephants walk in their enclosure at the San Diego Zoo, California, known for its naturalistic habitats and conservation efforts.
Elephants roam within their enclosure at the San Diego Zoo in California. The zoo, established in…
A lifeguard tower stands on a California beach at sunset, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. These towers are vital for ensuring beach safety.
A lifeguard tower stands on a beach along the Pacific Ocean in California as the sun…
California sea lions rest on an algae-covered rock in the Pacific Ocean off La Jolla, California, a known haul-out site for marine mammals.
California sea lions rest on a rock covered in algae off the coast of La Jolla,…
California sea lions rest on the rocky shores of La Jolla, California, a known haul-out site on the Pacific coast.
California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) rest on the rocky shores of La Jolla, California. This coastal…
Sea lions and cormorants rest on rocks along the La Jolla coastline in San Diego, California, a vital habitat for marine wildlife.
Sea lions and cormorants rest on the rocky shores of La Jolla, California. This coastal area,…
Brown pelicans and cormorants rest on coastal rocks in La Jolla, California, a vital resting and nesting site for seabirds along the Pacific Ocean.
Brown pelicans and cormorants perch on coastal rocks in La Jolla, California. These rocky outcroppings along…

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