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Cleveland National Forest in California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. This is the road to Mount Laguna. From the southern end of this area, you can see into Mexico. – photo by Joe Alexander

Official site: www.fs.usda.gov/cleveland/

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

The Cleveland National Forest is made up of 460,000 acres in Southern California northeast of San Diego. - photo by Joe Alexander — Cleveland National Forest – California

Pacific Beach in San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Pacific Beach is north of the inlets of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It has long been a haven for Southern California vacationers and surfers. – photos by Joe Alexander — Pacific Beach – San Diego

Mission San Luis Rey in California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photos by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander

Official website: Mission San Luis Rey

Website: California Missions Foundation

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the Spanish missions in California. It is located near Oceanside, California, north of San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Luis Rey – California

Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander

Official website: Mission San Diego de Alcala

Website: California Missions Foundation

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded in 1769 and is the oldest and southernmost of the historic Spanish missions in California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Diego de Alcala

Big Bear Lake in California

Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. – photos by Joe Alexander

Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. – photos by Joe Alexander — Big Bear Lake – California

Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. – photos by Joe Alexander — Big Bear Lake – California

Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. – photos by Joe Alexander — Big Bear Lake – California

Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. – photos by Joe Alexander — Big Bear Lake – California

Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. – photos by Joe Alexander — Big Bear Lake – California

Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. – photos by Joe Alexander — Big Bear Lake – California

Downtown Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California is very spread out and many people visit the city without ever seeing downtown. – photo by Joe Alexander

Los Angeles, California is very spread out and many people visit the city without ever seeing downtown. – photo by Joe Alexander — Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is very spread out and many people visit the city without ever seeing downtown. – photo by Joe Alexander — Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is very spread out and many people visit the city without ever seeing downtown. – photo by Joe Alexander — Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is very spread out and many people visit the city without ever seeing downtown. – photo by Joe Alexander — Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is very spread out and many people visit the city without ever seeing downtown. – photo by Joe Alexander — Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is very spread out and many people visit the city without ever seeing downtown. – photo by Joe Alexander — Downtown Los Angeles

Joshua Tree National Park in California

The Joshua Tree only blooms in the area in and around Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander

Official site: Park Service, Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in the high desert of California. – photo by Joe Alexander — Joshua Tree National Park

Pershing Square in Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander — Pershing Square – Los Angeles

Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Any trip to Southern California should include a stop at the legendary Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

The murals of Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach, California