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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

Hollywood Boulevard at night

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

The neon lights of Hollywood Boulevard are as much a part of the glamor of Southern California as the stage lights. – photos by Joe Alexander — Hollywood Boulevard

Mission San Juan Capistrano in California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander

Official site: Mission San Juan Capistrano

Website: California Missions Foundation

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Spanish Catholic missionaries and is in present day Orange County in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mission San Juan Capistrano – California

Venice Beach and Muscle Beach, California

Venice Beach has been a mecca for body builders, artists and hippies in California for decades. – photos by Joe Alexander

Venice Beach has been a mecca for body builders, artists and hippies in California for decades. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach – California

Venice Beach has been a mecca for body builders, artists and hippies in California for decades. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach – California

Venice Beach has been a mecca for body builders, artists and hippies in California for decades. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach – California

Venice Beach has been a mecca for body builders, artists and hippies in California for decades. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach – California

Venice Beach has been a mecca for body builders, artists and hippies in California for decades. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach – California

Venice Beach has been a mecca for body builders, artists and hippies in California for decades. – photos by Joe Alexander — Venice Beach – California

Santa Monica, California and the famous pier

When many people think of Los Angeles-area beaches, they think of Santa Monica and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. – photo by Joe Alexander

When many people think of Los Angeles-area beaches, they think of Santa Monica and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

When many people think of Los Angeles-area beaches, they think of Santa Monica and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

When many people think of Los Angeles-area beaches, they think of Santa Monica and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

When many people think of Los Angeles-area beaches, they think of Santa Monica and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

When many people think of Los Angeles-area beaches, they think of Santa Monica and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

When many people think of Los Angeles-area beaches, they think of Santa Monica and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. – photo by Joe Alexander — Santa Monica, California

Surf City USA: Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — One of the locals hanging out at the pier on a fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California

A fall afternoon in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California

A fall evening in Huntington Beach, California – also known as Surf City USA. – photo by Joe Alexander — Huntington Beach, California