California – Page 4 – Joe Alexander

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

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

Isis Queen at Whisky A Go Go in 2016

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander

Isis Queen has been involved in a few bands, including as the lead singer for Greek/American punk band Barb Wire Dolls.

She and the Barb Wire Dolls were part of the 2017 Vans Warped Tour and made a number of appearances at the historic Whisky A Go Go, including this one on May 16, 2016.

Profile of Barb Wire Dolls in Charleston City Paper

Interview with Isis Queen in IndyBandGuru.com

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Isis Queen

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in 2016

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. – photo by Joe Alexander

The Whisky A Go Go on the famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, has been a pivotal part of the American rock n roll scene since it opened in 1964.

Barb Wire Dolls have played a number of times at The Whisky including this show on May 16, 2016.

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Dolls at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, on May 16, 2016. - photo by Joe Alexander — Barb Wire Dolls

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