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Meet The Queen
As you may have guessed it, the Queen Mary in Long Beach is not your average hotel. But this is not the reason why we were hesitating to include her majesty in our guide. Discover…
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Desert Dwelling
Just when you think the small bumpy road would lead to nowhere, an ensemble of palms appears from afar. And what looks like an oasis actually is an oasis. Discover…
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Melrose Place
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the quintessential mid-century motor hotel. It feels like time stood still, maybe apart from WiFi and microwave. The rooms are simple and there are a couple of dents and...
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hooray for googie
Welcome on planet earth, stranger. There aren’t many other buildings in our galaxy that embody the excitement of the space age as perfectly as the Encounter restaurant in the Theme Building at LAX....
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Hollywood Hideaway
The old magic of Hollywood may have changed and many people claim it’s long gone but its traces can still be found. So, why don’t you start your Hollywood-style journey at the Highland Gardens Hotel?...
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Dead-End Cinema
Don’t worry about being too late on your date, fellow. The Valley Drive-In Theatre in Lompoc already closed a long time ago. Discover…
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The Design Doctor
The Esslinger Building looks like somebody accidentally dropped it on the way to somewhere else – maybe to Miami? It’s not that San Juan Capistrano wouldn’t deserve such a wonderful piece of...
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Arizona Dream
The desert’s the place to dwell – this was the credo of many a lounge lizard in the 1950s enjoying his/her time off preferably in heat burned, sun-dried remote areas. But even back then, Rat Pack...
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Meanwhile in the Desert
Palm Springs doesn’t need an introduction to our readers. The mid-century modern capital offers a vast choice of accomodation – even for the seasoned time traveller. One of our latest favorites is the...
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The Last Resort
Looking for a romantic honeymoon destination? Planning a weekender with your new date? Well, it’s not that we wouldn’t recommend this place but the glory days of Salton Sea are probably over. At least...
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Mid-Century Mexican
Did you ever dream of enjoying Enchiladas in a Case Study House? Well, you probably didn’t. But after your first visit to Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant we’re sure you will. Discover…
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