adventures in suburban california

Hare Krishna Temple, Los Angeles on Flickr.

Drive-in Hare Krishna temple, only in L.A.

Rodeway Inn with rainbow, Culver City on Flickr.

There is a pot of gold somewhere on the west side of LA

The Greer House on Flickr.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s almost forgotten house in the San Fernando Valley

Stairs through the tall grass on Angel Island on Flickr.

The tall overgrown grass at Fort McDowell is gorgeous.

House on Stilts on Flickr.

The most interesting suburban houses come from the days before design review.

What’s the net benefit of a carbon-fueled vehicle with four PV panels on top? (Fairfax CA)

If H.H. Richardson worked for real estate developers this is what he would have come up with (Los Gatos, CA)

U & I Liquor in Temescal, Oakland has a great name and the best beer selection in town.

The Bay Area’s answer to the famous Hollywood sign (South San Francisco, CA)

Newell’s Cocktail Time in San Bruno. Open at 6am (of course).