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100 miles east of Los Angeles, nestled under the towering 10,000 foot San Jacinto mountain range, lies the iconic desert oasis resort of Palm Springs, gateway to the fascinating Coachella Valley, also known as “The Desert”. Long known as the playground of the stars, Palm Springs is one of the world’s epicenters of both Spanish Revival and mid century modern architecture, design and style, and has many shops that focus on these popular areas of antiques and  More »

100 miles east of Los Angeles, nestled under the towering 10,000 foot San Jacinto mountain range, lies the iconic desert oasis resort of Palm Springs, gateway to the fascinating Coachella Valley, also known as “The Desert”. Long known as the playground of the stars, Palm Springs is one of the world’s epicenters of both Spanish Revival and mid century modern architecture, design and style, and has many shops that focus on these popular areas of antiques and collectibles than anywhere else. It’s a simple route to find the districts which house these shops, by simply exiting I-10 at the exit marked Highway 111, and following that route through the desert into the outskirts and finally the town center. One divergent route is to make a left turn at Perez Road, and continue for a few minutes to one more cluster of shops, then return to Highway 111 and continue towards Palm Desert’s EL Paseo for more shops , galleries and great restaurants. Also known for great natural beauty, travelers can take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to the mountain peak , see the view and experience the diverse ‘desert to alpine’ ecosystems the area is known for . Joshua Tree National Park is a short 35 minute drive into the High Desert along California Route 62 just north of the valley. Yucca Valley, along the way , offers many rustic shops and funky restaurants too, and is a complete contrast from the sleek, chic retro-cool Palm Springs scene. Something for everyone. Submitted by: Matt Burkholz, Fine Bakelite and Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry, www.route66west.com.   « Less

35 miles north of San Francisco lies Sonoma County, an area known for its beautiful scenery, redwood trees and of course, wineries. But what you might not know is that Sonoma County is also home to hundreds of antiques dealers. The best way to find these dealers is to follow Antique Row, a route that stretches eight miles along Highway 116. All along this route you’ll find items that range from formal country furniture to early 20th century radios to milk glass lamps to vintage fruit  More »

35 miles north of San Francisco lies Sonoma County, an area known for its beautiful scenery, redwood trees and of course, wineries. But what you might not know is that Sonoma County is also home to hundreds of antiques dealers. The best way to find these dealers is to follow Antique Row, a route that stretches eight miles along Highway 116. All along this route you’ll find items that range from formal country furniture to early 20th century radios to milk glass lamps to vintage fruit crates. On the western end of this route, the town of Sebastopol contains several antiques shops as well as the Antique Society, which houses 70 dealers. Farther north, between Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys, the town of Healdsburg contains a number of wonderful antiques shops, up to 100 dealers. Nearby, for when you’re ready for a little rest and relaxation, are approximately 70 wineries and Lake Sonoma, the perfect spot for outdoor fun. Non-antiquers won’t be bored here either. Along the Russian River, there are plenty of cute resort towns nestled amongst redwood trees with numerous opportunities to hike, swim, hike, fish, canoe and kayak. Other attractions and events worth noting are the Russian River Blues and Jazz Festivals, the Armstrong Redwood State Reserve, and in Santa Rosa, the Burbank Center for the Performing Arts and course museums, including one devoted to modern art and one to Charles M. Schulz.   « Less

San Francisco is not only known for the Golden Gate Bridge, but for its 600 golden antique shopping opportunities –all of which you can take advantage of in the Jackson Square and Sacramento Street sections of town. Also in this area, some of the country’s best antiques events, including the San Francisco Antiques Show, the Jackson Square Promenade, and the city’s many flea markets. Elsewhere in the Bay Area, you’ll find a good variety of antiques stores in Berkeley,  More »

San Francisco is not only known for the Golden Gate Bridge, but for its 600 golden antique shopping opportunities –all of which you can take advantage of in the Jackson Square and Sacramento Street sections of town. Also in this area, some of the country’s best antiques events, including the San Francisco Antiques Show, the Jackson Square Promenade, and the city’s many flea markets. Elsewhere in the Bay Area, you’ll find a good variety of antiques stores in Berkeley, Oakland, Freemont and Menlo Park. San Francisco hosts the nationally renowned San Francisco Fall Antiques Show, which draws 70 dealers from across the U.S. and Europe and features an exceptional array of antiques which includes American, English, Continental, and Asian furniture, along with rugs, silver, porcelain, glass and fine art. A few more shows worth noting are the Arts of Pacific Asia show, and the Tribal, Folk & Textile Arts Show. When you’re done antiquing for the day, you can take in world-class performances of opera, orchestra, ballet, or theater. You can also visit one of the city’s finest museums, such as the Asian Art Museum, the M. H. de Young Museum, and the Craft & Folk Art Museum, and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Circle Gallery. Architecturally, San Francisco is as fascinating as the scenery and antiques it possesses. While there, make sure you check out its many Victorian houses, mansions, and historic buildings.   « Less

The Pacific coast that lies between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is more than just a pretty view – it’s towns are home to a wide variety of antique stores. The towns of Carmel, Monterey, and Pacific Grove, contain about 40 antique stores in all. Monterey is best known for Cannery Row but is now a destination for antique-lovers, as it contains several antiques malls and numerous individual shops. Pacific Grove, which began in the late 19th century as a Methodist tent camp, also  More »

The Pacific coast that lies between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is more than just a pretty view – it’s towns are home to a wide variety of antique stores. The towns of Carmel, Monterey, and Pacific Grove, contain about 40 antique stores in all. Monterey is best known for Cannery Row but is now a destination for antique-lovers, as it contains several antiques malls and numerous individual shops. Pacific Grove, which began in the late 19th century as a Methodist tent camp, also has a few malls and shops. And if shows and markets are more your pace, the greater Los Angeles area has plenty of those to choose from as well. Some of these include the Antiques Street Fair in the community of Moss Landing, the Historic automobile races, and the Monterey Sports Car Championship, part of the American Le Mans series. No time of year is a bad time to visit this area, but the best way to view is to drive along Ocean View Boulevard or walk the four-mile recreational trail that begins at Cannery Row and ends at Asilomar State Beach.   « Less

When you think of antiques, do you think of Los Angeles? Well, you should. Los Angeles and its surrounding towns are not all about high fashion and high heels, Los Angeles is also known for two internationally recognized antique shows, two major monthly flea markets, and many small flea markets. And because of the area’s Spanish heritage, this is a particularly good area to find everything from the Continental pieces to mid-century Moderne to shabby chic. Los Angeles has about 400  More »

When you think of antiques, do you think of Los Angeles? Well, you should. Los Angeles and its surrounding towns are not all about high fashion and high heels, Los Angeles is also known for two internationally recognized antique shows, two major monthly flea markets, and many small flea markets. And because of the area’s Spanish heritage, this is a particularly good area to find everything from the Continental pieces to mid-century Moderne to shabby chic. Los Angeles has about 400 antique stores in all, sprinkled through Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, La Cienega Boulevard, south Santa Boulevard, and Melrose avenue. Nearby, Pasadena has over 60 stores, and Santa Monica more than 40. Los Angeles and its surrounding towns also have plenty of shows worth attending. Highlights include the Los Angeles Annual Antiques Show, the Pasadena Annual Antiques Show, the Santa Monica Annual Antiques Show, and the Dorothy Emerson Antiques Show. The city’s two largest monthly flea markets are Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Flea Market, and the Santa Monica Antiques & Flea Market. And when you’re ready for a break from antiquing – the attractions in Los Angeles are many. The city is known culturally for its fine symphony, theater, dance and other offerings, as well as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the J. Paul Getty Museum.   « Less