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This Mysterious Tower Has Been Hiding On The California Coast For Years

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Laguna Beach is famous for their sun-kissed, palm tree-lined coastline, but many people don’t know they’re also hiding a slice of Rapunzel. This castle-inspired structure – known as Pirate Tower (or La Tour in French) – stands about 60 feet tall on the base of a cliff overlooking the beautiful Victoria Beach. It was originally built in 1926 – around the same time as the house at the top of the bluff – and provided easy access to the beach down below. The home (known as the Norman House) and tower were both made for California State Senator William Brown and his…

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These 8 California Beaches Are Even More Beautiful At Sunrise

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California is one of the most beautiful places to wake up. Every morning, when the sun rises and fills the sky with pink, orange and purple hues, our landscapes could not get any more gorgeous – especially out by the coastline. Throw in some palm trees, curious seagulls, ocean waves & surfers and the scene becomes even more lovely. These are just eight of the many beaches that are worth getting up early for to watch the sunrise.  Our friends at California Beaches has helped us put together this list. 1. Huntington Beach Huntington City Beach is a place for…

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12 Gorgeous Piers In California Where You Need To Watch The Sunset

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Piers have been a defining part of Southern California’s coastline for years. Stretching far out over the ocean, they provide the most beautiful setting for fishing, shopping, restaurants, and some like Santa Monica’s even have attractions like a ferris wheel. Combine these historic seaside structures with the bright colors of a California sunset and you’ll be at no end of perfect photo opportunities. These are just 12 of the many gorgeous piers along the coast where you’ll love watching the sun go down. 1. Huntington Beach Pier Let’s just get this out of the way – it would be impossible…

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