213-980-3480
Become a commercial archaeologist for the day as we uncover the history of roadside architecture in Southern California, including theme restaurants and cocktail lounges, motels and motorcourts, coffee shops, bowling alleys and shopping centers... the best known and least known monuments to a not so distant age of creativity and optimism in L.A.
No other city has the rich roadside architecture of L.A., and Googie Tours is a fun, informative and intimate way to see these spectacular sights... while they're still here!
Noted preservationist John English not only guides you through classic examples of post-war urban architecture in L.A., but also takes you off the beaten track to discover the hidden treasures of the city's sprawling suburbs.
Tour 1: San
Gabriel Valley
Cruise into the past down old Route 66. Drive through the giant
Donut Hole of La Puente. Discover the Egyptian/Aztec/Atomic splendor of
the Covina Bowl. Experience the tiki exotica of the Bahooka Polynesian
restaurant.
Tour 2: Coffee
Shop Modern & More
Become an archaeologist and dig into the "counter culture"
of Hollywood, Culver City, Westchester and Inglewood. A hands-on
exploration of the sights and history of Johnnie's, Ships, Pann's and
more.
Tour 3: Behind
the Orange Curtain
The space age industrial architecture of the I-5 corridor... the
atomic/exotic storybook-themed motels surrounding Disneyland...
Architect Richard Neutra's drive-in church and outdoor pulpit... The
last remaining original McDonald's and the pop splendor of Orange
County's freeway culture.
Tour 4:
Cocktails 'n' Coffee Shops
Experience how a burgeoning middle-class ate, drank and played during
the post-war boom years in the city of the future. Take in the neon
lights and plush vintage interiors. From forgotten lounges and steak
houses to the Lowenbrau, Ships, Pann's and much more.
For reservations, call
213-980-3480
Special group rates and custom tours available.
Googie Tours is not affiliated with Googie Architecture On-line. Please call the above phone number for more information about Googie Tours.