Click on Picture to EnlargeIf I had to pick one I would pick Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa helped define the Jesus Movement in the late 60's and early 70's. From its humble beginnings as a small 'country church', Calvary Chapel has grown to become a mega church with over 1300 affiliated churches worldwide. MAP
#41 Calvary Chapel: Costa Mesa (Rick)
#40 Alibaba Motel (Jennifer)
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One of the famous/infamous landmarks along the 55 fwy heading south is the AliBaba Motel (off Newport Blvd and 22nd). It is of significance because it was once a fine establishment to stay in when visiting Costa Mesa/Goathill back in the day, but also because it is of personal value to me. Upon leaving my marriage with my 6 (now 16 year old daughter) from a move to Northern California, we returned to Costa Mesa--our home. When we were exiting the freeway, she said, "Oh Momma, the AliBaba! We're Home!" And every single day that I drive past, I think, "I am home." The way the light is reflected off the gold roof is phenomenal. The fact that teenagers now rent the rooms out for a night to party. It has evolved as the OC has evolved and as my daughter and I have evolved. For better or worse, it still stands and represents home to me and to her and probably to many others. Take a look! MAP
#39 Sunset Beach Water Tower (Jeani)
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My favorite place is Sunset Beach where I currently live. It is where I went throughout my life as a kid and have lived there the last 8 years. It is unincorporated, so no mailman, market, school. Volunteer fire dept. Lots of community activities, a lot of musicians, fun people and some real kooks! The Water Tower is known in Sunset. You can rent it monthly for, I believe $7,000 per month! MAP
#38 San Juan Capistrano Train Station (Rik)
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My own very favorite is the Train Station at San Juan Capistrano. Of course from the Historic Los Rios side. It's almost like someone took a giant knife and sliced it right down the middle. One side Los Rios. The other side development. In the 1950's I first heard the song "When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano." It hypnotized me for life! It is what brought me to California from Florida. And only part of what has kept me here all these years. It's truly a step back in time for me - every time I go there. MAP
#37 Huntington Beach Field Workers (Amalia)
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I'm an Orange County Native and a Social Worker. I think that my famous hometown of Huntington Beach should definitely be in the projects. However, I would like to show a different side of the partying and surfing... it maybe the social worker in me, but I've always wanted to stop and photograph the hidden field workers that pick vegetables on the corner of Slater and Graham... The field is hidden and enclosed by a bike trail with a view of the ocean... MAP
#36 Ramakrishna Monastery (Mary)
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This place is dedicated to honoring all religious traditions and is a place of quiet peacefulness... It is one of the few places where there is actually a medicine wheel that is used by Native Americans for prayer as well as having shrines to the Jewish, Hindu, Christian, Moslem and Buddhist traditions, etc. that are used as places of quiet prayer and meditation. I love the views there, the quiet natural peacefulness and like the drive up there through the oak lined streets. My favorite places there are the Hindu, Christian and Native American shrines... The other areas are beautiful too. You may well have your favorites once you go up there. Be sure to ring the bell when you go up there so the monks will know you are there and make sure you take of your shoes and go into the meditation cave to just be in the darkness and silence which is so potent that you can hear your own breath and heart beat. MAP
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