Architecture - Western States (CA, NV, OR, WA)

Architecture in Seattle, Tacoma, Washington and The Cascades The most iconic image associated with the architecture of the northwest Washington and Cascades region is, hands down, the Seattle Space Needle. Architecture in San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Napa Valley, Central California Coast Architecture in central California is varied; there are examples of Spanish colonial designs, Italianate designs, Victorian designs, Gothic Revival, Queen Anne, as well as modern and post-modern architectural styles all across the region. Architecture in San Diego, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Southern California There are buildings of virtually every style known to have influenced modern man, ranging from downtown L.A.'s skyscrapers to pastry shops decorated by giant donuts that can be seen and recognized from afar. Architecture in Palm Springs and the California Desert A wide variety of interesting architectural landmarks can be found spread across the California Desert region. From the mid-century modern style of Palm Springs to the Victorian homes of Redlands, architecture aficionados will be pleased with what they encounter. Architecture in Las Vegas and the Nevada desert With dozens of uniquely-themed mega resorts lining the Strip, the variety and styles of architecture found in Las Vegas is nothing short of mind-blowing. And, proving that size matters, the 10 largest hotels in the world are all consolidated within the four-mile stretch of the Strip.