The Johnsons Mid-Century Time Travel Guide

Handpicked Travel Tips for Vintage Lovers and Mid-Century Modern Enthusiasts: Vintage Hotels, Motels, Restaurants, Sights, Roads and Places, personally approved by The Johnsons

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  • San Francisco
    • Motel Capri, San Francisco
  • Central Coast
    • Valley Drive-In Theatre, Lompoc
  • Los Angeles
    • Arturo’s Restaurant, Harbor City
    • Encounter, Los Angeles
    • Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel, Los Angeles
    • Highland Gardens, Hollywood
    • The Queen Mary, Long Beach
  • Orange County
    • Esslinger Building, San Juan Capistrano
  • San Diego
    • The Palms Hotel, Borrego Springs
  • Palm Springs
    • Del Marcos Hotel, Palm Springs
    • The Chase Hotel, Palm Springs
    • Desert Hills Hotel, Palm Springs
  • other areas
    • Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale AZ
    • North Shore Beach & Yacht Club, Salton Sea

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Meanwhile in the Desert

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Palm Springs doesn’t need an introduction to our readers. The mid-century modern capital offers a vast choice of accomodation – even for the seasoned time traveller. One of our latest […]

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Arizona Dream

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The desert’s the place to dwell – this was the credo of many a lounge lizard in the 1950s enjoying his/her time off preferably in heat burned, sun-dried remote areas. […]

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Hollywood Hideaway

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The old magic of Hollywood may have changed and many people claim it’s long gone but its traces can still be found. So, why don’t you start your Hollywood-style journey […]

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Melrose Place

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This, ladies and gentlemen, is the quintessential mid-century motor hotel. It feels like time stood still, maybe apart from WiFi and microwave. The rooms are simple and there are a […]

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Desert Dwelling

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Just when you think the small bumpy road would lead to nowhere, an ensemble of palms appears from afar. And what looks like an oasis actually is an oasis. Discover…

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Meet The Queen

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As you may have guessed it, the Queen Mary in Long Beach is not your average hotel. But this is not the reason why we were hesitating to include her […]

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A Night in 1947

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Among all the greatness in mid century modern capital Palm Springs, this is a true little gem. Discover…

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    • San Francisco
      • Motel Capri, San Francisco
    • Los Angeles
      • Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel, Los Angeles
      • Highland Gardens, Hollywood
      • The Queen Mary, Long Beach
    • San Diego
      • The Palms Hotel, Borrego Springs
    • Palm Springs
      • The Chase Hotel, Palm Springs
      • Del Marcos Hotel, Palm Springs
      • Desert Hills Hotel, Palm Springs
    • other areas
      • Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale AZ
  • Eat
    • Los Angeles
      • Arturo’s Restaurant, Harbor City
      • Encounter, Los Angeles
  • See
    • Esslinger Building, San Juan Capistrano
    • North Shore Beach & Yacht Club, Salton Sea
    • Valley Drive-In Theatre, Lompoc
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