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  The Gamble House http://www.gamblehouse.org/
Example of American Arts and Crafts architecture, designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908. History, biographies of the architects, virtual tour and visitor information.
  William S. Hart Ranch and Museum http://www.hartmuseum.org/
Public museum in the former home and ranch of silent film cowboy star and director William Hart, contains original furnishings, a collection of western art, mementos of early Hollywood and Native American artifacts.
  Hearst Castle http://www.hearstcastle.org/
William Randolph Hearst's famous estate, now a state historical monument, and includes tours and ticket information, history, and local parks located in San Simeon.
  Adamson House http://www.adamsonhouse.org/
A classic Malibu home was built in 1930 for Rhoda Rindge Adamson and her husband, Merritt Huntley Adamson with tour and schedule information.
  Leonis Adobe Museum http://www.leonisadobemuseum.org/
Home of Miguel Leonis, one of the area's early land settlers, built in 1844. Provides visitor information and local history links. Located in Calabasas.
  Meux Home Museum http://www.meux.mus.ca.us/
House built in 1888 by Doctor T. R. Meux, Confederate surgeon, who had come to Fresno from Tennessee the year before with general information and images.
  Dunsmuir House http://www.dunsmuir.org/
An illustrated history of the mansion built in 1899 by Alexander Dunsmuir in Oakland, and designed by San Francisco architect J. Eugene Freeman.
  Marston House http://www.sandiegohistory.org/marston_house.html
An Arts and Crafts mansion built in 1905. Description, location, admission, and hours. Located in San Diego.
  The Whaley House http://whaleyhouse.org
Located in Old Town, San Diego. Completed in 1857, it was acclaimed as the finest new brick block in Southern California.
  Rancho Camulos Museum http://www.ranchocamulos.org/
A 40 acre National Historic Landmark, situated within an 1800 acre working ranch. Piru, California.
  Adamson House http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=672
A 1920s mission revival mansion with visitor information and photos. Located in Malibu.
  Rengstorff House http://www.r-house.org/
The Rengstorff House is Mountain View's oldest historic house, c. 1867. An example of Victorian Italianate architecture on the west coast.
  The Doctors' House Museum http://www.glendalehistorical.org/doctors.html
An authentically restored Queen Anne-Eastlake style home built about 1888, including historical information and schedule. Located in Glendale.
  Newland House Museum http://www.stockteam.com/newland.html
An 1898 Victorian farmhouse with general information, directions, and photos. Located in Huntington Beach.
  Hellman-Ehrman Mansion http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=991
A home built and completed in 1903 by San Francisco businessman I. W. Hellman with general information located at Sugar Pine Point State Park.
  Kelley House Museum http://www.mendocinohistory.org/
Constructed in 1861 by William H. Kelley with images and general information located at Mendocino.
  McHenry Mansion http://www.mchenrymuseum.org/mansion/
The home built in 1883 by Robert McHenry, a prominent local rancher/banker, is an example of the Victorian Italianate style of architecture with general information and special events located at Modesto.
  Campbell Historic Museum and Ainsley House http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/museum/tours.htm
The home built in 1925 for Campbell canning pioneer J.C. Ainsley and his wife Alcinda with general information and special exhibits.
  Larkin House http://www.historicmonterey.org/?p=larkin_house
An adobe-brick home was built during Monterey's Mexican Period (beginning in 1834) by Thomas Oliver Larkin, a Yankee merchant.
  Merritt House http://www.historicmonterey.org/?p=merritt_house
A two-story adobe was constructed in 1830. Located in Monterey.
  First Brick House http://www.historicmonterey.org/?p=first_brick_house
The introduction of a new building technique introduced by Gallant Dickerson in 1847. Located in Monterey.
  Casa Amesti http://www.historicmonterey.org/?p=casa_amesti
An adobe home built in 1833 by Jose Amesti, a Spanish Basque. Located in Monterey.
  Alvarado Adobe http://www.historicmonterey.org/?p=alvarado_adobe
Built in the 1830s by Don Juan Bautista Alvarado, the first Monterey-born Governor of California and a direct descendant of Captain Cortez.
  The General Phineas Banning Residence Museum http://thebanningmuseum.org/
Museum at the home of Phineas Banning. Includes history written as an adventure story, museum hours and merchandise catalog. Located in Wilmington.
  Luther Burbank Home and Gardens http://www.parks.sonoma.net/burbank.html
A living history museum with house tours. Santa Rosa, California.
  Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=460
A three story, 26 room Victorian house built by the John and Annie Bidwell family with general information and park facilities located at Chico.
  Muller House Museum http://www.sanpedrochamber.com/champint/mulrhsmu.htm
A Colonial Revival house was built in 1899 by a local shipbuilder, including an interactive map. Located in San Pedro.

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