Southern California Art: Coastal Scenes & Iconic Destinations
San Clemente, Dana Point, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Long Beach, San Diego and more
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![A watercolor painting of a coastal scene with buildings on a hill, palm trees, and a sandy beach with the ocean in the foreground.]()
The Ritz Carlton, Dana Point
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![A watercolor illustration of a seaside promenade with boats docked on the left, walkways, palm trees, and outdoor seating with umbrellas on the right. There are signs for a bakery and bar with grill, and people are strolling and sitting outdoors.]()
Harpoon Henry's Dana Point
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![A watercolor painting of a beach scene viewed from a balcony with pink flowers. The scene includes a sandy beach with small trees, a shoreline, and the ocean under a blue sky with a few birds flying. A boat is visible on the water.]()
Heritage Park
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![Watercolor painting of Dana Shores Beach with cliffs, palm trees, a lighthouse, and beachgoers]()
Dana Strands Beach
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![Waterfront scene viewed from a deck or balcony with a railing. A boat is on the water near a bridge, and there are buildings and trees on the opposite riverbank. The sky is partly cloudy.]()
Chart House, Dana Point
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![Waterfront scene with boats docked near red buildings, a hilly coastline with trees, and a winding road along the hills, under a blue sky with a few clouds and birds flying.]()
Cove Road, Dana Point
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![A watercolor painting of a coastal scene with a hillside filled with houses with red roofs, a turquoise sea with boats, and a historic building with a red-tiled roof near the water's edge.]()
Catalina Island
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![A watercolor painting of a beach scene with a pier extending over the water, a small building with a flag, umbrellas on the sandy beach, and a bright blue sky with a large cloud and seagulls.]()
Newport Beach Pier
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![A watercolor painting of a beach scene with a row of colorful vans parked on the sand, a lifeguard tower, a surfboard with a wave pattern, a person on the beach with a red surfboard, a person in a red shirt and yellow shorts, a palm tree, and the ocean with small waves and a boat in the water.]()
San Onofre
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![A watercolor painting of a beach scene with a pier extending into the ocean, tall palm trees, umbrellas, a pavilion, and a person holding a red umbrella on the sand.]()
San Clemente Pier
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![Watercolor painting of a Mediterranean-style house with red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery, trees, potted plants, benches, and a fountain in the courtyard.]()
Casa Romantica, San Clemente
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![Watercolor painting of a coastal hillside with trees and houses overlooking the ocean, with a rocky shoreline and a curved road along the coast.]()
San Clemente White House
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![Watercolor painting of Laguna Beach coastline with sandy beach, rocks, green trees, and a few buildings with red roofs under a blue sky with birds.]()
Main Beach, Laguna Beach
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![A watercolor painting of a tropical coastal scene with tall palm trees, a winding path, and a view of the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.]()
Laguna Beach
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![Watercolor painting of a cafe with signs reading 'Breakfast, Soups, Salads' and outdoor greenery.]()
The Orange Inn, Laguna Beach
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![A watercolor painting of Parker's Lighthouse, a building with a red roof and a lighthouse tower, located near the water with rocks and palm trees in the foreground and a smaller lighthouse to the left.]()
Parker's Light House, Long Beach
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![Colorful illustration of an outdoor Irish pub with St. Patrick's Day decorations, including a leprechaun figure, shamrocks, and green accents, with an American flag and signs.]()
Paddy's Station, San Juan Capistrano
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![Colorful restaurant interior decorated with plates on the wall, a chandelier, paintings, and mannequins dressed in traditional clothing on a high shelf.]()
Olamendis, Dana Point
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![A large building with a red, round, cone-shaped roof and flag on top, surrounded by palm trees and flower bushes, under a blue sky.]()
Hotel del Coronado
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![Watercolor illustration of Dana Point, California, featuring a bridge with 'Dana Point' written on it, palm trees, a colorful sculpture of a child on a pedestal, and vintage-style vehicles on the road.]()
Waterman's Plaza Surfer
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![A watercolor painting of the entrance to the Lantern District in Dana Point, featuring an archway with palm trees, decorative towers, and a vintage trolley car on the street.]()
Lanterns District Trolley
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![A watercolor painting of a building with palm trees in front, a sidewalk, and a marina with sailboats and a blue sky in the background.]()
The Balboa Yacht Club
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![Painted landscape of a coastal park with trees, a paved path, and the ocean in the background.]()
Salt Creek Beach Park
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![Watercolor painting of a sunny street scene with palm trees, white buildings, and cars, under a blue sky with birds.]()
Avenida Del Mar
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![Illustration of the San Clemente Casino building with palm trees and greenery, red-tiled roof, and a tower, set in a lush landscape under a blue sky.]()
Casino San Clemente
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![Watercolor painting of a white building with red accents, surrounded by tall palm trees, green grass, and a clear blue sky.]()
Ole Hanson's Beach club
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![A watercolor painting of a beach with sandy shore, waves, cliffs in the background, and a few birds flying in the sky.]()
Crystal Cove
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![Waterfront scene with sailboats, American flags, and a building resembling a courthouse or town hall with a clock tower. Colorful buildings and palm trees line the shore under a partly cloudy sky.]()
Balboa Pavilion
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![Watercolor painting of a seaside landscape with a tall, pointed tower on a rocky cliff, houses and trees in the background, and a person standing on the rocks near the water.]()
Pirate Tower
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![Watercolor painting of Hotel Laguna overlooking a beach with umbrellas, kayaks, palm trees, green bushes, and people relaxing and walking.]()
Hotel Laguna
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![Illustration of a pool area with a sign reading 'Welcome to Balboa', palm trees, a Ferris wheel adorned with multicolored gondolas, and beach huts with orange roofs, all under a clear blue sky.]()
Balboa Island
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![Illustration of a lifeguard tower on the beach with a blue sky, ocean waves, a yellow flag, and seagulls flying.]()
Laguna Beach Lifeguard Tower
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![Waterfront view seen through an arched stone window with green vines, overlooking a blue sea with rocks and a hill in the distance, surrounded by lush green plants and red flowers in the foreground.]()
Dana Point Bluff Trail
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![Watercolor painting of a street scene with a staircase leading up between green bushes, trees, and a red house on the hill. There are traffic lights, a street sign reading 'Dana Point Harbor Dr,' and a bright blue sky with a bird.]()
Dana Point Stair Mosaic
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![Colorful watercolor illustration of a fishing dock with a boat, two tall palm trees, and a sign that reads 'Fork Fishing Fleet Founded 1891.' There are various signs indicating the availability of prawns, fish, shrimp, and crab, along with plant decorations and a small brick building.]()
Newport Fishing Dory
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![Watercolor illustration of a corner building with a red tile roof, a clock, and potted plants outside Dorothy's Inn, with tall palm trees and street lamps on a sunny day.]()
Oceans 21 Dorymans Inn, Newport Beach
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![Illustration of a beach scene with five tall palm trees, sandy shore, small huts, and a pier extending into the ocean, with gentle waves and a clear sky.]()
San Clemente Pier, Brush Pen
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![Watercolor city hall with palm trees and a blue sky in San Clemente, California.]()
San Clemente City Hall
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![Watercolor painting of a street scene with colorful buildings, tall palm trees, a taxi, blue sky, and a few birds flying.]()
San Clemente Hotel
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![Colorful sketch of San Clemente Pier in California with palm trees, a small beach hut, and a boat on the water.]()
San Clemente Pier
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![A watercolor painting of a coastal scene with a train running on tracks along the rocky shoreline, green hillside with houses, and a sailboat on the water.]()
San Clemente Train
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![A colorful watercolor painting of a tropical scene featuring tall palm trees, a swimming pool with waves, surrounding green plants, and a yellow building with umbrellas on the terrace, against a clear blue sky.]()
Laguna Beach Mural
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![A watercolor sketch of a lifeguard tower at Laguna Beach with a lifeguard sitting inside, and a yellow umbrella. There are trees, hills, and cars in the background.]()
Lifeguard on the Beach
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![Colorful watercolor painting of a modern house with a steep red roof, large triangular glass window, surrounded by trees and plants, with a brick walkway in front.]()
Laguna Beach Shop
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![A watercolor painting of Huntington Beach showing palm trees, a sandy beach with umbrellas and people, a pier extending into the ocean, and sailboats on the water under a blue sky.]()
Huntington Beach Pier
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![Watercolor painting of a street scene in Gaskin Corner, with a vintage red and green trolley labeled 'Old Town Trolley' traveling along curved tracks under an archway overhead. The archway reads 'Historic Heart of' with a partially obscured sign attached to it. Buildings and a street lamp are visible in the background.]()
San Diego Trolley
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![Painting of the RMS Queen Mary cruise ship docked at a port, with plants and flowers in the foreground, and a clear blue sky in the background.]()
The Queen Mary, Long Beach
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![A watercolor painting of a street with railroad tracks, trees, and a red brick building with a white dome and a cross on top. The scene includes street lamps and blooming bushes.]()
San Juan Capistrano Train Station
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![Watercolor painting of a seaside park with a gazebo, a palm tree, colorful flowers, and ocean in the background.]()
Heisler Park Gazebo, Laguna Beach
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![A watercolor illustration of Dana Point Yacht Club with a building, palm trees, and an American flag, overlooking a marina with two paddleboarders on the water.]()
Dana Point Yacht CLub
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![A watercolor illustration of a beach scene featuring tall palm trees, a wooden pier extending into the ocean, with a small building named 'Ruby's' on the pier, red umbrellas, and a clear blue sky with birds flying.]()
Balboa Pier, Newport Beach
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![A table set for a meal in an outdoor patio near the ocean, decorated with a small Christmas tree and potted plants, with palm trees and string lights overhead, against a blue sky and sunset background.]()
Ole Hanson's Terrace
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![A watercolor painting of a harbor with a boat, water channels, and two seafood or fish farms on either side, against a background of mountains, blue sky, clouds, and three birds flying.]()
Dana Point Harbor
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