Thrills to No End
With its mix of fresh, over-the-top rides and perennial crowd-pleasers, homey Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk continues to amaze
It Starts with a Spark
How psychologists of the 1950s probed the minds and creative core of Eichler Homes' two chief architects
Latest Flames
10 ways to warm up to the outdoor fireplace for cozy nights with a burning glow
Splash!
America's recreational oasis—the swimming pool comes of age in mid-century California
Forging Friendships
Palo Alto’s Green Gables—National Register Eichlers savor their rich social scene built on informal traditions
Something in the Air
How the Eichlers of San Jose transformed an impromptu art-filled happening into the ambitious Fairglen Art Festival
Something in the Air
How the Eichlers of San Jose transformed an impromptu art-filled happening into the ambitious Fairglen Art Festival
First and Foremost
In the beginning…these were the earliest modern tracts ever built in the United States
House of Many Colors
Drawing earthy inspiration and seamless indoor-outdoor flow from Eichler's original paint palette
Eichlers of Shangri-La
Marin's Strawberry Point—where cherished friendships rival spectacular waterfront views
Fielder's Choice
When San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays ran into the 'color barrier'—then turned to Eichler for a stylish new home
Sophisticats
How the feline form in the mid-century evoked a cool yet spiritual persona with an aura of mystery