This image shows an unidentified body of water as it looks with the sun just disappearing behind the trees on the far side of the water.

The description states simply: DROWSY WATERS
–Since this postcard was used, and mailed in Riverside, California, it is believed this body of water is somewhere near there.
This card is dated 15 Jul 1953.

This image shows a very small segment of one of the many freeways that wind their way around and through the Los Angeles basin.

The description states:
FREEWAYS
Los Angeles, California
A vital link in Los Angeles’ rapid expansion. Beautiful snow-capped mountains in distance.
–Given their height and size, the mountains are most likely the San Gabriel Mountains, which form the northern border of the Los Angeles basin.
It is difficult to identify this particular highway designation, as it was undoubtedly replaced when the Interstate system was completed.
The cars visible here indicate this image dates from the 1950s.

This image is a low aerial view of the highway that passes through Santa Barbara, California, following the Pacific coast.

The description states:
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA COASTLINE
Reminiscent of the French Riviera in U. S. Highway 101 entering Montecito with its extensive private parks and gardens. Santa Barbara nestles in the background.
–The city of Montecito is just a short distance east of the Biltmore Hotel featured in the previous posting. It is considered one of the wealthiest communities in the nation.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the coastline and main roadway along the Santa Barbara coast in southern California.

The description states:
CHANNEL DRIVE
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Tree-lined avenue near world-famous Biltmore Hotel. City of Santa Barbara in the background.
–The Biltmore still exists in the same location, but is known as the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore. It is located fairly far east of the center of town, past the Clark Estate and the Zoo.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows a typical range and quantity of fruit and vegetables available at the Farmers Market in Hollywood, California. This business is called The Tropics.

The description states:
PRODUCE AT THE FARMERS MARKET
Los Angeles, California
Luscious domestic and tropical fruits in a riot of color are only one of the many fascinating sights in the famous Farmers Market. Many delicious edibles are flown in daily from the Islands of the Pacific.
–As noted in the description, some of the produce sold in the Farmers Market was imported from across the Pacific, probably primarily from Hawaii, which was not a state at the time.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.