With all the new, innovative and amazing architectural projects taking place around the globe, it can be easy to overlook what we have right here in Southern California. You don’t have to go abroad to see a stunning work of art (although it’s a great travel excuse). Below is our list of 12 architectural masterpieces located just a short drive from you.

1. The Getty Center (LA)
2. Disney Theater (LA)
3. Bradbury Building (LA)
4. Museum of Contemporary Art (LA)
5. Gamble House (Pasadena)
6. The Hollyhock House (LA)
7. Salk Institute (SD)
8. Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels (LA)
9. Hotel del Coronado (SD)
10. Crystal Cathedral (Garden Grove)
11. Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Costa Mesa)
12. Geisel Library (SD)