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Randsburg

Season 10 Episode 1010
27:18
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California's Gold with Huell Howser

Newport Boats

Season 10 Episode 1009

Huell visits Newport Beach to learn about two “boats” that are very historic. Family owned since 1919, the Balboa Island Ferry has provided continuous service between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula. Crossings just 0.25 miles, this Newport tradition is not only a wonderful tourist attraction, but also a service the locals cherish.

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Petroglyphs
26:32
Huell travels to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake to see some rock art.
Persimmons
26:12
Huell spends the day in Granite Bay California learning the ancient art of Hoshigaki.
Randsburg
27:18
Huell visits the historic and remote mining town of Randsburg.
Upper Newport Bay
26:00
Huell visits the Upper Newport Bay to see what is being done in to keep this area green.
Costa Mesa
27:19
Huell visits Costa Mesa and sees how far its come from its start as a bean field.
Getty Garden
28:15
The Central Garden, created by artist Robert Irwin, lies at the heart of the Getty Center.
Gold Rush Medicine
28:19
"Doctors” of the Gold Rush did the best they could to care for California's immigrants.
Pacific Asia Museum
27:13
Huell visits the Pacific Asia Museum, whose mission is to further Asian cultural awareness.
Kern River Preserve
26:39
Huell visits the Kern River Preserve with its natural beauty, wildflowers, and wildlife.
Oil Islands
27:44
In Long Beach, Calif., there’s a 42-acre collection of oilfield islands.
Huntington Central Park
27:06
Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City”, but this adventure doesn't approach the ocean.
Sharktooth Hill
27:20
Huell visits a massive archaeological site with millions of fossils.
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