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California Mid-Century Modern Domes (page 2)

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Center for Spiritual Living
Hemet, CA
The Center for Spiritual Living was known as the Church of Religious Science when this monolithic dome structure was built in 1991. The two connected domes were repainted in 2012. For more, see this website. [map]

geodesic dome
Isla Vista, CA
This spherical geodesic dome residence was designed by Michael F. Hoover and built from 1972-1973. For more, see this website. [map]

Kerman Inn
Kerman, CA
The Kerman Inn geodesic dome serves as the motel's office. [map]

Integratron
Landers, CA		 Gentry Gymnasium
Loma Linda, CA
The Integratron was built by George Van Tassel from 1954-1959. He continued to tinker with the building until his death in 1978. The design was meant to rejuvenate human cells. The building is now operated as a tourist attraction. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Gentry Gymnasium geodesic dome was built in 1968 at Loma Linda University. The dome was donated to the Loma Linda SDA Church. It is being reassembled at this site. For more, see this website. [map]

Los Angeles:
Cinerama Dome

Bubble House
Pasadena, CA

2013:
2021:
This Bubble House was designed by Wallace Neff as an experiment in affordable housing. It was built in 1946. Neff built many of them all over the world but this is the sole survivor. Also known as the Shell House, it was built with gunite, rebar and concrete. The house was restored in 2019. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

San Bernardino County Museum
Redlands, CA
I believe this San Bernardino County Museum dome was constructed in 1974. It houses the Fisk and Schuling Galleries. [map]

Foxworthy KinderCare
San Jose, CA
Foxworthy KinderCare has a semi-circle of six domes surrounding a hexagonal building. These buildings were probably built in the 1960s. [map]

More San Jose:
Century 21, 22, 23, and 24 Theatres

Palomar College Dome
San Marcos, CA
The Palomar College Dome was built in 1958. There are 575 diamond-shaped panels. The building is used for athletic competitions, PE classes, and other events. For more, see this website. [map]

geodesic dome
Santa Rosa, CA		 geodesic dome
Three Rivers, CA
This geodesic dome in Santa Rosa has recently been used as office space. It is currently vacant. [map]

This geodesic dome in Three Rivers now houses an art and photo studio. This one appears to be from the 1960s or 1970s. [map]

Astronomy Building and Planetarium
Wilmington, CA
This Astronomy Building and Planetarium is located at the Los Angeles Harbor College. It was built in 1963. [map]